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Daily News Update, Jan. 29, 2008
Ed Schafer sworn in as U.S. Secretary of
Agriculture
The U.S. Senate confirmed
former North Dakota Governor Ed Schafer to be the next Secretary of
Agriculture on Monday, clearing the way for him to take the reins at
USDA at a critical farm policy juncture.
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Tyson beef plant closure pressures cattle
market psychology
Tyson Foods' decision to
cease cattle slaughter operations at its Emporia, Kan., plant is
pressuring the psychology of the cattle market, according to cattle
analysts and traders. However, there is some debate on whether it
should.
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New plant invades Texas coastal area
A new invasive plant is
establishing along the Texas coast. Originally brought to the United
States as an ornamental plant, Brazilian pepper tree has escaped
cultivation and is invading Texas wetlands and coastal prairies.
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TDA market recap, 1-28-08
For the week ending Jan.
26, 2008, feeder steer prices at Texas auctions were $2.49 per
hundredweight higher than the previous week as lower grain prices
supported the feeder market. Fed cattle prices were steady.
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TSCRA
Annual Convention & Trade Show
Plan to attend March 14-17 in Corpus Christi, Texas!
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Operation Cow
Thief
You can help catch a thief!
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Market
Information
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information page go
Events and Sale Calendar
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TSCRA's events and calendar page go
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