Daily News Update, June 9, 2008

S. Korea's top party sends lawmakers to U.S.
South Korean ruling party lawmakers left Monday for the United States to seek assurances that it will not export beef from older cattle, in hopes of calming a domestic political crisis generated by fears of mad cow disease. more
 

CME Group Daily Livestock Report: $4 gasoline, $7 corn further squeeze livestock markets
According to the CME Group, U.S. livestock markets were left reeling last week by sharply higher energy and feedstock futures prices and the general uncertainty surrounding the outlook for feed supplies in the next 12 to 18 months. more
 

Managing manure on small farms topic of eXtension webcast June 20
The term "small farm" can bring to mind anything from a couple of horses on several acres to a family dairy or feedlot. All small farms that raise livestock share the common challenge to properly manage manure with limited time and money. Extension specialists from across the United States will share information with the public in an hour-long seminar on manure management challenges for small farms, information to help with environmental issues and how to develop a nutrient management plan. more
 

TSCRA Crime Watch, 6-9-08
Starting today, News Update will begin posting a weekly crime watch bulletin in the Monday edition, if any are available that week. TSCRA Special Rangers Joe Rector and John Cummings, serving the Oklahoma area, report two theft cases in this week's Crime Watch. If you have information on these or other cases, please contact the special ranger associated with the case, or contact TSCRA's law enforcement department at 800/242-7820. more
 

TSCRA Young Leadership Series
Save the date of July 8-9, 2008! more

 

Operation Cow Thief
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Market Information
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Events and Sale Calendar
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