Daily News Update, April 16, 2008

Texas Border Coalition to join suit over border fence
A coalition of Texas border mayors and county executives stretching from El Paso to Brownsville decided to join a proposed class-action lawsuit against Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on Tuesday. more
 
 

Elected 2008-2009 TSCRA officers and board members
Members of Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association elected officers for 2008-2009 during their 131st annual convention recently held in Corpus Christi. Jon Means of Van Horn was re-elected as president, G. Dave Scott of Richmond as first vice president, and Joe Parker Jr. of Byers as second vice president. more
 
 

Great turnout for Tilden membership gathering
TSCRA had a great turnout for the Tilden membership gathering April 10, with about 100 attendees. 13 new members joined the association, with many more taking home applications. more
 
 

CME Livestock report: crop progress, market weights
USDA's initial report of progress for the 2008 corn crop confirmed what most everyone already knew: We're behind. A common question in the hog and cattle markets these days is "If feed is so expensive and losses are so huge, why aren't animals being sold at lower weights?" more
 
 

Texas crop, weather, (4-16-08)
Texas AgriLife Extension Service agents from across the state report that whether there was rain or no rain, the high price of nitrogen fertilizer and diesel fuel are a dark cloud on the horizon for many producers. Many AgriLife Extension districts received rain, while others still suffered from dry and windy conditions. more
 

Operation Cow Thief
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Market Information
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Events and Sale Calendar
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