TSCRA special ranger makes arrest in Cherokee County
TSCRA Special Ranger Jimmy Dickson arrested Michael Bradberry for second degree felony theft in Rusk, Texas. A second degree felony is punishable with a jail sentence of no less than two years and no more than 20 years and/or a fine not to exceed $10,000. more

Meat production link with global warming called 'misinformation'
Dr. Barry Popkin, the University of North Carolina nutrition professor who repeatedly blamed meat producers recently for contributing more to climate change than transportation, is ignoring Environmental Protection Agency data that directly contradict his claims, the nonprofit Center for Consumer Freedom claimed Wednesday. more

Don't 'pug' your pastures advises an AgriLife Extension expert
Dr. Wayne Hanselka, AgriLife Extension range specialist at Corpus Christi, said pugging is a term used when too many cattle or other livestock are kept too long on wet pastures with limited or no forage. The result is intensively trampled soil which leads to soil compaction, poor plant growth and greater fertilizer requirements on tame pastures. He said if the practice continues the damage would increase to the point that pastures start to rapidly decline in quality, sometimes permanently. more

Take the TSCRA convention survey!
The 2009 TSCRA Convention, Trade Show and School for Successful Ranching ended on a high note Sunday, March 22. Help us improve next year's convention events. A few minutes and fast clicks will help us tailor the annual convention to better suit your needs. We look forward to your feedback and suggestions! more

TSCRA Government News, 3-27-09
The TSCRA Government and Public Affairs team highlights key legislative and regulatory issues and proposals.  We will offer a summary on our Government Connection website and tell you TSCRA's position.
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                                TSCRA requests additional federal funds for fever tick control

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