Daily News Update, March 26, 2009

TSCRA and Fort Dodge Animal Health team up for statewide trichomoniasis programs
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) announces a series of educational programs across the state to help provide cattle producers with information on the management of trichomoniasis (trich). The educational programs are being co-sponsored by Fort Dodge Animal Health. Rules affecting interstate movement of cattle become effective April 1, 2009. more


Protecting the land and competitiveness of cattle markets dominate TSCRA convention
Members of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) passed four resolutions during the closing general session of the 132nd annual convention in Fort Worth. The resolutions concern inactive well plugging, anti-competitiveness of the cattle industry, non-native and invasive plant species and Hurricane Ike. more


NOAA Drought Monitor update
Looking ahead, a major spring storm system crossing the U.S. will produce heavy snow in the central and southern Rockies on March 26-27 and the southern Plains on March 27-28. Snowfall accumulations in excess of 8 inches may occur from the Rockies of Colorado and New Mexico southeastward into parts of Oklahoma and Texas' northern panhandle. more


It's what's for dinner: Wild mushroom beef stew
This hearty stew will please the whole family. more


TSCRA Government Connection Web site
TSCRA has a Government Connection Web page that allows you to play an active role in government as well as keep you informed on happenings in Austin and Washington. There, TSCRA members can communicate with elected officials, track the progress of legislation and regulations and check voting records. Please register on theTSCRA Government Connection website to receive alert emails from the TSCRA Government and Public Affairs team keeping you updated on the latest legislative and regulatory actions.


Country-of-Origin Labeling forms available
Cattle raisers have made forms available for download to help fulfill your part of the country-of-origin labeling (COOL) law. Visit TSCRA's COOL information Web site to download the forms and for more information. go


Operation Cow Thief
You can help catch a thief! go
 

Market Information
Direct link to TSCRA's market information page go
 

Events and Sale Calendar
Direct link to TSCRA's events and calendar page go


 

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