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TSCRA Special Ranger investigation results in arrest of Bonham man in auction barn livestock theft case
FORT WORTH, Texas (February 26, 2026) — A Bonham man was arrested Jan. 20 following an investigation led by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Larry Hand after checks with insufficient funds were issued for livestock purchases in Camp County. Daniel L. Stone, 27, was taken into custody…
Cattle Raisers join fly dispersal facility grand opening
FORT WORTH, Texas (February 9, 2026) — Stephen Diebel, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association first vice president, alongside U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Governor Greg Abbott, today attended the grand opening of the USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) sterile fly dispersal facility at Moore Airfield Base. Texas &…
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Cattle Raisers commend USDA preventative screwworm efforts in Texas
FORT WORTH, Texas (February 2, 2026) — As part of preventative efforts to stop the northward spread of New World screwworm, United States Department of Agriculture has established a new sterile fly dispersal polygon that will extend approximately 50 miles into Texas along the U.S. border with Tamaulipas, Mexico. Operationally,…
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TSCRA applauds Governor Abbott’s disaster declaration for potential NWS threat
FORT WORTH, Texas (January 29, 2026) — Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association President Carl Ray Polk Jr. released the following statement after Governor Greg Abbott issued a statewide disaster declaration for the potential New World screwworm threat: “Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association applauds Gov. Abbott and his team…
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Cattle Raisers respond to Texas cell-cultured lawsuit
FORT WORTH, Texas (January 21, 2026) — Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association President Carl Ray Polk Jr. released the following statement after a federal judge denied the State of Texas’ motion to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the state’s ban on cell-cultured protein: “Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association remains…
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TSCRA expands Gilly Riojas Memorial Internship Program to place top students with industry partners
FORT WORTH, Texas (January 14, 2026) — Ranches and businesses now have help finding qualified interns through the newly launched Gilly Riojas Memorial Internship Program, a placement service offered by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA). The placement program is designed to connect businesses with college students and young…
TSCRA accepting applications for new Collegiate Ambassador Program
FORT WORTH, Texas (January 12, 2026) — Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) announced the launch of its Collegiate Ambassador Program through the TSCRA Leadership Development Foundation, a year-long leadership and professional development opportunity for college-aged TSCRA members. The program engages students in advocacy, outreach and leadership to advance…
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Cattle Raisers applaud new dietary guidelines for Americans
FORT WORTH, Texas (January 7, 2026) — Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association President Carl Ray Polk Jr. released the following statement after the announcement of the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and U.S. Secretary Department…
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Cattle Raisers congratulate Justin Benavidez on USDA appointment
FORT WORTH, Texas (January 6, 2026) — Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association President Carl Ray Polk Jr. today released the following statement on the appointment of Dr. Justin Benavidez to Chief Economist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA): “Dr. Justin Benavidez is a long-time friend of Texas &…
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Registration open for 2026 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo
FORT WORTH, Texas (January 5, 2026) – Fort Worth will host more than 4,000 Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association members and guests March 27-29 as the Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo commences downtown. The event is open to all and offers can’t-miss opportunities for landowners, ranchers, farmers and wildlife managers from across the country. The convention kicks off…
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