Experts provide flood preparation guidelines for East Texas livestock owners
Hurricane Gustav could cause potential flooding in low-lying areas of East Texas and experts encourage livestock owners to take precautions. "There are several measures that can be carried through in advance to minimize the threat of potential losses to a livestock operation," said Dr. Jason Cleere, Texas AgriLife Extension Service beef cattle specialist. more
 

Nebraska soybean growers say overseas marketing of U.S. beef and pork critical to farmers' bottom line
Two members of the Nebraska Soybean Board's (NSB) officer team have just completed a five-day trade mission through Japan. Through face-to-face interaction with key meat buyers as well as Japanese consumers, Mike Korth and Duane Lee gained a better understanding of how financial support from the soybean industry is used to enhance sales of U.S. beef and pork in this critical export market. more
 

Appeals Court: Testing of BSE is a diagnosis
A federal appeals court said Friday that the Bush Administration can prohibit meat packers from testing their cows for mad cow disease. The court said testing of mad cow disease in dead cows is a diagnosis and diagnosis is part of treatment, the Associated Press reported. Disease treatment is under the control of the United States Department of Agriculture. So USDA has the right to disallow the testing. more
 

Fall 2008 meetings for Oklahoma wildlife enthusiasts
There will be several wildlife management workshops and field days in south-central Oklahoma during September and October, 2008. Included in the fall schedule will be two white-tailed deer workshops; a "Fire, Wildlife, Timber and Cattle Grazing" field tour; and a joint Wildlife Society/Society for Range Management meeting. more