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Daily News Update, Jan. 18, 2008
FABRI: New biofuel mandates will
significantly increase crop usage
Biofuel mandates in the
energy bill passed by Congress could result in significantly higher corn
and soybean use for fuel than would have occurred under pre-mandate
policies.
Production of corn-based ethanol goes up
24 percent and soydiesel
goes up 89 percent under one set of assumptions, according to the Food and
Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI).
more
Winter forage conditions send cows to
slaughter, calves to feedlots
While some
much-needed precipitation has fallen in areas of the Southeast and
Southern Plains States, it is too late to produce much cool-season
forage or wheat pasture for cattle for the remainder of the winter.
It will, however, be of some value for Spring and Summer pastures,
wheat, and other grain crops in 2008.
more
AVMA issues answers to
frequently asked questions concerning HSVMA
On
Jan. 14, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) announced a
"corporate combination" with the Association of Veterinarians for
Animal Rights (AVAR) to form the Humane Society Veterinary Medical
Association (HSVMA). The American Veterinary Medical Association has
issued answers to some questions the AVMA has been asked regarding
this new association.
more
New Mexico bovine TB status update
The TB situation in New Mexico continues to be on the forefront for
the New Mexico Livestock Board along with the New Mexico dairy and
beef industries. All of the dairies and beef herds that had any
association with the TB infected Curry county herd have been TB
tested. No TB positive cows were found.
more
Cattlemen's Capitol Concerns, 1-18-08
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.
Congressional
Schedule
Ag Economists Wary of Market Trends
Russian Trade
Update
Mexican Trade
Update
Hearing Scheduled on Schafer Nomination
USDA Assumes Role To Lead Next Steps In Cloning for Food Supply Issue
FDA Will Continue Monitoring Cloning Technology
Don't miss NCBA's
Cattlemen to Cattlemen
The episode
airing the week of
Jan. 22
will celebrate the show's
second anniversary of being on the air by learning more about the topics
of artificial insemination and bull selection; visiting North Dakota
cattle producer Julie Ellingson to spend a day in her life; and getting
ready for Super Bowl Sunday with some great beef appetizers that will be
the highlight of your game day party.
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.
11-Feb.3―Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, Will Rogers Memorial
Center, Fort Worth, Texas.
more
Jan. 18-19―Planning the
Return to the Farm/Ranch, Radisson Fossil Creek, Fort Worth, Texas.
more
Jan. 22―Central Texas
Beef Cattle Meeting, Hood
County Fairgrounds, Granbury, Texas.
more
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. 24―2008
South Texas Beef Cattle Short Course, San Antonio, 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―Inaugural Distinguished Lectureships in Quail
Management, Roby Community Center, Roby, Texas.
more
Jan.
31-Feb. 17―San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, AT&T Center and
Freeman Coliseum grounds, San Antonio, Texas.
more
Feb. 1-2―Texas
Organization of Wildlife Associations' Stewardship Conference, Kyle,
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. 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
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