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The Road Ahead

Industry leaders offer predictions for the beef cattle business.

By Jena McRell

Better Together

Strengthening beef’s future through industry partnerships.

By Kayla Jennings

“LIKE COMING HOME”

There’s nothing quite like a room full of Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association members — the warm and welcoming atmosphere undoubtedly the result of a shared passion for the land and livestock. It’s a sense of belonging felt by first-time guests and longtime Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo attendees alike.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said it best during her remarks to convention attendees: “To be here with the cattle raisers feels like coming home.”

Her presence was welcomed during a time when pressing issues in Washington, D.C., are impacting cattle raisers. Read more of her remarks and predictions for policy, markets and weather in The Road Ahead beginning on page 10.

We also recap the convention keynote session featuring Costco, McDonald’s and Nestlé Purina. Learn how these leading corporations are strengthening

beef’s future and increasing sustainability through industry partnerships. We’ve captured the highlights for you in our second feature.

To all who joined us in Fort Worth, thank you. There’s no better place than convention to connect, learn and celebrate the strength of our community. Be sure to make plans to join us March 27-29, 2026, in Fort Worth! T C

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June 2025 / / Vol. CXII, No. 1

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ON THE COVER

The 2025 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo drew thousands of ranchers, landowners and wildlife managers to Fort Worth April 11-13.

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CONTENTS

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THE ROAD AHEAD

Industry leaders offer predictions for the beef cattle business.

By Jena McRell

Rising from their seats, a crowd of cattle raisers applauded as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins took the stage during the 2025 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo in Fort Worth. The Texas native spoke April 12 during Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association’s annual membership meeting.

“It’s really great to be here. This is my background and passion,” Rollins said. “I have loved traveling the country. We have been to almost 10 states now, but to be here with the cattle raisers feels like coming home.”

That is exactly where Rollins was in the room full of ranchers, landowners and wildlife managers who shared a passion for the land and livestock. With lifelong ties to rural America, Rollins grew up near Glen Rose, about an hour south of Fort Worth.

She attended Texas A&M University on an agriculture scholarship and later earned a juris doctorate from the University of Texas School of Law. Her distinguished career has involved public policy and advocacy work, including serving as domestic policy chief during President Donald Trump’s first administration.

A Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association member herself, Rollins gave a nod to the organization’s early founders who, nearly 150 years ago, recognized the need to stand together and preserve the ranching way of life. She emphasized this important call to lead and protect, saying, “This country was built by ordinary people who were called to meet their moment.”

Rollins was sworn in as the 33rd U.S. Secretary of Agriculture in February, and since that time, has been moving full steam ahead at USDA. “We are putting farmers and ranchers first,” she said. “We want to get rid of every barrier between you and success.”

Among the Trump administration’s priorities are reducing bureaucratic red tape and overreach, renegotiating imbalanced trade commitments, and ushering in a new era of prosperity for rural America.

“I’m so honored to be part of such a transformative, somewhat disruptive, administration,” Rollins said, “as we work to return the power to the people and to give all of you the space that you need to do what you do best — feed America and the world.”

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, a native of Glen Rose, addresses the crowd during the 2025 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo.

TRADE TENSION

Speaking at Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo 10 days after Trump announced his plan for global tariffs, Rollins reinforced the importance of leveling the playing field for the nation’s agriculture producers. She said the average U.S. tariff on ag products around the world is 5%, while the average tariff on U.S. products is closer to 15%.

“[That’s] three times more,” Rollins said, “and in some cases, U.S. products face exorbitant tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers.”

In 2024, she said U.S. ag exports were valued at $176 billion, supported more than 1 million jobs and accounted for more than $400 billion in economic output. Rollins said that for generations the country operated under an ag trade surplus, but under the previous administration, it became a deficit of $60 billion.

“Trump’s bold action over the course of the last week has brought more than 75 countries to the negotiating table, and there is no one better to negotiate on behalf of American ranchers than our president,” Rollins said. “He will ensure that decades of mistreatment and unfair trade is answered for by America’s trading partners.”

On the convention stage a day before Rollins’ speech, CattleFax CEO Randy Blach gave his annual market outlook and emphasized that time is of the essence when it comes to renegotiated trade agreements.

At time of press, most of Trump’s tariff plans have been suspended until July except those affecting China. Even so, the beef industry has already been rocked by the short-term ramifications.

“Markets don’t like uncertainty,” Blach said. “That’s why you’ve seen so much money leave our markets in such a short period of time. The volatility is going to be here for a while.”

As the world’s largest beef producer, the U.S. exports roughly 14% of its overall production. That is valued at about $11 billion. For every calf produced today, Blach said $440 per head is generated out of the global markets.

Taking it a step further, the U.S. exports approximately 17 billion pounds of protein — beef, poultry and pork — to international partners, which is valued at $24 billion. “This is a big deal,” Blach said. “These markets need to move.”

All eyes will be on trade commitments with the largest importers of U.S. beef, including Japan, South Korea, China, Mexico and Canada. While most countries have indicated a willingness to participate in trade talks, China remains a concern. The country imports 450500 million pounds of U.S. beef and roughly the same amount of U.S. pork.

“If we can’t ship a pound to China, where is it going?” Blach said. “Who’s going to take an extra 500 million pounds of beef?”

CattleFax CEO Randy Blach presents his annual market outlook, signaling that trade uncertainity and potential impacts on international and domestic consumer demand are reasons for concern in the year ahead.

CHANGING WEATHER PATTERNS

While drought persists, some regions could see late-spring moisture.

U.S. SEASONAL DROUGHT OUTLOOK

Drought tendency through June 30.

Veteran meteorologist and agricultural weather consultant

Brian Bledsoe delivered a weather outlook April 11 on the main stage during Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo, offering both a realistic view of ongoing drought challenges and a few glimmers of optimism.

Bledsoe emphasized moisture variability across the region, noting a persistent east-west divide. “East Texas is almost always wetter than West Texas, but that has really been amped up, if you will, over the past four months,” he said.

He cautioned that much of West Texas and the Southwest remains entrenched in long-term drought. “That western area, especially across New Mexico and Arizona, is still in the midst of legacy drought — it’s been there for a few years, and when you get something like that, it’s awfully tough to break.”

Looking ahead, Bledsoe pointed to possible late-spring improvements, due to developing systems that could bring some relief in terms of moisture. Still, he warned producers not to rely on long-term forecasts alone.

While the La Niña weather pattern has weakened, the Pacific Ocean remains cooler than average, and Bledsoe said the potential for the weather pattern to return later this year shouldn’t be dismissed. “We’re technically not going to be in La Niña going through this upcoming warm season,” he explained. “However, there’s some things out there that suggest we might have to grapple with her again coming up in the fall.”

Brian Bledsoe says weather patterns are in a season of transition, not currently in La Niña or El Niño.

Source: National Weather Service, Climate Prediction Center, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

MARKETS RESPOND

On the supply side of the equation, Blach said the optics for cattle producers remain positive. Tight inventories will continue as the nation’s cow herd slowly moves toward an expansionary phase.

With a little help from Mother Nature by way of timely rains, there will be more opportunity to build back, albeit with a slower growth period than what the industry experienced between 2014 and 2019.

Blach said cow-calf producers have enjoyed unprecedented profitability over the last few years, and the market’s highs have likely peaked. “Most cattle cycles, the up part is five years,” he said, adding that it could stretch another 12-18 months. “We’re in the stage of it now that there’s not a lot more to the top side.”

To illustrate the record rise in cattle prices, Blach said in July 2020, fed cattle sold for 95 cents per hundredweight. In early April, those same cattle sold from $2.05 to $2.10.

The feeder cattle market jumped from $1.50 to $3 per hundredweight and the calf market increased from $1.60 to $4 per hundredweight during the same time period.

What lies ahead is difficult to predict. “The question the market is not convinced on is, how much is the demand needle going to move?” Blach said. “This makes me nervous.”

Strong consumer demand, the highest in 37 years, has supported the rise in profitability for the cow-calf sector.

“It [demand growth] has been worth $800 per head,” Blach said. “For those of you who are cow-calf operators in the room, which is most of you, that is the bulk of the profits that we’re enjoying today. That’s a big deal.”

Record-high retail prices are expected to increase even more throughout the next several months due to tight supplies, Blach said. If the economy shows signs of a recession, this could represent real challenges for U.S. beef — the highest priced protein. Consumers who start to feel the effects in their pocketbooks and retirement accounts are less likely to eat out and more likely to search for affordable alternatives.

When it comes to competition in the meat case, ground beef is what goes head-to-head with pork and poultry, Blach said. More than 50% of U.S. beef consumption is in the form of ground beef. That is why the U.S. relies on leanbeef imports from places like Canada, Mexico and Australia to meet that hamburger demand.

“If we don’t have this lean to mix with our 50s and 60s, we don’t have tonnage,” Blach said. “We don’t have any value. We’re not giving consumers what they want.”

He added the international marketplace will continue to experience shifts as the economy and cattle cycle progress in the months and years ahead.

“When we have the highest prices in the world, our exports are going to be down. We don’t have the production,” Blach said. “The imports will stay strong. When we go through the rebuild, the imports will decline.”

CattleFax CEO Randy Blach said tight supplies will continue to support strong cattle prices in the coming year. However, the market has likely reached its peak.

SAFEGUARDS

Because of market uncertainty and current profitability highs, Blach stressed the importance of having profit protection plans in place. He said risk management strategies including Livestock Risk Protection, futures or forward contracts should be in everyone’s plan for the year ahead.

“The volatility that we’re going to go through over the next several months could be absolutely credible,” Blach said. “We’re at the stage where it is absolutely ridiculous not to use some of these tools that we have out here.”

Back at USDA, Rollins said they are focused on getting a farm bill across the finish line this year. She underscored the need for updated reference prices and program support that gives certainty to producers planning for the future. USDA also recently reallocated $10 billion in Congressionally authorized emergency assistance to ranchers and farmers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance program.

Rollins told the crowd that holding Mexico accountable under the 1944 U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty was also a top priority. She said the agency had a $280 million grant agreement with the Texas Department of Agriculture to provide critical economic relief to Rio Grande Valley producers who have sufffered from Mexico’s failure to meet water delivery requirements.

By the end of April, at time of press, Rollins announced a major win for U.S. agriculture by securing an agreement with the Mexican government to meet the current water needs of ranchers and farmers in Texas. The Mexican government committed to transfer water from international reservoirs and increase the U.S. share of the flow in six of Mexico’s Rio Grande tributaries through the end of the current five-year water cycle.

While uncertainty remains for the nation’s beef cattle producers, Rollins reminded the audience gathered in Fort Worth of the important role they serve. “Thank you for your support. Thank you even more for everything you do to feed and clothe not only a nation, but a world.

“Thank you for doing that because without food security, we don’t have national security. There is no America without us being able to feed ourselves.” T C

STATUS ON NEW WORLD SCREWWORM

During her address to cattle raisers in Fort Worth, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said USDA remains hyper focused on the path of the New World screwworm and bolstering eradication efforts in Mexico and Latin America. In the weeks following the event, progress continued to unfold.

In a letter to Mexican officials, Rollins called out Mexico for their inaction to prevent further spread of NWS, threating to restrict cattle and bison movement across U.S. ports of entry should appropriate action by the Mexican government not be taken before April 30.

On the deadline day, Rollins announced that Mexico committed to eliminate restrictions on USDA aircraft and waive customs duties on eradication equipment aiding in the response to the NWS spread. Due to this agreement, at time of press, the ports will remain open to livestock imports.

In early April, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association had boots on the ground in Panama at the world’s only large-scale sterile fly production facility, which currently provides the sole defense against the NWS spread across North and South America.

Following a closed-door roundtable April 26 with Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and Texas A&M AgriLife leadership, Rollins committed to the development of a U.S.-based sterile fly facility.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association commended USDA’s efforts to combat NWS. The association has been at the forefront of this issue, shaping solutions that protect cattle raisers and the beef industry.

“The introduction of NWS would devastate cattle markets, cripple supply chains and cause billions in economic losses,” said Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association President Carl Ray Polk Jr. “Protecting America’s livestock, wildlife and food supply must be a national priority.”

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins proudly displays her Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association POSTED gate sign.

BETTER TOGETHER

Strengthening beef’s future through industry partnerships.

By Kayla Jennings

Pastures lush with native grasses swaying back and forth to the rhythm of birds chirping and the occasional cow bellowing in the distance is a scene fewer Americans experience with each passing year.

Urban sprawl has overtaken more acres of grassland, while drought and generational transfer have steadily contributed to a decreasing national cow herd. Even so, consumer demand for beef has reached an all-time high.

This conundrum is not sustainable without all industry segments using their strengths to seek out and work toward win-win solutions for every step in the beef supply chain. During the 2025 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo held

in Fort Worth April 11-13, panelists from Costco, McDonald’s and Nestlé Purina took center stage to discuss that very topic.

It is not lost on these panelists that rural America is the backbone of the economy and food supply. They emphasized that a close relationship with cattle raisers is a necessity for the sustainability of agriculture and food corporations alike.

“When we talk about the supply chain and being more sustainable, everybody has to be making a margin,” said Jack Scott, Nestlé Purina’s vice president of sustainable sourcing. “There has to be a margin across every entity. Because if there is not, then the supply chain will eventually break down.”

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With many stops from gate to plate in the beef industry, the seemingly simple concept becomes complex. Being profitable begins with a clear mission and strong foundation. For Belinda Richardson, the sustainable sourcing manager at McDonald’s, sustainability hinges on three things — conservation, relationships and profitability.

CONSERVATION MINDED

Stewardship is a common buzzword in agriculture, but the idea transcends all industries. There is value and pride in conserving and caring for available resources. Starting from the ground up, the participating food companies said they see value in financially supporting a range of available marketplace programs as an essential element of their own conservation strategies.

“We've been in business for 150 years and we want to be around for 150 more,” Scott said. “Our purpose is really driven by the fact that we have to find ways to work together with everybody in the food supply chain and, most importantly, ranchers like yourselves, because this is where it all begins.”

Simply put, productive land leads to healthy and sustainable business models. Recognizing this,

Partners in Progress

During the 2025 Cattle Raisers Convention and Expo, sustainability experts representing three major food corporations shared why industry partnerships between companies like theirs and ranchers are critical.

Pictured from left to right are: James Clement III, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association director who moderated the panel discussion; Julia Shuck, Costco; Belinda Richardson, McDonald’s; and Jack Scott, Nestlé Purina.

McDonald’s is among thousands of companies setting public goals around reducing greenhouse gas emissions in their restaurants, offices and supply chains.

Carbon and greenhouse gas emissions are only a small part of the equation, though. As Julia Shuck, Costco’s responsible sourcing manager for beef and dairy, pointed out, “We don't put on our carbon blinders because we realize water is so important for biodiversity, too.”

Richardson likened the idea to using an index in cattle selection versus a single expected progeny difference, or EPD. From her perspective, it is most advantageous to subscribe to a balanced approach to sustainability for the entire business as opposed to focusing on a single component, like carbon or water alone.

But adopting multiple conservation efforts at one time is not always affordable. That is where investing in partnerships could make all the difference. While companies like Costco, McDonald’s and Nestlé Purina can’t visit every rancher responsible for their product, they can support existing organizations that already do, like the National Grazing Lands Coalition and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Legacy Landscapes is one such program Nestlé Purina is currently funding alongside these entities. Scott said this specific initiative aims to support livestock producers in recordkeeping and implementing grazing land improvements that benefit both their operation and the environment.

Participating producers receive access to a management software program through AgriWebb, technical assistance and consultation services from the National Grazing Lands Coalition, and guidance on financial opportunities to make their goals a reality.

FOSTERING RELATIONSHIPS

For these types of initiatives and partnerships to work, the panelists agreed that trust all the way through the supply chain is paramount.

“We might be the most well-recognized symbol of beef in the world, and that's a responsibility that we take very seriously,” Richardson said of McDonald’s. “Our business success and our social license to operate depends on our ability to be a good ambassador for beef.”

To that end, McDonald’s has leveraged their position to identify global challenges and work to address them in ways that build resiliency for the supply chain. In their research, efficiency of the beef cow herd has been a hallmark of sustainability, and a good one. But there is opportunity to share more about ranchers’ efforts to conserve grasslands and why cattle grazing is a positive thing for everyone.

“Today, beef has the opportunity to save grazing land and to keep it in a natural habitat that's better for our entire country,” Shuck said. “For me, it's not about a cow burping methane, because the grass and that land have so much more to offer in a way that a lot of other commodities and industries don't have the opportunity to do.”

Maximizing grassland and funding opportunities to convert acreage back into grassland is a win-win solution when beef demand is this strong. To put it into perspective, Shuck reported last year alone Costco sold 102 million pounds of beef hot dogs.

“We need you,” she added. “If you're not in business and if our suppliers aren't profiting, then we won't have the items on our shelves that our members come in expecting. We are completely in this together.”

While individuals and businesses represented in the food supply chain all work in tandem, feeling like part of a team with large companies is difficult without face-to-face interaction. The panelists agreed that events like Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo are key to putting a face with a name.

Our business success and our social license to operate depends on our ability to be a good ambassador for beef.”

— Belinda Richardson, McDonald’s

“If I could go out to all 5,000 ranches or however many that we're sourcing from, I would,” Scott said. “But I can't physically do that. I think the quickest way to build that trust, though, is being present, showing up and trying to communicate through events like this.”

One way Costco aims to create an open line of communication is by receiving shareholder proposals from a wide variety of businesses, but these sometimes involve differing goals. One example Shuck shared on stage was a proposal demanding a 30% reduction in methane emissions along with the store offering 60% alternative proteins.

“We have alternatives in the store,” she said. “Our consumers come in for the beef.”

While some may claim alternative proteins are more sustainable choices, these three major companies say the numbers prove otherwise. Consumers vote with

their pocketbooks — and they continue to choose beef because of the quality eating experience.

“One of the greatest things I have learned working in Costco is that for all the squeaky wheels, it doesn't change what consumers buy,” Shuck added. “At Costco, our members come in for beef, they trust us to give them quality beef, and that's why we want to work with ranchers so we can give them even greater trust.”

Customers are giving the same signals to the golden arches. Richardson described McDonald’s as a “consumer obsessed brand,” constantly analyzing insights and data coming back from the customer.

“Our sustainability strategy is to support the U.S. beef supply chain to produce the highest quality and most sustainable beef that we can, and not to move away from beef as an ingredient,” Richardson said. “Because that is what consumers are still demanding.”

LEGACY LANDSCAPES

Designed to give ranchers and farmers the credit they’re due for their stewardship of grazing lands, Legacy Landscapes aims to support livestock producers in recordkeeping and implementing grazing land improvements that benefit both their operation and the environment. The program is funded by Nestlé Purina PetCare, which uses beef byproducts in their pet food and seeks to reduce emissions within their supply chain.

What the program offers:

• AgriWebb Platform: Access and subscription to the AgriWebb platform for the operation.

• Technical Assistance: Guidance on gathering baseline operation information and help getting it into the AgriWebb platform; decision-making support for an operation; and financial assistance, guidance and support.

• Grazing Management Plans: Support in developing or

improving an operation’s existing grazing management plan.

• Grazing Land Improvement Practices: Technical assistance in implementing beneficial practices tailored to an operation’s goals.

• Financial Incentives: Producer incentive payment for participation and data collection, and potential inset credit payment for the implementation of one or more of the eligible improvement practices, or grazing management improvement practices.

Source: National Grazing Lands Coalition

THE BOTTOM LINE

As ranchers know well, perhaps the largest piece of sustainability is profitability. If the ranching business can’t feed a family, a family can’t afford to stay in the business. Conservation, building relationships and fostering product demand are all building blocks of profitability.

“From the McDonald's perspective, we're always interested in balancing what's best for our cattlemen and women, and what's best for our customers who are buying hamburgers at our restaurants,” Richardson explained. “Making protein affordable to everyone is part of our mission statement. Being one of the world's largest customers of trim, we always hope we're adding value and bringing consistent demand for that part of the carcass.”

The panelists agreed that striking a balance between keeping protein affordable enough for consistent consumer demand, while also remaining profitable enough to enhance resiliency in the supply chain, is the goal. The only way to achieve that is by working together to support opportunities that keep ranchers in business.

“The beauty of partnering with companies like ours up on stage is we're also in the beef supply chain,” Shuck said. “Our best interest is your best interest. And at the end of the day, if it doesn't work for you, it doesn't work for us.”

“This is our supply chain and all of our livelihoods,” Richardson added. “And the bottom line is we need mutually assured business success.” T C

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Julia Shuck, seated next to James Clement III, said her time at Costco has taught her that even though activists can be vocal, most customers still demand high-quality beef.

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STICKS IN THE BUNDLE

By Brian McLaughlin

The Texas Constitution of 1866 gave landowners full rights to the minerals beneath their land. If you owned the land, you owned what was under it.

But that began to change with the Relinquishment Act of 1919, which split surface and mineral rights, paving the way for third parties to stake claims in what had always belonged to landowners.

Property rights are often described as a bundle of sticks, with each stick representing a distinct right — such as the right to groundwater or minerals or the ability to transfer or lease land.

Over time, the law has acknowledged that these rights can be separated: the mineral estate from the surface estate, and more recently, groundwater from the land itself. Now, questions are emerging about whether other elements — wind, carbon, pore space and geothermal energy — can also be severed from the surface estate.

Economic pressures are pushing landowners to part with more of their rights. In a volatile environment marked by market instability, severe weather and everpresent demands of oil and gas operators, landowners

are being squeezed. With fewer allies and plenty of vultures circling, it’s no wonder some have begun trading sticks from their bundle to survive.

Big business has been given the benefit of the doubt — and the power. Agriculture, meanwhile, has been pushed aside. Interests hungry for the value in natural resources are not only knocking at the door; they’re also being handed the keys.

Even when landowners do not willingly part with their rights, there are increasing efforts to strip them away.

Take Cactus Water Services LLC v. COG Operating LLC. In this case, the oil and gas operator argued that produced water — water extracted alongside oil and gas — belongs to them, as a waste product. But it began as groundwater, and groundwater belongs to the landowner. This is not a legal technicality — it’s a direct attack on property rights.

This isn’t an isolated case. As opportunities grow in water, solar, wind and minerals, so does the pressure to sign away landowner rights. And when landowners push back, the finger-pointing begins. We are accused of

AS OPPORTUNITIES GROW IN WATER, SOLAR, WIND AND MINERALS, SO DOES THE PRESSURE TO SIGN AWAY LANDOWNER RIGHTS. AND WHEN LANDOWNERS PUSH BACK, THE FINGER-POINTING BEGINS.

caring only because of the water’s value. But our concern begins the moment a resource is sold by someone who doesn’t own it.

Water is water. Whether it’s brine, brackish, produced or unpotable — if it was underground, it belongs to the landowner. The method of extraction doesn’t change ownership.

When the landowner won’t yield, industries often turn to the legislature or the courts, hoping to chip away rights through new laws or favorable rulings. Rights given away are rarely regained. Each stick lost from the bundle is a piece of landowner sovereignty eroded.

This is why landowners must stand firm.

We must be vigilant when negotiating with oil and gas companies or other entities, because the language in contracts can quietly sign away crucial rights. We

need lawmakers to step up and protect the ownership of geothermal energy, pore space and other emerging resources before they’re taken.

Make no mistake — these interests won’t stop. They will keep carving, stick by stick, until what is left is a hollow shell of ownership.

In a time when ranchers and landowners are fighting for survival, we cannot afford to let these future revenue streams be stolen from under us.

And, most importantly, we cannot let others take what is ours simply for the sake of progress. It’s not progress to steal from landowners so others can line their pockets. T C

Brian McLaughlin, a director for Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, is a partner in the law firm of Kerr & McLaughlin PLLC in Midland.

STANDING WITH US

Lt. Col. (Ret.) Brian Birdwell is a native Texan, decorated military veteran and lifelong conservative Republican representing Texas Senate District 22.

Born in Fort Worth, Sen. Birdwell is a graduate of Lamar University in Beaumont, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College and the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where he earned a master’s degree in public administration.

Birdwell was first elected to the Texas State Senate in a June 2010 special election and has since been re-elected five times.

In his eight legislative sessions, Birdwell has filed and passed legislation broadening access to higher education, strengthening eminent domain laws to protect landowners, expanding self-defense rights of law-abiding gun owners, strengthening legislative oversight of state river authorities, increasing technicaland associate-degree options for high school graduates and adult students, serving Texas veterans and their family members and authoring the strongest border security package in Texas history — the Stronger Border, Safer Texas Act.

During the 89th Legislature, Birdwell has been an advocate for private property rights and a strong proponent of preserving Texas’ agricultural heritage. He has consistently stood firm before committees and the public, making it clear that under his leadership, Texas will not adopt economic policies that compromise landowners’ groundwater ownership or diminish their property rights, no matter how beneficial those policies may appear.

He serves as chair of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources, which is responsible for legislation relevant to the oil and gas industry, air quality, waste and environmental permitting and quality. This includes oversight of the Texas Railroad Commission and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Birdwell also serves as chair of the Senate Committee on Border Security and as a member of the Senate Committees on State Affairs, Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs and Nominations.

The Birdwells have been married for more than 35 years and reside in Granbury. They have one son, Matt, a daughter-in-law, Ann Marie, and two grandchildren who reside in Tarrant County. T C

Sen. Brian Birdwell

CONVENTION CHATTER

2025 CATTLE RAISERS CONVENTION & EXPO DRAWS A CROWD IN FORT WORTH

Thousands of cattle raisers, landowners, wildlife managers and industry partners from across the Southwest gathered in Fort Worth April 11-13 for the 2025 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo, an event hosted by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.

A highlight of the multi-day event came Saturday morning, when U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins addressed attendees during the association’s annual membership meeting.

“We were thrilled to welcome Secretary Rollins to Fort Worth,” said Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association President Carl Ray Polk Jr. “Secretary Rollins is a friend of TSCRA, and we’re so thankful for her support and presence alongside our membership.”

In addition to Rollins, the 2025 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo featured a dynamic lineup of general sessions providing weather and market outlooks and

exploring sustainability topics alongside key leaders at Costco, McDonald’s and Nestlé Purina.

The convention also featured 280-plus trade show exhibitors, more than 30 hours of educational content presented through the School for Successful Ranching and a live demonstration arena.

Other events included the first-ever Stockyards Social, which brought together young land and livestock stewards; a TSCRA Leadership Development Foundation memorial dinner in honor of Gilly Riojas; and the longstanding Cattle Raisers Dinner & Dance, which featured a live auction benefitting the Cattle Raisers PAC.

“The Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo is one of the premier events of the year for our industry,” Polk said. “I’m excited for each of our attendees who return home with new ideas and ways to grow and benefit their operations.”

The 2026 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo is scheduled for March 27-29 in Fort Worth.

The 2025 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo welcomed more than 4,000 guests to Fort Worth April 11-13 for a weekend of learning, networking and fun in Cowtown.

In the News

TSCRA NAMES NEW LEADERSHIP

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association’s nominating committee met to elect new leadership during the 2025 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo in Fort Worth. Six association members were elected to serve on the board of directors:

• Jake Cowen, Benjamin

• James A. Dangelmayr, Muenster

• Robert “Robbie” Graff, Hondo

• Parke Greeson Jr., Goliad

• William Whitby Jones III, Hebbronville

• John Malazzo, Caldwell

The association also added three members to its executive committee:

• Missy Bonds, Saginaw

• James Clement III, Kingsville

• Lloyd French IV, Houston

TSCRA officers and Texas Grazing Land Coalition Executive Director Jenny Pluhar present Bob McCan and family, of McFaddin Ranch, with the Texas Environmental Stewardship Award.

MCFADDIN RANCH HONORED WITH 2025 TEXAS ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AWARD

McFaddin Ranch was presented with the Texas Environmental Stewardship Award April 12 during the 2025 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo. The award recognized the exceptional stewardship and innovation of the South Texas cattle ranch.

McFaddin Ranch is a living testament to the resilience and evolution of Texas ranching. Founded in 1877, James Alfred McFaddin purchased 32,500 acres between the Guadalupe and San Antonio Rivers, establishing a ranching legacy that has endured for nearly 150 years.

“McFaddin Ranch is a powerful example of how Texas ranching heritage can evolve while staying true to its roots,” said Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Second Vice President Dan Gattis, who presented the award. “Their dedication to responsible land management and long-term sustainability is something we’re proud to recognize.”

To achieve sustainable cattle production in their challenging Gulf Coast environment, McFaddin Ranch developed the Victoria Braford, a three-quarter Hereford, one-quarter Brahman cross, to enhance heat tolerance and hardiness.

Toward the same goal, under Bob McCan’s leadership, they also implemented a rotational grazing system to preserve and restore the native coastal prairie.

“Their ranching practices make their dedication to integrating research-proven strategies to enhance sustainability clear,” Gattis said. “By considering economics, the environment and social climate, their complimentary practices will allow this family legacy to continue strong into the sixth generation.”

The 2025 Texas Environmental Stewardship Award is presented as a joint effort between Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and Texas Grazing Land Coalition.

As the 2025 winner, McFaddin Ranch will compete among other outstanding ranchers in the 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award Program.

BEXAR COUNTY TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION AGENT RECEIVES TOP BEEF AWARD

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association recognized Sam Womble, an agent with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Bexar County, as the 2025 Outstanding County Extension Agent – Beef during the Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo April 12.

The award honors the state’s most dedicated and effective local educators in cattle production who work alongside landowners to advance land and livestock stewardship. It is presented every year during the association’s annual membership meeting.

TSCRA officers present Bexar County Extension Agent Sam Womble, second from right, with the Outstanding County Extension Agent - Beef Award.

“Sam Womble is an outstanding example of the value Texas A&M AgriLife Extension agents can provide to beef producers through innovative programming,” said Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association First Vice President Stephen Diebel. “His commitment to engaging producers through research-driven content to improve their operations has significantly contributed to the economic viability and long-term success of beef production in Bexar County.”

In his 28 years of experience as a county extension agent, Womble has worked to develop high-impact, data-driven programming tailored to beef producer needs — exploring topics such as pasture management, reproduction, finance and policy awareness.

Through 68 impactful educational events held throughout his career, he has equipped cattle producers with the knowledge necessary to succeed in his county and beyond. Womble’s inclusion of researchdriven programming has also offered producers realworld insights into land management, stocking rate and economic decision making. He remains dedicated to innovative outreach, leveraging the Ag News and View s blog to keep producers informed.

“We are proud to recognize what the hard work of Sam Womble has done for our industry,” Diebel said.

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY STUDENT WINS GRADUATE RESEARCH POSTER SHOWCASE

True to the TSCRA Leadership Development Foundation’s mission to invest in the next generation of beef industry leaders, the foundation hosted the fourth annual Graduate Research Poster Showcase April 12 during Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo.

Fourteen students from top universities across the state traveled to Fort Worth to present their research posters to a panel of judges and convention attendees. Score cards were tallied, and Alyson Fontenot, a Ph.D. student from Texas A&M University, took home first place. Her research explored the response of Brahman

steers, Bos indicus, to supplemental protein while consuming low-quality forage.

With most supplementation data based on Bos taurus breeds, Fontenot’s research helps bridge a knowledge gap in ruminant nutrition by offering insights more applicable to cattle grazing in tropical and subtropical climates. Her producer-friendly findings provide a foundation for more precise supplementation strategies that can benefit ranchers across the region.

Other 2025 showcase winners included second place Beatriz Reis, of Texas Tech University, and third place Raylee Ezzell, of Texas A&M University.

In memory of Gilly Riojas, the TSCRA Leadership Development Foundation announced the TSCRA Gilly Riojas Memorial Internship Program to carry forward his dedication to leadership and service.

TSCRA LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION LAUNCHES GILLY RIOJAS MEMORIAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Leadership Development Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization committed to future generations of land and livestock stewards and leaders, announced the TSCRA Gilly Riojas Memorial Internship Program April 11.

The announcement came during the TSCRA Leadership Development Foundation memorial dinner in honor of Gilly Riojas, who passed tragically in December 2024. Riojas served as the inaugural chairman of the association’s leadership development committee, spearheading efforts to establish youth and young producer opportunities within the beef industry.

“More than ever, the next generation needs role models of integrity, humility and character — qualities that Gilly embodied every day,” said Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association President Carl Ray Polk Jr. “He led by example, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire. We are committed to preserving his impact for generations to come through the Gilly Riojas Memorial Internship opportunities.”

The internship will be offered three times per year in spring, summer and fall in both Fort Worth and Austin.

Miss Charolais USA Casey Conway, pictured left, presents Alyson Fontenot, second from left, with the first-place check during the Graduate Research Poster Showcase along with representatives from Merck Animal Health.

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR THE 2026 TEXAS ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AWARD PROGRAM

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, in partnership with the Texas Grazing Land Coalition, announced that nominations are officially open for the 2026 Texas Environmental Stewardship Award Program.

This annual award honors Texas cattle raisers who demonstrate outstanding commitment to conservation and land stewardship. It recognizes individuals who lead by example in implementing sustainable practices that protect and enhance the state’s livestock, wildlife and natural resources.

CATTLE RAISERS PAC RAISES AWARENESS, SUPPORT TO ADVANCE ADVOCACY EFFORTS

The Cattle Raisers PAC was top-of-mind for many attendees during the Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo.

An annual tradition, the live auction during Saturday evening’s Cattle Raisers Dinner & Dance raised $106,750 in a matter of just 30 minutes. The generous donations will help support Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association policy priorities and efforts in Austin and Washington, D.C.

Among the highlights of the live auction were two privately guided Texas hunts; a Winchester rifle; a Willie Nelson painted portrait, which was completed by Wayne Kerr while on-site at convention; a R.A.

Nominees should exhibit innovative stewardship approaches that also maintain economic viability, with measurable, positive environmental outcomes.

The recipient of the Texas Environmental Stewardship Award will be honored at the 2026 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo. The winner will go on to compete for the Region IV Environmental Stewardship Award title and, if awarded, the national title.

Nominations are open through July 1 to landowners who wish to nominate themselves or to those submitting on behalf of another landowner.

For complete nomination details and submission guidelines, visit tscra.org/esap.

Brown bull sale credit; and a CanAm Defender. The association would like to give a special thanks to all who donated auction items, those who placed their bids and everyone who showed their support for legislative advocacy on behalf of ranchers and landowners.

Also while in Fort Worth, the Cattle Raisers PAC hosted a fundraiser for U.S. Rep. August Pfluger in support of his re-election campaign.

The event brought together Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association members from U.S. Congressional District 11 to discuss key issues affecting agriculture and the cattle industry. Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association thanks Pfluger for his efforts to advocate for policies benefiting agricultural communities. T C

Preston Polk, Katy Oliver, Brittley Bowers and Mary Grace Polk pose with a painting by Wayne Kerr during the Cattle Raisers PAC live auction. The Willie Nelson painted portrait was completed live on the expo floor during Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo.

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SAYS THANK YOU

Generous contributions from Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association members have allowed the Cattle Raisers PAC to support candidates who prioritize the future of cattle ranching and land ownership in Texas and across the Southwest. Each year, association members play an essential role in shaping policy priorities and offering a shared voice in Austin and Washington, D.C.

In the 2024 general election, the Cattle Raisers PAC had a 99.92% success rate, with all but one of the 140 endorsed candidates winning their races. The PAC supports candidates who recognize the vital role of ranchers, landowners and the beef industry at large by backing them through endorsements, meetings and contributions.

The Cattle Raisers PAC Board of Trustees recently reorganized the annual fundraising structure with the hope of engaging more association leaders and members. The changes were critical to elevating the Cattle Raisers PAC to meet today’s political realities. Contributions will be tracked annually starting from Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo, where donors will also be recognized. Membership levels are: platinum, gold, silver, bronze and member. In-kind donations to the Cattle Raisers PAC will count toward the membership level.

The Cattle Raisers PAC would like to show its appreciation to the following supporters who offered financial contributions between March 2024 and April 2025. T C

PLATINUM

Bonds Ranch

C. Coney Burgess

Dusty Coulston

Lynn Cowden

J.B. Daniel

Stephen Diebel

James L. "Jamie" Donnell Jr.

John Dudley

James H. Dudley IV

Kelley Sullivan Georgiades

Milton S. Greeson Jr.

Marty R. Harris

Richard Hartgrove

Tom Johnson

Ty Keeling

Steven J. Mafrige

Bobby McKnight

Jon Means

Joe Parker Jr.

Carl Ray Polk Jr.

Andrew Polk

Preston Polk

James L. "Jimmie" Powell

Chris Scharbauer

Steven S. Sikes

Randy Stephens

Arthur G. Uhl III

Frederick "Bart" Wulff Sr.

GOLD

Joe M. "Jody" Bellah

Donnell "Donald" Brown

Austin Brown III

Wayne Cockrell

David S. Crow

Alan F. Curry

J. David Eppright

Benjamin Eshleman III

Trainor Evans

Joseph B.C. Fitzsimons

Lloyd French IV

Dan Gattis

Mike Gibson

Parke Greeson

Ron Helm

Larry R. Horwood

Dan & Leslie Kinsel III

Steve C. Lewis

Bob McCan

David Neal

Wilma Neal

Russell "Rusty" Noble

T. Michael O'Connor

Tom Perini

John M. "Jack" Shelton III

John "Rocky" Sullivan

Cliff Teinert

Lew Thompson

Richard Thorpe III, MD

C. Clark Welder

W.C. "Billy" Williams

Ray W. Willoughby III

John E. Zacek

SILVER

Henry Beken

Blake Birdwell

Deborah Clark

James Clement III

Hunter Crow

James T. Dangelmayr

Dave DeLaney

Gardner H. Dudley

John Greer

Jason Harlow

DA "Day" Harral

Heath Hemphill

Amy Henderson Hawkins

Clayton Henry

Shelby W. Horn

W. Clay Jones

James E. "Jim" Link

Jeff Mitchell

Diaz W. Murray

Gerald Nobles Jr.

James Oliver

Jason Peeler

John Sumner Runnells III

M. Stuart Sasser

Tony Spears

John Welch

Wesley Welch

David W. Winters

BRONZE

William M. "Buck" Arrington

Matthew Ashcraft

Clinton Berry

Paul & Laurie Bracher

Zach & Dani Brady

James Brady

E.S.F. "Swasey" Brainard II

James K. "Rooter" Brite Jr.

R.A. "Rob" Brown Jr.

Campbell Burgess

Presnall Cage

John L. Cantrell

Jack Caraway

John W. Carpenter III

Charles M. “Charley” Christensen Jr.

Barrett D. Clark

Thurman S. Clements Jr.

C.A. "Chili" Cole IV

Wes & Paige Cooper

L. Herff Cornelius Jr.

Skylar Coulston

Trinity Coulston

Garrett Couts

Morgan Cox

Matt Crow

Carlos Detering III

Robert "Bobby" Dobson

William C. "Billito" Donnell Jr.

Ford Drummond

James H. "Jim" Dudley

Crawford Edwards

Anne Frischkorn

Justin Gandy

Jim L. Gates

Pryor Gibson

Frank Green

David Greer

Heath Grigg

Thomas J. "Tommy" Haegelin

Brent Hamilton

Marilyn Hamilton

Linda Harper

George Harrison

Craig Hill

David Hodge

Robert Hodgen

Anson Howard

Harry & Tonya Hudgins

James & Melanie Janak

Kenny Jastrow

Michael & Tresha Johnson

Linda & Kenneth Kickendahl

John Z. Kimberlin Jr.

Claude Koontz

Ken Leiber

W. Lowry

T.K. Mayes

Jim McAdams

William H. McCall

Brian McLaughlin

J. Mark McLaughlin

Coley Means

Raymond E. Moore IV

Ryan Morgan

Dan Nance

Carlos Ochoa

J.R. Ramirez

Gordon Richardson

Gilly Riojas

Tom L. Roach III

Chad Ronning

Joe William Ross

Clive Runnells III

G. Dave Scott

Dale A. Smith

David & Susan Storey-Rubio

Guy F. Stovall Jr.

Jason Terry

Scott Uhl

James Uhl

John Vincent

Fay Walker

Susan Scott Watts

William Welder

Beau Brite White

Darrell White

Claudia S. Wright

Curtis A. Younts

MEMBER

Joe Baumgardner

Craig Buford

C. Campbell

Don Collie

Seth Denbow

Tom Gilster

Sarah Harris

Richard Hill

Henry Kelly

Laurence M. Lasaster

Jeanette Lombardo

Clifton Marek

Chris Moser

Brent Oxley

Jeff Parent

Hudspeth Ranch

Susan Roach

Kenneth Rothe

Michael Samadi

Rebecca Schubeck

Bragg Smith III

Ross Thompson

William Waddell

Thomas Warnock

A.B. "Buck" Wharton

Harold Witcher

Samuel Yocum

TSCRA WELCOMES SUMMER INTERNS

College students gain experience working on behalf of cattle raisers

Five interns joined the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association team for a summer experience filled with networking and learning.

Based in the Fort Worth office, Zoe Carmichael, Sarah Mullens, Hunter Royer and Kara Tifft started May 19. They are working across all departments of the association. Haley Bryand, a policy intern, started May 27 in Austin.

Bryand, originally from Arp, is an animal science major with a minor in legal foundations at Texas A&M University. She is a member of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Meats Judging Team and serves as an Animal Science Ambassador, representing the department through recruitment and outreach. Bryand is also actively involved in the Saddle & Sirloin Club and the Meat Science and Technology Association.

With more than 10 years of experience in the cattle industry, particularly showing Simbrah cattle, Bryand is passionate about advocating for agriculture. After graduation, she plans to pursue law school with a focus on agricultural policy.

Carmichael, raised in Graham, is a junior majoring in agribusiness and agricultural communications at Oklahoma State University. Growing up, she says she spent time on the bird farm where her family raised quail, chucker and pheasants, which shaped her love for agriculture. She graduated from Graham High School in 2022. When she is not studying or working, she enjoys spending time outdoors, especially playing golf.

Carmichael says she is excited for the opportunity to work with Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and continue to gain knowledge in the agriculture field.

Mullens, originally from Flower Mound, is a senior at Oklahoma State University working toward a dual degree in agribusiness and agricultural communications and will graduate in December. She says she is passionate about agricultural education, outreach and supporting youth involvement in the industry.

Mullens says she is especially committed to connecting urban communities with agriculture and helping people from all backgrounds understand its importance.

Royer, from New Richmond, Indiana, attends Oklahoma State University where she studies animal science with minors in food science and marketing, with plans to graduate in December. She grew up raising and showing predominantly Angus cattle at both the state and national level. She brings hands-on experience from internships with Cattlemen’s Congress, California Youth Ag Expo and Smith Family Farms.

This summer, Royer says she looks forward to supporting the association’s mission while continuing to grow her passion for the beef industry.

Tifft, raised in Sulphur Springs, is a recent animal science graduate from Tarleton State University. On campus, she was involved in organizations like Block and Bridle, Alpha Gamma Delta, COANR Ambassadors and Student Government. She has gained experience through internships with Montford Cattle Service, the Texas FFA Foundation and the Equine Embryo Transfer Facility near Peaster. In addition, she was part of the Tarleton Meat Judging Team, Meat Science Quizbowl and the Meat Animal Evaluation Team.

Tifft plans to continue her education in graduate school at Tarleton State University.

ABOUT TSCRA INTERNSHIPS

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association hosts a variety of internship experiences throughout the year, including spring, summer and fall semesters.

Internship programs through the association provide one-of-a-kind opportunities for students to network with stakeholders throughout the beef industry and gain valuable experience.

Applications for the association’s fall internships are due July 1. For more information, visit tscra.org/whowe-are/employment. T C

Haley Bryand

Zoe Carmichael

Sarah Mullens

Hunter Royer

Kara Tifft

INDUSTRY BRIEFS

TSCRA MEMBERS APPOINTED TO STATE-WIDE LEADERSHIP

In a recent series of appointments, Gov. Greg Abbott selected Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association members James Clement III and Andrew Polk to serve on leadership boards for state-wide water and conservation efforts.

Abbott appointed Clement and reappointed Tina Yturria Buford to the State Soil and Water Conservation Board for terms set to expire Feb. 1, 2027, and Feb. 1, 2026, respectively. The board administers Texas’ soil and water conservation law and coordinates conservation and pollution abatement programs throughout the state.

Clement, of Kingsville, is a veteran rancher and the senior vice president of grass and rangeland at EarthOptics. He is a director for Ranchbot Monitoring Solutions, Frontiers Market and Beggs Cattle Company. As a Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association member and director, Clement chairs the natural resources and wildlife committee. He also serves as a director for the American Quarter Horse Association, National Ranching Heritage Center and the South Texas Property Rights Association. He is a Marine Corps Infantry Officer, with service in the active and reserve components since 2008. He holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from Goucher College and a master’s in business administration from Cornell University.

Tina Yturria Buford, of Harlingen, is the director of education for the East Foundation and works alongside her family at the H. Yturria Land and Cattle Company. She is a director of Texan by Nature, former member of the Governor’s Commission for Women, former president of the Texas Wildlife Association and the Texas Wildlife Association Foundation, and former board member of the Sand County Foundation. Buford received a bachelor’s degree in rangeland ecology and management from Texas A&M University and a certificate in ranch management from the Texas Christian University.

Abbott appointed Andrew Polk to the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Council for a term set to expire Feb. 1, 2029. The council’s duties are to advise and assist the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program with administration and grant recipient selection. The program’s goal is the conservation of working lands with high values for water, fish and wildlife, and agricultural production.

Polk, of Lufkin, is a senior vice president and commercial lender at Angelina Savings Bank and partner of Polk Land & Cattle Company. He is a member of Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, where he serves as vice chair of the natural resources committee. Polk received a bachelor’s degree in agriculture leadership and development from Texas A&M University, and a certificate in ranch management from Texas Christian University.

These state-wide appointments are subject to Senate confirmation.

FEBRUARY BEEF EXPORTS BELOW YEAR-AGO

February U.S. beef exports were below last year after trending higher in January, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Beef exports totaled 98,198 metric tons in February, down 5.5% from a year ago, while value declined 4% to just over $800 million.

February exports increased year-over-year to South Korea, Canada, Egypt and the Philippines, and reached the highest value on record to Panama. Shipments were lower to Japan, China/Hong Kong and Mexico, though beef variety meat exports to Mexico increased. JanuaryFebruary shipments were 1% below last year’s pace at 201,038 metric tons, but value increased 1% to $1.6 billion.

“It was encouraging to see beef exports to Korea trend higher despite considerable economic and political headwinds, and Canada’s demand for U.S. beef has been very robust to start the year,” said U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom.

NOBLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE MOVES FORWARD WITH ARDMORE CAMPUS RENOVATIONS

Noble Research Institute has announced plans to improve its main campus as part of a comprehensive transformation of current facilities.

Throughout the past several years, Noble’s shift toward field-based applied research and farmer and rancher education has created an opportunity to reimagine its Ardmore-based campus. Phase one of these renovations was completed in the fall of 2024.

The second phase, scheduled for completion this summer, will involve the removal of a building complex comprising almost 90,000 square feet of enclosed space. This includes structures dating back to the late 1940s when Noble moved its operations to its present location. A 2018 fire in the complex rendered the facilities unusable. Once complete, the space representing the building’s footprint will be restored and merged with a connected demonstration grazing pasture. This outdoor learning space will be available for Noble’s in-person educational activities and field days.

Phase three will entail renovating the Noble Commons, an 84,000-square foot building. T C

THE IMPORTANCE OF RECORDKEEPING

Mark the calendar for Ranching 101 on June 17.

Join Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association for a Ranching 101 webinar at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, to explore how herd recordkeeping plays a central role to overall management.

During the hour-long Zoom webinar, participants will learn how effective recordkeeping can be a game changer for herd productivity and profitability. Discover how accurate, consistent data collection can support decision making across all areas of an operation, from health and nutrition to genetics and marketing.

An industry expert will discuss practical strategies for implementing efficient recordkeeping systems and using that information to guide management choices, improve efficiency and achieve long-term goals. The session, applicable to anyone getting started or looking to refine a current system, will offer insights into analyzing data and transforming it into valuable information.

ABOUT RANCHING 101

Ranching 101 webinars, hosted by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, 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. T C

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OBITUARIES

JOHN MOORHOUSE, 79, of Seymour, died April 8.

Born June 18, 1945, in Knox City to J.C. “Togo” and Lucille Hunter Moorhouse, he was a 1963 graduate of Benjamin High School. John attended Sul Ross then transferred to Texas Tech University where he earned a bachelor’s degree.

On June 16, 1967, he married Carolyn Thornton at the Robert Carr Chapel at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. The couple lived in Lubbock while he finished college and Carolyn taught. Following his graduation in 1969, they moved to Seymour. He worked for David Moorhouse and was a cattle buyer for Caprock Industries.

John was a lifelong cattleman and rancher. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserves, serving from 1969 until 1975.

John received the Trail Blazer Award at the Texas Ranch Roundup and served on the Seymour City Council and as mayor pro tem. He was a longtime member of the Masonic Lodge and the Shriners, as well as an active member of the Downtown Men’s Bible Class and the First Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife; daughter, Kelly (Reno) Livingston; son, John Ryan (Colette) Moorhouse; four grandchildren; and two brothers, Tom Moorhouse and Bob Moorhouse. T C

Cactus Feedyard

Matthew Turney, Manager

Cactus, TX

office: (806) 966-5151 cell: (806) 282-7077

Centerfire Feedyard

Adam Gerrond, Manager Ulysses, KS office: (620) 356-2010 cell: (806) 390-9034

Frontier Feedyard

Jon Vanwey, Manager Spearman, TX office: (806) 882-4251 cell: (719) 251-2381

Stratford Feedyard

Pistol Audrain, Manager

Stratford, TX office: (806) 396-5501 cell: (806) 753-7133

Burlington Feedyard

Logan Hardin, Manager

Burlington, CO office: (719) 346-8532 cell: (620) 575-6702

Southwest Feedyard

Kacey Graham, Manager Hereford, TX office: (806) 364-0693 cell: (806) 316-8799

Hale Center Feedyard

Rusty Jackson, Manager Hale Center, TX office: (806) 879-2104 cell: (806) 773-9457

Ulysses Feedyard

Adam Gerrond, Manager

Ulysses, KS office: (620) 356-1750 cell: (806) 390-9034

Wolf Creek Feedyard

Keith Brinson, Manager Perryton, TX office: (806) 435-5697 cell: (806) 282-7588

Wrangler Feedyard

Randy Shields, Manager Tulia, TX

office: (806) 583-2131 cell: (806) 290-0559

Syracuse Feedyard

Phil Moreman, Manager

Syracuse, KS

office: (620) 384-7431 cell: (806) 340-4790

OKLAHOMA MAN ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED CATTLE THEFT IN HARMON COUNTY

Mark Dennis, of Hollis, Oklahoma, was arrested March 12 at his residence on felony charges of larceny of livestock following an investigation by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Chris Ward and Harmon County Sheriff Steve Cornett. He is set to be formally charged with four counts of larceny of a domestic animal.

According to authorities, Dennis unlawfully took possession of four Red Angus cows, aged 3 to 5 years, from a property in Harmon County between March 9-10.

Dennis attempted to sell two of the cows and concealed the remaining livestock. Cornett successfully located and

recovered the hidden cattle. All stolen livestock have since been returned to their rightful owner.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association would like to thank Cornett and the Harmon County District Attorney’s Office for their efforts in recovering the stolen cattle and advancing the case for prosecution.

DICKENS COUNTY MAN INDICTED FOR LIVESTOCK THEFT

Justin Buck, of Dickens County, was indicted for second-degree felony theft of livestock following an investigation by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Rangers Chris Ward and Michael Looney, in collaboration with the Dickens County Sheriff’s Office.

Buck is accused of stealing more than 150 head of cattle from the ranch where he was employed. The Dickens County Grand Jury returned the indictment, and the district attorney issued a warrant for his arrest.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association would like to thank the Dickens County Sheriff’s Office as well as the district attorney for their efforts throughout the investigation, resulting in a successful indictment and prosecution. T C

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• Red-hided and heat-tolerant

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• Well suited as replacement females and value-added steers

Theft & Law

DISTRICT 3 — EASTERN OKLAHOMA

Trailer stolen in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

Special Ranger Bo Fox reports a gray, 2014 CM 16-foot bumper pull stock trailer stolen from a property off State Highway 56 in Okemah, Oklahoma. The trailer was stolen March 10 at approximately 11:30 a.m. A witness reported the trailer was being towed by a dark colored, late model extended cab truck. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Fox at 903-348-9638.

DISTRICT 7 — NORTHWEST TEXAS

Cattle missing in Dickens County.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Michael Looney reports five black cows and a black bull missing from a property east of Highway 70 on County Road 362 in Dickens County. The cows are branded with an “A” on their left hip. The bull has an “11” branded on his left hip and a swallow fork notch in left ear. The cattle were last seen Jan. 13. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Looney at 806-778-2585.

DISTRICT 14 — EAST TEXAS

12 Crossbred cows missing in Shelby County.

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Special Ranger Darrel Bobbitt reports 12 head of crossbred cattle missing from a pasture off County Road 1299 near Center. The cows have an “LVI connected” branded on their right hip. They were last seen Feb 28. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Bobbitt at 936-222-2144.

DISTRICT 17 — CENTRAL TEXAS

Cattle missing in Gaines County.

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Special Ranger Tod Reed reports 25 head of black and Red Angus, Charolais-cross yearling heifers and three head of black and Red Angus, Charolais-cross yearling steers missing from a property 14 miles southwest of Seminole. The yearlings have a “JH” branded on their left hip. They were last seen Feb. 6. Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact Reed at 432-230-0151.

DISTRICT 22 — EAST TEXAS

Cattle missing in Brazos County.

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Special Ranger Brent Mast reports a black Angus bull and two black Corriente cows missing from a property off Barker Cemetery Lane in Brazos County. The cattle have “H5” connected, branded on their left hip. Unknown individual(s) cut the property line fence resulting in some of the owner’s cattle getting out. All but two cows and one bull have been located. The cattle were last accounted for Feb. 21.

Equipment stolen in Milam County.

Mast also reports two Honda Foreman four-wheelers, a Honda Rancher four-wheeler, a Kubota RTV 1100 sideby-side, and multiple chain saws and weed eaters stolen from a property off County Road 259 in Cameron. The stolen items are described as:

• 2000 yellow Honda Foreman four-wheeler, with last four digits of the VIN No. 9384.

• 2013 red Honda Rancher four-wheeler, with last four digits of the VIN No.1502.

• 2001 green Honda Foreman four-wheeler, with last four digits of the VIN No. 6171.

• Orange Kubota RTV 1100 side-by-side with a climate-controlled cab, with last four digits of the VIN No. 0664.

• Multiple chain saws and weed eaters.

Unknown person(s) cut the fence on the owners’ property to gain entry. The items were stolen between April 17-18. A red Honda side-by-side and a green John Deere zero turn mower were also stolen and were found abandoned in Calvert April 18. Anyone with information on these cases is urged to contact Mast at 936-714-6619.

DISTRICT 23 — SOUTHEAST TEXAS

Gooseneck flatbed trailer stolen in Liberty County. Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Mike Boone reports a 20-foot Ranch King Gooseneck flatbed trailer stolen from the area of FM 146 and FM 1011 in Liberty. It was last seen March 25.

Cattle missing in San Jacinto County.

Boone also reports a black Angus muley bull, red roan crossbred cow and a black Angus yearling steer missing from a property off Thompson Road in Coldspring. The bull is branded with a diamond on his right hip, the cow is branded with a “rocking O” on her left hip, and the steer has a swallow fork mark on his left ear. They were last seen in December 2024. Anyone with information on these cases is urged to contact Boone at 409-658-5725. T C

TSCRA offers a cash reward for information leading to the arrest and/or grand jury indictmen 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.

MID-SEASON FLY CONTROL

Strategies to beat flies and boost profits.

By Jaclyn Roberts Parrish

Hardly any cattle raiser in the Southwest escapes the relentless buzz of flies during the hot summer months. Their presence is obvious in pastures where agitated cattle stomp and swat their tails to ward off the unwelcome visitors.

Cattle raisers reach for solutions but often do not find the results they desire, accepting insects and flies as part of the warmer season. According to Michael Hampton, a regional sales manager at Central Life Sciences, a fly problem may be the result of an incomplete management plan and relief can be in reach.

“In Texas, we are usually looking at 300-plus days of fly season,” says Hampton, who has spent the last nine years helping cattle raisers manage fly populations.

Hampton explains that fly season ends and begins with the first and last frost of the year, respectively. For much of the region, this means a nearly constant battle against persistent fly populations. If left unmanaged, the problem can become more than simply a seasonal nuisance — negatively impacting herd health and profitability.

Hampton says fly infestations can lead to decreased weaning weights, lower pregnancy rates, higher

instances of disease like pinkeye and mastitis, and overall reduced cattle productivity.

“With poor fly control, we’ve seen pregnancy rates drop by nearly 25% and yearlings lose out on up to 34 pounds in weight gain,” Hampton says.

In fact, horn flies alone reportedly cost the U.S. cattle industry more than $1 billion in annual profits. So how can cattle raisers avoid leaving money in the pasture by managing fly populations? And if a management plan is not yet in place, is it too late to get a handle on flies mid-season?

Fly control toolbox

When it comes to managing flies, there are multiple treatment options. For cow-calf producers, the most common treatments include pour-on, insecticide ear tags, sprays and feed additives.

Topical treatments often offered through pour-on products can control flies for a limited amount of time, ranging from three to six weeks. Insecticide tags can be effective from 60-120 days but require cattle raisers to stay proactive after application.

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Common flies impacting cattle

Horn Flies — These blood-feeding flies cluster on a cow’s back and sides, causing irritation, reduced weight gain and overall health decline.

Stable Flies — Known for their painful bites, stable flies attack the legs and lower body. Even just five to 10 flies per leg can make cattle restless, reducing feeding efficiency and leading to weight loss.

Face Flies — These flies feed on eye and nasal secretions, making them a primary vector for infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis, commonly called pinkeye, a painful and contagious disease in cattle.

House Flies — While these don’t bite, house flies contribute to unsanitary conditions by feeding on manure and spreading bacteria that lead to infections.

Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

“What producers need to be doing when utilizing tags is cutting those tags out at the end of the season or after the number of expected fly control days has passed,” Hampton explains. “If they leave them in and don’t cut them out until next spring, all they’re doing is low dosing the adult flies that are present and they’re building a resistance to whatever the active is in those tags.”

For fly-specific insecticide control through these methods, look for pyrethroid-based actives like permethrin or cypermethrin that repel or kill flies and insects on contact. Rotating organophosphates can also prevent resistance.

While these treatments are essential to control active fly pressure, they only address one stage of a fly’s lifecycle.

“Combining at least two or preferably three different modes of action of the fly control products are going to give you a better approach,” Hampton says.

He also recommends building a management program around an insect growth regulator, or IGR, a product fed through mineral supplements. A feed-through treatment targets flies in their larval stage, preventing an emergence of adult flies. Feed-through treatments can set cattle raisers up for success going into future fly seasons.

Heavy fly and insect infestations can lead to decreased weaning weights, lower pregnancy rates, higher instances of disease like pinkeye and mastitis, and overall reduced cattle productivity.

“With feed throughs, you can start controlling from day one and then you feed it 30 days past your first frost, which allows the product to get in the manure that those flies are attempting to overwinter in,” Hampton says. “This gives you a better start to the following year.”

Other treatments addressing later stages of the fly lifecycle can then be added during times of increased environmental pressure. For example, after heavy rainfall, spray treatments can offer a quick knockdown of adult flies and insecticide ear tags or pour-on products can be incorporated when working cattle in the spring.

“Feed-throughs won’t impact adult flies already on cattle, so pairing them with a topical treatment when starting late is key,” Hampton says.

On-ranch management

Efforts to control flies also trace back to management practices on the operation.

In a pasture situation, Hampton suggests rotating and dragging pastures to help manage fly populations. This breaks up manure, speeds up drying and reduces the moist environment fly larvae need to develop.

Around barns and pens, regularly clean up manure, feed, old hay and other decomposing materials to eliminate larval development sites.

Hampton says not to underestimate the importance of keeping these areas clean.

“If you don’t start with sanitation and elimination of habitat for those flies, you’re always going to have a problem,” he says. “That’s going to offer a perfect environment, especially for your house flies and your stable flies.” T C

A 1,500 POUND QUESTION

Expert advice for identifying and managing the appropriate cow size for an operation.

Cow size has been on the rise for decades.

Cows today weigh 1.4 times more than their predecessors in 1980. On average, cow weight is rising 100 pounds every 10 years. Why has this occurred?

“Producers get paid for pounds, so ‘growth-bulls’ are selected and the biggest heifers are retained,” said Ron Scott, Ph.D., cattle nutritionist with Purina Animal Nutrition.

This has achieved positive outcomes as producers aim to maximize profit by increasing pounds of production and selling heavier calves each year. While this breeding and management strategy has its merits, on the output side of the equation, larger cows aren’t always as profitable as one might think.

1. Consider both inputs and outputs

It’s important to account for all profitability aspects when evaluating the right cow size for an operation.

On the input side, larger cows eat more than smaller cows, resulting in higher costs for feed and forage. The good news is that cows get slightly more efficient per pound as they grow. A 1,500-pound cow is 50% larger in weight, but her energy requirements are only approximately 36% greater than those of a 1,000-pound cow.

“Larger cow size can come with a larger price tag when you factor in higher inputs and reduced efficiency in pounds weaned,” Scott said. “To maximize profit potential, finding the middle ground between the cost of raising larger calves and their value at sale time can be important.”

Here are three tips to help find the optimal cow size for an operation and manage it to improve efficiency.

“However, the accuracy of this, in practicality, is debatable because of the ‘boss-cow’ effect,” Scott said. “Those bigger cows are the dominant cows, and they always will be first on the pecking order for feed resources. In other words, they take more than they need and that ‘extra’ is taken away from the smaller cows.”

On the output side, producers are selling bigger calves and getting paid for their increased weight. However, it might cost more to raise those calves. With larger calves, a producer must respond to their nutritional needs, ensuring they can keep up and continue gaining weight.

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“Another consideration is that while cow size has been increasing, the percentage of weaning weight for calves hasn’t equally adjusted its ratio to make up for the larger size,” Scott said.

Data from North Dakota State University shows that a 1,000-pound cow weans 48.5% of her body weight compared to 43.6% for a 1,400-pound cow. Essentially, calves born from larger cows aren’t as efficient as calves born from smaller cows.

“Getting a complete picture of inputs and outputs can help you find the sweet spot when it comes to cow size for your operation to maximize profits,” Scott said.

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2. Maximize forage resources

While cows have grown larger, stocking rates have not kept up with genetic gain in cow size. Many producers are running the same number of cows on the same acreage as they always have.

“Overstocking can be problematic because cows may not get the nutrients they need from forage,” Scott said. “Traditional stocking rates are based on a 1,000-pound mature cow size, yet many cows surpass that threshold today.”

Consider this: A 1,500-pound cow is 1.5 times larger than a 1,000-pound cow. This means the larger cow needs about 1.5 times more nutrients than the smaller cow. To meet her forage needs, there would need to be an increase in stocking rates by 1.5 times.

“Adjusting stocking rates can ensure cows aren’t shortchanged on nutrients and that pasture resources are used more efficiently,” Scott said. “Since most producers can’t easily weigh their cows, it can be challenging to know how much to increase the stocking rates for your specific operation.”

Consider investing in a digital or portable scale; this year is a great time to reinvest in facilities with the added profits from the bullish cattle market. If an on-farm scale isn’t in the cards, consider weighing the herd on the trailer at a local cooperative when hauling cows to pasture or evaluating cull cow weight using the weights listed on the sale bill.

3. Avoid nutrition gaps

While increasing stocking rates can help support nutritional needs, cows can’t be expected to get by on

alone. Across the industry, particularly on the cow side, producers run the risk of not optimizing their profit potential by not fully meeting the nutritional needs of larger-sized cattle.

“Bigger cows have more significant nutritional requirements,” Scott said. “Meeting their increased nutritional needs can have cascading effects that could lead to improved profitability.”

Cows managed for optimal body condition scores at calving have been shown to rebreed with 88% or greater conception rates. And, by providing adequate nutrition to cows during each stage of gestation, a producer can better support the calf’s birth and weaning weight, immune function, finishing growth and value to the herd if the calf is kept back. A nutrition program that meets the herd’s requirements helps ensure the genetic investment can be fully maximized, regardless of the average cow size.

“Free-choice tub, block or liquid supplements can help you more efficiently meet any nutrient gaps cows might face,” Scott said. “Monitoring intakes can also help you manage forages and stocking rates.”

If cows are eating more of the supplement than the target, dig in and ask some questions. Do you have enough forages? Is the forage quality high enough? Do you have an accurate pulse on the cows’ nutrition requirements? Free-choice products help provide a barometer for the nutrition program overall.

“Bigger cows can mean bigger costs, but also bigger profit potential,” Scott said. “Finding the right cow size for your operation and managing cows to help maximize efficiency may lead to greater profit potential.” T C

Story and photos courtesy of Purina Animal Nutrition

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WHAT PLANT IS IMPORTANT FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE?

Windflower (Anemone berlandieri)

By Kent Ferguson

Windflower is native perennial, cool-season forb growing throughout the state. It is a member of the buttercup family. Also known as ten-petal anemone, southern anemone or anemone, windflower prefers calcareous clay, sandy and limestone soils. Open prairies, hillsides, rocky areas and open woodlands are often home to the windflower.

The plant:

• Has one stem up to 16 inches long that supports a single flower. This will often be the first flower noticed in early spring.

• Grows a white, pale blue or pink flower that is about 1.5 inches wide with 10 to 20 petal-like sepals.

• Produces the flowering stem from a tuberous root with basal leaves that are three-parted, lobed and

toothed segments, up to 1.5 inches long with purple undersides. There will also be a whorl of leaf-like bracts halfway up the stem.

• Produces seeds that are flat and fuzzy achenes in a compact, cylindrical head, about 1.5 inches long, and blown about by the wind — thus the name windflower.

While windflower is not sought after by cattle, other forms of domestic livestock and white-tailed deer will enjoy the plant as the protein value is high in early spring. Early migrating pollinators will also use the flower. T C

Kent Ferguson, a retired rangeland management specialist from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, provides plant identification photo stories to help ranchers

Photo by Charles Ray Newsom , Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Areliable hay test is critical when it comes to designing an appropriate and cost-effective winter supplementation plan.

When possible, it is good to wait at least 6 to 8 weeks after the hay is baled to allow it to finish curing before it is sampled.

Hay should be sampled using a probe from approximately 10% of the bales from each cutting or lot of hay. Unfortunately, all testing labs are not the same. Visit with a nutritionist before sending samples to see what lab they recommend and what tests are most appropriate for each sample. T C

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A YEAR OF PROGRESS

TSCRA shares highlights from 2024 in first-ever annual report.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association released its 2024 annual report, showcasing the association’s work on behalf of its members. The first-ever annual report was unveiled during the 2025 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo.

“The work of Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association speaks for itself, but it’s certainly impressive to see what the association achieves on behalf of its members throughout the year,” said Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association President Carl Ray Polk Jr. “I’m proud of our accomplishments that are making a real difference for landowners, cattle raisers and the future of this industry.”

MEMBERSHIP

As the state’s largest and oldest livestock organization, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association takes immense pride in representing its members. They’re the cattle raisers, landowners and wildlife managers who live for this land and raise high-quality beef to feed families around the globe.

In 2024, the association welcomed more than 2,500 new members, reflecting the continued trust and growth of the community. The association now proudly represents more than 28,000 cattle raisers and landowners throughout the Southwest.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association President Carl Ray Polk Jr. presents the 2024 annual report during the organization's membership meeting held during the 2025 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo in Fort Worth.

Beyond Our Gates

OUTREACH

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association empowers members with timely news and valuable educational content. From the award-winning The Cattleman magazine to in-person events, the association works to ensure members have easy access to the tools and knowledge they need to effectively steward their land and livestock throughout the year.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association hosted 12 Ranching 101 webinars in 2024 through the School for Successful Ranching. Featuring 14 industry experts, these webinars provided 22,300 people with access to valuable insights on animal health, pasture management, marketing and more. The association also produced 12 episodes of TSCRA Talk, generating nearly 6,000 downloads last year. Additionally, the association hosted online education related to important changes in traceability rules impacting the cattle industry.

In-person events remain a cornerstone of Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, including the TSCRA Summer Meeting in San Antonio, policy committee meetings in Fort Worth and official business-focused meetings throughout the year. The 2024 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo drew more than 4,300 attendees, the largest turnout in the last five years. Additionally, the association hosted 20 Ranch Gatherings across Texas, bringing together more than 2,800 participants. In tandem with Ranch Gatherings, the association hosted six in-person animal traceability panels.

POLICY

By representing 28,000 cattle raisers and land stewards, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association has become a leading advocacy group at the state and national levels. Throughout the past year, dedicated leaders, members and staff have worked tirelessly on many issues to ensure ranchers’ and landowners’ voices drive meaningful change.

As a grassroots organization, association members play an essential role in shaping policy priorities. Leading up to the 89th Legislative Session, the association hosted four committee meetings to establish key policy priorities, which were reviewed and approved by members during the 2024 TSCRA Summer Meeting.

The Cattle Raisers PAC saw a 99.92% success rate, with all but one of the 140 endorsed candidates winning their races in the 2024 general election. A total of $331,550 was distributed to candidates endorsed by the Cattle Raisers PAC.

In April, association leaders attended a joint meeting of Congress in Washington, D.C., where Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida spoke. Japan, the second largest importer of U.S. beef, accounted for $1.8 billion in

exports in 2023. Strengthening trade relations with Japan is crucial as the U.S. has the opportunity to expand the market by an estimated $380 million over the next 10 years.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association also actively engages in legal matters affecting its members. Last year, the association filed an amicus brief to the Texas Supreme Court in Cactus Water Services LLC v. COG Operating LLC , supporting landowners in a groundwater ownership dispute. Additionally, the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2024 ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo overturned the Chevron deference, making it harder for federal agencies to withstand legal challenges to regulations.

LAW ENFORCEMENT

Preserving the livelihoods of ranchers and protecting stewards of the land is a task that requires unwavering dedication. Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Rangers step into action time and again, as they have done for more than a century. The dedicated team of more than 28 special rangers rose to the challenge throughout 2024 with expertise and an unparalleled sense of duty as they investigated livestock theft and other ranch-related property crimes.

In 2024, the special ranger team conducted 911 investigations where they recovered $7 million-plus in property, including 3,443 head of cattle. Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Rangers know these aren’t just numbers — they represent the lives of ranchers and families whose businesses depend on the land and livestock they’ve worked so hard to build.

MEMBERSHIP

2,500 28,000

New members joined TSCRA in 2024

POLICY

Success rate for endorsed candidates through the Cattle Raisers PAC 99.92%

EDUCATION

75

Students benefited from internships, conferences and leadership development opportunities

244

Beef Quality Assurance certifications completed

OUTREACH

Published pages of The Cattleman engaged in the TSCRA community 1,000+

To advance and protect the stewards of land and livestock in the Southwest MISSION

25

Online events provided valuable industry insights

In-person events brought people together

LAW ENFORCEMENT

3,443 Investigations were conducted

In property was recovered

$7M Head of cattle were recovered

1,700

$2.9M Donors contributed to support ranching families

Was raised for cattle raisers affected by wildfire

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TSCRA DISASTER RELIEF FUND

The Smokehouse Creek Fire and Windy Deuces wildfires burned 1.2 million acres of the Texas Panhandle and parts of Western Oklahoma beginning Feb. 26, 2024. Some estimates report more than 10,000 head of cattle died, with damage expected to affect ranchers and rural communities for years to come.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Rangers mobilized to assist. Working alongside first responders and agency partners, special rangers spent the month helping families evacuate, identify and return missing livestock, and distribute critical donations of hay, feed and livestock supplies to those impacted.

In conjunction with on-the-ground efforts, the association immediately activated the TSCRA Disaster Relief Fund, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that supports cattle raisers in Texas and Oklahoma during disasters, to reduce the financial burden of recovery. The effort resulted in more than $2.9 million donated from nearly 1,800 donors, demonstrating an incredible outpouring of support for the ranching families affected. Funds were distributed to cattle raisers and Volunteer Fire Departments impacted by the largest wildfire in Texas history.

EDUCATION

Developing and supporting the next generation of land and livestock stewards is vital to our nation’s future.

Throughout the last year, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association made strategic moves to invest in these future leaders, reducing barriers to entry and championing their long-term industry success.

The association proudly launched the TSCRA Leadership Development Foundation in 2024 to equip students and future land and livestock stewards with education, professional development and financial support. With robust high school and collegiate programming, internships and networking

opportunities, the foundation is committed to cultivating the next generation of leaders.

As part of the new Leadership Development Foundation, the association also launched the Working Grant Program in 2024 to support individuals entering or staying in beef production. Nearly $200,000 in nonrepayable grants were awarded to entrepreneurs, helping them establish long-term careers in the beef industry.

The inaugural Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Leadership Launch offered 15 high school students an exclusive opportunity to explore the intersection of agriculture and public policy in Austin. The program allowed students to engage with 13 industry leaders and elected officials, delving into the legislative process and gaining valuable insights into the critical issues shaping the future of agriculture.

The association also hosted its third annual Cattle Raisers Roundup in 2024, a week-long summer camp for high school juniors and seniors to gain hands-on experience in agriculture. Throughout the 20-stop tour, 21 students gained valuable exposure to financial institutions, cattle operations, meatpacking facilities, a co-op and a lumberyard.

In addition, the association coordinated 12 Beef Quality Assurance training courses across the state, resulting in more than 240 certifications. These efforts support producers in raising high-quality beef within safe and sustainable environments.

INSURANCE

In 2024, Cattle Raisers Insurance began partnership discussions with Higginbotham, the largest independent insurance, financial and HR services firm headquartered in Texas. The two industry leaders will deliver unmatched solutions for ranchers, landowners and businesses across the region. This partnership opens the door to expanded resources, industry expertise and growth in insurance opportunities.

A digital version of the 2024 annual report is available online at tscra.org/tscra-annual-report. T C

CONSERVATION THROUGH CATTLE RAISING

TSCRA Director David Crow applies stewardship to diverse landscapes.

By Diane Meyer

Before David Crow was a cattleman, he was running concrete and trucking companies. Raised in a business-focused environment, he stepped into a leadership role after his father’s passing in 1985. Two years later, he sold both companies and turned his attention toward something that had always been in the back of his mind: a passion for ranching.

Crow managed his wife’s family ranch on the side before going all in on cattle. In 2000, he purchased the 4,200-acre Parks Ranch. Today, he and his son, Matt, operate four ranches along the coastal prairies in South Texas, and four more in West Texas near Marfa, in partnership with Crow’s nephew. Managing land in such different regions means a constant balancing act — adjusting for rainfall, heat and the types of forage each landscape can produce.

“That West Texas land is incredibly efficient with moisture,” Crow says. “An inch of rain out there can do more than two inches can on the coastal side. But you’ve got to be patient with it and know how to manage it when the rain finally comes.”

disease. And when the rain comes back, you have to be attentive, like if someone just came out of surgery. They’re not going to be able to go run a marathon, they need therapy and time to heal.”

That philosophy also shapes Crow’s leadership in Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. He joined in the mid-1980s and became a director in 1995. Though his early convention trips were mostly social, he quickly saw the value of engagement.

“What makes this group unique is that it’s full of people who are willing to share what they’ve learned — good and bad,” he says. “You don’t find that in many industries. We’re technically in competition, but the collaboration is what makes us all better.”

Crow says those conversations have helped him adapt and improve his operation — whether it’s adjusting a grazing strategy or tackling toxic weed issues in West Texas. “You meet someone who’s been through it, and they’ll tell you what worked for them,” he says. “You don’t get that unless you’re involved.”

A patient, attentive mindset is how the Crows manage land across all their operations. At Parks Ranch, they consistently apply conservation techniques like prescribed burning, brush management and rotational grazing. The family conducts regular quail and deer surveys to help inform management strategies and ensure the coastal prairie stays healthy and productive.

Their hard work was recognized in 2022 when Parks Ranch was named the Region IV Environmental Stewardship Award Program recipient by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. The honor reflected years of intentional land management and their strong commitment to balancing production with conservation.

“A ranch is like an old friend,” Crow says. “When it’s in drought, it’s like watching that friend suffer from a

These days, he’s sharing that knowledge with Matt, a graduate of Texas Christian University’s ranch management program. “He’s brought new ideas to the table,” Crow says. “Some I’ve tried before and they didn’t work — but he puts a different spin on them, and sometimes they do. That’s been rewarding to watch.”

Looking ahead, Crow says Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association’s role in advocacy and member support continues to be essential.

“It’s not just about cattle,” he says. “If you’re a landowner, TSCRA is working on your behalf — whether it’s protecting your rights, monitoring legislation or helping recover stolen equipment. TSCRA keeps you informed. It’s up to you to ask questions.” T C

Diane Meyer is the associate director of content for Grant Company based in St. Joseph, Missouri.

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First Vice President 3907 Salem Rd. Victoria, Texas 77904

John E. Dudley Comanche, 2001-2003

Bob McCan Victoria, 2003-2005

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

Jon Means Van Horn, 2007-2009

G. Dave Scott Richmond, 2009-2011

Joe J. Parker Jr. Byers, 2011-2013

Clayton Henry, Wichita Falls

Brooks Hodges, Guthrie

Joe Leathers, Guthrie

Frank McLelland, Tahoka

Jeff Mitchell, Amarillo

Gage Moorhouse, Benjamin

Diaz W. Murray, Wichita Falls

J. Malcolm Shelton IV, Amarillo

Dale A. Smith, Amarillo

Jim Thompson, Breckenridge

Ross Thompson, Iowa Park

Wesley Welch, Lubbock

DAN GATTIS

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

Pete Bonds Saginaw, 2013-2016

Richard Thorpe III, MD Winters, 2016-2018

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

G. Hughes Abell Austin, 2020-2022

Arthur G. Uhl III San Antonio, 2022-2024

REGION 2

Kevin Busher, Winters

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

C.A. “Chili” Cole IV, San Angelo

Alan F. Curry, San Angelo

James H. Dudley IV, Horseshoe Bay

Amanda Dyer, Fort Davis

Johnny Ferguson, Big Lake

Cody Fry, Lueders

DA Harral, Fort Stockton

Ron Helm, Van Horn

Heath Hemphill, Coleman

Shelby W. Horn, Fredericksburg

Larry R. Horwood, Sterling City

Grant Jones, Rochelle

Mark W. Jones, Brady

W. Clay Jones, Brady

Ty Keeling, Boerne

Lorenzo Lasater, San Angelo

Brian T. McLaughlin, Midland

David L. Neal, San Angelo

Gerald Nobles Jr., Brady

James Oliver, Ozona

Wade Perks, San Angelo

Jessica Tate, Marfa

James Uhl, Fort McKavett

Cody Webb, Barnhart

C. Clark Welder, Fredricksburg

Ray W. Willoughby III, Eldorado

REGION 3

Ford Drummond, Pawhuska, Oklahoma

REGION 4

Edward Bordovsky Jr., Riviera

Austin Brown III, Beeville

W. Christopher Bush, Refugio

James Clement lll, Kingsville

David S. Crow, Corpus Christi

Dustin Dean, Floresville

David DeLaney, Kingsville

Robert “Bobby” Dobson, Birmingham, Alabama

James L. “Jamie” Donnell Jr., Fowlerton

J. David Eppright, Cost

Benjamin Eshleman III, Corpus Christi

Joseph B.C. Fitzsimons, Carrizo Springs

Robert “Robbie” Graff, Hondo

Parke Greeson Jr., Goliad

Bret Griffith, Del Rio

Heath Grigg, Kingsville

Marty R. Harris, Tilden

Anson Howard, San Antonio

William Whitby Jones III, Hebbronville

Leslie Kinsel, Cotulla

Claude Koontz, San Antonio

Steven J. Mafrige, Tilden

Richard Marbach, Victoria

Federico “Freddy” Nieto, Raymondville

T. Michael O’Connor, Victoria

Jason Peeler, Floresville

J.R. Ramirez, La Pryor

Michael Sasser, Corpus Christi

Lew Thompson, Pearsall

John E. Zacek, Victoria

REGION 5

Bill Cawley, Crockett

Wayne Cockrell, College Station

Herff Cornelius Jr., Wadsworth

Carlos Detering III, Houston

Gardner H. Dudley, Houston

Lloyd French IV, Houston

Kelley Sullivan Georgiades, College Station

George Harrison, Bay City

Robert Hodgen, Houston

Colt Hoffmann, Marlin

Clay Kenley, Crockett

John Malazzo, Caldwell

Clive Runnells III, Austin

John Sumner Runnells III, Bay City

Tony Spears, Rosanky

John “Rocky” Sullivan, Galveston

Claudia Scott Wright, Richmond

REGION 6

April Bonds, Saginaw

Missy Bonds, Saginaw

John L. Cantrell, Cresson

Ian Chapman, Madill, Oklahoma

Hunter Crow, Dallas

James A. Dangelmayr, Muenster

Seth Denbow, Weatherford

Crawford Edwards, Fort Worth

John Greer, Henrietta

Jason Harlow, Dallas

Pete Hudgins, Sherman

Tom Johnson, Wortham

Ken Leiber, Fort Worth

Stefan Marchman, Fort Worth

William H. McCall, Fort Worth

Dan Nance, Haslet

Susan Roach, Fort Worth

Stephen S. “Steve” Sikes, Fort Worth

Bragg Smith III, Dallas

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.

HONORARY DIRECTORS

William L. “Buck” Arrington, Pampa

Van Baize, Nocona

Bradford S. “Brad” Barnes, Fort Worth

Steve G. Beever, Pearsall

George Beggs IV, Fort Worth

Richard H. Bennett, San Antonio

Emry Birdwell, Henrietta

Mary Lou Bradley-Henderson, Childress

Chip Briscoe, Carrizo Springs

R.A. “Rob” Brown, Throckmorton

J.D. Cage, Muleshoe

Presnall Cage, Falfurrias

John W. Carpenter III, Dallas

Barrett D. Clark, Breckenridge

Martin W. Clement II, Kingsville

Thurman S. Clements Jr., Victoria

C.A. “Chip” Cole III, San Angelo

James T. Dangelmayr, Muenster

Nixon Dillard, Pleasanton

William C. “Billito” Donnell Jr., Alpine

Markham B. Dossett, Waco

Bob Drake, Davis, Oklahoma

James H. “Jim” Dudley, Comanche

Jay C. Evans, Dripping Springs

Trainor Evans, Mercedes

Leroy Ezer, Anahuac

Jim L. Gates, Pearsall

Richard Gates, Marfa

Mike Gibson, Paducah

Ronald J. “Ron” Gill, Chico

Frank Green, Liberty

W. H. “Billy” Green III, Albany

Milton S. Greeson Jr., Victoria

Thomas J. “Tommy” Haegelin, Concan

Dr. Philip C. Hardee, Beatrice, Alabama

Rafe Hargrove, Rotan

Tom J. Haynie, Navasota

Dr. Joe Pat Hemphill, Coleman

Ken Jordan, San Saba

Don Keeling, Fredericksburg

David W. Killam, Laredo

John Z. Kimberlin Jr., Dallas

Dan W. Kinsel III, Cotulla

Chris Lacy, Fort Davis

Laurence M. Lasater, San Angelo

Steve C. Lewis, San Antonio

James E. “Jim” Link, Crowley

Coleman H. Locke, Hungerford

Ben Love, Marathon

Katharine Armstrong Love, Austin

Richard M. Lucas Jr., Houston

Robert B. Mansfield, Amarillo

Jon David Mayfield, Dublin

Jim McAdams, Seguin

James A. McAllen, Linn

William “Alan” McNeill, Beaumont

Len P. Mertz, San Angelo

Evalyn Moore, Richmond

Raymond E. Moore IV, Richmond

Bob Moorhouse, Weatherford

Tom Moorhouse, Benjamin

Beth Knolle Naiser, Sandia

Russell Noble, Ardmore, Oklahoma

Les Nunn, Pauls Valley, Oklahoma

Boots O’Neal, Guthrie

James Palmer, Roaring Springs

Rick Peebles, Baytown

Tim Pennell, Westhoff

Tom Perini, Buffalo Gap

Jim Peters, Quemado

Scott Petty Jr., San Antonio

Bill Phinizy, Gail

Frank Price, Sterling City

Gary Price, Blooming Grove

Mary Joe Reynolds-Montgomery, Fort Worth

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

Guy F. Stovall Jr., El Campo

Gerald Sullivan, Galveston

Stephen T. “Steve” Swenson, Dallas

Rick Tate, Marfa

Cliff Teinert, Albany

Richard Traylor, Batesville

Robert J. Underbrink, Houston

Tom Watson, Muleshoe

Dennis W. Webb, Barnhart

John Welch, Wolfforth

Richard Wortham, Austin

Ken Welch, Baird

Roger F. Welder, Victoria

A.B. Wharton, Vernon

Beau Brite White, Rosanky

W.C. “Billy” Williams, Mertzon

David W. Winters, Del Rio

Dr. M. R. “Mike” Wirtz, Brenham

Tom Woodward, Decatur

Bart Wulff, Dallas

Curtis A. Younts Jr., Belton

SPECIAL RANGERS

New Members

10-Mile & Barton Place Mason

2D Cattle Co. Wallisville

99 JD Farm Abilene

Travis Abbott Hillsboro

AG Cattle College Station

Breanna Alexander Big Sandy

Zoe Allen Clyde

Altman Ranch Lubbock

Laura Anderson El Campo

Bass & Peschel Cattle Co. LLC Industry

Benchmark Ranch Krum

BPJ Farm Corsicana

Bray Cattle Co. Mansfield

Hunter Brosig Three Rivers

C&L Family Investments LLC Houston

Chance & Harlee Campbell Tulia

Cathy's Corner Farm Cameron

Ciguena Land & Cattle Co. Inc. Rio Hondo

CM Ranch Ulysses, Kansas

Steve Cornett Duke, Oklahoma

The Coyote Ranch Conroe

CT Ranch Lavon

DeLaney Advisory Services Boerne

Diamond J Simmentals Kaufman

DLT Fort Worth

Markham W. Dossett Waco

Eleven Point Ranch Benbrook

Dee Ellis Somerville Esperanza Stephenville

Estes Farms Springtown

Flying A Cattle Ardmore, Oklahoma

Flying W Diamond Grandview

Fossil Falls Ranch Sanger

Gerloff Ranch Ennis

Nancy Gill Fort Worth

Grand Star Cattle Co. Plantersville

Ground Zero Farms Watts, Oklahoma

Gunter Equine & Livestock Trading Co. Colcord, Oklahoma

Halfmann Hilltop Herefords Lipan

Haverland Ranch Leander

Ainslea Hayes Glen Rose

Helen Hays Bulverde

Samuel Hays Fort Worth

Heine Farms Calvert Mauro Hernandez Liberty

High Lonesome Farms Aquilla

Larry Joe Holston Jr. Cleveland

The Hotze Group Kingsbury

Huffhines Cattle Hale Center

Terry Hutcherson Rockdale

Huvepharma Bryan

J-Buckle Ranch Elmore City, Oklahoma

JFL Farms Brownsville

Willam Jividen Brady

Johnstone Cattle Co.

Big Cabin, Oklahoma

Karger Ranch Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Kennedi Kisner Pflugerville

Kailee Knezek Yoakum

Karlie Koesler Pauls Valley, Oklahoma

Kolli Ranch Murphy

Kubacak's Saddle Creek Ranch Brady

Chloe Lamers Aledo

Kevin Lessman Marlin

Logan Ranch Cattle Co. Montgomery

Loveless Ranch Luther, Oklahoma

MacLaren "Misfit Ranch" Rusk

McDonald Farms Hollis, Oklahoma

McKinney Ranch Overton

Cullen McMahon

Dallas

Rex McQueen Waxahachie

Missionary COGIC

Dallas

Moczygemba Land & Livestock Hobson

NDL Ranch

The Colony

Chau Nguyen Riesel

Nicholson & Associates LLC

Tolleson, Arizona

NL Cattle

McQueeney

Old Glory Angus

Jasper

Christopher Owen

Sugar Land

George Parks

Stephenville

Pennington Cattle Co. Poolville

Primo Cattle Co.

Hudson Oaks

Rafter Rocking H Ranch

Westbrook

Karlie Riney

Georgetown

Risley Ranches

Lone Wolf, Oklahoma

Rockin B Ranch

Katy

Rockin Flying AJH

Joshua

Rockin' W Livestock

Eastland

Rocking J Bar B Ranch

Normanna

Zaden Rodriguez

Montgomery

S&H Cattle Co.

Decatur

New Members

Smith Family - KJ Properties

La Vernia

Avery Soto

Lubbock

Stanton Ranch LLC

Spicewood

Ken & Linda Talbert

Crawford

Talon Gaw Co./Hardway Ranch

Waco

Texana Feeders

Floresville

Triple B Ranch of Gilmer LLC

Gilmer

Sonny Tunstall Grapeland

V-Cattle Co.

Coleman

W2 Ranch

Heath

Jonah Wallace

Temple

Warren Cattle Co.

Lufkin

Mark Watson

Wichita Falls

Jon Wheat Grandview

White Rock Ranch - Bowers

Fair Oaks Ranch

Alberto Zamora

Fort Worth

Auction Markets & Market Inspectors

ANDERSON

Elkhart Horse Auction

Where: Elkhart

Phone: 903-764-1495

Sale Day: Saturday

Contact: Tiffany Patterson, 903-388-7288

ATASCOSA

Atascosa Livestock Exchange

Where: Pleasanton Phone: 830-281-2516

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Marvin Bendele, 210-213-5890

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: Robert Bridge, 361-542-6693

BOSQUE

Clifton Livestock Comm. LLC

Where: Clifton

Phone: 254-675-7717

Sale Day: Wednesday

Contact: Larry Brown, 254-265-1920

Meridian L/S Comm. Co.

Where: Meridian

Phone: 254-435-2988

Sale Day: Monday

Contact: Larry Brown, 254-265-1920

BOWIE

J & J Livestock Auction

Where: Texarkana

Phone: 903-832-3576

Sale Day: Saturday

Contact: Cheri Beal, 903-280-4554

BRAZOS

Brazos Valley Livestock Comm.

Where: Bryan

Phone: 979-778-0904

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Nina Nygard, 512-281-6753

BURLESON

Caldwell Livestock Comm.

Where: Caldwell Phone: 979-567-4119

Sale Day: Wednesday

Contact: Mark Nygard, 512-281-6330

CALDWELL

Lockhart Auction

Where: Lockhart

Phone: 512-398-3476

Sale Day: Thursday

Contact: Nina Nygard, 512-281-6753

CAMP

Bruce Overstreet Livestock

Where: Pittsburg

Phone: 903-856-3440

Sale Day: Monday

Contact: Michelle Willeford, 903-767-0670

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

Where: Coleman Phone: 325-625-4191

Sale Day: Wednesday

Contact: Dave Williams, 325-669-2030

COLORADO

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: Comanche

Phone: 325-356-5231

Sale Day: Saturday

Contact: Michael Davis, 254-879-3121

COOKE

The New Gainesville Livestock Auction

Where: Gainesville

Phone: 940-665-4367

Sale Day: Friday

Contact: Robin Gibbs, 903-227-0791

CORYELL

Coryell County Comm.

Where: Gatesville Phone: 254-865-9121

Sale Day: Wednesday

Contact: Ray Davis, 254-718-5512

DALLAM

Cattleman’s Livestock Comm.

Where: Dalhart

Phone: 806-249-5505

Sale Day: Thursday

Contact: Clifton Miller, 806-570-7439

DEAF SMITH

Hereford Livestock Auction

Where: Hereford

Phone: 806-240-3082

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Joe Bob Via, 806-452-9280

DEWITT

Cuero Livestock Comm.

Where: Cuero Phone: 361-275-2329

Sale Day: Friday

Contact: Kaylee Malatek, 979-942-0323

EASTLAND

Texas Cattle Exchange

Where: Eastland Phone: 254-629-2288

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Ronnie Ober, 817-371-7071

ERATH

Dublin Livestock Auction

Where: Dublin Phone: 254-445-1734

Sale Day: Friday

Contact: Ronnie Ober, 817-371-7071

Erath County Dairy Sale

Where: Dublin Phone: 254-968-7253

Sale Day: Friday Contact: Bob McBryde, 940-859-6217

Stephenville Cattle Co.

Where: Stephenville Phone: 254-968-4844

Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Bob McBryde, 940-859-6217

FAYETTE

Flatonia Livestock Comm.

Where: Flatonia Phone: 361-865-3538

Sale Day: Monday

Contact: Vance Weltner, 210-473-9099

Schulenburg Livestock Auction

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

Pearsall Livestock Auction

Where: Pearsall

Phone: 830-334-3653

Sale Day: Wednesday

Contact: Clarence Stevens, 210-415-0441

GILLESPIE

Gillespie Livestock Co.

Where: Fredericksburg Phone: 830-997-4394

Sale Day: Wednesday

Contact: Larry Bowden, 210-846-0380

Auction Markets & Market Inspectors

GONZALES

Gonzales Livestock Market

Where: Gonzales

Phone: 830-672-2845

Sale Day: Saturday

Contact: JoGayle Stavena, 979-332-2186

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

HILL

Hubbard Livestock Market

Where: Hubbard

Phone: 254-576-2584

Sale Day: Monday

Contact: Patrick Romine, 254-723-0950

HOPKINS

Sulphur Springs Livestock Comm.

Where: Sulphur Springs

Phone: 903-885-2455

Sale Day: Monday

Contact: Paul Pruitt, 903-725-6200

HOUSTON

East Texas Livestock Auction

Where: Crockett

Phone: 936-544-2246

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Cheyenne London, 936-222-3689

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: Elizabeth Cortez, 830-857-1945

Karnes County Livestock Exchange

Where: Kenedy

Phone: 830-583-2574

Sale Day: Thursday

Contact: Elizabeth Cortez, 830-857-1945

LAMAR

Cattlemen’s Livestock Comm.

Where: Paris

Phone: 903-784-2238

Sale Day: Saturday

Contact: Lana Caldwell, 903-908-0530

Paris Livestock Auction

Where: Paris

Phone: 903-739-2575

Sale Day: Wednesday

Contact: Robin Gibbs, 903-227-0791

LAVACA

Hallettsville Livestock Comm.

Where: Hallettsville Phone: 361-798-4336

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Kaylee Malatek, 979-942-0323

LEE

Giddings Livestock Comm.

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: Marvin Bendele, 210-213-5890

MASON

Jordan Cattle Auction

Where: Mason Phone: 325-347-6361

Sale Day: Monday

Contact: Warren Ottmers, 830-669-2262

Auction Markets & Market Inspectors

MCLENNAN

West Auction

Where: West

Phone: 254-826-3725

Sale Day: Thursday

Contact: Ray Davis, 254-718-5512

MEDINA

Union Comm.

Where: Hondo

Phone: 830-741-8061

Sale Day: Monday

Contact: Clarence Stevens, 210-415-0441

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

Where: Amarillo

Phone: 806-677-0777

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Gary McClellan, 806-334-0517

RAINS

Emory Livestock Auction

Where: Emory

Phone: 903-473-2512

Sale Days: Tuesday & Saturday

Contact: Brandy Baughman, 903-440-4382

ROBERTSON

Calvert Livestock Co.

Where: Calvert

Phone: 979-364-2829

Sale Day: Friday

Contact: Ray Davis, 254-718-5512

RUSK

Hunt Livestock Exchange

Where: Henderson

Phone: 903-657-2690

Sale Day: Monday

Contact: Samuel Steadman, 318-617-1141

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

SWISHER

Tulia Livestock Auction

Where: Tulia Phone: 806-995-4184

Sale Day: Thursday

Contact: Tommy Thompson, 806-690-4080

TAYLOR

Abilene Auction

Where: Abilene Phone: 325-673-7865

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Dave Williams, 325-669-2030

TITUS

Stone Livestock Comm.

Where: Mt. Pleasant

Phone: 903-575-9099

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Paul Pruitt, 903-725-6200

TOM GREEN

Producers Livestock Auction

Where: San Angelo

Phone: 325-653-3371

Sale Day: Thursday

Contact: Bruce Halfmann, 325-315-5972

UVALDE

Southwest Livestock Exchange

Where: Uvalde

Phone: 830-278-5621

Sale Day: Thursday

Contact: Clarence Stevens, 210-415-0441

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

Wichita Livestock Sales

Where: Wichita Falls Phone: 940-541-2222

Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: R.C. Langford, 832-330-7279

WISE

Decatur Livestock Market

Where: Decatur Phone: 940-627-5599

Sale Day: Monday

Contact: Rebecca Benson, 940-389-6382

WOOD

Winnsboro Livestock Auction

Where: Winnsboro Phone: 903-365-2201

Sale Day: Friday

Contact: Alan Pruitt, 903-725-6200

YOUNG

Graham Livestock Comm. LLC

Where: Graham Phone: 940-549-0078

Sale Day: Monday

Contact: Kyla Rater, 940-284-9968

BLACK HEREFORD

Watt M . C asey/ Watt J r. 325-66 8-1373 Alb any, Texas 764 30 www.CaseyBeef masters.co m

Laredo, Texas 78044 Phone: 361/586-5067

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

BRAHMAN

903-922-3689

COATES RANCH COMPANY

Texas on Highway 137. Steve Wayne Coates Box 645 Mertzon, TX 76941 325/835-2531

DOUBLE DIAMOND HEREFORDS

Registered Polled Herefords www.DoubleDiamondHerefords.com McDade, Texas Rusk, Texas 512.970.1595

T HOMAS CHAR O LAIS, 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

EQUIPMENT

Lee & Jacqui Haygood

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

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

NOACK HEREF OR DS

“Quality Registered Herefords” Est.1921 – Bulls for sale at all times out of good milking cows Office: 512-446-6200 Cell: 979-218-0065

Airport Freeway Fort Worth, Texas 76117 817/831-3161 Wesley Theuret Herefords Horned Bulls and Females 2348 CR 165, Kenedy, TX 78119

SANTA GERTRUDIS

SIMMENTAL/ SIMBRAH

HT • SimAngus FILEGONIA

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

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

www.fosterbrosfarms.com Foster Bros. Farms Lockney, Texas

David & DarLee Foster (806) 652-3824 (806) 983-7221 mbl.

Jody & Shawnda Foster (806) 652-2383 (806) 983-7225 mbl.

Simmental & SimAngus BULL SALE

March 8, 2012 San Saba, Texas Mike Mallett 10602 North Hwy 281 • Lampasas, TX 76550 Home:

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

JUNE

MONDAY, JUNE 2

89th Texas Legislative Session Adjourns Sine Die Where: Austin

MONDAY, JUNE 2THURSDAY, JUNE 5

Texas 4-H Roundup Where: College Station

SATURDAY, JUNE 7

Replacement Female Sale

Where: Jordan Cattle Auction, San Saba When: 10 a.m.

TUESDAY, JUNE 17

Ranching 101: The Importance of Recordkeeping Where: Online When: 1 p.m.

THURSDAY, JUNE 19SATURDAY, JUNE 21

TSCRA Summer Meeting Where: San Antonio

MONDAY, JUNE 30FRIDAY, JULY 4

Texas FFA Convention Where: Fort Worth

JULY

THURSDAY, JULY 10

Wichita Falls Luncheon

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

MONDAY, JULY 14FRIDAY, JULY 18

TSCRA Cattle Raisers Roundup Where: Texas Panhandle

TSCRA Ranch Gathering Where: Delta Hotels by Marriott, Wichita Falls Convention Center When: 5 p.m.

FRIDAY, JULY 18SATURDAY, JULY 19

Texas Ranch Roundup Where: Multi-Purpose Events Center, Wichita Falls

TUESDAY, JULY 15

Ranching 101: Beat the HeatSummer Tips for Cattle Producers Where: Online When: 1 p.m.

SATURDAY, JULY 26

Replacement Female Sale Where: Jordan Cattle Auction, San Saba When: 10 a.m.

AUGUST

MONDAY, AUG. 4WEDNESDAY, AUG. 6

Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course Where: College Station

TUESDAY, AUG. 19

Ranching 101: Proof in the ProfitsDeveloping Weaning Protocols Where: Online When: 1 p.m.

SATURDAY, AUG. 23

Replacement Female Sale

Where: Jordan Cattle Auction, San Saba When: 10 a.m.

SEPTEMBER

MONDAY, SEPT. 1

TSCRA Spring Internship Applications Open

THURSDAY, SEPT. 11

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

THURSDAY, SEPT. 11SUNDAY, SEPT. 21

Oklahoma State Fair Where: Oklahoma City

TUESDAY, SEPT. 16

Ranching 101: Selecting Your Next Herd Sire Where: Online When: 1 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 27

Replacement Female Sale Where: Jordan Cattle Auction, San Saba When: 10 a.m.

MONDAY, SEPT. 29

Gardiner Angus Ranch: 21st Annual Fall Production Sale Where: Jordan Cattle Auction, San Saba When: 10 a.m.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 26SUNDAY, OCT. 19

State Fair of Texas Where: Dallas

JUNE

1925

Three-year-old Alberto Enrique Garcia posed proudly with his pony for this cover of The Cattleman magazine. Alberto, a Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association member, was the son of Amador E. Garcia, of Laredo.

The issue reflected on the beginnings of global U.S. meat exports, which took place as early as the colonial period when Massachusetts and Rhode Island supplied the British West Indies with livestock, barreled beef and other provisions.

“This period is significant not only because it was the first important development of American export meat trade,” the author wrote, “but also as an example of American resourcefulness during the first period of depression in the livestock and meat industry.” T C

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