Gov. Perry's request for extended FEMA assistance granted
Gov. Rick Perry Oct. 8 announced that FEMA has granted a 30 day extension of 100 percent reimbursement for emergency protective measures and the removal of debris caused by Hurricane Ike. The original reimbursement period was set to end on Sept. 27, and will now end on Oct. 27. more
 

Border ranchers are seeking 'surge' on fever tick front
Texas border ranchers said Thursday they are ready to head to Washington to bring attention to their losing struggle against the cattle fever tick. In recent years the ticks have reappeared at infestation levels and have apparently hopped well beyond the eradication line. The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) has appealed to Washington for emergency funding and will seek additional state funding during the next legislature. The fever tick program received $5.2 million of a requested $13 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which TAHC director Dr. Bob Hillman said isn't enough. more
 

TSCRA membership gathering in Centerville Oct. 15
Join fellow cattle raisers Wednesday, Oct. 15 at the Center Ranch, seven miles east of Centerville near the intersection of FM 811 and Hwy 7 for the next TSCRA membership gathering. A free dinner will be served, followed by a few words from a representative from Pfizer Animal Health and an update on TSCRA happenings by staff member Jason Skaggs. Anyone who becomes a member of TSCRA during the event will receive a free TSCRA gate sign lease – a $30 value! Please RSVP to Stacy Fox at 800/242-7820 or rsvp@texascattleraisers.org to attend. more
 

Cattlemen's Capitol Concerns, 10-10-08
Cattlemen's Capitol Concerns is a weekly report from Washington, D.C., giving an up-to-date summary of top policy initiatives concerning the cattle industry.
           Food safety tool shut down due to lack of funding
           NCBA participates in public meeting on sampling procedures
           USDA to hold public meeting on animal raising claims
           EPA advisory board holds hearings on nitrogen emissions
 

Don't miss NCBA's award-winning Cattlemen to Cattlemen
On the episode airing the week of Oct. 7 through Oct. 12, examine how to identify and treat Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD). Plus, spend a day in the life of an Oregon rancher and preview the 2009 NCBA Trade Show in Phoenix, Ariz.

NCBA’s Cattlemen toCattlemen on RFD-TV provides weekly news and features for cattle producers across the country. It 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 online at www.CattlementoCattlemen.org.
 

Calendar
        October 11―Texas Member Gathering, Bradley Ranch, Childress, Texas. more
        October 15―High Plains Brush Management Symposium, Bairfield Activity Center, Clarendon College, Clarendon, Texas. more
        October 15―TSCRA Membership Gathering, Center Ranch, Centerville, Texas. more
       October 16―Farm Bill Seminar, Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center, Corpus Christi, Texas. more
        October 20―Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service "Rethinking of the Cow-Calf Business", Lincoln County Fairgrounds' Agri-Civic Center, Oklahoma more
        October 21―Agricultural Pesticide Waste Collection Event, Hidalgo (Arroyo Colorado), Texas. more
        October 21―TSCRA Membership Gathering, Swisher Memorial Building, Tulia, Texas. more
        October 21―Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service "Rethinking of the Cow-Calf Business", Charles Chicken, Miami, Oklahoma more
        October 22―Agricultural Pesticide Waste Collection Event, Live Oak (Atascosa River), Texas. more
        October 23―TSCRA Membership Gathering, Brackenridge Campground Marina, Edna, Texas. more
        October 23―Agricultural Pesticide Waste Collection Event, Victoria (Lower San Antonio River), Texas. more
        October 23―Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service "Rethinking of the Cow-Calf Business", Tulsa Country Extension Office, Oklahoma more
        October 23―Buck Creek Watershed Partnership meeting, Club Room of the Wellington Auditorium, Wellington, Texas. more
        October 29―Texas Land & Mineral Owners Association Annual Meeting, The Petroleum Club, San Antonio, Texas. more
        October 30―Texas Watershed Steward Workshop, Comanche Community Center, Comanche, Texas. more
        October 31―"Ranching in the 21st Century" program, Sutton County Civic Center, Sonora, Texas. more
        November 13―Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service "Rethinking of the Cow-Calf Business", Delaware County Fairgrounds, Oklahoma more
        November 18―Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service "Rethinking of the Cow-Calf Business", Tahlequah Community Building, Oklahoma more
        November 20―Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service "Rethinking of the Cow-Calf Business", Rogers County Building, Oklahoma more
 

Special TSCRA member rates for Omni Downtown Austin
TSCRA has acquired a special rate for TSCRA members at the Omni Downtown Austin for the remainder of 2008 and throughout 2009, available for business or personal use. Be sure to mention the special promo code when making a reservation. more
 

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