The Texas Wildlife Association (TWA) and TSCRA are teaming up to offer landowners an educational seminar featuring expert information on the electric transmission line process (CREZ) and options for private landowners who may be impacted by the proposed transmission line routes. The seminar is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 13, in Cleburne at the Johnson County Cattle Auction. more…
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This video includes highlights from the 2010 Texas Beef Leaders of Tomorrow contest, what categories these young beef ambassadors compete in and what the participants represent as they advance to the national level. more… The Texas Wildlife Association (TWA) and TSCRA are teaming up to offer landowners an educational seminar featuring expert information on the electric transmission line process (CREZ) and options for private landowners who may be impacted by the proposed transmission line routes. The seminar is scheduled for Oct. 8 in Kerrville at the UGRA Guadalupe Basin Natural Resources Center. Future meetings are scheduled for Cleburne and Lubbock. All seminars are free and open to the public. more… The future of the cattle industry is in the hands of the young. Established in 2010, a new program under the Five Nations Beef Alliance attracts brings together young leaders from Australia, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand and the U.S. who are passionate about the future direction of the beef industry. The program is open to anyone ages 18 to 35 who is involved in the cattle industry. The next meeting is scheduled in Denver on Jan. 8-15, 2011. The deadline for registration is Dec. 15, 2010. For more information, contact Stacy Fox at 800-242-7820 ext. 145. The Cattlemen’s Field Day scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 8, in Pampa has been cancelled. We will announce a new date for the field days when it is available. TSCRA is holding Ranch Gatherings on Sunday, Sept. 5 The Knolle Farm and Ranch in Sandia, the Bradley 3 Ranch in Memphis on Sept. 9 and on Sept. 23 in Fredericksburg. Check out our Events Calendar for more information and to RSVP. To help farmers and ranchers keep their land intact and pass it on to the next generation, the Texas Agricultural Land Trust (TALT) is hosting two “Saving Family Lands” Seminars.” The three-hour seminar, which is designed for landowners, CPAs, attorneys and anyone else who deals with the issues inherent in passing family land on to future generations, will be taught by Steve Small, who is the nation’s leading authority on private land protection options and strategies. The first seminar will be held in San Antonio on Sept. 21. The second seminar will be held in Fort Worth on Sept. 22. more… Ranchers in the Knox, Gray and Wilbarger County areas are invited to attend a free Cattlemen’s Field Day hosted by TSCRA. The field days will take place Wednesday, Sept. 8, at the Gray County Extension Office in Pampa, Thursday, Sept. 9, at the Wooden Nickel Activity Center in Knox City and Friday, Sept. 10 at the Wilbarger County Auditorium in Vernon. more… 08-30-10 |  Education More than 30 young cattle raisers gathered this afternoon in the TSCRA headquarters Brand Room for the August Young Leadership Series, sponsored by Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health. The Saturday session is expected to draw more than 40 young cattle raisers to the full-day event. TSCRA’s Young Leadership Series program, sponsored by Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health, provides educational opportunities for cattle raisers and supporters of the beef production industry, ages 19 to 39. more… Aug. 30-Transmission Line Seminar, San Angelo, Texas. The Texas Wildlife Association (TWA) and the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) are teaming up to offer landowners a series of five educational seminars featuring expert information on the electric transmission line process (CREZ) and options for private landowners who may be impacted by the proposed transmission line routes. The first seminar is scheduled for Aug. 30 in San Angelo at the Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center. more… Join the TSCRA Young Leadership Series (YLS) for a professional development workshop Oct.1 to 2 at the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown in Austin. To qualify for TSCRA Fall Meeting registration discounts, registration for the YLS must be completed by today, Aug. 13. For more information, visit the YLS website at 08-13-10 | Education Watching the bottom line in an operation is more important than ever in the cattle business, and there’s not much room for equipment-related purchases that aren’t absolutely necessary. On average, cow-calf producers operate on something around a $40 per calf profit margin, said Dr. Ron Gill, AgriLife Extension beef cattle specialist and associate department head for the department of animal science at Texas A&M. Gill reminded producers to be mindful of operation expenses. more… Join the TSCRA Young Leadership Series (YLS) for a professional development workshop Oct.1 to 2 at the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown in Austin. To qualify for TSCRA Fall Meeting registration discounts, registration for the YLS must be completed by Aug. 13. For more information, visit the YLS website at tscra.org. Gathering in Abilene to focus on cattle theft prevention and legislative discussions Join TSCRA for a ranch gathering on Thursday, Aug. 12, at the Big Country Hall, Taylor County Expo Center in Abilene. The gathering will begin at 6 p.m. with registration followed by a free beef dinner and presentations. more… 08-06-10 | Education TSCRA, Stillwater Milling and Apache Livestock Auction teamed up July 20 to bring information to Oklahoma ranchers and landowners. This meeting was the first of four gatherings held across the state to bring information and updates to cattle raisers about marketing, feed and livestock theft. more… For immediate Release Fort Worth, Texas – Ranchers in the Hopkins County area can attend a free Cattlemen’s Field Day hosted by the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA). The field day will take place Monday, June 21, at the Professional Agricultural Workers Building in Sulphur Springs. Experts will present programs focused on Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD), fetal programming and sustained nutrition and new cattle marketing strategies. 06-15-10 | Education |
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