Crews battle strong winds as they fight wildfires
Firefighters on Sunday continued to battle several wildfires that erupted across Texas over the weekend. The largest of those fires, an 11,000-acre blaze near the Panhandle town of Wheeler near the Texas-Oklahoma border, destroyed eight homes and 26 outbuildings, including barns and garages. An unknown number of cattle were killed, according to the Texas Forest Service. more

Grazing Land Stewardship manual now available from Texas AgriLife Extension
From the Texas AgriLife Extension bookstore, this new comprehensive manual is aimed at helping both new and experienced land managers do a better job as stewards of Texas' grazing lands. The numerous color photos, charts, illustrations and graphs make it easy to read. Checklists at the ends of chapters explain exactly what you can do to better manage your grazing land. more

Crime watch 4-6-09: Cattle and equipment thefts reported from Oklahoma
TSCRA Special Ranger John Cummings is investigating these and other thefts in Osage and Rogers Counties, Okla.: various cattle and a trailer loaded with welding equipment. TSCRA offers reward dollars through its Operation Cow Thief program. Cash awards are given to those who provide information leading to the arrest and/or Grand Jury indictment of individuals for theft of livestock or related property. A confidential tip line is available at 888/830-2333. more

Cattlemen's Capitol Concerns, 4-3-09
Cattlemen's Capitol Concerns is National Cattlemen's Beef Association's (NCBA) weekly report from Washington, D.C., giving an up-to-date summary of top policy initiatives concerning the cattle industry.
          NCBA asks administration to oppose increase in ethanol blend
          NCBA continues to push for delay of Enhanced Feed Ban rule
          Cattle producers call for transporation infrastructure reform
          PLC applauds Congressional letter on the Endangered Species Act
          NCBA hosts beef safety briefing for Hill staff
          NCBA and NCBA meet with Agriculture Secretary

Don't miss NCBA's award-winning Cattlemen to Cattlemen
On the episode airing the week of April 7 to 11, hear from members of Congress about the future of the death tax, and spend a day in the life of a southern California cattle feeder. Also, hear the latest from cowboy poet Baxter Black.

NCBA’s Cattlemen toCattlemen on RFD-TV provides weekly news and features for cattle producers across the country. The show is now an hour long and airs every Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. Eastern time, with repeat episodes on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Sundays at midnight (all times Eastern). It is also available any time online at www.CattlementoCattlemen.org.

Calendar
        April 8―Texas Trichomoniasis Program, Victoria Community Center, Victoria, Texas. more
        April 9―Hill Country Wildlife Management Field Day, Mason Mountain Wildlife Management Area, Mason, Texas. more
        April 9―Feral Hog Biology, Control & Management Seminar "The Good, The Bad & The Ugly", Somervell County Expo Center, Glen Rose, Texas. more
       April 14―Texas Trichomoniasis Program, Hopkins County Civic Center, Sulphur Springs, Texas. more
        April 16―Texas Trichomoniasis Program, Pitchford Genetics, Athens, Texas. more
       April 22―Texas Trichomoniasis Program, Mid-Tex Livestock Auction, Navasota, Texas. more
       April 23―Producing "Efficient" Cattle During "Tough" Times:Bull Selection/Management, Pontotoc Extension Office, Ada. Okla. more
        April 25―"Operation No Fences" volunteer relief effort, Southeast Texas. more
        April 27―Texas Trichomoniasis Program, Jordan Cattle Auction, San Saba, Texas. more
        April 28―Texas Trichomoniasis Program, County Livestock Facility, Graham, Texas. more
        April 30―Texas Trichomoniasis Program, Texas Cattle Exchange, Eastland, Texas. more
        May 1―Texas Trichomoniasis Program, Bonds Ranch, Marlin, Texas. more
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        May 4―Texas Trichomoniasis Program, Bowie Livestock Auction, Bowie, Texas. more
        May 7―Texas Trichomoniasis Program, Cagle's Steak House, Lubbock, Texas. more
        May 9―Tri-County Beef Cattle Field Day, Boysville, Converse, Texas. more
        May 14―Producing "Efficient" Cattle During "Tough" Times:Improving Marketability and Value of Calves, Pontotoc Extension Office, Ada. Okla. more
        May 26―Advanced Topics in Wildlife Management: Introduction and Ecosystems, Miami Community Center, Miami, Texas. more
        June 17-19―TSCRA Summer Meeting, La Torretta Del Lago, Montgomery, Texas. more
        June 30―Advanced Topics in Wildlife Management: Weather and Climate; Panhandle Plants, Hemphill County Exhibition Center, Canadian, Texas. more
        July 14-18―NCBA Summer Conference, Denver, Colo. more
        July 28―Advanced Topics in Wildlife Management: Rangeland Ecology and Management, Miami Community Center, Miami, Texas. more
        July 31-August 2―Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association 56th Annual Convention and Trade Show, Midwest City, Okla. more

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