Daily News Update, June 15, 2009

Governor signs constitutional amendment on eminent domain; Cattle Raisers say more work to be done for eminent domain reform
At a press conference today in San Antonio, TSCRA urged Texans to support a constitutional amendment (HJR 14) in November that would limit entities from condemning private property for public development, but urged Gov. Rick Perry to use a special session to address eminent domain reform that would further protect property owners. more

Cattle Tuberculosis confirmed in Texas; check with states of destination before shipping cattle
Cattle tuberculosis (TB) has been confirmed in a west Texas dairy that has been quarantined since April. The infected herd remains quarantined while the final disposition of the herd is determined. Ranchers or accredited veterinarians are encouraged to call the state of destination prior to shipping bison, beef or dairy cattle out of Texas. Some states may impose enhanced TB entry requirements on Texas cattle and bison. more

Attend the Chuck Wagon Cook Off Expo at Jim Bowie Days in Bowie June 27
The Jim Bowie Days Rodeo, Parade and Festival will take place June 21-28 at the Bowie Rodeo Grounds in Bowie, Texas. The Chuck Wagon Cook Off Expo starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 27 and meals will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. TSCRA will be sponsoring a wagon and will have staff in attendance. For tickets and information, visit the Jim Bowie Days Web site here or call 940/872-1172 or 866/872-1173. more

Cattlemen's Capitol Concerns, 6-11-09
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, PLC urge Congress to reject cuts to conservation funding
          Broad coalition calls on Congress to defend Wildlife Services funding in FY10 appropriations

Don't miss NCBA's award-winning Cattlemen to Cattlemen
On the episode airing the week of June 16-20, head back to Washington, D.C. to hear frommembers of Congress about the estate tax. Also, visit the University of Arkansas to learn about proper methods for de-worming cattle, and get tips on how to manage your credit during these tough economic times.

NCBA's 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
        June 16―46th Annual Stiles Farm Field Day, The Stiles Farm, Thrall, Texas. more
        June 17-19―TSCRA Summer Meeting, La Torretta Del Lago, Montgomery, Texas. more
        June 22―Texas Ag Forum, Omni Hotel, Austin, Texas. more
        June 23―Sterling County Weed and Brush Control Field Day, Sterling County Community Center, Sterling City, Texas. more
        June 24-25―Bi-National Ranchers Conference, Embassy Suites, Laredo, Texas. more
        June 27―Chuck Wagon Cook Off Expo, Jim Bowie Days, Bowie Rodeo Grounds, Bowie, Texas. more
        June 30―Advanced Topics in Wildlife Management: Weather and Climate; Panhandle Plants, Hemphill County Exhibition Center, Canadian, Texas. more
        July 1―Summertime Cattlemen's Dinner, MicroBeef Technologies' Seguin office, Seguin, 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 23-July25―Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association 56th Annual Convention and Trade Show, Midwest City, Okla. more
        August 8―Southern Plains Beef Symposium, Ardmore Convention Center, Ardmore, Okla. more
        August 3-5―2009 Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas. more
        August 13―K-State Beef Conference, Frick Auditorium, Kansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, Manhattan, Kansas. more

Plan to attend TSCRA's 2009 Summer Meeting June 17-19 in Montgomery
TSCRA's 2009 Summer Meeting will take place June 17-19 at the Torretta Del Lago Resort in Montgomery, Texas. All TSCRA committees will meet to discuss important industry developments. The General Session will feature a panel discussion on Carbon Credit Trading and its impact on rural land values. This is a wonderful place for a family vacation, so plan to come early or stay over to enjoy all the amenities. go!

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