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RRC Chair Barry Smitherman to Talk Oil & Gas at Cattle Raisers Convention

By tscra, on March 20th, 2013

For Immediate Release: March 20, 2013
Contact: Carmen Fenton, 512-673-3906

Fort Worth, Texas – An in-depth discussion of the Texas oil and gas industry and its impacts on landowners will take place during the breakout session sponsored by the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) Natural Resources & Environment and Legislative & . . . → Read More:

TX Attorney General to Address Ranchers at Cattle Raisers Convention

By tscra, on March 18th, 2013

For Immediate Release: March 18, 2013
Contact: Carmen Fenton, 512-673-3906

Fort Worth, Texas – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott will speak to ranchers and landowners during the Opening General Session of 136th Annual Cattle Raisers Convention, March 22-24, in Fort Worth. Abbott will speak at the Saturday session at 11:15 a.m.

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Sen. Cornyn Announced as Speaker at Cattle Raisers Convention

By tscra, on March 13th, 2013

For Immediate Release: March 13, 2013
Contact: Carmen Fenton, 512-673-3906

Fort Worth, Texas – U.S. Senator John Cornyn will speak to cattlemen and women during the Opening General Session of the136th Annual Cattle Raisers Convention, March 22-24 in Fort Worth. Cornyn will speak at the Saturday session at approximately 10:45 a.m.

“I look . . . → Read More:

U.S. Rep. Mike Conaway; State Rep. Charlie Geren to Address Ranchers at Cattle Raisers Convention

By tscra, on March 6th, 2013

For Immediate Release: March 5, 2013
Contact: Carmen Fenton, 512-673-3906

Fort Worth, Texas – U.S. Rep. Mike Conaway, Midland, and Texas Rep. Charlie Geren, Fort Worth, will discuss the latest on federal and state government actions at one of the many breakout sessions during the 136th annual Cattle Raisers Convention in Fort Worth, . . . → Read More:

EPA denies request to waive RFS standard

By tscra, on January 3rd, 2013

For Immediate Release: Nov. 16, 2012
Contact: Carmen Fenton, 512-469-0171

Fort Worth, Texas – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today denied the request by U.S. ranchers, including the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA), to waive the current Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). The request for a waiver was made in light . . . → Read More:

Texas Ranchers Laud Cornyn Election as Whip

By tscra, on January 3rd, 2013

For Immediate Release: Nov. 13, 2012
Contact: Carmen Fenton, 512-469-0171

Fort Worth, Texas – The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) today congratulated Sen. John Cornyn on his election to serve as Minority Whip for the 113th Congress.

“Senator Cornyn has been a good ally for Texas ranchers in Washington,” said Joe . . . → Read More:

U.S-Panama FTA Will Take Effect October 31, 2012

By tscra, on October 24th, 2012

For Immediate Release: Oct. 24, 2012
Contact: Carmen Fenton, 512-469-0171

Fort Worth, Texas – The U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement will go into effect Wednesday, Oct. 31, signifying an end to a 5-year push to solidify 3 free trade agreements (FTA) that are expected to boost beef exports by $3 billion. The U.S.-Korea FTA took . . . → Read More:

TSCRA Cattlemen’s Column: The Government Didn’t Build Our Ranch

By tscra, on October 5th, 2012

Below you will find the Cattlemen’s Column, authored by Joe Parker, Jr., rancher and president of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.

In the column, Parker reflects back on the hardships of building a ranching business and the negative impact some government laws and regulations have had on the business.

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Texas Ranchers Call on EPA to Lift RFS Standard

By tscra, on October 1st, 2012

For Immediate Release: Sept. 27 , 2012
Contact: Carmen Fenton, 512-469-0171

Austin, Texas – The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) called on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Wednesday to waive the current Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) in light of corn shortages and soaring feed costs across the U.S.

According to TSCRA, . . . → Read More:

Ted Cruz to Speak at Cattle Raisers Fall Meeting in Austin

By tscra, on September 12th, 2012

For Immediate Release: Sept. 11 , 2012
Contact: Carmen Fenton, 512-469-0171

Fort Worth, Texas – U.S. Senate candidate Ted Cruz will speak at the general session of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) fall meeting Wednesday, Sept. 26, at the Sheraton Austin at the Capitol. Cruz is scheduled to . . . → Read More:

TSCRA to Host Ranch Gathering in Lubbock

By tscra, on August 30th, 2012

For Immediate Release: Aug. 30 , 2012
Contact: Carmen Fenton, 512-469-0171

Fort Worth, Texas – The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) will host a ranch gathering Saturday, Sept. 8, at Cagle Steaks in Lubbock. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by a complimentary beef dinner.

Texas State House Representatives Charles Perry, . . . → Read More:

Texas Cattlemen and Gov. Perry Call on EPA to Waive RFS Standard

By tscra, on August 24th, 2012

For Immediate Release: Aug. 24 , 2012
Contact: Carmen Fenton, 512-469-0171

Fort Worth, Texas – The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) today joined Gov. Perry to call on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to waive all or part of the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS).

In a letter to Lisa Jackson, administrator . . . → Read More:

Cattlemen’s Column: Keeping Meat on Monday’s Plate

By tscra, on August 1st, 2012

Below you will find a link to the TSCRA Cattlemen’s Column, authored by Joe Parker Jr., rancher and president of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.

In this month’s column, Parker discusses the cattle industry’s reaction to USDA’s initial support of an anti-meat campaign.

Please feel free to use this in your publications . . . → Read More:

TSCRA Cattlemen’s Column: Ranchers Trump Politicians and Activists When it Comes to Cattle Care

By tscra, on June 14th, 2012

For Immediate Release: June 14, 2012
Contact: Carmen Fenton, 512-469-0171

Ranchers Trump Politicians and Activists When it Comes to Cattle Care
By: Joe Parker, Jr.

If history is any indicator, then we can be sure of one thing — when the government gets too involved, the problem usually gets worse. Flip through . . . → Read More:

Dunes Sagebrush Lizard will not be Listed as Endangered

By tscra, on June 13th, 2012

For Immediate Release: June 13, 2012
Contact: Carmen Fenton, 512-469-0171

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) today applauded the decision from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to not list the dunes sagebrush lizard as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. The announcement comes after stakeholders, including . . . → Read More:

Cattle Raisers applaud withdrawal of proposed youth labor regulations

By tscra, on April 27th, 2012

For Immediate Release: April 27, 2012
Contact: Marissa Patton, 512-469-0171

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) applauded a decision by the U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday to withdraw a proposed rule that would have restricted youth under 16-years of age from performing most jobs associated with . . . → Read More:

Cattle Raisers meet in Washington D.C.

By tscra, on April 19th, 2012

For Immediate Release: April 19, 2012
Contact: Marissa Patton, 512-469-0171

TSCRA encourages Congress to act on Death Tax and other critical issues

WASHINGTON, DC – Members of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) gathered in Washington, D.C. this week to meet with members of Congress . . . → Read More: