TSCRA News Update, May 2, 2008

Daily News Update, May 2, 2008

Stephenville Beef Industry Town Hall Meeting draws biggest crowd yet
State Rep. Sid Miller, R-District 59, Stephenville, chair of the Texas House Agriculture and Livestock Committee, was a surprise speaker at the May 1 Beef IndustryTown Hall Meeting at Stephenville. More than 140 cattle producers from Erath and surrounding counties attended the meeting at the Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center. more

Farm bill moves forward
According to NCBA and Capitol Hill staff, the farm bill Conference Committee has met and crafted final deals to move the bill forward this week, with principal members of the conference putting in late hours to come to agreement on key issues. Consideration of the livestock and conservation titles-including the ban on packer ownership ofcattle, clarifying country-of-origin labeling (COOL) language, and funding for Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)-was of interest toproducers. more

Energy news: try these tips for fuel cost savings
With the rising cost of fuel, many people are looking for ways to make their vehicles more efficient. "There are a number of simple things to do to save a few dollars on your fuel budget. All vehicles are different and will experience various levels of savings, but there are a few of the basics that work for all types of cars and trucks…" more

Cattlemen's Capitol Concerns, 5-1-08
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.
           Farm bill saga continues
           President Bush weighs in on farm bill costs, lack of progress
           Renewable energy proposals
           Rethinking renewable fuels mandates?

Don't miss NCBA's award-winning Cattlemen to Cattlemen
On the episode airing the week of May 6-11, Duane Lenz of Cattle-Fax discusses beef prices and inventores as we move toward the summer grilling season; a Nevada rancher discusses the impact the Death Tax has had on his operation; and the key members of Congress offer their thoughts on the importance of Death Tax relief.

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

       May 5―Beef Industry Meeting, Ochiltree County Expo Center, Perryton, Texas. more
       May 6―Beef Industry Meeting,Dumas Lions Club, Dumas, Texas. more
       May 7―Beef Industry Meeting, National Ranching Heritage Center, Lubbock, Texas. more
       May 8―Beef Industry Meeting, Hereford Community Center, Hereford,Texas. more
       May 8―Cattle handling workshop, Bee County Expo Center, Beeville, Texas. more
       May 8―TSCRA Member Gathering, George Ranch, Richmond,Texas. more
      May 16―Grazing Management Workshop, 77 Ranch, Blooming Grove, Texas. more
       May 21―TSCRA Member Gathering, Texas Sundown Ranch, Denton,Texas. more
        May 27―Animal Pest Control Meeting, Parmer County AgriLife Extension Service, Bovina EMS Building, Parmer County, Texas. more
        June 15-19―35th Annual Roping School, Tarleton State University Equine Arena, Stephenville,Texas. more

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