Senate passes eminent domain bill
The bill to provide a more property owner friendly eminent domain process was unanimously approved by the Texas State Senate today. Senate Bill 18, introduced by Senator Craig Estes (R-Wichita Falls), reforms the process of eminent domain and condemnation for property owners in the state of Texas. SB 18 now moves to the House for consideration. more

May 5 BQA meeting in La Grange cancelled
The Beef Quality Producer Assurance training planned for Tuesday, May 5 in La Grange has been cancelled due to influenza concerns. The training will be rescheduled, and that date will be announced as soon as it is available. Questions should be directed to Stacy Fox, 800/242-7820, extension 145 or sfox@texascattleraisers.org.

TSCRA special ranger investigates large cattle theft case - Anderson County man indicted
An Anderson County man has been indicted by a grand jury for theft of 225 head of cattle. TSCRA Special Ranger Rolando Garcia heads the investigation. The Webb County Grand Jury handed down an indictment on 49-year-old Vance Walters, of Cayuga, Texas. The indictment alleges that Walters stole and dispersed of 225 head of cattle from Jesus Garcia Gonzalez, a rancher whose cattle operation is based in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. more

Wild hogs: No indication of flu danger
You may catch the flu from your sick hunting buddy, but there's no evidence that you'll catch it from domestic or wild hogs, according to the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC). There is no evidence that the new strain of H1N1 influenza is in domestic or wild hogs. This disease is being spread from person to person. more

Two remaining trich meetings to be held this week
TSCRA's series of trichomoniasis educational programs co-sponsored by Fort Dodge Animal Health continued last week with events in San Saba, Graham, Eastland and Marlin. Area producers and veterinarians gathered to hear an overview of the disease, as well as the newly-implemented trichomoniasis regulations. Two trichomoniasis educational programs remain. One will be held at the Bowie Livestock Auction, Bowie, tonight, and the final program will be at Cagle's Steak House, Lubbock, on Thursday. Both meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. and kick off with a complimentary dinner. more

Cattlemen's Capitol Concerns, 4-30-09
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.
          New horse and burro provisions set dangerous precedent for America's public lands
          NCBA shares recommendations on promoting consumer awareness of food safety practices
          NPLC, NCBA disappointed by overturn of key ESA provision

Don't miss NCBA's award-winning Cattlemen to Cattlemen
On the episode airing the week of May 5 - 9, hear from NCBA CEO Forrest Roberts and get tips on treating flies on your operation this summer. Plus, spend a day in the life of a Colorado cattleman.

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
        May 5―North Rolling Plains RC&D Lesser Prairie Chicken landowners meeting, River Valley Pioneer Museum, Candadian, Texas. more
        May 6―North Rolling Plains RC&D Lesser Prairie Chicken landowner meeting, Trinity Fellowship Church, McLean, Texas. more
        May 7―Texas Trichomoniasis Program, Cagle's Steak House, Lubbock, Texas. more
        May 7―2009 Farm Bill Program, Taylor County Expo Center, Abilene, Texas. more
        May 9―Tri-County Beef Cattle Field Day, Boysville, Converse, Texas. more
        May 11―Range Stewardship and Stockmanship Clinic, Brite Ranch, Bowie, Texas. more
        May 12―North Rolling Plains RC&D Lesser Prairie Chicken landowner meeting, Hereford Community Center, Hereford, Texas. more
        May 13―2009 Farm Bill Program, Roscoe Community Center, Roscoe, Texas. more
        May 13―North Rolling Plains RC&D Lesser Prairie Chicken landowner meeting, USDA Service Center, Morton, Texas. more
        May 14―Producing "Efficient" Cattle During "Tough" Times:Improving Marketability and Value of Calves, Pontotoc Extension Office, Ada. Okla. more
        May 14―2009 Farm Bill Program, Richard Eckert Civic Center, Mason, Texas. more
        May 14―North Rolling Plains RC&D Lesser Prairie Chicken landowner meeting, Ambassador Room, Seminole, Texas. more
        May 26―Advanced Topics in Wildlife Management: Introduction and Ecosystems, Miami Community Center, Miami, Texas. more
        May 27―Texas Parks and Wildlife Lone Star Land Steward Awards, Austin Airport Marriott Hotel, Austin, Texas. more
        May 30-31―Panhandle Versatility Ranch Horse Gathering, Lavas Terra Firma Equestrian Center, Amarillo, 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