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Calving Ready Six things to do now in preparation for the herd’s newest additions.

Who’s at fault?

Texas courts clarify legal landscape for livestock owners when cattle are loose on the highway.

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hat happens if cattle are loose on a highway and someone gets hurt?

It’s a question many livestock owners hope they never have to answer, but one that has taken on new relevance as Texas courts weigh in on fence law and liability. On page 18, we take a closer look at how recent court decisions have clarified long-standing state standards and what those rulings mean for cattle raisers.

Also in this issue of The Cattleman, we focus on practical steps cattle raisers can take to get ready for their herd’s newest additions. Our calving readiness feature outlines six key actions to tackle, from facility checks to herd health considerations, helping set both cows and calves up for a strong start later this spring.

Readers will also find an update on our newly introduced small business and corporate membership categories, designed to strengthen connections between businesses, ranchers and landowners. These memberships create new opportunities for companies to engage with our more than 28,000 members and

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NEW ADDITIONS Six essential things to do before calving season begins.

By Krissa Welshans

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alving season is among the most anticipated times of the year on the ranch. With each new calf, the next generation of the cow herd offers fresh optimism and potential.

Even so, a lack of preparation can create unnecessary hardship for cattle, employees and the operation. A few proactive steps can go a long way toward ensuring calves are set up for success from birth. Two important perspectives, clinical and producerlevel, helped shape the following six essential considerations as calving season approaches.

Dr. Rosslyn Biggs, of Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, and Jake Cowen, a Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association director and rancher from Benjamin, share their top recommendations for late-winter and early-spring calving.

1. Prioritize Nutrition and Herd Health First and foremost, Biggs says body condition score as it relates to lategestation female nutrition is crucial, especially since adding pounds during the last trimester can be difficult.

“Cows in poor body condition will have more challenges all the way around, from dystocia to poor quality colostrum to not feeding the calf and taking care of herself,” she says.

Cowen, who runs about 400 cows at Cowen Cattle Company, says they go out of their way to make sure females are in solid body condition before calving by providing mineral, quality pasture and a high-fat cake supplement. First-calf heifers also receive a higher point of nutrition, Cowen says, “because they’re still trying to grow and have that first calf.”

Conversely, Biggs says she puts equal emphasis on overweight females as this can result in dystocia and other problems during calving, particularly for heifers. Keeping the soon-to-be mama cows in ideal condition, targeting a BCS 5-6, is key.

She also notes research that suggests feeding cattle in the evenings during the last 4 to 6 weeks of gestation can equate to more daytime calvings. The Konefal method, developed by Gus Konefal in the 1970s, uses late afternoon or dusk feeding — between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. — to encourage cows to calve during daylight hours. Studies have shown up to 85% of calves are born between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. when using this method.

Whatever the feeding scenario, Biggs also emphasizes the importance of access to clean, fresh water. Especially during the lower temperature months, ensuring cattle have a consistent water source nearby is a top priority.

Both Cowen and Biggs also stressed the importance of having a comprehensive herd health program, especially regarding vaccinations. Biggs recommends producers vaccinate females at least one month prior to calving, ideally during the veterinarian’s first pregnancy check or even earlier, before breeding begins.

Cowen says his females always receive a modified live vaccination and annual booster prior to breeding. His operation also prioritizes pre- and post-weaning vaccinations for calves, noting that “on the stocker-backgrounder side, we will pay a premium for cattle that have had pre- and post-weaning shots every single time.”

He says his preferred calf vaccinations include blackleg and modified-live vaccines.

2. Review Records and Management Biggs advises ranchers to review and update breeding and calving records in preparation for calving season. “The more detailed the records, the better,” she says.

Having documented due dates and any additional details about the cow, such as whether she has poor milk production, her temperament, if she’s had dystocia or if she wasn’t maternal, can help producers plan.

Cowen tells ranchers to have realistic expectations and prioritize cows that fit the environment and the operation. He especially emphasizes the importance of solid bull power in an operation’s cow genetics, something to which he attributes their success.

Biggs also recommends developing a treatment plan for all phases of the calving process — from normal deliveries to dystocia, post-calving and calf care — and ensuring all personnel are properly trained on the operation’s management goals and process.

3. Determine Location Ideally, cows and heifers should calve in a location where assistance can be provided if needed. Biggs also recommends separating cows and heifers, since heifers are more prone to calving challenges and require closer monitoring. “I cannot help a cow with dystocia if she’s on 500 acres,” she says.

If facilities are inaccessible, a producer should have the ability to load an animal and take them to the veterinary clinic.

At Cowen Cattle Company, where the calving process is largely hands-off due to pasture size, heifers are stationed where they can

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The next calf crop represents new potential for the future of the herd, and setting calves up for success from birth ensures they live out their genetic potential. Top photo by Kayla Jennings.

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It is better to have equipment like a calf jack ready and not need it than to face an emergency unprepared, says Oklahoma State University’s Dr. Rosslyn Biggs. Photo by Grant Company.

access feed and be easily monitored. Following their second calving, cows are sorted into groups by age — 3 to 5 years and 6 to 10 years.

adding that having equipment ready in advance and not needing it is much better than struggling to put it together in the middle of the night.

“Our philosophy is, if she can’t have the calf on her own, we don’t need her,” Cowen says.

5. Stock Supplies Stocking up on drugs and supplements for different scenarios is another key step ahead of calving season.

Weather during late winter and early spring can be harsh, with frigid temperatures and blustery winds.

Ranchers should consider providing windbreaks or access to shelter for both the cow and calf to shield them from the elements. Biggs encourages calving outdoors when possible but acknowledges that sometimes shelter is a necessity.

Biggs recommends keeping nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs, commonly known as NSAIDs, such as meloxicam or flunixin meglumine; along with antibiotics including penicillin or a synthetic penicillin product and oxytetracycline.

Cowen Cattle Company is located in brush country with natural cover, so they prepare cows for inclement weather by protein-loading them and rolling out hay before leaving them undisturbed during the storm.

Some cow-calf producers also stock oxytocin, dexamethasone and lidocaine for epidural use, along with stress-reducing pheromone products, vitamin B-complex, electrolytes and scour-aid products.

4. Assess Equipment

Ranchers may also administer vitamins or injectable mineral supplements to the calf at birth or use oral antibody products designed to provide early protection against E. coli, rotavirus and coronavirus.

In preparation for calving, locate and assess needed equipment including the chute system, gates, calf jack and technology, such as cameras or calving sensors.

“Equipment doesn’t have to be fancy, but it needs to be functional,” Biggs says. Her preference for cattle handling equipment when dealing with dystocia is not a full chute, but rather a head gate with wings that can be moved, so the cow can get up and down. She says this type of set-up is safer for cows and personnel.

It’s also important to make sure the calf jack works.

“There’s nothing worse than getting into a situation and not knowing where the calf jack is,” Biggs says,

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For respiratory disease treatment, producers may keep prescription antimicrobials approved for bovine respiratory disease on hand, depending on veterinary guidance and herd protocols.

In addition to medications, producers should also have essential non-medical supplies on hand. These may include the following: halters, calf jacks, chains or ropes, a lubricant, plastic sleeve gloves, buckets, a disinfectant, thermometers, and various sizes of syringes and needles.

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For calf care, items like towels; a calf resuscitator; a hair dryer; navel disinfectant; frozen or powdered colostrum; a bottle; an esophageal feeder; a balling gun; a calf sled; and tags, taggers and castrators can help producers be prepared for any scenario.

“As a veterinarian, I don’t expect clients to know how to fix every kind of dystocia, but they need to know, at a minimum, what normal looks like and feels like from a presentation standpoint,” she says.

Additionally, she recommends producers consult with their veterinarian to learn how to administer an epidural and understand their veterinarian’s calving preferences.

6. Maintain a Veterinary Relationship Biggs also says producers should have a working relationship with their local veterinarian prior to calving season. “The time to develop a relationship is not at 2 a.m. if you have dystocia in a cow,” she says.

In fact, many veterinarians will not accept emergency calls if the producer is not an established client. “Pay a practice to have access to emergency care,” she says. “Pay for the herd consultation. Let them get to know you.”

For example, Biggs recommends producers check the cow if she hasn’t progressed within 30 minutes of her water breaking. For heifers, she recommends waiting an hour. She does not recommend waiting multiple hours before reaching out for assistance.

“I would much rather have a call at 10 a.m. that’s not an emergency and results in good outcomes for the cow and the calf,” she says, “than having the producers wait around hoping it will get better.” CT

Additionally, producers, especially those new to calving, need to know when to call for help.

Krissa Welshans is a freelance writer based near Wichita Falls.

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raveling on the highway in the dark of night, a driver rubs his eyes as a shadowy figure steps abruptly into view. A large bull stands square in the middle of the road, straddling the center line. With no time to do anything except slam the brakes and pray, the driver lurches the vehicle to a stop just yards before the 1,800-pound animal.

Looking into the headlights, both the bull and driver freeze — and time does, too.

Slowly, the animal crosses the road and enters the ditch. The driver exhales for the first time in what feels like ages, fully realizing how the entire situation could have ended much differently.

With more travelers on rural roadways each year, attorney Jim Bradbury says the risk to livestock and landowners is on the rise, too.

“As we are urbanizing, we have a lot more people traveling and driving at high rates of speed,” he says. “There’s more traffic than

there used to be, and it increases the potential for some type of accident. So, you have to protect yourself.”

A highway collision, no matter the cause, is a nightmare event for any individual or family — and for cases involving livestock, the animal’s owner, as well. Those involved question how such a tragedy could happen and who is at fault.

Within the last five years, the Texas Supreme Court and two appellate cases have clarified liability standards when cattle or other livestock are loose on the highway.

Bradbury says the decisions bode well for cattle raisers and landowners.

“A lot of coffee shop talk out there is that, if you have an animal out and somebody hits it, then you are liable,” Bradbury says. “That is not the law. It’s never been the law, and the courts have made that very clear.”

Closed vs. open range The first consideration in a livestock collision case is whether the accident occurred in a closed range county.

Like many states in the West, Texas is considered open range, unless an exception applies. This dates back to the early days of cattle drives and pioneer towns, when livestock roaming was legal and expected.

By the 1930s and ’40s, many counties and precincts throughout the state voted to move from open range to closed range status, legally requiring livestock owners to prevent animals from running at large. Any property on a state or U.S. highway must build a fence, regardless of whether the county is open or closed range.

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“Within those closed range areas, if you have livestock, you have an obligation to fence those animals in, whereas counties that remain open range don’t have that obligation,” says Bradbury, adding that it is important for landowners to understand the local stock laws impacting their property.

In the event of a roadway collision in an open range county, the land or livestock owner is not liable for any damages. In closed range counties, the liability standard depends on where the incident occurred.

“Then you get into more granular elements of legal analysis,” Bradbury says. “Did you permit the animal to be in the roadway? Or did you ‘knowingly’ permit the animal to be in the roadway?”

the fences were suitable for containing cattle.

Accidents on U.S. or state highways fall under the “knowingly permit” standard, which involves knowledge of an issue and a conscious inaction. This goes beyond a one-time animal escape or act of Mother Nature. The plaintiff must prove that the livestock or property owner knew there were issues with the fences or cattle were previously reported out, and nothing was done to resolve the problem.

“The question for the court was, did this livestock owner knowingly permit that animal to be in the roadway?” Bradbury explains.

The trial jury said yes, and the Escobar family was awarded $260,000 in damages.

Central to the plaintiff’s case was testimony from a hired expert who inspected the fences 10 months following the accident.

He testified that he found brush and trees growing in the fenceline, and places where the fence was less than the industry-standard 48 inches. He also said it was inevitable that cattle would get out on the highway because of the inadequate fencing.

“In that instance, a court could determine that they knowingly permitted the animals to be in the roadway,” Bradbury says. “Obviously, no one truly permits it because no one wants an animal in the roadway, but those are the legal standards.”

In an opinion released this fall, the Eastland Court of Appeals clarified these liability standards based on previous case law and legal precedent. The case, Mullins v. McWhirter, called into question what it means to knowingly permit animals to roam at large.

Jim Bradbury, pictured above, and several other agricultural law experts created the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension publication Five Strands: A Landowner’s Guide to Fence Law in Texas. Courtesy photo.

“To find a producer responsible for an animal in the road is not impossible,” he explains, “but the courts have delved into fence law and livestock issues and made clear pronouncements for what we consider the standard.”

A deadly collision On July 19, 2020, Rowdy Escobar was traveling by motorcycle on U.S. Highway 84 in Coleman County, on his way home after helping respond to area wildfires.

Late in the night, he topped a hill and struck a black cow owned by Charlotte Mullins. Escobar suffered fatal injuries, and his family filed a suit against Mullins.

According to court documents, Mullins leased land west of U.S. Highway 84 and had 47 cows on the property. She was at her residence 200 miles away at the time of the accident. Notably, the lease terms indicated that Mullins was responsible for maintaining fences on the land. She testified that she had been to the property a week before the accident and believed

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Further testimony revealed that since Mullins took over the operation in 2017, there had been no reports of cattle getting out.

Only a few instances were on record years prior.

On appeal, the Eastland court analyzed the Texas Supreme Court opinion in Pruski v. Garcia and a First Court of Appeals’ decision in Arraby Properties LLC v.

Brown. Both cased involved serious accidents where land or livestock owner liability was questioned.

In Pruski, the high court held that to “knowingly permit” must involve awareness and assent, rather than negligence or accidental escape. Arraby applied the same principle and clarified that state law does not require owners to prevent all escapes and knowing an animal might escape is insufficient to establish liability.

Following this case law, the Eastland Court of Appeals reversed judgment in the Mullins case and said it did not find that the evidence supported liability against the livestock owner.

“It is a really good opinion,” Bradbury says. “This is now the third court decision we’ve had in recent times that indicates that this a tough standard. It is a high bar to meet.”

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Ranchers and landowners should regularly inspect fences to ensure there are no loose strands or gaps where animals might escape.

Proactive steps While the appellate court’s decision in Mullins is considered a win for livestock producers, Bradbury says the industry should remain diligent when it comes to maintaining fences, checking animals regularly and communicating with neighbors. He reminds cattle raisers that while the correct law was eventually applied, the trial jury that heard the case felt otherwise. The nuances of agricultural law can be challenging to convey to those outside the industry, Bradbury says.

“We have to be aware in the livestock industry that other people think about these things differently than we do,” he explains. “These are serious situations you should be worrying about.”

The attorney recommends landowners inspect fences at least every six months to document the condition, any needed repairs and whether animals have been out.

“If you’ve got a gap in the fence and cattle are getting out, or a water gap that is not working properly, you need to be really careful and vigilant about that,” Bradbury says.

He advises landowners who lease property to livestock tenants to identify the party responsible for maintaining fences within the written lease agreement.

“That virtually ensures the owner who’s not involved in the cattle operation is not going to be subjected to suit or liability,” he says.

“This is now the third court decision we’ve had in recent times that indicates that this a tough standard. It is a high bar to meet.”

— Jim Bradbury, James D. Bradbury PLLC

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Bradbury says it is also important for livestock owners and landowners to carry adequate insurance in the event of an accident involving cattle on a roadway.

Because no two cases are the same, he says practicing regular inspections and keeping consistent documentation can mitigate any potential risks.

“My advice is landowners need to be taking those precautions whether they’re located on a state highway or somewhere else,” Bradbury says. “That is going to be a very hard case for someone to win.” CT

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What constitutes an adequate fence?

Under Texas state law, a fence must be at least 4 feet high and consist of one of the following: BARBED WIRE At least 3 strands on posts no more than 30 feet apart with stays between every 2 posts.

PICKET FENCE Pickets no more than 6 inches apart.

BOARD FENCE At least 3 boards no less than 5 inches wide and 1 inch thick.

RAIL FENCE At least 4 rails.

Source: Texas Agriculture Code 143.028

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Where We Stand

MCOOL DEBATE BACK AGAIN

By Missy Bonds

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ew issues bring as much debate and division among cattle raisers as mandatory country of origin labeling, or MCOOL. Conversations date back decades, and just when we thought this issue was behind us, it has resurfaced yet again.

Last October, U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, of Wyoming, introduced legislation to reestablish MCOOL after the program’s repeal in 2015. Although there have been periodic revival attempts since then, including the 2019 and 2021 proposals under the American Beef Labeling Act, none has addressed the fundamental flaws that doomed the policy the first time around.

We now face yet another iteration of the failed concept. Country of origin labeling has its place when implemented voluntarily and transparently. But when mandatory, as proposed through MCOOL, it becomes an economic burden and a trade liability.

Throughout the past 50 years, the U.S. beef industry has made significant advances in genetics, management and product consistency, ensuring consumers enjoy a high-quality beef eating experience. As a result, U.S. beef has earned a quality reputation that domestic and global consumers are willing to pay a premium for — even amid higher retail prices.

Policies like MCOOL risk disrupting this balance and could ultimately reduce the premium U.S. cattle ranchers receive for their product. Imports play a limited and specific role within the beef supply chain. Roughly 15% of beef consumed in the U.S. is imported, largely to supplement lean trim for ground beef rather than replace high-value U.S. cuts. Diverting premium U.S. beef into grind to meet consumer demand would undermine producer value.

Voluntary labeling programs, such as GO TEXAN and other third-party initiatives, have long proven to be effective, consumer-friendly alternatives. These programs allow producers to market their product to consumers looking for local or domestic beef, and allow for supply and demand to drive participation and price.

through Kansas State University, fulfilling a requirement in the 2014 Farm Bill to quantify the program’s market impacts. The research, which was published in 2015, found MCOOL did little to differentiate 100% U.S.-sourced beef in the retail sector, nor did it provide a net benefit to customers or producers. It is also important to note that MCOOL did not apply to most imported beef because it was used in foodservice, not retail.

At its core, MCOOL is a matter of economics that simply doesn’t work. The law’s added burden on the beef industry would cost billions of dollars annually.

Compliance measures would include maintaining records, verified by audit trails, on where cattle are born, raised and harvested.

Cattle prices are already influenced by a wide range of factors including herd size, weights, weather, feed costs and the supply of other proteins. The addition of mandatory regulatory measures will not generate the promised return. In fact, when MCOOL was repealed in 2015, cattle prices had been in decline for more than a year. Prices have trended upward ever since.

Beyond economics, MCOOL also failed the test of international trade law. The World Trade Organization ruled against the U.S. MCOOL program four times, determining that it discriminated against Canadian and Mexican livestock. Had it not been repealed, the U.S. would have faced more than $1 billion in annual retaliatory tariffs from our two largest beef export partners at the time. MCOOL never demonstrated a measurable increase in consumer demand, but those tariffs would have certainly damaged it.

As cattle producers, we should stand firm on what we know: MCOOL would weaken, not strengthen, the U.S. beef industry.

Our focus should remain on what truly drives success — producing the highest quality beef in the world and maintaining open, competitive markets that reward excellence rather than regulation. CT

A look back on the six years MCOOL was initially in effect shows that the program cost the beef industry far more than it returned. USDA assigned a research study

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Missy Bonds, of Bonds Ranch near Saginaw, is chair of Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association’s marketing and transportation committee.

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Where We Stand

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STANDING WITH US .S. Rep. Michael Cloud represents the 27th Congressional District of Texas and was first elected in a 2018 special election.

Cloud defends American values and Constitutional liberties. His time in office has been marked by promoting the booming economy in South Texas, maintaining a strong national defense and ensuring Texas agriculture producers have the necessary resources to carry out operations and put food on the table for Americans.

Additionally, he cosigned a letter to USDA asking for emergency funds to be used to combat New World screwworm and urged the Department of Homeland Security to continue securing the border, keeping NWS out of Texas.

He has served on the House Appropriations Committee and House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, working on issues related to energy and water development and delivering on government efficiency.

Cloud and his staff remain committed While serving South Texas, Cloud to engaging with Texas & Southwestern has supported a narrower definition of U.S. Rep. Cattle Raisers Association on issues Michael Cloud Waters of the U.S. and cosponsored the impacting the state’s beef producers REAL Meats Act to improve consumer and landowners. As a longtime District transparency, ensuring Americans 27 resident, Cloud understands the needs and understand the products they consume and are intricacies of his district and continuously works to not misled by manipulative labeling, especially in the case of lab-grown meat. serve South Texas. CT

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WATER DEAL REACHED Mexico agrees to repay water deficit under 1944 Water Treaty.

On Dec. 12, the U.S. and Mexico reached an agreement in which Mexico would meet the current water requirements of American ranchers and farmers by repaying the water deficit in Texas as part of the 1944 Water Treaty. This agreement extends to the current cycle and the previous cycle’s water deficit.

“President Trump continues to put American farmers first and is finally holding our international partners accountable to their obligations and commitments.

Once again, America is being treated fairly,” said U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins.

“Farmers across South Texas have been reeling from the uncertainty caused by the lack of water. Now they can expect the resources promised to them, thanks to President Trump’s leadership. I thank Mexico for their willingness to abide by the treaty and return to good standing with their past obligations. Mexico has delivered more water in the last year than in the previous four years combined. Although this is a step in the right direction, President Trump has been very clear: if Mexico continues to violate its commitments, the United States reserves the right and will impose 5% tariffs on Mexican products.”

Under the 1944 Water Treaty, Mexico is obligated to deliver 1.75 million acre-feet over five years to the U.S. from the Rio Grande River. The U.S. in turn delivers 1.5 million acre-feet of water to Mexico from the Colorado River. Mexico’s persistent shortfalls in deliveries have led to severe water shortages for Rio Grande Valley farmers and ranchers, devastating crops, costing jobs and threatening local economies.

In the recent agreement, Mexico pledged to release 202,000 acre-feet of water to the U.S. starting in December 2025. Timely repayment of the outstanding deficit from the previous water cycle is understood

by Mexico. At time of press, the U.S. and Mexico are continuing negotiations toward a final plan.

As Mexico ramps up its water delivery, USDA stands ready to work with Congress, interagency partners, ranchers and farmers to ensure Texas producers can plan for the upcoming crop season with confidence.

USDA said the agency also stands ready to provide better predictability for producers as they navigate challenges and make decisions during periods of water variability. CT Story courtesy of USDA.

Mexico has agreed to release 202,000 acre-feet of water to the U.S., repaying the deficit as part of the 1944 Water Treaty.

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coverages through Colonial Life. These benefits can be purchased individually or combined into a custom plan.

Available coverage includes:

• Dental and vision — Dental and orthodontic benefits, eye exams and eyewear support.

• Term life and whole life — Flexible life insurance

choices to protect families and manage long-term financial responsibilities.

TSCRA ENGAGES LATIN AMERICAN LEADERS ON SCREWWORM MITIGATION In mid-December, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association hosted participants from the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program in Austin. The delegation included animal health officials from Central America and Mexico with extensive experience managing New World screwworm.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association leadership engaged in open, productive discussions with the group, gaining valuable insight into their long-term mitigation strategies. The association looks forward to strengthening cross-border collaboration and information sharing with partners across Latin America while working together to reduce the risk of a potential NWS incursion.

• Short-term disability — Income replacement if unable to work due to illness or accident.

• Accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity —

Cash benefits for unexpected events associated with accidents, critical conditions and hospitalizations.

Colonial Life policies are available year-round and are not limited to open enrollment timelines. All active Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association members are eligible for coverage, and may contact Fidelity Benefits at 833-383-0099 for quotes and enrollment support.

Additional support is available through the Cattle Raisers Insurance and Higginbotham Employee Response Center by calling 844-765-4222 or emailing tscra@eb.higginbotham.net.

To learn about additional member benefits or join the association for product eligibility, visit tscra.org/join.

TSCRA INTRODUCES NEW BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP TIERS In December, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association announced new small business and corporate membership categories designed to strengthen connections between businesses, ranchers and landowners.

The updated memberships provide a direct pathway for companies to increase their visibility among association members, strengthen relationships and support the future of the cattle industry.

NEW TSCRA MEMBER BENEFIT AVAILABLE THROUGH COLONIAL LIFE

Both membership categories provide access to Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association’s network of more than 28,000 ranchers, landowners and industry stakeholders, and offer tiered benefits tailored to local and national businesses.

Cattle Raisers Insurance, in partnership with Higginbotham, announced Dec. 8 an expanded suite of benefit options available exclusively to Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association members.

These offerings are provided through Colonial Life, bringing association members more ways to plan for the unexpected and reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Eligible members may elect exclusive dental, vision, life, disability, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity

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Membership benefits include:

• Annual print or digital advertising credit • Annual event or sponsorship credit • Listing in Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association’s business directory

• Use of the association’s business member logo to demonstrate support

• Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association business member display sign

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In the News • Eligibility to serve on association committees • Access to association industry updates, briefings and communication resources

Small business and corporate members are also eligible to participate in the relaunched TSCRA Partner Program, which allows business members to customize a year-long agreement with deeper discounts across advertising and sponsorship opportunities, cobranded events, increased engagement with Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association leadership, among other benefits.

Both membership categories are also eligible to participate in the TSCRA Leadership Development Foundation’s Gilly Riojas Memorial Internship Placement Program, connecting businesses with elite students seeking hands-on experience in the beef cattle industry.

To explore business membership categories, benefits or participation opportunities, visit tscra.org/business.

TSCRA SUBMITS JOINT AMICUS BRIEF ON PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS COURT CASE In mid-December, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association submitted an amicus brief supporting private property rights to the Texas Third Court of Appeals as they consider the pending case Lindley v. Concho Valley Electric Cooperative Inc. The appeal follows the decision from the 51st Judicial District Court of Irion County, finding that Concho Valley Electric Cooperative Inc. holds valid easements for existing distribution lines on the Lindley Ranch. The outcome will determine whether the district court’s decision appropriately balances public benefit and landowner rights. Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association’s amicus brief presents a case for upholding landowner rights and requiring just compensation when agreements are made.

“As Texas landowners, we rely on the certainty of long-held private property rights in Texas,” said Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association President Carl Ray Polk Jr. “As energy needs grow in Texas, those property rights must be respected and protected.”

Joining other landowner and agriculture groups, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association encouraged the court to uphold longstanding principles of private property rights in Texas and reverse the trial court’s decision to rule in favor of Concho Valley Electric Cooperative Inc., referred to as CVEC. “Texas is the leading voice on a pure approach to property rights. Any effort to undermine landowners for the sake of growth is detrimental to agriculture,” Polk said. “Our members — Texas landowners and agricultural operators — rely on the certainty of the law to protect them, not open the door for entities to take private land.”

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CVEC has maintained electric distribution lines on the Lindley Ranch for more than 70 years. CVEC reports that its lines cross over 1,200 acres of the ranch. Historical records from 1949 show early dealings between CVEC and the Lindley family, but it is not clear whether a formal written easement was created at that time. In the decades that followed, CVEC continued operating its lines on the property, and no updated written easements were added to the documentation between the parties.

CVEC later filed a lawsuit seeking to confirm its right to continue using the land for its electric lines. The cooperative pursued several legal theories to establish these rights, including express easement, prescriptive easement and easement by estoppel.

In 2024, the 51st Judicial District Court of Irion County entered their final judgement in the case, granting summary judgment for CVEC. The court found that CVEC holds valid easements for all its existing distribution lines.

The ruling did not define the specific scope or exact locations of the easements.

CATTLE RAISERS CONVENTION & EXPO EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS FEB. 15 Register for the 2026 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo

by Feb. 15 to save on registration packages and reserve a room from host hotels at a special discounted rate.

Hosted annually by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo is the largest gathering of ranchers, landowners and land stewards in the Southwest. The 2026 convention takes place March 27-29 at the Fort Worth Convention Center.

The event boasts a 180,000-square-foot expo hall with more than 250 exhibitors and educational sessions through the School for Successful Ranching.

Visit cattleraisersconvention.com to learn more.

TSCRA SPECIAL RANGERS SEEK DONATIONS FOR SILENT AUCTION The Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Foundation is currently accepting donations for its silent auction at the upcoming 2026 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo. Popular donation items include jewelry, hunting experiences, firearms, and farm and ranch equipment.

Proceeds from the silent auction support the vital work of Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Rangers, who receive no federal, state or local funding for their training or equipment. All donations are tax-deductible.

For more information or to donate an item to the silent auction, please contact Will Baugh at wbaugh@tscra.org or 817-916-1744. CT

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INDUSTRY

BRIEFS TEXAS BEEF COUNCIL WELCOMES 2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The group convened its first meeting Nov. 20, focusing on strategies to continue building beef demand through innovative programs.

“It’s an honor to serve alongside fellow producers who care deeply about our industry and the Beef Checkoff’s mission,” said Brandalyn Richards, Texas Beef Council’s 2026 chairman. “Our board brings together experience from every corner of Texas, and we’re committed to ensuring beef remains the top protein for families here at home and around the world.”

A complete list of the 2026 Texas Beef Council board of directors follows.

Executive Committee: Brandalyn Richards, Chairman - Hereford; Texas Cattle Feeders Association Shannon Treichel, Vice Chairman - Canyon; At-Large Pat Shields, Immediate Past Chairman - Bryan; At-Large Kara Dudley - Horseshoe Bay; Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Brian Malaer - Harwood; Independent Cattlemen’s Association Directors: Leslie Callahan - Dripping Springs; Livestock Markets John Connaway - Brookesmith; Texas Farm Bureau Brandon Cutrer - Wharton; Purebred Klazina de Boer - Dublin; Dairy Dane Elliott - Pawnee; Texas Farm Bureau George Harrison - Bay City; Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Amy Kirkland - Vega; Texas Cattle Feeders Association John Van de Pol - Amherst; Dairy

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First-Term Directors: David Baumann - Canyon; Texas Cattle Feeders Association Jan Elliott - Uvalde; Texas CattleWomen Lauren Lyssy - Stockdale; Purebred Karrie Menz - Amherst; Dairy

Texas Beef Council announced its board of directors for fiscal year 2026, which began Oct. 1. The 20 directors, nominated by producer organizations or industry segments from across the state, represent the diverse voices of Texas cattlemen and women.

Sarah McKenzie - Fort Stockton; Texas Farm Bureau

Kerry Wiggins - Austin; Independent Cattlemen’s Association

James Uhl - Fort McKavett; Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

RED ANGUS BROADENS AMERICAN RED PROGRAM Red Angus Association of America has refined and expanded the American Red program, strengthening genetic qualifications and extending enrollment access to a broader group of cattle producers. The updated structure ensures the continued delivery of high-quality, heat-adapted cattle that align with modern market demands and diverse production environments.

By pairing the maternal efficiency and carcass performance of Red Angus genetics with the adaptability of Bos indicus-influenced breeds, the American Red program provides a structured, value-added pathway for producers seeking cattle suited for both environmental resilience and marketplace performance.

Qualified cattle must meet the program’s genetic criteria of 25% to 75% Red Angus and 25% to 75% Bos indicus influence, with no more than 25% Brahman; be sired by registered Red Angus or Bos indicus-influenced bulls; and be enrolled through Angus Access or Allied Access.

Integrated with association’s verification programs, the American Red program also aligns with both Angus Access and Allied Access. These USDA-approved, age- and source-verified programs use 840 EID tag technology to provide traceability throughout the supply chain.

Under the updated guidelines, producers who meet the qualifications can enroll steers and heifers to gain access to certification, marketing support and supply-chain visibility through the program.

“By pairing the American Red program with Angus Access and Allied Access, we can better identify and source those cattle, while allowing producers to see the benefits of our verification tag programs,” said Taylor Ohlde, Red Angus Association of America commercial marketing specialist. “It helps us continue to build critical mass and push for stronger market access.”

“We believe this program update will allow continued growth and development of the program, as well as cattle in the warmer regions like Texas and the Southeast, where heat tolerance is a major production factor,” added Kelly Smith, the association’s director of commercial marketing.

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In the News FARMHOPE EXPANDS MENTAL HEALTHCARE AND EDUCATION TO AG INDUSTRY Free counseling and stress management support are available to Texas agricultural producers and their families through FarmHope, a collaborative effort of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas A&M Health Telehealth Institute.

Farmers and ranchers face some of the highest rates of anxiety, depression, substance use and suicide in the nation. Yet many rural residents struggle to access care due to distance from providers, workforce shortages, limited available services and persistent stigma.

Much of their stress comes from uncertainty about factors out of their control, such as the weather and negative changes in market conditions. And, for families with generational farms and ranches, there is pressure to continue that legacy.

To bridge that gap, Miquela Smith, Tiffany Lashmet and Carly McCord — specialists in disaster assessment, agricultural law and telehealth, respectively — created FarmHope. The initiative merges farm and ranch estate planning education with free, high-quality telehealth counseling delivered by licensed clinicians who understand the stressors of agriculture.

Services are free and available to any ag producer, ag worker or family member living in Texas — no insurance or referrals are required.

“We are not just addressing this because it has been labeled as a crisis in rural America; it’s more than that,” Lashmet said. “We know people who have struggled.

We’ve seen the outcomes when people get help — and when they don’t.”

Although Texas is one of the nation’s top agricultural producers, and farming and ranching are notoriously high-stress occupations, the state consistently ranks among the lowest in mental healthcare access.

According to the Rural Health Information Hub, in any given year, one in four adults residing in rural areas faces mental health challenges, often linked to the financial complexity of agriculture, economic pressures and uncertainty, generational and family dynamics, and fear of losing their farm. “So many of the factors affecting their lives and livelihoods are beyond their control,” Lashmet said. “That uncertainty can take a tremendous toll on their mental health.”

FarmHope is available through u.tamu.edu/ tbcservices or by calling the Texas A&M Telehealth Institute at 979-436-0700.

TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE, RANCHBOT TO ADVANCE AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY Texas A&M AgriLife Research and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service have signed a memorandum

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of understanding with Ranchbot Monitoring Solutions to promote and develop innovative satelliteconnected agricultural monitoring systems.

The collaboration aims to develop technologies that improve water, livestock and land management outcomes for producers in Texas and beyond.

The agreement outlines shared goals of research, teaching and Extension activities that show the benefits of using remote infrastructure monitoring and data-driven insights in modern ranching and agricultural production systems.

“Our collaboration with Ranchbot will bring together research and Extension expertise with technology that may open new doors to enhance ranch management decisions and the efficiency of resource use,” said Clay Mathis, professor and head of the Texas A&M department of animal science.

Collaborators expect initial projects to focus on water data and remote sensing in efforts to enhance ranch management decision-making. The broad agreement paves the way for the organizations to collaborate on specific initiatives under separate agreements in the future.

Ranchbot will make selected monitoring technologies available for AgriLife Research and AgriLife Extension activities, including field demonstrations, outreach and student engagement.

U.S. BEEF EXPORTS Hit LOWEST Levels SINCE MID-2020 In mid-December, USDA released red meat export data for September 2025, which was delayed due to the government shutdown. As compiled by U.S. Meat Export Federation, the data showed beef exports were the lowest in more than five years, with shipments to China effectively halted and exports to other Asian markets also trending lower year-over-year.

September beef exports were 80,835 metric tons, down 22% from a year ago and the lowest since June 2020. Export value was $660.9 million, also down 22% and the lowest since February 2021. Even when excluding China, beef export volume fell 11% year-overyear, due in part to lower production.

January to September 2025 beef exports totaled 856,023 metric tons, down 11% from a year ago — and down 4% when excluding China. Export value was down 10% to $7.03 billion. Exports trended higher to leading value market Korea and to Central and South America, Hong Kong, the Philippines, the Dominican Republic, the Bahamas and Africa.

But these gains were more than offset by the steep decline to China and lower shipments to Japan, Mexico, Canada and Taiwan. CT

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HERD HEALTH BASICS BEFORE SPRING Upcoming Ranching 101 webinar will offer practical management strategies.

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oin Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association for the next Ranching 101 at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 17.

During the hour-long Zoom webinar, participants will learn about essential strategies for maintaining herd health and resources available to ensure the productivity of the cattle operation.

Interested members can register by scanning the QR code to the right.

As spring approaches, it is important to have practical strategies in place to keep cattle healthy. During Ranching 101, discover how to optimize nutrition, implement effective vaccination programs and prevent common herd diseases. Participants will also learn actionable tips for protecting the herd, boosting productivity and reducing costly health issues.

ABOUT RANCHING 101 Ranching 101 webinars provide participants with practical, sound guidance on the tools and equipment needed to get started in ranching or land ownership.

The webinars are available online on the third Tuesday of every month.

Registration is complimentary for any association member. Visit tscra.org to learn more. CT

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Theft & Law Raisers Association Special Ranger Chace Fryar and launched the joint investigation.

CALVERT MAN ARRESTED FOR THEFT OF LIVESTOCK FOLLOWING JOINT INVESTIGATION Bobby Cyrus Jr. was arrested and charged with theft of livestock, a third-degree felony, following a joint investigation involving Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Rangers, Milam County Sheriff’s Office, Robertson County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Parks and Wildlife game wardens.

The investigation began when the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office received a report Dec. 3 of stolen yearling cattle from a property located outside the city limits of Calvert. The sheriff’s office reported the theft to Texas & Southwestern Cattle

Chace Fryar

TSCRA Special Ranger, District 21

Fryar notified fellow association special rangers Kenny Murchison and Brent Mast who assisted with the investigation. The special rangers worked alongside sheriff’s deputies and game wardens to identify the suspect and locate the stolen cattle.

Kenny Murchison TSCRA Special Ranger, District 20

On Dec. 7, authorities conducted an operation in Milam County recovering eight head of stolen cattle valued at approximately $20,000. The cattle were returned to their rightful owner.

Cyrus was taken into custody at the location where the cattle were recovered and transported to the Milam County Jail. The investigation remains ongoing.

Brent Mast

TSCRA Special Ranger, District 22

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Rangers thank Robertson County Sheriff’s Office, Milam County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for their assistance throughout the investigation. CT

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Theft & Law

• A brown Rocking M barrel saddle with a red padded seat and rawhide-wrapped horn, valued at $900.

The owner discovered the missing saddles Oct. 28.

The perpetrator(s) gained access to the saddle room by cutting two locks before stealing the property. Anyone with information on these cases is urged to contact Ward at 806-205-0119.

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Angus bull missing in Robertson County.

DISTRICT 1 — TEXAS PANHANDLE

Four Angus bulls missing in Clay County.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Chris Ward reports four black Angus bulls missing from a property south of the intersection of Berry and Oliver Wells Road. There is a three-year-old bull and three four-year-old bulls. All are branded with “ML Connected” high on their left hips and a year brand on their left shoulders. They were last seen Nov. 7.

Saddles stolen in Montague County.

Ward also reports the theft of four saddles from a property near Seldon Loop in Bowie. Stolen saddles are described as:

• A dark brown Circle Y saddle with a padded seat,

floral tooling on the skirts and silver plates on the skirt corners and horn cap, valued at $2,500;

• A dark brown roping saddle with a padded seat,

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Chace Fryar reports a four-year-old black Angus bull missing from a property off Winn Road near Franklin. The bull has a “160” freeze brand on its left hip and “B Arrow” on its right hip. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Fryar at 281-734-4078.

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Five roping heifers stolen in Colorado County.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Nathan Hale reports five roping calves stolen from a property off Conners Crossing in Columbus.

The heifers are described as one red-white mottledfaced; one solid red; one brown brindle; one red brindle; and one black mottled-faced. They weigh approximately 400 pounds each and have a fly tag in their right ears.

Sometime between Dec. 1-4, unknown individual(s) cut a gate fence to gain access to the property to steal the heifers. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Hale at 979-627-5823. CT

maker unknown, valued at $900;

• A brown roping saddle with a padded seat, buck

stitching on the skirts, fenders and cantle, maker unknown, valued at $900; and

TSCRA offers a cash reward for information leading to the arrest and/or grand jury indictment of individuals for theft of livestock or related property. Anonymity is guaranteed. To provide information, call the Operation Cow Thief tip line at 817-916-1775.

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SMALL STEPS

Three low-risk practices to cut costs without sacrificing tradition.

By Maddy Bezner Photos courtesy of Noble Research Institute

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ising feed and fertilizer costs are squeezing ranch margins from all sides. But tightening your belt doesn’t have to mean reinventing your operation or abandoning the ranching principles that have worked for generations. Small, strategic shifts that fit within traditional systems can improve forage production, lower input reliance and keep more money in your pocket without risking the whole operation.

Here are three low-risk, toe-in-the-water practices ranchers are using to stretch grazing days, cut costs and stay competitive — without losing the heritage they’re proud of.

1. Adjust grazing rest periods to hold more water in the soil One of the simplest, lowest-cost changes you can make is recalibrating grazing rest periods — especially during active growing seasons. When pastures are grazed too frequently, root systems shrink, soil dries out faster and forage regrowth slows. By extending rest a bit, you allow plants to deepen their roots, improve water infiltration and boost forage recovery.

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How to do it:

• Start by identifying one or two pastures that typically show slower regrowth;

• Extend rest periods by a few days longer than normal — for example, moving from a 25-day rest to a 30- or 35-day rest;

• Monitor regrowth height and recovery rate before bringing cattle back; and

• Adjust timing to match forage growth curve.

For example, a cow-calf rancher in central Oklahoma extended rest periods on one rotation during early summer. By giving the grass five extra recovery days, he noticed taller stand height and better ground cover, allowing him to delay feeding hay by two weeks in late summer. In this instance, those extra grazing days reduced feed costs without changing stocking rate or pasture structure — just timing.

Longer roots improve a plant’s ability to hold water, which in turn produces more forage during dry spells. This increased forage helps reduce feed and fertilizer costs.

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Ranching 2. Try cover crops or small forage diversity trials on marginal acres You don’t have to convert your whole operation or plant every acre in a complex mix to see benefits. Testing a small forage diversity strip or a simple cover crop on marginal or underperforming areas can increase forage availability, improve soil structure and reduce your reliance on purchased feed. Think of it as a trial, not a commitment.

Easy entry points:

• Overseed rye in a low-producing area of warm season grass

• Plant a cover crop mixture after a wheat crop • Convert one corner or problem spot into a test plot to compare costs and regrowth

Cost-sharing help is available. Programs like the Environmental Quality Incentives Program from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, state soil health initiatives and local conservation districts often provide cost-share or seed discounts for trying cover crops or forage tests.

What you gain:

• Extra grazing days in early spring or late fall • Reduced reliance on purchased feed • Data you can use to decide whether scaling up makes sense

You’re not abandoning tradition — you’re giving underperforming ground a chance to pull its weight.

3. Improve water distribution with a cross-fence or tank placement change Sometimes, cattle may overgraze certain areas not because the grass is better but because the water is closer. Poor water distribution can lead to uneven forage use, wasted acres and the need for supplemental hay sooner than expected.

Building a simple cross-fence or relocating a water tank can spread grazing pressure more evenly and increase forage utilization by about 10-20% without increasing acres or inputs.

Low-cost water distribution tweaks:

• Add a temporary polywire cross-fence to rest heavy-

You don’t have to gamble the ranch to improve profitability.

Small, low-risk adjustments in grazing rest, forage diversity and water distribution can add up to significant savings while staying true to your ranching roots.

Try one practice on a limited scale. Track what changes — forage growth, grazing days, hay use or input bills. If it works, expand. If not, no harm done.

use areas

• Move or add a portable stock tank to encourage cattle into lightly grazed sections

• Even shifting an existing tank 200 feet can make a difference in pasture use

Benefits include extending grazing days without changing herd size; reducing stress on overused areas, improving regrowth; and making every acre work harder.

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A rancher in Texas installed one temporary cross-fence with step-in posts and moved a portable water tank to the back of the pasture. The shift encouraged cattle to graze previously ignored sections, stretching grazing by an additional 12 days before supplemental feed was needed — minimal cost with measurable payoff.

Tradition doesn’t have to mean standing still. It can mean getting smarter with what you already have and proving that better is possible. CT

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DATA MODELING DRIVES

WAR ON CATTLE TICKS Precision tick location technology boosts effort to protect U.S. beef supply.

By Adam Russell

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exas A&M AgriLife scientists have uncovered new insights into how cattle fever ticks survive and spread across South Texas, revealing hidden refuges that could explain why the pest remains one of the U.S. cattle industry’s greatest threats.

In two recently published studies, the research team integrated cattle movement mapping with advanced computer modeling, creating a first-of-its-kind location intelligence tool.

This new technology guides ongoing cattle fever tick eradication strategies in South Texas. It represents an innovative approach to protecting U.S. cattle from bovine babesiosis, a deadly disease transmitted by the tick. These studies are an important scientific step to protect the nation’s food supply.

Texas A&M AgriLife Research project investigators include associate research scientist Taylor Donaldson and Regents professor Pete Teel in the department of entomology, along with senior research scientist Rose Wang and professor William Grant in the department of ecology and conservation biology.

Funded by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the research was also supported by experts in USDA’s Agricultural Research Service and Texas Animal Health Commission.

“Wildlife pose a special challenge when monitoring and eliminating cattle fever ticks in livestock herds, because they can cross fences and sustain cattle fever tick populations in areas fenced cattle don’t go,” Teel said.

“This is the first time we’ve used animal tracking data and modeling to assess eradication efficiency across a broad range of factors.”

Modeling movement and spread Cattle fever ticks spread bovine babesiosis, a deadly disease that once devastated herds across the southern U.S. Started in 1906, the federal Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program nearly eliminated the pest from the country, but infestations still flare up in South Texas — particularly where wildlife like white-tailed deer and nilgai antelope carry ticks across fences and quarantine zones.

Eradication strategies rely upon acaricide-treated cattle as trap hosts to remove ticks from infested pastures, so the effectiveness of these cattle in covering the entire pasture directly affects eradication success. The new studies, both published in the October 2025 issue of Current Research in Parasitology and Vector Borne Diseases, capture how ticks persist in those environments.

In the first study, researchers tracked cattle with GPS collars on the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge to map how they moved across the landscape.

Above: Eradication efforts include treating cattle on rangeland with acaricides to kill cattle fever ticks. Treated cattle with GPS collars help researchers determine areas cattle do not move through that can act as refuges for ticks. Photos by Michael Miller, Texas A&M AgriLife.

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Ranching “We were able to collect and analyze hourly location data from GPS-collared cattle to measure their habitat use and analyze how grazing behavior and pasture coverage changed with seasonal changes in heat stress,” Teel said.

“That gave us insight into behaviors and patterns in what we recognize is the intersection of cattle grazing science and the entomological science of ticks and their hosts.”

Location intelligence In the second study, researchers combined the realworld data into computer models that simulated how ticks survive, are spread by hosts and might be eliminated under different conditions. The research allowed scientists to validate models never before tested against such detailed field-collected information.

The location intelligence approach revealed how climate, habitat and host behavior interactions might shape tick survival and spread. Combined, Teel said the two studies offer insight into hidden pockets of habitat where cattle seldom go but where wildlife can sustain tick populations, and methods to test new tactics to improve grazing coverage.

“We technically call these pockets ‘refugia’ for ticks,” he said. “One of the outcomes of this work is looking at how we can get treated cattle into those areas to support our eradication efforts.”

Smarter surveillance By linking cattle movement, habitat features and climatic conditions with predictive modeling, researchers are equipping regulatory agencies like Texas Animal

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Health Commission and USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service with science-based tools to better design ranch-specific eradication plans.

“While the challenges with cattle fever tick remain complex, the mission is simple,” Teel said. “Eradication requires eliminating every tick.”

Beyond cattle and ticks, the research demonstrates the promise of location intelligence — combining GPS tracking, geographic information system, GIS, mapping, drone imagery and other advanced technologies to understand how landscapes influence disease vectors.

Future advances, including miniaturized ear-tag trackers and real-time data sharing, could give agencies and ranchers the ability to monitor treated cattle and adjust strategies as infestations unfold with shifts in climate and wildlife movement.

These two studies highlight Texas A&M AgriLife’s central role in the century-old fight to safeguard the Texas and U.S. cattle industry against emerging threats and other invasive pests, Teel said. By uniting fieldwork, innovative technology and modeling, the research opens doors to more precise surveillance and smarter eradication methods to keep cattle fever ticks — and the diseases they carry — in check.

“Bovine babesiosis would be devastating to cattle ranchers,” Donaldson said. “We eliminate the threat by eliminating the only thing that transmits the disease — the ticks. These studies represent an important next step in that mission as we look to protect the nation’s food supply.” CT

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A GROWING RISK

Eastern redcedars are contributing to the spread of the lone star tick.

By Alisa Gore

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n Oklahoma invasive species has become a haven for another problematic pest, which has the potential to create a range of problems for human, wildlife and livestock health, as well as the environment.

Native to the rocky areas of eastern Oklahoma, eastern redcedar has been documented spreading through grasslands across the state, which negatively impacts rangeland quality, livestock productivity and water resources. The trees are estimated to spread by 40 square miles per year in Oklahoma.

Eastern redcedars consume large amounts of water, reducing runoff into streams and reservoirs where it is needed. In addition, once established, they become highly flammable, increasing wildfire risk.

Now the lone star tick, which transmits alpha-gal syndrome — a condition that causes a person to become allergic to red meat — is also spreading across the state into western Oklahoma. According to Scott Loss, Oklahoma State University professor of natural resource ecology and management, and Bruce Noden, professor of entomology, this is no coincidence.

Noden and graduate student Jozlyn Propst found evidence that the expansion of eastern redcedar across the state into the western grasslands is contributing to the spread of ticks by creating a hospitable environment for them to thrive.

“When I first came to Oklahoma in 2014, we conducted surveys, and surprisingly, we found lone star ticks all the way out to the western border of Oklahoma,” Noden said.

Noden began wondering how the lone star tick — which thrives in humidity — survives in the dry, western areas of Oklahoma.

“I was talking to an agricultural producer in western Oklahoma, and I asked him where he would find ticks on his property,” Noden said. “He said, ‘Everybody knows they’re down in the cedars.’ It was common knowledge among cattle producers, but no one had put some science behind it yet.”

Propst said eastern redcedar creates a humidity dome for the lone star tick, making the area under redcedar trees moister than the surrounding environment and allowing ticks to survive until they can attach to wildlife.

Oklahoma’s invasive eastern redcedar is helping drive the spread of another problematic species in the state: the lone star tick. Photo by OSU Agriculture.

blood meals, he is confident that wildlife and livestock play a role, with ticks attaching to animals that frequent areas with cedar trees.

“It could be deer, small mammals, birds or any number of animals that they are finding as resources within eastern redcedar trees,” Loss said. “You go into an arid environment like western Oklahoma in the summertime, and it’s obvious that it feels cooler and more humid during the day under redcedar trees, making it evident that the trees are changing the microclimates and habitats.”

Loss said Landon Neumann, a graduate student studying natural resource ecology and management, recently published a study confirming that the microclimate of the grasslands changes with the invasion of cedar trees.

“There is certainly evidence now that areas with eastern redcedar retain moisture more consistently and return it to the atmosphere as water vapor, which is creating the new microclimates,” Loss said.

Noden, Propst and Loss are also researching the potential for increased tick-borne pathogens due to the expansion of eastern redcedar trees. Loss and Noden said they hope their research can inform property managers and landowners about the risks of not managing eastern redcedar on their property, including the risk of tickborne disease transmission to humans and livestock. CT

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WHAT PLANT IS IMPORTANT FOR THE

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he native White Lace Cactus is found in shallow gravel and rocky soils throughout South and Central Texas. The plant:

• Grows from a round stem into a cylinder that is 4 to 8 inches long and 2.5 inches wide.

• Has a single cylinder or branches that form clusters,

and each cylinder will have up to 18 vertical ribs and roughly 30 straw-colored radial spines.

They remain green until ripe, then split open and allow the seeds to escape.

While the White Lace Cactus has little value to livestock, it makes up for that fact through the beauty of its flowers. White-tailed deer will eat the flowers and tunas. Turkey, quail and various songbirds enjoy the seeds. Turkey and turtles have also been known to eat the tunas.

• Produces pink flowers, which are 2.5 inches wide and

These distinctive cacti are also frequently collected and used in landscaping. CT

• Produces egg-shaped or round fruit, known as tunas,

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odine is an important trace mineral involved in energy metabolism and other physiological functions. While more research is needed, available data indicates that the iodine content of forages and feeds is generally well below animal requirements.

A loose mineral supplement containing about 80 parts per million iodine, with a target daily intake of 3 to 4 ounces, is appropriate to meet the iodine requirements of cows.

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Science-backed initiative supports essential nutrition information.

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very day, Americans rely on nutrient data to shape their understanding of the foods they eat.

Whether consumers are reading a Nutrition Facts label, browsing a recipe online, using a health app or following dietary advice from experts, accurate nutrition information is essential to ensure they have the resources they need to make informed decisions for their health and wellbeing.

When it comes to beef, accurate, up-to-date nutrient composition data that accurately reflects the nation’s beef supply is essential.

That’s why National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, led the Nutrient Data Improvement Project — a multi-year, multi-phase, science-backed initiative in collaboration with USDA and nutrition and meat science academic partners at leading research institutions, including Texas A&M, Texas Tech and Colorado State University.

The goal of the Nutrient Data Improvement Project was to update and expand the nutrient data available for beef cuts to reflect today’s more closely trimmed, diverse options.

The data collected and analyzed included detailed information on beef’s comprehensive nutrient profile such as total protein, individual amino acids, fat and fatty acids and cholesterol, as well as essential vitamins and minerals like iron, zinc, selenium, choline, B vitamins and vitamins A, D, E and K.

Data collection also included beef cut moisture content and cooking-related moisture loss, which were analyzed to calculate USDA cooking yield data to help consumers estimate how much beef to purchase.

Each of these nutrient data components contributes to an accurate picture of beef’s nutrient density, which is foundational for communicating the protein’s nutritional advantages. Without updated and accurate beef nutrient data that is representative of the retail market, the industry’s advancements in nutrition science could be overlooked or even miscommunicated in nutrition labeling, dietary guidance and public health communications.

“Lean meat cuts, such as strip steak, top sirloin and 93% lean ground beef, provide high-quality protein, iron, vitamin B12, zinc and other essential nutrients,” said Michelle Cardel, chief nutrition officer at Weight Watchers. “These foods can play a valuable role in a balanced, health-promoting eating pattern.

“By expanding our ZeroPoint Foods list in December 2024 to include these nutrient-dense options, and by grounding our decisions in the USDA’s latest nutrient data, we’re helping our millions of Weight Watchers members enjoy lean beef without the need to track, weigh or measure — making it easier to choose smart, satisfying protein options with confidence.”

The use of nationally representative, scientifically validated beef nutrient analysis data, through USDA’s

The Nutrient Data Improvement Project, led by National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, provides the latest up-to-date beef nutrition facts for consumers.

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publicly available dataset known as FoodData Central, is far-reaching and serves as an authoritative source of data for:

• Beef Checkoff cross-functional programming; • USDA and FDA food labeling; • Clinical nutrition guidance; • Menu innovation and nutrition information; • Nutrition and health research; • Online health and wellness platforms and apps; and • Nutrition education plans for schools, communities and extension programs.

“Without the beef nutrient data research and analysis, consumers today would have obsolete nutrition information on beef,” said Heather Buckmaster, executive director of the Oklahoma Beef Council.

“Consumers love beef for its taste and this work showed they could also love it for the nutrient-rich role it can play in a healthy diet.”

Checkoff dollars are working hard to ensure beef is accurately represented in the national conversation about nutrition. Investments in the Nutrient Data Improvement Project are delivering trusted, sciencebased data that supports beef’s role in a healthy diet.

This data is being used by health professionals, retailers, researchers and millions of consumers, helping them choose beef with confidence in its nutritional value. CT Story and photos courtesy of National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.

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GIRLS

WHO GRILL State beef councils help create a new network of beef advocates.

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hat started as a one-time event to promote beef has blossomed into a popular activity extended by state beef councils across the country.

Girls Who Grill was developed by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, to amplify beef’s summer grilling campaign with new audiences. The event invited women with various skill sets and areas of influence to learn more about grilling beef while networking with other women.

The concept has since expanded into a state-national event, executable by state beef councils along with national coordination.

“We wanted to bring lifestyle influencers together to learn about beef and encourage women to get out and grill,” said Erin Kreymborg, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association director of influencer communications. “It turned out to be all that and so much more.”

From travel and fashion to parenting and technology, content creators share recommendations, insights and practical advice across social media platforms. These influencers often lack a direct connection to the cattle industry, making them an important group to educate about beef so they can, in turn, share that knowledge with their followers.

The inaugural Girls Who Grill event was held in 2024 in Texas and brought together lifestyle, fashion and travel influencers to learn about beef’s nutrition and versatility, and experience firsthand how to grill beef like a pro.

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BBQ pitmaster Erica Blaire Roby hosted the event at Houston Chef Marcia Smart’s Kitchenette Farm. The second event was hosted last June by cattle producer and recipe creator Kaylee Stevie in Ellensburg, Washington.

“Partnering with the Texas Beef Council and Washington State Beef Commission made these events possible,” Kreymborg said. “They helped us find the right event hosts to create an environment where attendees felt good about cooking beef.”

Attendees at the first two events posted content on social channels that had a reach of nearly 900,000 and generated more than 27,000 engagements. In addition to the positive social media exposure, Girls Who Grill created a new network of beef advocates who continue to share information about beef.

State beef councils quickly recognized the potential impact this event could have in their states. More than 20 state beef councils have expressed interest in hosting Girls Who Grill events in 2026, inviting regional influencers to showcase their local beef community.

“This is a great example of the state-national partnership, and we are excited to help states coordinate events in the future,” Kreymborg said. “The best part is state beef councils can make Girls Who Grill their own to meet the needs of their guests and producers.” CT

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A RESPONSIBILITY EARNED Marty Harris shares his lifelong commitment to ranching and TSCRA.

By Shelby Kirton

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arty Harris says raising cattle and running a ranch is not a responsibility he takes lightly.

He understands the urgency of leaving things better than he found them.

“A rancher has three or four times in his lifetime to really make an improvement in his herd,” Harris says, recalling advice his father once shared. “That stuck with me.”

That mindset has guided his more than five decades on the M.A. Tyler Ranch in McMullen County, north of Tilden. The ranch was purchased in 1920 by his grandfather, Marcus Tyler, who laid the foundation for a multigenerational legacy rooted in South Texas.

Harris spent much of his childhood on the ranch with his grandparents and said he always felt drawn to the land. “I loved the ranch, and I kind of always knew I would be down here,” he says.

After earning a bachelor’s degree in history and Spanish from Southwestern University in Georgetown in 1974, Harris decided to return home and learn the ranching business from the ground up.

“When I graduated from college, I asked my dad if he could pay me a little bit to move down to the ranch and learn the ropes,” he says. “And that’s how I ended up, right out of college, becoming a rancher.”

Since then, Harris has lived in the same house, worked on the same land and remained dedicated to the ranch through changing markets, weather cycles and industry challenges. He often quotes his father’s saying that ranch work greets you the moment you wake up. “When you wake up in the morning, work slaps you in the face,” he says. “I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

Through it all, Harris has remained deeply committed not only to his own operation, but also to Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. His grandfather established a membership for the M.A. Tyler Ranch in 1936, and Harris has maintained that same membership throughout his career.

He was elected to the association board of directors in 2006. Over the years, he has served on the natural resources and wildlife committee; been involved with Cattle Raisers PAC; and participated in conventions, summer meetings and TSCRA Ranch Gatherings.

What Harris values most from his involvement is not titles or accomplishments, but relationships. “Great friendships,” he says. “People I would not have met otherwise. Great cow people.”

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Marty Harris pictured with his wife, Carol. Courtesy photo.

Looking ahead, Harris acknowledges many industry challenges, including an aging rancher population, urban sprawl, political pressures and public misunderstanding of agriculture. “But I think we’re a tough breed,” he says.

“And we will persevere.”

He says Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association has played a critical role in that perseverance through advocacy, education and leadership development.

“The TSCRA Leadership Development Foundation program is fantastic,” he says. “Anytime we can give a young, up-and-coming cattleman or cattlewoman a little help or a leg up, that’s a wonderful thing.”

Harris says it is encouraging to see young families and new faces at association events and the annual Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo. It is evidence that the industry’s future is still being written.

He and his wife, Carol, have four children and seven grandchildren. His son-in-law has worked alongside him on the ranch for the past three years, representing the property’s fourth generation of leadership.

At 74, Harris has no plans to slow down. He looks forward to seeing the fifth generation take an interest in ranching. “I don’t intend to retire anytime soon,” he says with a laugh. “Much to the chagrin of my wife.”

The everyday miracles that come with stewarding livestock and the land continue to keep him motivated.

“When you pull a calf in the middle of a winter night, and it’s alive and the mother comes up and claims it,” Harris says, “that’s a pretty rewarding day.” CT

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TSCRA Directory

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CARL RAY POLK JR. President P.O. Box 155108 Lufkin, Texas 75915

STEPHEN DIEBEL

First Vice President 3907 Salem Rd. Victoria, Texas 77904

DAN GATTIS

Second Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer 213B W. 8th St. Georgetown, Texas 78626

PAST PRESIDENTS James L. Powell San Angelo, 1988-1990

Bob McCan Victoria, 2003-2005

Pete Bonds Saginaw, 2013-2016

Tom Beard Alpine, 1994-1995

C.R. “Dick” Sherron, MD Beaumont, 2005-2007

Richard Thorpe III, MD Winters, 2016-2018

C. Coney Burgess Amarillo, 1997-1999

Jon Means Van Horn, 2007-2009

Robert E. McKnight Jr. Fort Davis, 2018-2020

J. Mark McLaughlin San Angelo, 1999-2001

G. Dave Scott Richmond, 2009-2011

G. Hughes Abell Austin, 2020-2022

John E. Dudley Comanche, 2001-2003

Joe J. Parker Jr. Byers, 2011-2013

Arthur G. Uhl III San Antonio, 2022-2024

REGION 1

Clayton Henry, Wichita Falls

REGION 2

Brooks Hodges, Guthrie

Kevin Busher, Winters

Blake Birdwell, Canyon

Joe Leathers, Guthrie

E. S. F. “Swasey” Brainard II, Pampa

Frank McLelland, Tahoka

Charles M. “Charley” Christensen Jr., San Angelo

J. K. “Rooter” Brite Jr., Bowie

Jeff Mitchell, Amarillo

C.A. “Chili” Cole IV, San Angelo

Donnell Brown, Throckmorton

Gage Moorhouse, Benjamin

Alan F. Curry, San Angelo

Campbell Burgess, Amarillo

Diaz W. Murray, Wichita Falls

James H. Dudley IV, Horseshoe Bay

Deborah Clark, Henrietta

J. Malcolm Shelton IV, Amarillo

Amanda Dyer, Fort Davis

Lynn Cowden, Skellytown

Dale A. Smith, Amarillo

Johnny Ferguson, Big Lake

Jake Cowen, Benjamin

Jim Thompson, Breckenridge

DA Harral, Fort Stockton

J. B. Daniel, Crowell

Ross Thompson, Iowa Park

Ron Helm, Van Horn

James Henderson, Memphis

Wesley Welch, Lubbock

Heath Hemphill, Coleman

Joe M. “Jody” Bellah, Throckmorton

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REGION 6

Shelby W. Horn, Fredericksburg

Richard Marbach, Victoria

Larry R. Horwood, Sterling City

Federico “Freddy” Nieto, Raymondville

April Bonds, Saginaw

Grant Jones, Rochelle

T. Michael O’Connor, Victoria

Missy Bonds, Saginaw

Jason Peeler, Floresville

John L. Cantrell, Cresson

J.R. Ramirez, La Pryor

Ian Chapman, Madill, Oklahoma

Michael Sasser, Corpus Christi

Hunter Crow, Dallas

Brian T. McLaughlin, Midland

Lew Thompson, Pearsall

James A. Dangelmayr, Muenster

David L. Neal, San Angelo

John E. Zacek, Victoria

Seth Denbow, Weatherford

Gerald Nobles Jr., Brady

REGION 5

Mark W. Jones, Brady W. Clay Jones, Brady Ty Keeling, Boerne Lorenzo Lasater, San Angelo

James Oliver, Ozona Wade Perks, San Angelo Jessica Tate, Marfa James Uhl, Fort McKavett Cody Webb, Barnhart

REGION 3

Cody Fry, College Station

Austin Brown III, Beeville James Clement lll, Kingsville David S. Crow, Corpus Christi

Ken Leiber, Fort Worth Stefan Marchman, Fort Worth William H. McCall, Fort Worth Dan Nance, Haslet

Kelley Sullivan Georgiades, College Station

Susan Roach, Fort Worth Stephen S. “Steve” Sikes, Fort Worth

George Harrison, Bay City

Bragg Smith III, Dallas

Robert Hodgen, Houston Colt Hoffmann, Marlin Clay Kenley, Crockett John Malazzo, Caldwell

Dustin Dean, Floresville

Clive Runnells III, Austin

David DeLaney, Kingsville

John Sumner Runnells III, Bay City

Robert “Bobby” Dobson, Birmingham, Alabama

Tony Spears, Rosanky

James L. “Jamie” Donnell Jr., Fowlerton J. David Eppright, Cost

Tom Johnson, Wortham

Carlos Detering III, Houston

Lloyd French IV, Houston

W. Christopher Bush, Refugio

Pete Hudgins, Sherman

Herff Cornelius Jr., Wadsworth

Ray W. Willoughby III, Eldorado

Edward Bordovsky Jr., Riviera

Jason Harlow, Dallas

Wayne Cockrell, College Station

Gardner H. Dudley, Houston

REGION 4

John Greer, Henrietta

Bill Cawley, Crockett

C. Clark Welder, Fredricksburg

Ford Drummond, Pawhuska, Oklahoma

Crawford Edwards, Fort Worth

John “Rocky” Sullivan, Galveston

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Claudia Scott Wright, Richmond

Benjamin Eshleman III, Corpus Christi

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Robert “Robbie” Graff, D’Hanis Parke Greeson, Goliad Bret Griffith, Del Rio

REGION 1

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Marty R. Harris, Tilden

REGION 4

Anson Howard, San Antonio

REGION 5

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Steven J. Mafrige, Tilden

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Leslie Kinsel, Cotulla Claude Koontz, San Antonio

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Heath Grigg, Kingsville

William Whitby Jones III, Hebbronville

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Joseph B.C. Fitzsimons, Carrizo Springs

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association directors represent six geographical regions across Texas and Oklahoma. Reference the special rangers page for a link to an interactive online map.

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HONORARY DIRECTORS William M. “Buck” Arrington, Pampa

Rafe Hargrove, Rotan

Scott Petty Jr., San Antonio

Van Baize, Nocona

Tom J. Haynie, Navasota

Bill Phinizy, Gail

Bradford S. “Brad” Barnes, Fort Worth

Dr. Joe Pat Hemphill, Coleman

Frank Price, Sterling City

Steve G. Beever, Pearsall

Ken Jordan, San Saba

Gary Price, Blooming Grove

George Beggs IV, Fort Worth

Don Keeling, Fredericksburg

Richard H. Bennett, San Antonio

David W. Killam, Laredo

Mary Joe Reynolds-Montgomery, Fort Worth

Emry Birdwell, Henrietta

John Z. Kimberlin Jr., Dallas

Mary Lou Bradley-Henderson, Childress

Dan W. Kinsel III, Cotulla

Chip Briscoe, Carrizo Springs

Chris Lacy, Fort Davis

J.D. Cage, Muleshoe

Steve C. Lewis, San Antonio

Presnall Cage, Falfurrias

James E. “Jim” Link, Crowley

John W. Carpenter III, Dallas

Coleman H. Locke, Hungerford

Barrett D. Clark, Breckenridge

Ben Love, Marathon

Martin W. Clement II, Kingsville

Katharine Armstrong Love, Austin

Thurman S. Clements Jr., Victoria

Richard M. Lucas Jr., Houston

C.A. “Chip” Cole III, San Angelo

Robert B. Mansfield, Amarillo

James T. Dangelmayr, Muenster

Jon David Mayfield, Dublin

Nixon Dillard, Pleasanton

Jim McAdams, Seguin

William C. “Billito” Donnell Jr., Alpine

James A. McAllen, Linn

Markham B. Dossett, Waco

William “Alan” McNeill, Beaumont

Bob Drake, Davis, Oklahoma

Len P. Mertz, San Angelo

Robert J. Underbrink, Houston

James H. “Jim” Dudley, Comanche

Evalyn Moore, Richmond

Tom Watson, Muleshoe

Jay C. Evans, Dripping Springs

Raymond E. Moore IV, Richmond

Dennis W. Webb, Barnhart

Trainor Evans, Mercedes

Bob Moorhouse, Weatherford

John Welch, Wolfforth

Leroy Ezer, Anahuac

Tom Moorhouse, Benjamin

Richard Wortham, Austin

Jim L. Gates, Pearsall

Beth Knolle Naiser, Sandia

Ken Welch, Baird

Richard Gates, Marfa

Russell Noble, Ardmore, Oklahoma

Roger F. Welder, Victoria

Mike Gibson, Paducah

Les Nunn, Pauls Valley, Oklahoma

A.B. Wharton, Vernon

Ronald J. “Ron” Gill, Chico

Boots O’Neal, Guthrie

W.C. “Billy” Williams, Mertzon

Frank Green, Liberty

James Palmer, Roaring Springs

David W. Winters, Del Rio

W. H. “Billy” Green III, Albany

Rick Peebles, Baytown

Dr. M. R. “Mike” Wirtz, Brenham

Milton S. Greeson Jr., Victoria

Tim Pennell, Westhoff

Tom Woodward, Decatur

Thomas J. “Tommy” Haegelin, Concan

Tom Perini, Buffalo Gap

Bart Wulff, Dallas

Dr. Philip C. Hardee, Beatrice, Alabama

Jim Peters, Quemado

Curtis A. Younts Jr., Belton

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Tom L. Roach III, Bozeman, Montana Charles R. “Butch” Robinson, Navasota Nolan Ryan, Round Rock M. Stuart Sasser, Corpus Christi Gordon E. Sauer, Fredericksburg Wilson Scaling, Henrietta Chris Scharbauer, Amarillo Frates Seeligson Jr., San Antonio Ed Small, Austin Danny B. Stewart, Sterling City Gerald Sullivan, Galveston Stephen T. “Steve” Swenson, Dallas Rick Tate, Marfa Cliff Teinert, Albany Richard Traylor, Batesville

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SPECIAL RANGERS VACANT Clay McKinney

Executive Director, Law Enforcement, Brand and Inspection Services

District 1 Region 1 supervisor Chris Ward

P.O. Box 88 Clarendon, TX 79226 806-205-0119

District 3

District 2 Lynn Mays

P.O. Box 451 Pampa, TX 79065 806-683-8320

District 10 Robert Pemberton

District 4 Gavin Gatrell

District 7 Michael Looney

Contact Bo Fox 903-348-9638

P.O. Box 1617 Pawhuska, OK 74056 918-809-3331

District 11 Randolph McGee

District 12 Region 6 supervisor Bo Fox

District 13 Larry Hand

P.O. Box 248 Abernathy, TX 79311 806-929-8314

VACANT District 8

District 9 Zach Havens

Contact Chris Ward 806-205-0119

1043 Glen Rose Road Stephenville, TX 76401 254-396-1747

District 14 Darrel Bobbitt

District 15 Marvin Wills

P.O. Box 341 Campbell, TX 75422 903-450-3900

P.O. Box 13 Ector, TX 75439 903-821-7506

P.O. Box 1482 Chandler, TX 75758 903-571-3488

P.O. Box 521 Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 903-348-9638

VACANT P.O. Box 125 Kennard, TX 75847 936-222-2144

117 Oak Ridge Gatesville, TX 76528 254-223-2330

District 21 Chace Fryar

District 22 Region 5 supervisor Brent Mast

655 FM 2821 W Huntsville, TX 77320 281-734-4078

P.O. Box 301 Richards, TX 77873 936-714-6619

District 18

District 17 Tod Reed

P.O. Box 1 Sterling City, TX 76951 432-230-0151

Contact H.D. Brittain 325-340-2268

District 23 Mike Boone

District 24 Nathan Hale

P.O. Box 31 Industry, TX 78944 979-627-5823

4690 Cherry Hill Road Kountze, TX 77625 409-658-5725

District 19 Region 2 supervisor H.D. Brittain

District 20 Kenny Murchison

District 25 Robert Fields

District 26 Todd Jennings

P.O. Box 66 Giddings, TX 78942 512-705-3226

P.O. Box 65 Christoval, TX 76935 325-340-2268

P.O. Box 734 Cuero, TX 77954 361-207-5207

1601 East Main Fredericksburg, TX 78624 830-997-7585

Locate your

VACANT District 27 Contact Joe Aguilar Jr. 956-513-0297

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District 28 Kevin Marmor 1833 FM 2200 W. Devine, TX 78016 210-215-4168

District 29 Region 4 supervisor Joe Aguilar Jr.

District 30 Steve Martin

P.O. Box 417 Beeville, TX 78104 361-542-0496

P.O. Box 341 Mission, TX 78573 956-513-0297

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New Members 27 Cattle Co. Luling

Chambers Cattle Collinsville

Paul Gaida Yorktown

3C Ranch Stephenville

Christensen Law Group PLLC Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Gibson Ranch Bard, New Mexico

3D Cattle De Leon

Circle P Ranch Glen Rose

Newt Goad Fort Worth

Jackson Agler Spurger

Colley Ranch Caldwell

Jose Gutierrez Weslaco

Andrews Ranch Ltd. Dallas

Trace Conner Burkburnett

Halliday Hill Live Oak

Carly Antoine Adair, Oklahoma

Cotton Leathers Gruver

Hancock Ranch Franklin

Mayce Antoine Adair, Oklahoma

Harriet Craig Henderson

Haystack Ranch Tarzan

Backhaus Farms Guthrie, Oklahoma

David Simons Farm Winnsboro

HD Livestock LLC Mobeetie

Joshua Baker Gilmer

Davis Farms Athens

Henderson Ranch McLean

Baker Brothers Ranches Hempstead

Josh de Bryn Goldsmith

Henley Land & Cattle LLC Tahoka

Bar W Cattle Cypress

Keeley Dreher Bedias

Matthew Hinojos Lubbock

W. Baty Center

Eric Dunn Mount Pleasant

Holland Farms Cookville

Bohac Hay & Cattle Taylor

Dunn Ranch Petrolia

Roger Hood Moore, Oklahoma

Bohemian Grove Grapeland

Donnie Eaton Belton

Hookin-A Cattle Santa Fe

Boyd Williams Cattle Co. Eddy

Favara Cattle Co. Arlington

Josh Hudgins Burnet

Brazos Bottom Ag Richmond

Finlay Legacy Cattle & Co. LLC San Angelo

J-C Cattle El Dorado, Oklahoma

Briar Branch Ranch Fate

Micah Fisher Gunter

Jennings Ranch Clyde

Buffalo Gals Holdings LLC Neptune Beach, Florida

Flyin P Cattle Denver City

Aaron Jezisek Granger

C’MON Ranch Inc. Waxahachie

Fraser Ranch Austin

Chad Jordan Mineral Wells

Cardinal Hills Ranch Lovelady

Larry Fritzler Ardmore, Oklahoma

Kleypas Cattle Co. Franklin

Cattle Done Right McAllen

Diane Fullingim Decatur

Darrell & Jessica Lange Checotah, Oklahoma

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New Members Lazy 1 Farms Pittsburg

Del Roy & Lynn Reichenau Mason

Sunny Acres Cape Coral, Florida

John Lee Newellton, Louisiana

RG Cattle Co. LLC Calvert

Swingin E Ranch Texas City

Link Cattle Co. Tennessee Colony

RGB Land & Cattle Pickton

SWY Ranch Amarillo

Longo Legacy Ranch Wichita Falls

Chad Rieman Maramec, Oklahoma

Chad Taylor Fort Worth

Loyd Ranch Solutions Cleburne

Rose Cattle/Loopy M Sperry, Oklahoma

Jack Taylor Burleson

Lunsford Enterprises Dimmitt

Anthony Ruiz Fort Worth

Kyle Thrift Canyon

M Bar Ranch Dripping Springs

Saenz Ranch Corpus Christi

Trinity Farms Herefords Mount Pleasant

Alissa Mayfield Mart

Travis Sanders Dublin

Triple D Ranch Hempstead

McDannald Legacy LLC Alpine

SCCorp Canyon Lake

Donald Uloth Dallas

Jeff Miller Sulphur Springs

Stratton Schertz Lubbock

Virbac Cross Plains

Moody Cattle Co. Omaha

Michael Schertz Ropesville

Kathy Van Vleet Waco

Kamerion Nash Angleton

Chase Schoeneman Franklin

Mark Weeks Wichita Falls

NCCJ Real Estate Ltd. Lewisville

Seiber Farms Sulphur Springs

White Ranch AG LLC Paige

Octane Land & Cattle Midland

Shelby Trailer Service LLC Comanche, Oklahoma

Wild Honey Box Montgomery

Karlee Parker Bluff Dale

Robert Simpson Laredo

Kody & Amber Willard Dalhart

Parker Show Cattle Ardmore, Oklahoma

SJ Lass Ranch Lockney

Brian Williams Fort Worth

Berk Parsons Cushing

Bailey Smith Shiner

Brenda Windham Flower Mound

Persimmon Springs Ranch Archer City

Brittanie Smith Campbell

Clay Yorek Navasota

Rafter J Cattle Co. Spurger

Stephens Family Partnership Lubbock

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Auction Markets & Market Inspectors ANDERSON

CALDWELL

DEWITT

Where: Elkhart Phone: 903-764-1495 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Tiffany Patterson, 903-388-7288

Where: Lockhart Phone: 512-398-3476 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: Nina Nygard, 512-281-6753

Where: Cuero Phone: 361-275-2329 Sale Day: Friday Contact: Kaylee Malatek, 979-942-0323

Elkhart Horse Auction

ATASCOSA

CAMP

Where: Pleasanton Phone: 830-281-2516 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Brandon Armstrong, 210-259-1780

Where: Pittsburg Phone: 903-856-3440 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Michelle Willeford, 903-767-0670

Atascosa Livestock Exchange

AUSTIN

Four County Auction

Where: Industry Phone: 979-357-2545 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Lisa Sebastian, 979-270-3041

BAILEY

Muleshoe Livestock Auction

Where: Muleshoe Phone: 806-272-4201 Sale Day: Friday Contact: Leo Aviles, 956-437-3899

BEE

Beeville Livestock Comm.

Where: Beeville Phone: 361-358-1727 Sale Day: Friday Contact: Daniel Keese, 361-449-7942

BOSQUE

Clifton Livestock Comm. LLC Where: Clifton Phone: 254-675-7717 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Ray Davis, 254-718-5512

Meridian L/S Comm. Co.

Where: Meridian Phone: 254-435-2988 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Larry Brown, 254-265-1920

Bruce Overstreet Livestock

CHEROKEE

Tri County Livestock Market

Where: New Summerfield Phone: 903-322-4940 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Jerry Boulware, 936-465-1597

COLEMAN

Coleman Livestock Auction

Cuero Livestock Comm.

EASTLAND

Texas Cattle Exchange Where: Eastland Phone: 254-629-2288 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Shondra Davis, 325-642-5542

ERATH

Dublin Livestock Auction Where: Dublin Phone: 254-445-1734 Sale Day: Friday Contact: Mike Heck, 806-886-6554

Erath County Dairy Sale

Where: Coleman Phone: 325-625-4191 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Dave Williams, 325-669-2030

Where: Dublin Phone: 254-968-7253 Sale Day: Friday Contact: Bob McBryde, 940-859-6217

COLORADO

Stephenville Cattle Co.

Cattleman’s Columbus Livestock Auction Where: Columbus Phone: 979-732-2622 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Wes Martin, 281-782-4412

COMANCHE

Comanche Livestock Exchange

Where: Stephenville Phone: 254-968-4844 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Bob McBryde, 940-859-6217

FAYETTE

Flatonia Livestock Comm.

Where: Comanche Phone: 325-356-5231 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Michael Davis, 254-879-3121

Where: Flatonia Phone: 361-865-3538 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Vance Weltner, 210-473-9099

COOKE

Schulenburg Livestock Auction

The New Gainesville Livestock Auction Where: Gainesville Phone: 940-665-4367 Sale Day: Friday Contact: Robin Gibbs, 903-227-0791

BOWIE

CORYELL

Where: Texarkana Phone: 903-832-3576 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Cheri Beal, 903-280-4554

Where: Gatesville Phone: 254-865-9121 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Larry Brown, 254-265-1920

J & J Livestock Auction

Coryell County Comm.

Where: Schulenburg Phone: 979-743-6566 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Vance Weltner, 210-473-9099

FLOYD

Floydada Livestock Sales Where: Floydada Phone: 806-983-2153 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: JE Stone, 806-777-4396

FRIO

BRAZOS

DALLAM

Where: Bryan Phone: 979-778-0904 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Nina Nygard, 512-281-6753

Where: Dalhart Phone: 806-249-5505 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: Clifton Miller, 806-570-7439

Where: Pearsall Phone: 830-334-3653 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Clarence Stevens, 210-415-0441

BURLESON

DEAF SMITH

GILLESPIE

Where: Caldwell Phone: 979-567-4119 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Mark Nygard, 512-281-6330

Where: Hereford Phone: 806-240-3082 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Joe Bob Via, 806-452-9280

Where: Fredericksburg Phone: 830-997-4394 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Larry Bowden, 210-846-0380

Brazos Valley Livestock Comm.

Caldwell Livestock Comm.

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Auction Markets & Market Inspectors GONZALES

HILL

LAMAR

Where: Gonzales Phone: 830-672-2845 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Doug Brunet, 830-708-6537

Where: Hubbard Phone: 254-576-2584 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Patrick Romine, 254-723-0950

Where: Paris Phone: 903-784-2238 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Lana Caldwell, 903-908-0530

Gonzales Livestock Market

Nixon Livestock Comm.

Where: Nixon Phone: 830-582-1561 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Landyn Maguglin, 361-492-9484

GREGG

Longview Livestock

Where: Longview Phone: 903-235-6385 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: Paul Pruitt, 903-725-6200

GRIMES

Mid-Tex Livestock Auction

Where: Anderson Phone: 936-825-3970 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: Rick Faught, 936-442-1039

Navasota Livestock Auction

Where: Navasota Phone: 936-825-6545 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Rick Faught, 936-442-1039

GUADALUPE

Seguin Cattle Co.

Where: Seguin Phone: 830-379-9955 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Elizabeth Cortez, 830-857-1945

HAMILTON

Hamilton Livestock Comm.

Where: Hamilton Phone: 254-386-3185 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Bob McBryde, 940-859-6217

HARDIN

Gore Family Auction Center

Where: Silsbee Phone: 409-782-0612 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Christy McCoy, 409-782-0612

HENDERSON

Athens Comm. Co.

Where: Athens Phone: 903-675-3333 Sale Day: Friday Contact: Brandy Baughman, 903-440-4382

HIDALGO

Edinburg Livestock Auction

Where: Edinburg Phone: 956-383-5671 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Coney Alvarez Jr., 956-437-3899

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Hubbard Livestock Market

Cattlemen’s Livestock Comm.

Paris Livestock Auction

HOPKINS

Sulphur Springs Livestock Comm.

Where: Sulphur Springs Phone: 903-885-2455 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Paul Pruitt, 903-725-6200

Where: Paris Phone: 903-739-2575 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Robin Gibbs, 903-227-0791

LAVACA

Hallettsville Livestock Comm.

HOUSTON

East Texas Livestock Auction

Where: Crockett Phone: 936-544-2246 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Cheyenne London, 936-222-3689

Where: Hallettsville Phone: 361-798-4336 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Kaylee Malatek, 979-942-0323

LEE

Giddings Livestock Comm.

HOWARD

Big Spring Livestock Auction

Where: Big Spring Phone: 432-267-5881 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Bruce Brandenberger, 254-977-5763

JACKSON

Edna Livestock Auction

Where: Edna Phone: 361-782-7666 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Galynn Mazoch, 979-578-1823

JASPER

Kirbyville Auction Barn

Where: Kirbyville Phone: 409-423-2612 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Erica Morgan, 409-509-1946

JIM WELLS

Gulf Coast Livestock Market

Where: Alice Phone: 361-664-4395 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Ramiro Garcia, 361-460-0008

JOHNSON

Johnson County Cattle Auction Where: Cleburne Phone: 817-556-9090 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Lee Snyder, 254-707-1682

KARNES

Karnes City Auction

Where: Karnes City Phone: 830-780-3382 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Douglas Brunet, 830-708-6537

Karnes County Livestock Exchange Where: Kenedy Phone: 830-583-2574 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: Elizabeth Cortez, 830-857-1945

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Where: Giddings Phone: 979-542-2274 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Nina Nygard, 512-281-6753

Lexington Livestock Comm.

Where: Lexington Phone: 979-773-2922 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Nina Nygard, 512-281-6753

LEON

Buffalo Livestock Comm.

Where: Buffalo Phone: 903-322-4940 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Cheyenne London, 936-222-3689

LIBERTY

Raywood Livestock Market

Where: Raywood Phone: 936-587-4941 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Harvey Williamson, 963-334-5325

LIMESTONE

Groesbeck Auction & Livestock

Where: Groesbeck Phone: 254-729-3277 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: Mallory Steen, 903-390-0594

LIVE OAK

Live Oak Livestock Auction

Where: Three Rivers Phone: 361-786-2553 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Brandon Armstrong, 210-259-1780

MASON

Jordan Cattle Auction

Where: Mason Phone: 325-347-6361 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Warren Ottmers, 830-669-2262

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Auction Markets & Market Inspectors MCLENNAN

ROBERTSON

UVALDE

Where: West Phone: 254-826-3725 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: Ray Davis, 254-718-5512

Where: Calvert Phone: 979-364-2829 Sale Day: Friday Contact: Ray Davis, 254-718-5512

Where: Uvalde Phone: 830-278-5621 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: Clarence Stevens, 210-415-0441

West Auction

Calvert Livestock Co.

MEDINA

RUSK

Where: Hondo Phone: 830-741-8061 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Clarence Stevens, 210-415-0441

Where: Henderson Phone: 903-657-2690 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Fernando Santiago, 254-285-1724

Union Comm.

MILAM

Milam County Livestock Auction Where: Cameron Phone: 254-697-6697 Sale Day: Friday Contact: Rick Faught, 936-442-1039

NACOGDOCHES

Nacogdoches Livestock Exchange Where: Nacogdoches Phone: 936-564-8661 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: Michael Witcher, 936-556-0992

NAVARRO

Corsicana Livestock Market

Where: Corsicana Phone: 903-872-1631 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Katy Webb, 903-388-4390

PANOLA

Carthage Livestock Auction LLC

Where: Carthage Phone: 903-693-6361 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Lori Blankenship, 936-234-3441

POLK

Livingston Livestock Exchange

Where: Livingston Phone: 936-327-4917 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Harvey Williamson, 963-334-5325

POTTER

Lonestar Stockyards

Hunt Livestock Exchange

SAN SABA

Jordan Cattle Auction

Where: San Saba Phone: ­325-372-5159 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: David Munden, 325-456-7253

SHELBY

Center Auction Co.

Where: Center Phone: 936-598-4395 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Michael Witcher, 936-556-0992

STARR

Triple G Livestock Auction LLC

Where: Rio Grande City Phone: 956-437-1988 Sale Day: Friday Contact: Coney Alvarez Jr., 956-437-3899

Southwest Livestock Exchange

VAN ZANDT

Mort Livestock Exchange

Where: Canton Phone: 903-287-6386 Sale Day: Special Sales Only Contact: Paul Pruitt, 903-725-6200

WASHINGTON

Brenham Livestock Auction

Where: Brenham Phone: 979-836-3621 Sale Day: Friday Contact: Lisa Sebastian, 979-270-3041

WHARTON

El Campo Livestock Exchange LLC Where: El Campo Phone: 979-543-2703 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Galynn Mazoch, 979-578-1823

Wharton Livestock Auction

Where: Wharton Phone: 979-532-3660 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Megan Stavena, 979-320-4228

WICHITA

SWISHER

Tulia Livestock Auction

Where: Tulia Phone: 806-995-4184 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: Tommy Thompson, 806-690-4080

Wichita Livestock Sales

Where: Wichita Falls Phone: 940-541-2222 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: R.C. Langford, 832-330-7279

WISE

TAYLOR

Abilene Auction

Decatur Livestock Market

Where: Abilene Phone: 325-673-7865 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Dave Williams, 325-669-2030

Where: Decatur Phone: 940-627-5599 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Rebecca Benson, 940-389-6382

TITUS

WOOD

Stone Livestock Comm.

Winnsboro Livestock Auction

Where: Mt. Pleasant Phone: 903-575-9099 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Paul Pruitt, 903-725-6200

Where: Winnsboro Phone: 903-365-2201 Sale Day: Friday Contact: Alan Pruitt, 903-725-6200

RAINS

TOM GREEN

YOUNG

Where: Emory Phone: 903-473-2512 Sale Days: Tuesday & Saturday Contact: Brandy Baughman, 903-440-4382

Where: San Angelo Phone: 325-653-3371 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: Bruce Halfmann, 325-315-5972

Where: Graham Phone: 940-549-0078 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Ronnie Ober, 817-371-7071

Where: Amarillo Phone: 806-677-0777 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Gary McClellan, 806-334-0517

Emory Livestock Auction

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Breeder’s Bulletin Board Home of the Moore Profit Bulls

ANGUS

BRAHMAN

Pollok, Texas Brian Moore • 936-465-2040

www.mooreangus.com

www.olsoncattle.com

CAMERON, TEXAS

Tracy Woods

405.880.3866

PRIVATE TREATY ANGUS BULLS AVAILABLE

Janet, Steve and Carlton Partin 3159 FM 837 • Montalba, Texas 75853 903-549-3000 • partin.partin@aol.com Quality Janet Partin: 903-922-3689 Brahman Carlton Partin: 407-709-0297 Cattle www.heartbarranch.com Since 1936

Jarrod Payne

308.870.6348

STEVE & GINGER OLSON Hereford, TX | (806) 676-3556 Steve@olsoncattle.com

FEMALES ALSO AVAILABLE PRIVATE TREATY

PARTIN & PARTIN HEART BAR RANCH

5th Generation

Call about bulls • Cuero, Texas

102nd

P O Box 27, Campbellton, Texas USA 78008

Sensibly Bred and Raised Brahman Cattle Sugie Sartwelle J. D. Sartwelle III

713.204.4903 or 713.253.4804

Year

Sartwelle Brahman Ranch Ltd

Radale Tiner 979-492-2663 rtiner@angus.org

Registered Brangus & Charolais Bulls

Our

Visitors are always Welcome

POWERED BY ANGUS

R AMRO LLC/ C ATTLE C OMPANY

979-877-4239 361-500-5792

CHAROLAIS

Email: sartwellej@gmail.com

Double Creek Farms Angus Bulls for Sale – At all Times

Matthew Domel Cell: 254-749-3253 Mike & Barbara Domel – Meridian, TX Office: 254-435-2988 • Cell: 254-749-2240 www.mlslivestock.com Bob Funk, owner Kevin Hafner Donnie Robertson Mark Squires Yukon, Oklahoma [405] 350-0044 Angus & Hereford

BEEFMASTER

Ashland, KS 67831 • (620) 635-2156 Mark • Greg • GAR@GardinerAngus.com www.GardinerAngus.com

HOGUE CATTLE COMPANY <—>

Littlerobe

Since 1948

BRANGUS

Bill Carr

EVERY DAY IS SALE DAY AT

Hilltop Ranch Beefmasters

Quality Beefmaster Cattle Ranches in Webb, Wilson and Kendall counties Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2947 Laredo, Texas 78044 Phone: 361/586-5067

Farris Ranching Company “West Texas Tough”

Brangus and Ultrablack Bulls

Danny & MB Farris Tuscola, TX 325.669.5727

Cullin Smith (409)779-9872

Private Treaty Welcome!!

www.thicketycreekfarm.com

JOIN TODAY

angus ranch

TSCRA.ORG

Dale & Brenda Jenkins 806-852-2485, 806-255-8873 www.littlerobeangusranch.com

800-242-7820

February 2026

Dennis Charolais Bulls

Watt M. Casey/Watt Jr. 325-668-1373 Albany, Texas 76430 www.CaseyBeefmasters.com

GAR 1.95x1-The Cattleman.indd 1 10/14/25 Registered Black Angus8:16 AM

Robert L. Hogue M.D. • Judy Hogue 6 Spring Hollow, Brownwood, Texas 76801 Ranch: 10108 CR 237 • Phone: 325-643-2225 Cell: 325-647-9168 • Fax: 326-643-6235 Email: rlhmd@familymedical.us

303 County Road 459 • Waelder, TX 78959 www.arrowheadcharolaisranch.com

Casey Beefmasters

WWW.EXPRESSRANCHES.COM 9th Annual Early Bird Sale • 1.26.26 47th Annual Spring Production Sale • 4.4.26 11th Annual Meating Demand Sale • 5.4.26 22nd Annual Fall Production Sale • 9.28.26 24th Annual Profit Proven Com’l Female Sale • 11.23.26

Caleb Boscamp 830-857-5189 Julie Boscamp 830-857-5129 julieboscamp@yahoo.com

40 years of selective breeding/performance testing for… Easy Calving… and… Explosive Growth

Eric and Angie Dennis Saint Jo, TX 940/995-2161 940/841-2792 Cell

Proven to Produce Pounds contact us

Curtiss Nipp 580.513.3555

ROLLING O FARMS QUALITY CHAROLAIS BULLS & HEIFERS

REGISTERED + GENTLE

D.P. OWEN + GROESBECK, TEXAS 254-747-2701

THOMAS CHAROLAIS, INC. P.O. Box 595 • Raymondville, Texas 78580

Mitch Thomas: 956-535-0936 Tonnyre Thomas Joe: 956-535-0942 thomasra@gte.net www.thomascharolais.com

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EQUIPMENT

TEXAS HEREFORD ASSOCIATION

“Registered Herefords Since 1938”

4609 Airport Freeway Fort Worth, Texas 76117 817/831-3161

John 325-642-0745 • Tom 325-642-0748 Comanche, Texas; Ph. 325-356-2284 Email: john@dudleybros.com

NEW & USED FARM EQUIPMENT We can sell your surplus equipment on online auction anywhere in the U.S.

Kaddatz Auctioneering and Farm Equipment Sales Sell your equipment in our next online auction, your location or ours

254-582-3000

Lic #TXS6676 • AR Lic #2283 www.kaddatzequipment.com

Order parts online at Farmstore.online

APPRAISALS

HEREFORD Mike & Carla Bacica 11707 FM 2868 Flint, TX 75762 Mike: 903-520-0390 mbpga@aol.com Registered Black Herefords Carla: 903-530-8551 bacicafarms.com wtnca@aol.com

GKB CATTLE

75 miles west of Fort Worth

HORSE

www.indianmoundranch.com

Gentle Foundation Blue Roan Quarter Horses

J.T. Echols DVM P.O. Box 709 • Breckenridge, TX 76424 Of: (254) 559-9739 • Cell: (254) 559-0156 muleshoeranch@gmail.com

NOACK HEREFORDS 7– “Quality Registered Herefords” Est.1921 – Bulls for sale at all times out of good milking cows

Office: 512-446-6200 Cell: 979-218-0065

325-754-5275

www.MesaTRanch.com Director of Operations Cody Webb

Operations Manager Tony Martinez

Barnhart, Texas

325.835.2025

AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeder

Dennis Adams PO Box 1879 Lampasas, TX 76550 (979) 693-1301 Cell: (979) 229-4472 email: outfrontcattle@gmail.com www. outfrontcattle.com

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 580 FM 1810 Decatur, TX 76234 972-839-6485 Email: doak@doaklambert.com

Ranch Property Specialists www.justininsurance.com 800-972-0272

County Hwy 50 7 miles north of Hwy 64 Freedom, Okla.

ABLA SPAÑOL

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COATES RANCH COMPANY Steve Wayne Coates Box 645 Mertzon, TX 76941 325/835-2531

Tom Johnson 440 FM 246 Wortham, Texas 76693 817-291-5121

LIMOUSIN/ JUSTIN Agency LIM-FLEX

OKLAHOMA RANCH:

Ranch located six miles north of Big Lake, Texas on Highway 137.

CATTLE MARKETIN G

INSURANCE

Jim and Sue Darnell

SE H

JOHNSON

Lee & Jacqui Haygood

923 Hillside Ave. Canadian, TX 79014 806-323-2906 lee@indianmoundranch.com

Jim Cell 915-479-5299 • Sue Cell 915-549-2534

5 Paseo de Paz Lane El Paso, Texas 79932

2348 CR 165, Kenedy, TX 78119 theuret@sbcglobal.net 210-315-0103

RANCH HEADQUARTERS & SALE FACILITY 7440 TX 16, Desdemona, TX 76445

Texas’ Only Hereford Operation West of the Rio Grande barjbarherefords@aol.com

Horned Bulls and Females

www.gkbcattle.com

BAR J BAR HEREFORD RANCH TEXAS RANCH:

Wesley Theuret Herefords

GARY BUCHHOLZ 214.537.1285 gary@gkbcattle.com

MARKET

Looking for Angus Genetics, Registered or Commercial, Bulls or Females?

Joey and Susan Skrivanek, owners 407 W. Mustang • Caldwell, TX 77836 • Cell 979-224-4698 Office 979-567-3131• J.SKRiVANEKRANCH@outlook.com Nine miles east of Caldwell on Hwy. 21 or 15 miles west of Bryan-College Station on Hwy. 21

GIVE US A CALL!

Parker Friedrich 254-413-2420

DOUBLE DIAMOND HEREFORDS Registered Polled Herefords McDade, Texas 512.970.1595

Rusk, Texas 512.970.3588

FOLLOW US #CATTLE RAISERS

www.DoubleDiamondHerefords.com

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Breeder’s Bulletin Board CRAIG BUFORD

REAL ESTATE

Real Estate Broker, Auctioneer

(405) 833-9499

BufordResources.com

United Country: Buford Resources Real Estate & Auction TX13500

RANCH SALES AND APPRAISALS SERVING THE RANCHING INDUSTRY SINCE 1920

5016 122nd St. Lubbock, Texas 79424 (806) 763-5331 • www.chassmiddleton.com e-mail: sam@csmandson.com

FILEGONIA CATTLE COMPANY

Joe & Beth Mercer 327 CR 459, Lott, TX 76656 • 956-802-6995 bethmercer1974@gmail.com • www.filegoniacattle.com

American Red Brangus Association

325-655-3555

Over 1 million acres sold since 1981

512-858-7285

www.americanredbrangus.org

chipcoleranchbroker.com

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TEXAS OFFICE LOCATIONS College Station • Laredo Lubbock • Weatherford 817-840-7878 | info@hallandhall.com VIEW REGIONAL PROPERTY LISTINGS ONLINE AT WWW.HALLANDHALL.COM

(806) 652-3824 (806) 983-7221 mbl.

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Borchers Southern Y Ranches, L.P. Charla Borchers-Leon • Mary Kay Borchers 2401 N. Wheeler St. • Victoria, Texas 77901 • 361-575-1297 Santa Gertrudis • Braford F-1 Purebred • Star 5 • Crossbred Cattle

www.stonewallvalleyranch.com

512-970-4676 (HORN) or 512-751-2386 (BEVO)

WAGYU

Jody & Shawnda Foster

(806) 652-2383 (806) 983-7225 mbl.

Simmental & SimAngus 22nd Annual Bull Sale BULL SALE March 5,8,2026 March 2012

Grade Prime 614-563-1051

texasflavorlady@gmail.com

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Walker Cattle Company | Valley View, Texas

Wagyu Cattle

- Seed Stock & Bulls - Semen - Pregnancies - Embryos Profitable • LBW • Docile • Delicious

PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD HERE

Steven Boothe 361-575-1297 O • 361-571-9728 M

Sign up year-round and qualify for 12-time rate on all other print advertising.

Gertrudis

Harris Riverbend Farms

February 2026

Overnight accommodations available on the ranch.

SANTA GERTRUDIS

P.O. Box 691 Cleburne, TX 76031

@TSCRA

Texas Longhorn bulls, cows, heifers, roping steers, trophy steers, semen, skull mounts for sale.

www.fosterbrosfarms.com

David & DarLee Foster

10602 North Hwy. 281 • Lampasas, TX 76550 Mike 512-556-8548 and Connie Mallett • 512-556-1021 Home: • Cell: 512-556-1021 Lampasas, Texas • mmcmallett@outlook.com www.mallettsimmentals.com

Santa

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Stonewall Valley Ranch

(806) 983-7225 mbl. / fosterbros@att.net

Performance Tested Beef Type

FOLLOW US

TEXAS LONGHORN

Lockney, Texas

SIMMENTALS San PrivateSaba, Treaty Texas Sales Mike Mallett tested.

Our cattle are perfomance

DanKinselRanches.com

LAND BROKERAGE | AUCTIONS | FINANCE MANAGEMENT | APPRAISALS

Foster Bros. Farms

Mallett

SELLING RANCHES in SOUTH TEXAS Dan Kinsel, Ranch Broker Cotulla, Texas 830-317-0115

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Black or Red Simbrah • SimAngus HT • SimAngus

RED BRANGUS

San Angelo, Texas

SIMMENTAL/ SIMBRAH

Glen Rose, TX

Home (817) 641-4159

David Harris Office (817) 641-4771

BRIGGS RANCHES P.O. Box 1417 Victoria, Texas 77902 361/573-7141

CONTACT

TSCRA Advertising team to schedule your ad placement today. sales@tscra.org

Traylor Division San Roque Division San Carlos Division Bloomington, TX Catarina, TX Rio Grande City, TX

Joe Jones-Manager • 361/897-1337

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Upcoming Events

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FEBRUARY MONDAY, FEB. 2

Primary Election Voter Registration Deadline

TUESDAY, FEB. 3 THURSDAY, FEB. 5

Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show Where: Nashville, Tennessee

THURSDAY, FEB. 5 SUNDAY, FEB. 22

San Angelo Stock Show Where: San Angelo

SATURDAY, FEB. 7

Case Ranch: Consigning to South Texas Hereford Assoc. Sale Where: Beeville

THURSDAY, FEB. 12

Jordan Cattle Auction: Special Bull Offering Featuring Martin-Bruni Brangus & STS Ranger Registered Angus Bulls Where: San Saba When: 10 a.m.

THURSDAY, FEB. 12 SUNDAY, MARCH 1

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Where: San Antonio

SATURDAY, FEB. 14

Bradley 3 Ranch: The Wide Body Sale Where: Estelline

FRIDAY, FEB. 27

Last Day of Primary Election Early Voting

SATURDAY, FEB. 28

44 Farms: Spring Bull Sale Where: Cameron When: 10 a.m.

Jordan Cattle Auction: Special Replacement Female Sale

MONDAY, MARCH 9 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11

R.A. Brown Ranch: Bull, Female & Quarter Horse Sales Where: Throckmorton

TUESDAY, MARCH 10

McKenzie Land & Livestock: 20th Annual Bull Sale Where: Fort Stockton

Where: San Saba When: 10 a.m.

THURSDAY, MARCH 12

MARCH

Where: McBride’s Steakhouse, Wichita Falls When: 11:30 a.m.

MONDAY, MARCH 2 SUNDAY, MARCH 22

Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Where: Houston

TUESDAY, MARCH 3 Primary Election Day

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4

Houston Livestock Show All Breed Bull & Female Sale Where: Houston When: 10 a.m.

Wichita Falls Luncheon

FRIDAY, MARCH 13 SATURDAY, MARCH 28 Rodeo Austin Where: Austin

SATURDAY, MARCH 14

Nipp Charolais: 17th Annual Spring Bull Sale Where: Wilson, Oklahoma When: 1 p.m.

TUESDAY, MARCH 17

THURSDAY, MARCH 5

Ranching 101: Managing Forages and Pastures for Spring Growth

Where: San Saba When: 10 a.m.

THURSDAY, MARCH 19

Jordan Cattle Auction: Cattleman’s Kind Bull Sale

Mallett Simmentals: 22nd Annual Bull Sale Where: Lampasas

SATURDAY, MARCH 7

Where: Online When: 1 p.m.

Jordan Cattle Auction: Knox Brothers Bull Sale Where: San Saba When: 10 a.m.

GKB Cattle & Barber Ranch: Spring Bull Sale

TUESDAY, FEB. 17

Thomas Charolais: Spring Bull Sale

Ranching 101: Herd Health Basics Before Spring

South Texas Cattle Marketing: “Cattleman’s Opportunity” Spring Replacement Female Sale

Ranching for Profit Workshop

Where: Nixon

Where: Fort Worth When: 12 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 18

SUNDAY, MARCH 8 FRIDAY, MARCH 20

FRIDAY, MARCH 27 SUNDAY, MARCH 29

Where: San Antonio

Where: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

First Day of Primary Election Early Voting

Where: Online When: 1 p.m.

San Antonio All Breeds Sale

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Where: Raymondville When: 1 p.m.

Oklahoma Youth Expo

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Where: Desdemona When: 12 p.m.

THURSDAY, MARCH 26

Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo Where: Fort Worth

February 2026

RANCHING FOR PROFIT WORKSHOP March 26 | 12-5 p.m. | Fort Worth,TX

In conjuction with:

ARE YOU READY TO TAKE YOUR OPERATION TO THE NEXT LEVEL?

Ranching for Profit is a dynamic, one-day workshop designed to give you valuable tools to increase the financial sustainability of your operation, and give insights into the relationship between ecology and grazing principles. You’ll also explore ecological processes and strategies to boost productivity, reduce workload and increase profitability.

This workshop is available as an ADD-ON to your full Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo registration.

LEARN MORE ABOUT RANCHING FOR PROFIT.

For more information and to register, contact education@tscra.org or 817-916-1748.

Ad Index 44 Farms ......................................... 75, Back Cover

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Alligare LLC ............................................................... 14 American Angus Assoc. .................................... 75 American Gelbvieh Assoc. .............................. 56 American Red Brangus Assoc. ..................... 77 Arrowhead Ranch ................................................ 75

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Bacica Farms ........................................................... 76 Bar G Feedyard ...................................................... 49 Bar J Bar Hereford Ranch ................................ 76 Beefmaster Breeders United ........................... 3 Boehringer Ingelheim ........................................ 51 Borchers Southern Y Ranches LP ............... 77

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Cactus Feeders ...................................................... 53 Capital Farm Credit ................................................ 7 Casey Beefmasters .............................................. 75 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo .............. 27 CattleMax ................................................................... 81 Charles S. Middleton ........................................... 77 Chip Cole & Associates ...................................... 77 Coates Ranch Co. .................................................. 76 Corteva Agriscience ............................................... 9 Cox Concrete Products ..................................... 42

D

Dan W. Kinsel III ..................................................... 77 DBC Ag Products .................................................. 29 Dennis Charolais ................................................... 75 Doak Lambert ........................................................ 76 Double Creek Farms ........................................... 75 Double Diamond Herefords ........................... 76 Double Diamond Ranch ................................... 77 Dudley Bros. ............................................................ 76

E

Endovac Animal Health ..... Inside Back Cover Express Ranches ................................................... 75 Express Scale Services....................................... 26

F

Farris Ranching Co. .............................................. 75 Filegonia Cattle Co. ............................................. 77 Foster Bros. Farms ............................................... 77

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Noble Research Institute ................................. 49 Nufarm ................................................................. 45, 71

Gardiner Angus Ranch ...................................... 75 GKB Cattle ......................................................... 37, 76 Grandin Livestock Systems Inc. .................... 61

H

Hall & Hall .................................................................. 77 Harlow Cattle Co. .............. Inside Front Cover Harris Riverbend Farms .................................... 77 Helena Agri-Enterprises LLC ........................... 41 Hilltop Ranch Beefmasters ............................ 75 Hogue Cattle Co. ................................................... 75 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.............. 39

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Indian Mound Ranch .......................................... 76

J

J.D. Hudgins .............................................................. 41 Johnson Cattle Marketing ............................... 76 Jordan Cattle Auction ....................................... 40 Jorgensen Land & Cattle .................................. 23 Justin Insurance .................................................... 76

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Kaddatz Equipment ............................................ 76

L

Lawrence Family Limousin ............................. 76 Lee, Lee & Puckitt ................................................. 77 Littlerobe Angus Ranch .................................... 75 LRB Ranches ........................................................... 77

M

Mallett Simmentals ............................................. 77 McKenzie Land & Livestock ............................. 71 Mesa T Ranch .......................................................... 76 MK Ranch .................................................................. 75 Moore Angus ........................................................... 75 MP Brangus ............................................................. 75 Muleshoe Ranch ........................................... 25, 76

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Nipp Charolais .................................................. 15, 75 Noack Herefords ................................................... 76

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Oak Creek Farms ............................................ 31, 75 Olson Land & Cattle ............................................ 75 Outfront Cattle Service ..................................... 76

P

Parker Friedrich Marketing & Consulting .... 76 Partin & Partin Heart Bar Ranch ................. 75 Peacock Angus Ranch ...................................... 75 Powell Ranch Herefords ................................... 76

R

R.A. Brown Ranch .......................................... 16, 17 Ramro LLC/RJ Cattle Co. ........................... 55, 75 Rocker b Ranch ...................................................... 76 Rocking Chair Ranch ........................................... 61 Rolling O Farms ..................................................... 75 Rusty’s Weigh .......................................................... 61

S

Sartwelle Brahman Ranch .............................. 75 Schneider Brahmans .......................................... 75 Skrivanek Ranches .............................................. 76 South Texas Cattle Marketing Group ........ 69 Stonewall Valley Ranch ..................................... 77

T

Texas Christian University ............................... 25 Texas Hereford Assoc. ........................................ 76 Thickety Creek Farm ........................................... 75 Thomas Charolais Inc. ................................ 63, 75 TSCRA Business Partners ................................ 35 TSCRA Education ................................... 43, 57, 79 TSCRA Membership ............................................ 34

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United Country/Buford Resources ............ 77

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Walker Cattle Co. .................................................. 77 Wesley Theuret Herefords .............................. 76

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A Look Back

FEBRUARY 1926 The rapid pace of technology and innovation has no doubt reshaped American lives forever. In the mid-20th century, readers of The Cattleman magazine reflected on the versatile power line and coming wave of electricity to even the most remote reaches.

“The magic of electricity, through power lines and radio stations, is being utilized more and more on the modern farm and ranch, and one wonders, after a trip through highly developed farm districts, what new electric conveniences will be at the command of farmers and stockmen in the years to come,” an author wrote.

The article said approximately 300,000 U.S. farms used electricity at the time, boasting of homes and barns illuminated at the flip of a switch.

“Fifty years hence electricity will be more completely harnessed than it is today, but one’s imagination is not equal to the prophecy of marvels that will exist in this electric-powered future.” CT

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Superior Science.

Smart Solutions.

At Endovac, we take a proactive approach to protecting animal health. By offering gram-negative cross-protection in a single product– powered by our exclusive immunostimulant, Immune Plus–our vaccine line sets a new standard in disease prevention and immune support.

That means better health for animals, and a better bottom line for you.

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There’s nothing like a 44 Farms

BULL SALE SPRING BULL SALE • FEBRUARY 28, 2026 • 10:00 AM • CAMERON, TEXAS

700 RANCH-RAISED, PERFORMANCE ANGUS BULLS FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT ONE OF OUR TEAM MEMBERS:

Tyler Gray

208.590.6167

Jarrod Payne

308.870.6348

KIEFER PECKHAM 512.705.6633

JEFF CALLAWAY

325.665.2285