Breakout Sessions
Saturday, March 21 • 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 22 • 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Breakout sessions are hosted by TSCRA’s standing committees and are open to those registered for the convention.
Tight Credit Markets – Impact on Market Prices
Hosted by the Marketing Committee
The financial climate for cattlemen is deteriorating. What effect will the global financial situation and limited credit availability have on market prices? How will diminished consumer purchasing power affect cattle prices? Will this favor competing proteins? Join the Marketing Committee for an engaging panel discussion to examine these complex issues.
Control of Fire Ants – Is the Answer Flying to Our Aid?
Hosted by the Agricultural Research Committee
Biological pest control is a proven success in other areas of agriculture. Why not limit fire ant colony growth with biocontrol? Researchers at the University of Texas Brackenridge Field Laboratory have successfully used phorid flies to do just that. This session will report on the status of this ongoing research project and identify plans for expansion of the experiment into other parts of the state.
A Wild Outlook for 2009
Hosted by the Wildlife Committee
What can the wildlife community expect in 2009? Will there be changes to Texas wildlife rules and regulations? What can landowners do to improve wildlife populations? What is a deer gate? Join the Wildlife Committee for answers to these questions and more.
Water, Air, Land: Issues on the Horizon
Hosted by the Natural Resources and Environment Committee
The demand for natural resources is increasing due to population growth. Will there be new federal and state regulations on air quality, water and land use? Who owns the water under your property? Come to this session hosted by the Natural Resources and Environment Committee to hear about the water, air and land issues that will affect you in 2009.
Two Months After the Inauguration – What to Expect Now!
Hosted by the Legislative and Tax Committee
The 81st Texas Legislature is meeting. There is a new president in the White House and new faces in Congress. What changes will be made to the eminent domain law? What happens when the major tax laws expire in 2010? What efforts are being made to give surface owners more rights? Don’t miss this timely update from the Legislative and Tax Committee.
FMD – Not If, But When (And Other Updates)
Hosted by the Animal Health Committee
Some industry observers don’t ask if an outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) will occur. Rather, they say it’s just a matter of time. Animal health officials, however, are working hard to safeguard the U.S. cattle herd from FMD. Recent free-trade agreements with certain countries raise concerns about the spread of this disease into the U.S. Other concerns center on biosecurity issues.This session will explore the status of FMD measures and assess the risks. This session will also provide updates on fever tick quarantine efforts and bovine trichomoniasis (trich) program discussions.