Daily News Update, June 26, 2009

Cattle Raisers oppose climate change bill too costly for Texas ranchers
TSCRA has sent a letter to Texas members of the U.S. House of Representatives urging them to vote against the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (H.R. 2454) Friday, June 26 in Washington, D.C. "We are very concerned about the increase costs of fuel, electricity, feed, fertilizer, equipment and other production costs necessary to maintain a successful ranching operation should this bill become law," said TSCRA President Dave Scott, a rancher from Richmond, Texas. more

Go hunt, go fish, GO TEXAN - Commissioner Staples launches new wildlife initiative
Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples is pleased to announce the newly established GO TEXAN Wildlife Initiative, which targets businesses and organizations that focus on wildlife recreation, is now accepting memberships. The new GO TEXAN Wildlife Initiative puts an emphasis on the culture of Texas, much of which is defined by two of the state's greatest outdoor assets: hunting and fishing. more

Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVD) of cattle: Basic facts
BVD is a disease that can cause subtle, hard-to-recognize signs but can be very costly because it usually affects reproductive efficiency. However, there are many causes of reproductive losses, the most common being poor nutrition. So contact your local extension agent or veterinarian if you are concerned about this disease or any other herd health problems. more

Cattlemen's Capitol Concerns, 6-25-09
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.
          EPA should reevaluate science behind proposed climate change endangerment finding
          NCBA supports amendments to protect producers from federal over-regulation
          Agriculture Appropriations bill could impact U.S.-China trade

Don't miss NCBA's award-winning Cattlemen to Cattlemen
On the episode airing the week of June 30 - July 4, get tips on how to best manage fly problems on your operation this summer and spend a day in the life of a rancher who is a member of the Laguna Pueblo Tribe in New Mexico. Also, learn more about how segments of the beef industry are working together to promote beef safety.

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 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-July 25―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

Market information
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Events and Sale Calendar
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