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Daily News Update, May 26, 2009
Commissioner Staples requests rehearing on court ruling that threatens Texas agriculture, public health
Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples is joining the American Farm Bureau and dozens of other agriculture organizations across the nation in requesting a rehearing on a ruling regarding pesticide applications used in agriculture. Recently, a three-judge panel from the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that farmers and ranchers must obtain an additional permit prior to applying regulated and approved pesticides near water sources. Prior to this new ruling, agricultural producers already adhered to extensive regulations concerning licensing, registration and application of pesticides. more
Kirk to USMEF: Trading partners must play by rules too
In his first address to an agricultural trade association as a member of President Obama's Cabinet, U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk told members of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) that he is committed to making U.S. exports a cornerstone of the nation's economic recovery. In order to do so, however, he emphasized that trading partners must honor their commitments and grant fair and consistent market access to U.S. products. more
Cattlemen's Capitol Concerns, 5-21-09
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.
May is International Trade Month!
Cattle, corn producers join forces on common legislative priorities
Don't miss NCBA's award-winning Cattlemen
to Cattlemen
On the episode airing the week of May 26-30, sit down with industry experts to discuss the current state, and future, of the beef cattle market.
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 26―Advanced Topics in Wildlife Management: Introduction and Ecosystems, Miami Community Center, Miami, Texas. more
May 27―Where Have All The Quail Gone? Meridian Civic Center, Meridian, 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 16―46th Annual Stiles Farm Field Day, The Stiles Farm, Thrall, Texas. more
June 17-19―TSCRA Summer Meeting, La Torretta Del Lago, Montgomery, Texas. more
June 22―Texas Ag Forum, Omni Hotel, Austin, Texas. more
June 23―Sterling County Weed and Brush Control Field Day, Sterling County Community Center, Sterling City, 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 23-July25―Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association 56th Annual Convention and Trade Show, Midwest City, Okla. more
August 3-5―2009 Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas. 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
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