TSCRA News Releases

TSCRA Hosts Gathering in Graford; Senator Estes, Rep. Keffer to Speak

tscra — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:40:15 +0000

For Immediate Release: May 10, 2012
Contact: Carmen Fenton, 512-469-0171

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – Come join the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) for a ranch gathering Thursday, May 24, at Holt River Ranch in Graford. A reception will kick off the gathering at 5:30 p.m., followed by a complimentary barbecue dinner . . . → Read More:

CATTLE RAISERS HOST RANCH GATHERING AT WASHINGTON ON THE BRAZOS STATE PARK

tscra — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:38:07 +0000

For Immediate Release: May 10, 2012
Contact: Carmen Fenton, 512-469-0171

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – Come join the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) for a ranch gathering Thursday, May 17, at the Washington on the Brazos State Park Conference Center in Washington. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by a complimentary beef . . . → Read More:

ALLEGED COLLEGE CATTLE THIEF ARRESTED BY TSCRA SPECIAL RANGERS

tscra — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:19:56 +0000

For Immediate Release: May 7, 2012
Contact: Carmen Fenton, 512-469-0171

MUSKOGEE, OKLA. – A Connors State College student was arrested today for allegedly stealing and selling 5 head of cattle from the school’s agriculture program.

Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) Special Rangers Bart Perrier and John Cummings arrested Artrell Mark Carmouche, . . . → Read More:

Cattle Raisers Host Ranch Gathering in Saginaw

tscra — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:22:16 +0000

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

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – Come join the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) for a ranch gathering Tuesday, May 8, at Bonds Ranch in Saginaw, Texas. Bonds Ranch was awarded BEEF Magazine’s 2011 Beef Stocker Award. The gathering will begin at 5:30 . . . → Read More:

Cattle Raisers applaud withdrawal of proposed youth labor regulations

tscra — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:46:02 +0000

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.

tscra — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:30:31 +0000

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:

Oklahoma Man Arrested in Hansford County Cattle Theft Case

tscra — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:36:52 +0000

For Immediate Release: March 22, 2012
Contact: Marissa Patton, 512-569-0171

SPEARMAN, TEXAS – An Elgin, Okla., man has been charged for the alleged theft of 27 head of cattle from a Hansford County feed yard. Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) Special Ranger Ben Eggleston led the investigation along with the help . . . → Read More:

Cattle Raisers Elect New Board Members at TSCRA Convention

tscra — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 18:50:15 +0000

For Immediate Release: March 31, 2012
Contact: Marissa Patton, 512-469-0171

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – New directors were elected to the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) Board of Directors at the 135th Annual convention.

New directors include Dustin Dean, College Station; Wesley Welch, Lubbock; and Curtis A. Younts Jr., Belton.

New executive . . . → Read More:

Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Honors Elmer Beckworth as Prosecutor of the Year

tscra — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 18:47:54 +0000

For Immediate Release: March 31, 2012
Contact: Marissa Patton, 512-469-0171

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) named Elmer Beckworth the TSCRA Prosecutor of the Year for his commitment to prosecuting livestock theft and related crimes. Beckworth was honored at the association’s 135th annual convention and trade show.

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77 Ranch Honored with Outstanding Rangeland Stewardship Award

tscra — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 18:46:09 +0000

For Immediate Release: March 31, 2012
Contact: Marissa Patton, 512-469-0171

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) today awarded the 77 Ranch the 2012 Outstanding Rangeland Stewardship award during the 135th annual TSCRA convention. The award is the highest stewardship honor from TSCRA and the Texas Section, Society . . . → Read More:

Cattle Raisers and Sen. Cornyn Support Legislation to Repeal Death Tax

tscra — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:23:04 +0000

For Immediate Release: March 28, 2012
Contact: Marissa Patton, 512-469-0171

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) and Texas U.S. Senator John Cornyn today announced their strong support for recently introduced legislation that will provide for a permanent repeal of the federal estate tax, commonly referred to as . . . → Read More:

Renowned Photographer, Advocate for American Agriculture to Speak at Cattle Raisers Convention

tscra — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 18:38:37 +0000

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

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – Renowned photographer and author Paul Mobley is set to feature his photo documentary of modern American farmers and ranchers at the Closing General Session of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) convention in Fort Worth. The session . . . → Read More:

TSCRA Ranch Gathering to Feature Fever Tick Vaccine Expert

tscra — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:37:12 +0000

For Immediate Release: March 23, 2012
Contact: Marissa Patton, 512-469-0171

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – Come join the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) for a ranch gathering Tuesday, April 3, at Vaquillas Ranch owned by the Walker Family in Aguilaries, Texas. The gathering will begin at 5:30 p.m. with registration followed by . . . → Read More:

2012 Cattle Raiser’s Convention to Feature Beef Industry Expert Panel

tscra — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 21:09:10 +0000

For Immediate Release: March 21, 2012
Contact: Marissa Patton, 512-469-0171

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – A world class panel of beef industry experts will provide a look into how the cattle industry will transform over the next 15 years at the Opening General Session of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) convention . . . → Read More:

Osage County Man Suspect in Cattle Theft Case

tscra — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:36:34 +0000

For Immediate Release: March 20, 2012
Contact: Marissa Patton, 512-469-0171

PAWHUSKA, OKLA.– An Osage County man suspected of stealing 6 head of cattle plead not guilty to larceny of domesticated animals in Osage County District Court Mar. 15. Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) Special Ranger Bart Perrier is leading the ongoing . . . → Read More:

Alleged Hopkins County Cattle Thief Turns Himself In

tscra — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:55:44 +0000

For Immediate Release: March 15, 2012
Contact: Marissa Patton, 512-469-0171

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – A Tennessee man turned himself in to Hopkins County authorities Thursday on livestock theft charges. Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) Special Ranger Wayne Goodman led the investigation along with the help of Investigator Mike Whaley of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture . . . → Read More:

CattleFax Market Analyst Will Discuss State of Cattle Industry at TSCRA Convention

tscra — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:28:18 +0000

For Immediate Release: March 14, 2012
Contact: Marissa Patton, 512-469-0171

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – A state-of-the-industry review of the cattle market will be presented by CattleFax Senior Market Analyst Kevin Good during the CattleFax Market Outlook session of the 2012 TSCRA Convention, March 30-April 1 in Fort Worth.

Good’s presentation will focus on . . . → Read More:

Regulatory Concerns Taken to Issue at 2012 Cattle Raiser Convention

tscra — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:16:05 +0000

For Immediate Release: March 13, 2012
Contact: Marissa Patton, 512-469-0171

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – As expanding federal government regulations continue to yeild concern and uncertainty in the cattle industry, cattle raisers attending the 2012 Texas and Southwester Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) convention, March 30-April 1 in Fort Worth will have the opportunity to . . . → Read More:

Cattle Raisers Convention Features Session on Animal Disease Traceability

tscra — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:21:45 +0000

For Immediate Release: March 2, 2012
Contact: Marissa Patton, 512-469-0171

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – Cattle producers attending the 2012 TSCRA Convention, March 30-April 1 in Fort Worth will have the opportunity to learn how the animal disease traceability framework proposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) and the proposed cattle tagging requirement . . . → Read More:

Oklahoma Cattle Shooting Suspects Plead Guilty

tscra — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:39:59 +0000

For Immediate Release: Feb. 24, 2012
Contact: Marissa Patton, 512-469-0171

CLAREMORE, OKLA. – Two Broken Arrow men have plead guilty Thursday to 8 counts of Cruelty to Animals, for shooting 9 head of Rogers County cattle with a bow and arrow, killing 6 of them.

Traton Tyler Vanderpool, 19, and Jared Wade Barlass, 20, . . . → Read More:

Texas Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Groundwater Rights

tscra — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:42:20 +0000

For Immediate Release: Feb. 24, 2012
Contact: Marissa Patton, 512-469-0171

Cattle Raisers applaud opinion

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) today applauded the opinion of the Texas Supreme Court in the Edwards Aquifer Authority v. Burrell Day and Joel McDaniel case regarding whether or not landowners own . . . → Read More:

Pushmataha County Man Arrested on Felony Charges

tscra — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:53:56 +0000

For Immediate Release: Feb. 23, 2012
Contact: Marissa Patton, 512-469-0171

ANTLERS, OKLA. – A Pushmataha County man was scheduled to appear on an arraignment in Marshall County court Thursday after being arrested on Feb. 10 by the Choctaw County Sheriff’s Office on a charge of burglary and larceny of farm equipment. Texas and . . . → Read More:

Cattle Stolen in Johnson, Ellis County

tscra — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:05:17 +0000

For Immediate Release: Feb. 17, 2012
Contact: Marissa Patton, 512-469-0171

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – Cattle have been reported stolen in Texas near the Johnson and Ellis County line. Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raiser Association (TSCRA) Special Ranger H.D. Brittain was contacted Friday, Feb. 17, about the missing cattle. 8 mostly black cows branded . . . → Read More:

Missouri Man Arrested After Three-Year Investigation

tscra — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:39:42 +0000

A Missouri man appeared in Payne County court Monday after being arrested on Feb. 9 in Missouri on one count of obtaining property under false pretenses as a result of a three-year joint investigation. Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) Special Rangers, the Oklahoma City Economic and Identity Crimes Task Force, which is sponsored by the U.S. Secret Service, and the Payne County Sheriff’s Office joined forces to investigate the complex case resulting in the arrest. . . . → Read More:

Brand Re-Registration Period Ends Feb. 29 in Texas

tscra — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:19:08 +0000

For Immediate Release: Feb. 10, 2012
Contact: Marissa Patton, 512-469-0171

The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) reminds ranchers that the next brand re-registration period ends Feb. 29, 2012. The State of Texas requires that brands be re-registered in the county or counties where the owner operates every ten years.

Larry Gray, . . . → Read More:

McCan Elected NCBA Vice President

tscra — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:14:31 +0000

Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) Past President Bob McCan of Victoria has been elected to serve as the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) vice president. McCan was elected to the new post at the annual meeting of the NCBA in Nashville, Tenn. . . . → Read More:

Fenton Receives National Ag Communicator Award

tscra — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:50:45 +0000

Carmen Fenton, director of public affairs for the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA), was announced Feb. 2 as recipient of the 2011 Excellence in Communications and Public Relations award at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) 2012 Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show. The award is presented annually to an NCBA State Affiliate nominee who exhibits superior communications and public relations skills advocating on behalf of the beef cattle industry. . . . → Read More:

TSCRA Cattlemen’s Column: Some Remarkable Bright Spots in a Tough 2011

tscra — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:28:29 +0000

For Immediate Release: Dec. 22, 2011

Contact: Carmen Fenton, 512-469-0171

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 the last column of 2011, Parker reflects back on the legislative and regulatory successes of the . . . → Read More:

Mineola Man Arrested for Alleged Hay Scam

tscra — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:16:19 +0000

For Immediate Release: Dec. 19, 2011

Contact: Carmen Fenton, 512-469-0171

QUITMAN, TEXAS – A Mineola man was arrested Friday by Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) Special Ranger Larry Hand on 2 counts of hay theft after he allegedly conducted an online hay scam. Special Rangers Hand, Max Hartmann and Doug Hutchison investigated . . . → Read More:

U.S. House Votes to Stop EPA from Regulating Agriculture Dust

tscra — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:22:26 +0000

For Immediate Release: Dec. 8, 2011

Contact: Carmen Fenton, 512-469-0171

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – Texas ranchers and landowners scored a win today after the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of the Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act (H.R. 1633), introduced by Rep. Kristi Noem (R-S.D.). H.R. 1633 was introduced in response to the . . . → Read More: