News Update, Feb. 8, 2008

Daily News Update, Feb. 8, 2008

Drop predicted in Australian beef exports
Australian beef exports to Japan and Korea are predicted to drop this year by 5 percent if the protocols on U.S. beef are relaxed. Australia has been a key exporter to these countries since 2003, when the U.S. was suspended from the Japanese and Korean markets. more

Checkoff "checkup" receives clean bill of health
Random telephone interviews were conducted with a representative sample of 1,225 beef and dairy producers nationwide to determine their awareness of, attitudes toward, and concerns about the program. The study found that producers continue to have very favorable attitudes toward the beef checkoff program. more

Grazing and wildlife management clinic set for Feb. 22
Landowners and managers interested in learning how to maximize their grazing and wildlife will have an opportunity on Friday, Feb. 22 at the Jim Wells County fairgrounds' women's building in Alice. Admission is $10 and includes lunch. Seating is limited. more

Cattlemen's Capitol Concerns, 2-7-08
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.
          President Continues Push on Beef Trade
          Congress Ponders COOL delay
          Concerns Arise as Senate Reviews New RFS Increase
          Hearing on National Veterinary Medical Service Act
          Cattlemen Support Ag Transportation Bill
          Update on Economic Stimulus Bill
          NCBA Asks Congress to Reject "Managed Trade" Proposal
          Senators Continue to Call for Action on Korean Trade
          Farm Bill Conservation Programs

Don't miss NCBA's award-winning Cattlemen to Cattlemen
The episode airing the week of Feb. 12-17 offers tips on an effective mineral feeding program, Brett Stuart of Cattlefax gives an update on beef exports, and Colorado cattle producers Gary and Laura Teague are profiled.

NCBA's Cattlemen to Cattlemen on RFD-TV provides weekly news and features for cattle producers across the country. The show airs Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. and is rebroadcast Wednesdays at 4:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., and Saturdays at 10 a.m. All times are Eastern. for more information, or to check out past episodes, visit www.cattlementocattlemen.org.

Calendar
        Jan. 22-Feb. 22―Small Acreage Landowner Webcourse: Resource Inventory Course. more
        Jan. 22-Apr. 15―Urban Rancher Landowner Training, Brazoria County Cooperative Extension Office, Angleton, Texas. more
        Jan. 28-Mar. 7―Small Acreage Landowner Webcourse: Basic Beef Cattle Management. more
        Jan. 30-Feb. 29―Small Acreage Landowner Webcourse: Introduction to Pasture Management. more
        Jan. 31-Feb. 17―San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, AT&T Center and Freeman Coliseum grounds, San Antonio, Texas. more
        Feb. 6-9―National Cattlemen's Beef Association Annual Convention and Trade Show, Reno, Nev. more
        Feb. 17―South Texas Ranch Rodeo Finals, Horse Barn No. 2, San Antonio stock show grounds. more
        Feb. 19―Feral Hog Workshop, Bexar Bowling Social Hall, Zuehl, Texas. more
        Feb. 19-20―2008 Wind Energy Institute, Convention Center, Austin, Texas. more
        Feb. 21―Edwards Aquifer Protection Program Semimar, San Marcos, Texas. more
        Feb. 22―Jim Wells County Soil and Water District's Third Annual Grazing and Wildlife Management Clinic, Jim Wells County fairgrounds' women's center, Alice, Texas. more
        Feb. 22-23―Planning the Return to the Farm/Ranch Radisson Fossil Creek, Fort Worth, Texas. more
        Mar. 3-22―Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Reliant Park, Houston, Texas. more
        Mar. 3-31―Small Acreage Landowner Webcourse: Resource Inventory Course. more
        Mar. 12-Apr. 18―Small Acreage Landowner Webcourse: Introduction to Pasture Management. more
        Mar. 14-17―Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association 131st Annual Convention and Trade Show, Corpus Christi, Texas. more
        Mar. 24-May 19―Small Acreage Landowner Webcourse: Basic Beef Cattle Management. more
        Mar. 31-Apr. 4―National Cattlemen's Beef Association 2008 Legislative Conference, Holiday Inn on the Hill , Washington, D.C. (303) 694-0305.
      Apr. 7-8―Mid-South Ruminant Nutrition Conference, Hilton Arlington, Arlington, Texas. more

TSCRA Annual Convention & Trade Show
Plan to attend March 14-17 in Corpus Christi, Texas! go

Operation Cow Thief
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Market Information
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Events and Sale Calendar
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