Gov. Perry announces Eckels, Newby to lead Hurricane Ike recovery and coordination effort
Rick Perry announced Wednesday that former Harris County Judge Robert Eckels and Brian Newby will lead a Hurricane Ike Recovery and Coordination Effort. Newby will step down from his current role as the governor's chief of staff to co-lead an effort involving residents, business leaders, and local and federal officials focused on ensuring Texas communities devastated by Hurricane Ike get the resources necessary to rebuild. more
 

Congress finally passes wind tax credit
A tax credit that keeps the turbines of the wind industry turning in the Concho Valley finally won an extension from a fickle Congress as part of the $700 billion economic bailout, but it's only renewed for a year. The next best step is for the new Congress to make the wind energy tax production credit part of a comprehensive energy policy and give the industry real oomph for years to come, an industry advocate said. more
  

Beef expert identifies industry trends in a troubled market
Ongoing consumer demand and a return to the global marketplace both hold promise for a beef industry that continues to shrink. Wes Ishmael visited Manhattan for K-State's annual Beef Stocker Day and says stocker operators are adjusting to a market where prices are driven by demand, rather than supply. more
  

It's what's for dinner: fresh tomato, beef and bowtie pasta
This quick and economical dish is a great recipe for enjoying a hot meal on a busy evening. 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