Means, Sherron and Welch voice support for South Korean beef trade
With the final opening of the South Korean border to U.S. beef Thursday, industry leaders are cautiously optimistic this will once again establish a flow of American beef to the South Korean market and open new avenues of export. Three TSCRA leaders have voiced their support for the opening of South Korean beef trade and the opportunities this could provide for producers: Jon Means, Dick Sherron, and John Welch were quoted in a recent Associated Press article praising the opening of the South Korean market, and the new opportunities gained with re-establishing trade with a country that was once the third largest importer of U.S. beef. more
 

Sen. Hutchison: Supreme Court decision a "major victory" for individual rights
U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), Texas' senior Senator, today applauded a Supreme Court ruling in the case of DC v. Heller, affirming the intent of the Founders that the right to bear arms is an individual right protected by the Constitution. The decision is the first major Supreme Court ruling on a Second Amendment challenge to a firearm law since 1939. more
 

Farmers, ranchers eligible for help as part of disaster declaration
Farmers and ranchers affected by fires and high winds earlier this year could be eligible for emergency loan assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency. Ten counties, including Young County, comprise the primary disaster area. In addition, 53 contiguous counties are included in the natural disaster area for damages and losses caused by fires and high winds beginning on Jan. 1, 2008. more
 

Extension leadership program announces new class
The Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership program has announced the 24 members of its newest two-year class, according to the program's director. The leadership development program of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service, called TALL, is designed to help participants reach their full potential as the next generation of leaders. more
 

It's what's for dinner: Farmer's Market vegetable, beef and brown rice salad
Fresh vegetables, nutritious brown rice, and slices of tasy marinated and broiled steak combine to make this Farmer's Market salad from the Texas Beef Council a cool summer treat. more
 

TSCRA Young Leadership Series workshop
Plan to attend the first annual TSCRA Young Leadership Series workshop July 8-9 in Austin. It's a great opportunity to learn about becoming a valuable resource for the beef industry and TSCRA! The workshop will be held in Austin at the Omni Southpark Hotel, 4140 Governor's Row. TSCRA has reserved a block of rooms at the Omni, so be sure to mention the Series upon making your reservation before the June 24 deadline. more