WHAT’S HAPPENING AT TSCRA

TSCRA LEADERS AND STAFF TRAVEL TO WASHINGTON, D.C.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association members and staff spent time in Washington, D.C., during the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Legislative Conference April 24-26, meeting with legislative offices and discussing key issues impacting the cattle industry.

The border crisis, heavy-handed regulations infringing on cattle producers’ economic freedoms and Farm Bill priorities were covered. The Farm Bill discussion expanded into funding for a foot-and-mouth disease vaccine bank, voluntary conservation, disaster relief programs and risk management provisions.

Those onsite during the Capitol Hill visits were the following: Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association’s Arthur Uhl, president; David Crow, director; Matt Crow, member; Jason Skaggs, executive vice president; Emily Lochner, executive director of education and engagement; and Jaclyn Parrish, executive director of communications and marketing.

TSCRA PARTNERS WITH MULTI-COUNTY EXTENSION EVENT

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association representatives hit the road April 25-26 to the Panhandle, sponsoring the annual Hemphill County Beef Conference held in Canadian.

The event set a record of more than 700 attendees from 11 states and 71 Texas counties. The association was a proud sponsor of the event and addressed attendees about the value of Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association membership.

Hemphill County welcomed Willie Robertson as the keynote speaker, who gave an inspiring message of hope and faith to attendees.

Multiple industry leaders in the beef cattle sector provided their expertise during educational sessions over the two-day event emceed by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Director Donnell Brown.

The association was also included in the sold-out trade show, along with fellow agricultural businesses and organizations. Thank you to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Hemphill County for the longstanding and continued partnership.

Tscra Special Rangers Gathered For Annual Law Enforcement Training

In May, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Rangers met in Granbury at the historic Black Diamond H Ranch for law enforcement team training, which covered everything from required continuing education to specialized training and firearms qualification.

This year’s topics included agriculture laws, financial crimes, technical investigations, trauma care, and more. Special appreciation to Chris Ford, FBI; Kraig Roesh, USDA; Lt. Colonel Department of Public Safety Jeoff Williams; and Jim Bradbury for their expertise and instruction.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association has 30 special rangers who investigate livestock and agricultural crimes, including all classes of livestock, property, and financial crimes affecting agricultural animals, property or producers’ operations. T C

In key locations across Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico, Helena has branches staffed with people who can provide landowners, ranchers and wildlife enthusiasts with all their management needs.

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