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Generosity
Aug 01, 2008; Brisendine, Ellen Humphries ... It was appropriately hot at the June summer meeting in Lost Pines. Humid, too. But that's not what I'll remember from that meeting. Generosity is the memory that sticks in my mind. One of the best ways to pass time for me is to see friends and catch up on the news. The registration table ...
TSCRA Members Among Lone Star Land Steward Regional Winners
Aug 01, 2008; Anonymous ... Texas Parks and Wildlife Department recognized land stewards representing private ranches in various ecological regions, plus three separate categories recognizing achievements for wildlife management associations, special contributions and corporate efforts on May 21 at the Austin Airport ...
Focus: Reducing E. coli Prevalence in Beef
Aug 01, 2008; Anonymous ... The Food Safety and Inspection Service recently hosted a meeting to discuss the challenges and solutions for reducing E. coli prevalence in raw beef. Among industry, academia, government and consumer groups represented on the program, Dr. Mandy Carr, executive director, beef safety research, ...
Labeling Beef's Message
Aug 01, 2008; Anonymous ... Through nutrition labeling research, the beef checkoff continues to seek effective ways to communicate the nutritional benefits of beef to consumers. Recent online interviews among beef shoppers confirmed the effectiveness of combining beef's taste and nutrition messages to reach consumers. A ...
Names In The News
Aug 01, 2008; Anonymous ... Dr. Juan A. Landivar has been named director of the Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Corpus Christi. Landivar assumed his duties June 2. Since 1998 Landivar had served as director of technical services for Delta and Pine Land International and Monsanto, and his duties took ...
Cattle Herds can Benefit from Crossbreeding Programs
Aug 01, 2008; Stotts, Donald ... For the average cow-calf producer looking to increase the profit potential of his or her herd, the message is clear: crossbreeding can produce a 20 percent increase in pounds of calf weaned per cow exposed to a herd sire. Most of the increase occurs from improved reproductive ...
Lessons from Wild Bighorn SHEEP
Aug 01, 2008; Meyer, John R ... Texas Bighorn Society volunteers construct guzzlers in remote habitats for an elusive and rare species they may never see in person. Would a guzzler good for wild West Texas sheep be good for your wildlife? Would any organization benefit from volunteers as dedicated as TBS members? From ...
Making A Comeback
Aug 01, 2008; Waters, Katrina ... By day, he works in town for a money management firm. But after hours (and often before), you can find him working to rebuild one of the most distinguished registered Hereford herds in the country. It doesn't take long to pick up on Lee Haygood's passion for the cattle industry - or his ...
TSCRA Members Continue to Persevere
Aug 01, 2008; Means, Jon ... It's been three months since we gathered for our annual convention in Corpus Christi. At that time we were beginning to see the repercussions of high prices for fuel, feed, fertilizer and food. These issues present serious challenges for our industry and all signs point to their ...
Determining Needs, Increasing Efficiency
Aug 01, 2008; Waters, Katrina ... With input costs at a record high, it is increasingly difficult to make a profit in the cattle business. We wanted to know what our readers are doing to make up for the increased cost of fuel, feed and fertilizer. This column is the second in a series of six to offer practical money-saving tips, ...
Theft Reports
Aug 01, 2008; Anonymous ... Defendant: Jerlon Demont Morgan Date of Birth: 11/02/87 Charge: False Declaration of Ownership in Pawn Property Involved: Alien Ranch trophy saddle, Bob Marshall sports saddle, custom natural leather breast collar and a Bob Marshall custom natural leather breast ...
Crime Watch
Aug 01, 2008; Anonymous ... Special Rangers in Oklahoma Need Your Help TSCRA Special Rangers Joe Rector and John Cummings, serving the Oklahoma area, report two theft cases in this month's Crime Watch. If you have information on these or other cases, please contact the special ranger associated with the case, or ...
Letters to TSCRA
Aug 01, 2008; Anonymous ... Editor's Note: Letters published in this column do not necessarily express the views of the publisher. The Cattleman makes room for various views and comments to foster communication and debate. Whether you agree or disagree, we encourage you to write. Carcass disposal I enjoy ...
Member Notes
Aug 01, 2008; Zacek, John ... Get to Know Your TSCRA Neighbors Regional meetings make networking easier in two big states I have been honored to be asked to serve this great association as co-chairman of the Association Promotion (AP) Committee. Lorenzo Lasater as my co-chair, Beth Knolle Naiser and Rosemary ...
Use Hot August Days to Plan for Fall Work and Hunters
Aug 01, 2008; McGinty, Allan ... Let's try a word association exercise. When I say "August" what is the first word you think of? In central or east Texas the response might be "humid", "sticky", or my favorite when I travel to College Station, "sweltering". Those of us who live in West Texas might substitute the ...
The Benefits of a CROSS
Aug 01, 2008; Waters, Katrina ... With $6 corn and diesel approaching $5 per gallon, efficiency in cattle is more important than ever. This month, we take a back-to-basics look at crossbreeding programs as an opportunity to breed in growth & hardiness when it matters most. Cattlemen are taking every step possible to ...
Mid-Year Forage Assessment Helps in Decision Making
Aug 01, 2008; Anonymous ... With dry conditions across most of Texas, now is the time for livestock producers to evaluate available forage for grazing, according to conservationists with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). "If livestock producers wait until fall to evaluate their forage ...
Sale Reports
Aug 01, 2008; Anonymous ... A*L*O*T Angus Association 2008 Spring Female Sale May 10, 2008 - New Boston 66 lots, avg. $1,849 Texas Angus Association Spring Spectacular May 17, 2008 - Fredericksburg 14 ...
Seedstock
Aug 01, 2008; Anonymous ... AngusSource Process Verified Program Status Renewed by USDA AngusSource®, the American Angus Association®'s Process Verified Program (PVP), was renewed May 1 by USDA for one year. AngusSource has been the industry leader in qualifying Angus genetic-, age- and source-verified cattle since ...
Deaths: Robert "Bob" Thigpen
Aug 01, 2008; Anonymous ... Robert "Bob" Thigpen, 83, died May 22, 2008. Thigpen was born Dec. 27, 1924, in Chilton, to James Boyd and Elvy Price Thigpen. He established Thigpen Cattle Co. in 1959 and operated the business until 1980. His wife, ...