Join us Sept. 9 for TSCRA membership gathering in Center
Join TSCRA Sept. 9 at the Center Sale Barn, SH87 N. in Center, Texas, for a TSCRA membership gathering. Everyone signing up for a TSCRA membership during the event will receive a free blue TSCRA gate sign – a $30 value – thanks to Bayer Animal Health. more
 

State Checkoff budget reflective of economy
As prices for fuel and feed continue to rise, producers feel the pinch on their operations. While they review costs, outputs and effective ways to manage the herd, their marketing organization, the Beef Checkoff, is also forced to lower budgets and look to creative ways to leverage checkoff dollars. more
 

Montana loses brucellosis-free status
The Montana Department of Livestock yesterday announced that the USDA's Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service officially downgraded the state's brucellosis status from Class Free to Class A. Montana had been brucellosis-free since 1985, but the disease was found in a cattle herd in May of 2007. Per APHIS rules, the state had to remain brucellosis-free for 24 months after that discovery to maintain Class-Free status. The process of downgrading Montana's status was initiated in June 2008 after a cow in Paradise Valley was found to be infected with the disease. more
 

Texas crop, weather, 9-2-08
Veering to the north and bypassing East Texas, Hurricane Gustav proved to be a dry run for Texas AgriLife Extension Service personnel emergency plans. But many AgriLife Extension agents still worked throughout the weekend, preparing for the worst-case scenario. more
 

It's what's for dinner: Kickin' Cajun dirty rice
Spice up dinner with a taste of Louisiana. Quick prep time and a handful of ingredients will make this family pleaser a hit. more