Daily News Update, May 18, 2009

BSE case confirmed in Alberta
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in an 80-month-old dairy cow from Alberta. No part of the animal's carcass entered the human food or animal feed systems. The animal's birth farm has been identified, and an investigation is underway. The age and location of the infected animal are consistent with previous cases detected in Canada. more

Texas Parks & Wildlife Expo in Austin suspended
Because of a sponsorship revenue decline related to the economic recession, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is cancelling the Texas Parks & Wildlife Expo set for Oct. 3-4 in Austin. The agency will suspend the Austin event for at least this year and 2010 and will instead expand efforts to support similar events around the state. more

Cattlemen's Capitol Concerns, 5-14-09
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's chief veterinarian assumes leadership post at Animal Agricultural Alliance
          U.S.-EU sign beef trade deal
          NCBA continues to call for transportation reform
          CWT announced bids for upcoming dairy herd retirement program
          PLC applauds DOI decision on polar bear rule
          NCBA urges President Obama to strengthen U.S.-China trade relationship

Don't miss NCBA's award-winning Cattlemen to Cattlemen
On the episode airing the week of May 19-23, learn more about the Environmental Stewardship Awards. Plus, talk to the experts from Dow Agrosciences about how proper care of the land helps cattlemen become more profitable producers.

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 20―USDA/APHIS Animal ID Listenting Session, Austin, Texas. more
     May 20―TSCRA Ranch Gathering, Holiday House, Lampasas, Texas. more
        May 20-21―Well Water Testing, Jack County Courthouse, Jacksboro, Texas. more
        May 22―Pineywoods Beef Cow Congress, Baty Ranch, Shelbyville, 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

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!

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