TSCRA News Update, June 27, 2008

Daily News Update, June 27, 2008

Ag, livestock and food groups call for release of CRP acres
The American Meat Institute and more than 100 other members of the Alliance for Agricultural Growth and Competitiveness is calling on USDA Secretary Ed Schafer to immediately allow a penalty-free, early release of non-environmentally sensitive cropland from the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), citing U.S. Department of Agriculture reports this month which are further confirming that this year's basic crops are confronting enormous, unprecedented challenges, and an early-out CRP option is becoming more and more an urgent necessity. more

Mexico calls for reducing production of ethanol
Mexico's agriculture secretary says ethanol production is bankrupting cattle and poultry farmers and causing food prices to hit record highs around the world. Agriculture Secretary Alberto Cardenas says countries should change their policies and reduce production of grains for the alternative fuel. more

Carbon may be a cash "crop" for cattle producers
Agriculture producers may have a crop they can cash in on without having to plant or harvest anything extra, Texas AgriLife Extension Service specialists said. Dr. Steve Amosson, AgriLife Extension economist in Amarillo, said carbon sequestration is getting a lot of attention of late. Carbon sequestration is defined as the capture and secure storage of carbon. more

New era of high expenses focus of 2008 Beef Cattle Short Course
"The New Era of High Input Costs" is the theme for the Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course scheduled Aug. 4-6 at Texas A&M University in College Station. The short course will also feature 20 other specialized workshops that are part of the Cattleman's College sessions. The Aug. 6 sessions will feature several live animal demonstrations and an opportunity for participants to obtain a pesticide applicators' license. more

Cattlemen's Capitol Concerns, 6-26-08
Cattlemen's Capitol Concerns is a weekly report from Washington, D.C., giving an up-to-date summary of top policy initiatives concerning the cattle industry.
           Korea finally opens to U.S. beef - cattlemen anxious to see product moving
           NCBA joins Texas Governor in support of RFS waiver request
           Cattlemen to open relief effort for farms and ranches devastated by flooding
           New BSE case detected in Canada
           FY 2009 Ag Appropriations have stalled
           NCBA and public lands council to file sage grouse comments
           Last week of session before holiday break

Don't miss NCBA's award-winning Cattlemen to Cattlemen
On the episode airing the week of July 1 through July 6, viewers can learn more about the importance of premesis registration. Cattlemen to Cattlemen will visit cattle farmers and ranchers in Arizona, Maryland, Kentucky and Illinois to hear how premesis registration has become an important aspect of their operation.

NCBA’s Cattlemen toCattlemen on RFD-TV provides weekly news and features for cattle producers across the country. It airs every Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. Eastern time, with repeat episodes on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Sundays at midnight (all times Eastern). It is also available online at www.CattlementoCattlemen.org.

Calendar
        June 29-July 3―West Texas Youth Veterinary Science Workshop, Tom Green County 4-H Center, San Angelo, Texas. more
        July 8―Easter Red Cedar: From Peril to Profit Conference, Moore-Normon Tech Center, Moore, Okla. more
        July 8-9―Living Among Bats and Avoiding Rabies Seminar, Steve Edwards Support Services Building, Brazoria, Texas. more
        July 18―Triennial Research Field Day, Corona Range and Livestock Research Center, Corona, New Mexico. more
        July 23―Dam Safey for Owners Workshop, Osage Surface Water Treatment Plant, Amarillo, Texas. more
        July 23―Rainwater Harvesting Workshop, Frederich Park, San Antonio, Texas. call 210/735-3391 more
      July 31―Texas Alliance for Water Conservation Field Day, Floyd County Unity Center, Muncy, Texas. more
        August 4-6―2008 Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas. more
        August 6-7 Ranch Estate Planning Seminar, College Station Conference Center, College Station, Texas. more
        August 7-8―Grazing Lands Dollar$ and Sense, Clarion Conference Center, South side, OKC, Okla. more
        August 7-9―Prescribed Burn Workshop, Texas AgriLife Research Station, Sonora, Texas. more
        August 13―Dam Safey for Owners Workshop, McKinney City Hall, McKinney, Texas. more
        August 14-15 Trans-Pecos Wildlife Conference, Sul Ross State University, Alpine, Texas. more
        September 18―19th Annual Wildlife Management Symposium, Chaparral Wildlife Management Area, Artesia Wells, Texas. 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

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