• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

To Honor and Protect the Ranching Way of Life

  • Who We Are
    • Why Join
    • Leadership
    • Staff
    • TSCRA Partners
    • FAQs
    • Newsroom
    • Sponsorships
    • Employment
  • What We Do
    • Theft and Law
    • Issues and Policy
    • Education
    • Young Cattle Raisers
    • The Cattleman Magazine
    • Disaster Relief Fund
    • Cattle Raisers Insurance
    • Cattle Raisers Trading Co
  • Events
    • Cattle Raisers Convention
    • Summer Meeting
    • Policy Conference
    • Ranch Gatherings
    • Ranching 101
  • Member Center
    • Join
    • Renew
    • Instructions
  • TSCRA Store
  • Show Search
Hide Search

TSCRA Govt Affairs Roundup: Endangered Species Act amendments, tariff talks and farm bill

This week, TSCRA joined fellow cattle industry groups in signing a letter of support for the Endangered Species Act Amendments Act of 2018. The federal legislation is an effort to modernize the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The letter notes that the original act was designed to help imperiled species recover, but current data suggests fewer than 2 percent of the species listed have successfully recovered. The proposed legislation promotes giving more power to state and local governments to make decisions based on their area’s unique landscapes, individual needs, and conditions on the ground. Not all signers are listed, but you can read the full letter here.

As reported last week, TSCRA government and public affairs staff continue to closely monitor ongoing trade and tariff issues arising out of Washington. Retaliatory tariffs imposed by Canada, China and Mexico are expected to reduce international demand for beef products, thus increasing the domestic supply and lowering prices. It’s still too early to tell how great the effects will be, however. We will continue to advocate for a swift end to escalating trade wars that harm U.S. cattle producers.

We also continue to monitor progress on the 2018 Farm Bill. Both chambers passed versions of the bill prior to leaving for the Fourth of July holiday. They must now resolve the differences between the two bills in a conference committee. Congress is back at work this week, but while informal discussions have started the formal conference committee has not.

Finally, on Monday, President Trump nominated Brett Kavanaugh to succeed retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy. His nomination is promising on several fronts, particularly with regard to more narrowly defining Waters of the United States. We continue to hope for a quick Senate confirmation process.

Written by:
kristin
Published on:
July 13, 2018

Categories: Issues & Policy, The Cattleman Now

Recent Posts

Texas, Oklahoma weekly livestock auction summaries for Feb. 3

February 3, 2023

Texas Compared to last week's light run due to snow: Feeder steers and heifers sold steady to …

Continue Reading about Texas, Oklahoma weekly livestock auction summaries for Feb. 3

U.S. drought monitor and summary report for Jan. 31

February 3, 2023

This week's drought summary Winter storms brought heavy rain and snow much of the eastern U.S. …

Continue Reading about U.S. drought monitor and summary report for Jan. 31

Texas ranch receives Regional Environmental Stewardship Award

February 2, 2023

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced today that Parks Ranch in Goliad County, …

Continue Reading about Texas ranch receives Regional Environmental Stewardship Award

Footer

Who We Are

Why Join
Leadership
Staff
TSCRA Partners
FAQs
Newsroom
Sponsorships
Employment

What We Do

Theft and Law
Issues and Policy
Education
Young Cattle Raisers
The Cattleman Magazine
Cattle Raisers Insurance
Cattle Raisers Trading Co.
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

Information

Cattle Raisers Blog
News Releases
Bereavements
Events
Media Kit
Tip Hotline
Get Involved
Links

Membership

Membership Center
Membership Center Instructions
Join
Renew
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

PO BOX 101988
FORT WORTH, TX 76185

1-800-242-7820

© 2023 Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association; All Rights Reserved.

COPYRIGHT | PRIVACY POLICY | TERMS OF USE