The Cattleman - February 2023

FEBRUARY 2023

All Eyes on

The Land

What is the value of ecosystem services in Texas?

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Budding filmmaker shares ranching history and heritage with the world.

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FEATURES 10 Beyond the Choir

20 Called to Create

New study estimates the value of working lands in Texas.

Filmmaker combines his love of storytelling and the ranching way of life.

By Lorie A. Woodward

By Laurie Martin

DEPARTMENTS in the News

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Cold Weather Nutrition

Ranching 101 will cover ways to keep the herd thriving through the winter months.

From the Editor

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Where We Stand

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TSCRA Leadership

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Special Rangers

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Industry Briefs

New Members

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Obituaries

Auction Markets & Market Inspectors

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What’s Happening at TSCRA

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Upcoming Events

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Ad Index

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A Look Back

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Upcoming highlights during the Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo.

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Prescribed Burns: Manageable Risk, Great Reward

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STEWARDS OF THE LAND

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t is a true love story — the relationship of a rancher to his land. One of my favorites, in fact.

As landowners, we love our land in times of plenty and in times of want. Our land is resilient.

It withstands fire, floods, drought and other extremes.

In these tough conditions, it continually provides, responding to the care we put into it.

That is, of course, when we listen to nature and respond to the land’s needs, a commitment landowners make when taking on the responsibility of stewardship.

This month, we look at land’s ability to provide and the people who care for it.

The dedicated work to bolster ecosystems is now recognized far beyond the quiet corners of rural spaces, opening new financial opportunities for landowners that prioritize such efforts. A new study informing ecosystem services valuations reveals more on this trend. We caught up with the Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute to learn about their latest research examining how ecosystem services are quantified, as well as how this data can inform future pricing for carbon, water and biodiversity markets.

Sharing the value of working lands also lies in introducing the families and individuals committed

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to the ranching way of life. Gaston Davis, a budding filmmaker from Texas, captures the relationship between ranchers and the land in his film, “Cowboys Without Borders.” Following three ranches across North America and South America, he documents the differences across cowboy culture. Yet, while each region approaches ranching differently, they share the same love for animals and the land.

If you share these passions, we invite you to attend the 2023 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo March 24-26 in Fort Worth. Here, you can connect with others and look to the future for the beef cattle business.

Our keynote speaker, former White House Press Secretary Dana Perino, is not to be missed, along with our robust lineup of experts from across the cattle industry. Early bird pricing ends later this month, so get your tickets early for the best rates. CT

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BEYOND THE CHOIR New study estimates the value of working lands in Texas.

By Lorie A. Woodward

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very acre of working land in Texas contributes an average of $629 in ecosystem services annually, according to a new study, Texas Ecosystem Services: A Statewide Assessment.

The report, released by the Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute in conjunction with the Texas Agricultural Land Trust and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in November 2022, is the state’s first attempt to better understand and estimate the value of its ecosystem services.

“The estimates give policymakers, municipalities, corporations, conservation organizations and land managers more insight into the full economic and ecological benefits Texas, and Texans, derive from these vital lands,” says Roel Lopez, Ph.D., director of the Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute and the university’s department head for rangeland, wildlife and fisheries management. “The report was created to help people understand the collective value of working land — and the consequences of losing it.”

Ecosystem services, the goods and benefits provided by the land back to the public, are also referred to as commodities of nature or natural capital. While the public has long recognized the benefits of food, fiber and timber, other benefits are often overlooked.

They include life-sustaining outputs such as climate regulation, air purification, pollination, abundant and clean water, wildlife habitat and flood control provided by healthy forests, rangelands and wetlands.

Historically, private landowners, through active management and conservation, have produced these goods and services at no cost to the public. As a result, these contributions largely went unrecognized and unvalued — until now.

“A confluence of factors, ranging from increasingly extreme weather to current and anticipated supply shortages spurred by ongoing population growth, as well as pressure by consumers and foreign governments for corporations to meet economic, social and governance mandates,

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has pushed the idea of ecosystem services markets to the forefront,” Lopez says. “As a result, ecosystem marketplaces are emerging quickly.”

One of the first steps in creating a market framework is establishing baseline value.

understand ecosystem services and improve methods for measuring their benefits,” Lopez says. “To be clear, our goal wasn’t to establish a firm monetary value for these services, but to begin to highlight the values of land beyond the traditional.”

THE POTENTIAL

Lopez is quick to point out that the Texas Statewide Assessment is an initial effort designed to add to the emerging conversation about ecosystem services.

While the markets for ecosystem services, led by carbon, are still emerging, their potential cannot be ignored.

The Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute team identified 11 ecosystem services, which they valued using one of two estimates: market-based or willingness-to-pay.

To assign dollar values based on market-based estimates, the team used information from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the Texas Water Development Board, where appropriate. The willingness-to-pay estimates were derived from established federal field-scale or operation-level conservation programs through NRCS. “Our findings can’t support a market yet, but they can form the basis for future refinements as we better

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“For the first time in my life, all eyes are on the land,” says Gary Price, a Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association director who ranches near Blooming Grove with his wife, Sue. “In my opinion, the potential for ecosystem services is huge.”

Price has been working with think tanks, non-profits, and corporations to help define and develop ecosystem service markets. From a landowner perspective, the potential benefits are threefold.

First, an operable free market could incentivize and pay for ecological services, such as carbon sequestration, clean water and biodiversity that landowners have historically provided to the public at no cost.

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Eventually, ecosystem market proponents believe the services can be stacked to maximize the various land-based income streams. This is of particular value in today’s economy, where inflationary expenses increase operating costs.

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“A lot of us know what to do and what we want to do for our land, but are limited by financial constraints,” Price says. “Ecosystem markets will not only provide financial returns, but incentivize everyone to embrace conservation practices that ultimately increase our individual productivity and benefit the public.”

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Second, by highlighting the value to humanity, ecosystem services make the connection between working lands and life as we know it, and has the potential to inspire a widespread reconnection to nature and agriculture. And it creates an unprecedented opportunity for ranchers and farmers to tell their stories. With the added value of elevated platforms, cattle raisers can reach new audiences like never before.

“Our goal wasn’t to establish a firm monetary value for these services, but to begin to highlight the values of land beyond the traditional,” says Roel Lopez, Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute director.

“The public is interested in where their food comes from — and ranchers have a

In the study, the team identified 11 ecosystem services, which they valued using one of two estimates: market-based or willingness-to-pay.

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great story to tell,” says Price, who has been working closely with McDonald’s Corporation throughout the past four years on sustainability issues.

Consider the cow. She, influenced by the conscientious management of a committed land steward, is integral to the regeneration and long-term health of rangelands, which cover much of the U.S. “If we didn’t have the cow, we’d be trying to invent her as a tool,” Price says.

Healthy rangelands are essential for carbon sequestration, protecting essential habitat for struggling wildlife populations and a host of other services.

And yet, the cow has been painted as an environmental menace by beef industry opponents, who have exploited the topics of methane production and overgrazing. The public, those disconnected from the land, can easily fall prey to these tactics and become industry opponents instead of consumers.

“If we don’t tell our story, someone else will,” Price says.

Needing to supply nearly 14,000 restaurants in the U.S. alone, McDonald’s is one of the largest purchasers of U.S. beef.

The corporation has reached across the supply chain to work with the beef industry on long-term challenges to help ensure a more resilient beef supply.

Presenting a dollar-figure value for working lands in Texas shines new light on what they mean for everyone.

As purveyors of burgers, industry opponents pummel the corporation just as they do ranchers. In addition, investors and consumers are demanding accountability, transparency and sustainability.

“The corporation’s success requires successful ranchers,” Price says.

Price challenges colleagues to imagine the impact of a partnership that combines ranching’s conservation story with the corporation’s marketing power.

“The people at McDonald’s are proud of their connection to beef, and I try to reinforce that connection by reminding them they have good reason to be proud,” Price says.

“By selling hamburgers, they’re actually contributing to the health of rangelands, wildlife habitat and watersheds. Instead of destroying the planet, the corporation is actually benefiting it — one bite at a time.”

Third, if the value of ecosystem services and the role of the land that supports them is

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A clean and abundant water supply is one of the many benefits of preserving open spaces. Photos by Emily McCartney.

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widely recognized, the marketplace could be used to help address conservation challenges, such as fragmentation, by helping shape development.

Texas loses 640 acres of working land per day, faster than any other state in the nation. Each time the state loses a piece of working land, the pressure increases on the remaining working lands to produce vital ecosystem services.

“Land disappears day after day, year after year,” Lopez says. “At what threshold does the landscape flip into subdivisions and suburbia and lose its ecological and economic productivity related to working lands?”

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For the first time ever, researchers can not only calculate the value of ecosystem services produced by land, but also the cost of losing working land in Texas.

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“We’re paying a high price, one that’s climbing each year, as we convert more land to accommodate population growth in Texas,” Lopez says. “Those of us with a connection to the land know it because we live it. Now, it’s up to us to share that message way beyond the choir to benefit us all.”

Visit the Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute website, and click on research, to view a copy of the study. CT Lorie A. Woodward is a freelance writer from Brenham.

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Featured in the documentary "Cowboys Without Borders," vaqueros in Mexico saddle their horses at sunrise.

CALLED TO CREATE Filmmaker combines his love of storytelling and the ranching way of life.

By Laurie Martin Photos by Alex Walker

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obody came to Gaston Davis with the idea or even asked him to do it. It was something he just knew he wanted to create.

Working after hours from his full-time job, young filmmaker Davis took his passion for agriculture and ranching from dream to concept with “Cowboys Without Borders,” a documentary released in July 2022.

Davis’ interest in filmmaking was also developed from a young age. He grew up making home videos with his brothers, which led him to study radio, TV and filmmaking at the University of Texas in Austin.

In these same years, he visited and worked on several South American ranches for months at a time, allowing him to truly live the ranching lifestyle he had heard about in his Pappy’s stories.

A sixth-generation Texan, Davis grew up in a Houston suburb, but spent his summers on two of his granddad’s ranches close to Menard — land that has been in the family since 1880.

While Davis did not realize it at the time, these early exposures equipped him to tell a much larger story, one that plays a critical role in bridging the gap between urban and rural communities.

“We would go out and work cattle, goats, repair fences,” says Davis, whose father, John, is a Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association member.

“We would do anything and everything. It was a lot of fun, and I loved hearing the stories of the old days from my Pappy about working horseback on the ranch.”

SET IN MOTION After his experiences in South America and graduating college, Davis knew he wanted to tell the story of the international cowboy.

When summers were over and he was back in school, Davis would share stories of his adventures with friends, often explaining the how’s and why’s of life on the ranch.

“A fire started to burn inside me. I knew that a story needed to be told,” he says. “I wanted to target individuals who don’t have the direct connection with agriculture or ranching, and create one, so that people have an appreciation for the industry.”

A fire started to burn inside me. I knew a story needed to be told.” ­— Gaston Davis, filmmaker

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Sharing his idea with friends and colleagues helped Davis make the connections necessary to bring his concept to life. He joined forces with producer Ilissa Nolan, who has strong roots in Texas ranching and family involved in Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association; and cinematographer, Alex Walker.

The team set their sights on four ranches to highlight within the documentary: Rancho Los Corrales in Mexico; R.A. Brown Ranch in Throckmorton; IX Ranch in Montana; and the Estancia Cerro de los Pinos Ranch in Argentina.

During August 2017, Davis and Walker embarked on a 30-day journey, traveling from North to South America to capture the spirit of the international cowboy.

“We didn’t want this to be a Hollywood film,” Davis says. “This is a real-life documentary of capturing the cowboy. Alex did just that.”

He says they aimed to include ranches that showed all ranges of the spectrum.

The IX Ranch demonstrated the use of advanced technology, while the Rancho Los Corrales and Estancia Cerro de Los Pinos each brought a more traditional glimpse into ranching.

R.A. Brown Ranch, longtime Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association members, brought a combination of technology, tradition and community involvement.

Davis wanted to show the universal grit and relentless effort ranchers display when caring for their animals, regardless of their location and varying methods.

“The cowboy is going to be who he needs to be to accomplish the task,” Davis says. “If he needs to be courageous with a horse that needs to be broke, that’s what he’s going to be.

“If he needs to be gentle with a calf that needs to be weaned, that’s what he’s going to be. But also, if he needs to be at a school board meeting and help provide for the district, that’s what he is going to do.”

While capturing each of the ranches’ stories, Davis says he grew even more appreciative of the determination and strength found in those who care for cattle and the land.

“The purpose of this film was to show what the cowboys are doing in their daily lives and how they are benefiting their communities,” Davis says. “There are other impacts beyond the work and lifestyle.”

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A few scenes captured during the filming of “Cowboys Without Borders.”

Top: A calf branding in Mexico. Middle: Two vaqueros scan the horizon in search of potrillos, wild colts, that they will later break. Bottom: Gauchos in the Patagonia region of Argentina head towards the next pasture in search of cattle.

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But more than the story was the journey, something Davis believed creates an appreciation for ranching and the agriculture industry. Feedback, both in person and through online reviews, revealed an appreciation for the educational components of the film.

“When it comes to learning and appreciating something, you need to be captivating, creating a story people will really experience,” Davis says.

“Then, they will be engaged and remember it.”

It took Davis 18 months to produce “Cowboys Without Borders,” cutting 80 hours of footage down to an hour-and-half film.

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After his full-time job, Davis would come home and edit the documentary. Nolan, Walker, and his parents, John and Jayne, were essential in helping refine the film before each round of editing. He says it was a lot of back and forth — something he can only describe as a work of passion.

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Gaston Davis’ next film, tentatively titled “Renewing Texas,” will document Texans taking control of their energy future.

By harnessing wind power, his family has been able to more easily keep the ranch together for the next generation.

“I believe my family is a good example of using an ‘all of the above’ energy approach,” Davis says.

“Creating a bridge between renewables, oil and gas will be a good thing.”

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Where We Stand

ADVOCATING ON BEHALF OF

CATTLE RAISERS

By Melissa Hamilton

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y the time this issue of The Cattleman hits your mailbox, we will be about a month into the 88th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature.

Unlike last session, when we had a slow start as a result of COVID-related delays and winter storm Yuri, the Texas House and Senate intend to hit the ground running. This session is ripe with opportunities for cattle raisers.

Policymakers filling the seats in the Texas Capitol this year may represent different districts than they have in the past. Redistricting in late October 2021 brought with it much uncertainity over how the new boundaries might impact the election and party representation in Austin.

When the dust all settled, Republicans kept their majority in both chambers and hold all the most prominent statewide elected offices.

Incumbents in leadership include Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Comptroller Glenn Hegar, Attorney General Ken Paxton and Ag Commissioner Sid Miller.

Former State Senator Dawn Buckingham was elected to be the new Land Commissioner.

Rep. Dade Phelan was also re-elected for another term as Speaker of the House.

Top-of-mind this session will be the state’s budget surplus of roughly $32.7 billion. This brings immense opportunity to benefit the most pressing needs, but also, much debate over how the dollars should be distributed.

Gov. Abbott and Lt. Gov. Patrick both said property tax relief and protecting the border are priorities. The Legislature is poised to address those issues, as well as engage in a continuing review of energy infrastructure and improving the reliability of the state’s power grids.

ever-growing crisis. The association has helped advance legislation, H.B. 73, sponsored by Rep. Andrew Murr, that focuses on landowner liability in connection with livestock or agricultural land.

As the law currently stands, if a fence is broken as the result of a pursuit, the rancher or landowner is liable for damage caused by stray cattle or livestock. H.B. 73 changes that by protecting ranchers and landowners from liability. This is one example of how we are working to advance protections for cattle raisers in border areas.

Another priority for Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association will be leveling the playing field and enacting truth in labeling for imitation proteins, or fake meat.

The association will also be seeking out protections for landowners, ranchers and farmers against nuisance lawsuits and other restrictive regulations that could inhibit their ability to raise cattle and work the land.

These cases are an increasing cause of concern, as the state’s population grows and urban areas reach out into rural communities. Many residents are also choosing to leave the city skylines behind them, so they move to quiet country areas. They often don’t realize living in the country means accommodating the working agricultural operations in these areas.

Much can happen in the coming weeks, but rest assured the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association team is hard at work advocating on your behalf. Please watch for important email updates on ways to be involved in Austin. Your voice makes a tremendous difference in the future of the Texas cattle industry. CT

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ep. Andrew Murr was first elected in 2014 to represent District 53 in the Texas House of Representatives. The district covers Bandera, Crane, Crockett, Edwards, Kerr, Kimble, Llano, Mason, McCulloch, Medina, Menard, Pecos, Real, Schleicher, Sutton and Upton counties.

As an eighth-generation Texan raised on the family ranch in Kimble County, Murr has a deep appreciation and understanding of the ranching industry and way of life.

In the 2021 Legislative Session, Murr authored and passed H.B. 365, which amended the Farm Animal Liability Act to expand the liability limitations to ranchers, farmers and their employees after the Supreme Court issued an opinion that stated otherwise. This change expanded protections to an inherently risky and challenging industry that livestock producers and ranchers face on a daily basis.

Raising Registered Herefords since 1965.

1965 We pride ourselves with the intense selection pressure, we put on our cow herd. Fertility, sound udders, and structural correctness are the cornerstones.

Being a rancher, attorney and member of the Texas House of Representatives, Murr works hard to educate fellow legislators on how important it is to protect the state’s cattle producers and ranchland stewards.

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In the current legislative session, Murr will continue to advocate for rural values, now more than ever, as the number of rural representatives has dwindled to 30 out of 150 members. Murr is a proud member of the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. CT

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COLD WEATHER NUTRITION Ranching 101 will cover ways to keep the herd thriving through the winter months.

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exas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association invites its members to participate in a virtual Ranching 101 session at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21.

During the hour-long Zoom webinar, attendees will learn how to prepare a winter nutrition plan. Colder temperatures require a special approach to feeding and caring for the herd, and during Ranching 101, an expert will share how to best prepare for the cold winter months.

Interested? Scan the QR code below to register.

ABOUT RANCHING 101 A monthly webinar series hosted by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association’s events and education department, Ranching 101 explores fundamental principles of beef cattle production. Experienced or brandnew cattle raisers will find something of value during these online sessions.

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

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• Partnering with food influencers for a TikTok campaign, receiving 1.5 million views.

BRIEFS TEXAS BEEF COUNCIL RELEASES ANNUAL REPORT During board meetings in late November, Texas Beef Council approved and released evaluations of its fiscal year 2022 programs.

This information is now available in the council’s annual report titled Building Beef-Loving Communities.

The report gives Texas beef producers the opportunity to see how their Beef Checkoff dollars were used to drive beef demand over the last year.

• Sponsoring international retail campaigns that generated nearly 4.6 million pounds in U.S. beef sales.

“We’ve produced a TV show that highlights beef as an integral part of Texas barbecue. Not only that — we made Texas ranchers the hero of that story as stewards of their animals and land,” McAdams said. “This is just one example of how we help people feel good about choosing beef for their families. I hope producers visit our annual report to learn more about how their Beef Checkoff dollars are making a positive impact here in Texas and beyond.”

HEREFORD HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES HONORED

From taking viewers on a journey beyond-the-pit with a new season of the popular streaming series Visit texasbeefcheckoff.com “BBQuest,” to reaching to access the annual report. more than 750 doctors’ offices with the latest research about beef’s role in a healthy lifestyle, Texas Beef Council aims to bring Texans together over a shared love of beef.

“The past year has been a journey of sharing beef’s great story,” said Molly McAdams, Texas Beef Council’s executive vice president. “I’m proud of our staff for executing creative programs with a high degree of excellence. We remain mission-driven and passionate about our industry, and it shows in the results we are able to share back with producers.”

A few key highlights include:

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• Targeting online grocery shoppers with holiday and summer grilling campaigns, resulting in 15% and 20% respective sales lifts.

Three individuals were inducted into the Hereford Hall of Fame Oct. 23 in Kansas City, during the American Hereford Association’s Annual Meeting and Conference. They were: Odell Gelvin, Bill King and Loyd Whitehead.

A Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association member from San Angelo, Loyd Whitehead has been ranching since the day he was born.

His grandfather, C.B. Whitehead, began breeding Hereford cattle in 1903. In 1958, Loyd bought Rocking Chair Ranch, and in 1963, Loyd began developing his own herd of Hereford cattle. Since, Loyd added six ranches across Texas. Additionally, the Whiteheads exhibited cattle for many years and had a champion at every major show in the country.

Odell Gelvin, Fairland, Oklahoma, spent a lifetime working in the Hereford breed, beginning when he was 12 years old working on the W.E. Harvey Ranch in Ada, Oklahoma.

• Launching “BBQuest: Beyond The Pit”, season 3 of Texas Beef Council’s popular video series that has surpassed 2.9 million total views. The new season also brought home one gold and two platinum LIT Awards, a competition that recognizes excellence in commercial videos and television productions across all industries.

In the mid-1960s, Odell accepted a manager position with Ogeechee Farms in Fairland, Oklahoma. Under his direction, Ogeechee Farms’ performance polled Hereford herd became a national leader. Odell was also instrumental in helping establish the Oklahoma Beef Testing Station in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Outside of his work as a herdsman, Odell judged national Hereford shows across the U.S., Argentina and Venezuela.

• Delivering beef nutrition messages to 750 medical offices.

Bill King, Moriarty, New Mexico, started his Hereford herd as a high school student in 1968 with the purchase of three heifers from Marshall Sellman.

• Driving 1.4 million recipe views to the recently refreshed BeefLovingTexans.com.

For more than a century, the King family has been ranching in Stanley, New Mexico. King Ranch is a

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“Everyone wants the safest environment possible for their families and staff — they just may not know how to effectively accomplish that in an effective way that doesn’t overcomplicate the work,” he said. “This guide is simple to use and practical to apply on any cow-calf operation.”

SANTA GERTRUDIS BREEDERS INTERNATIONAL NAMES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Santa Gertrudis Breeders International announced HC Neel as its executive director effective Jan. 3. Neel will provide leadership for the association’s staff and members, while leading one of the beef industry’s fastest growing purebred beef associations.

“We are excited to have HC at the helm,” said Santa Gertrudis Breeders International President Gene Kubecka. “His experience raising, showing and judging cattle, along with his breed association experience make him an excellent fit. Most important, his vision for enhancing our breed’s relevance in the beef industry cannot be understated.”

A new guidebook, Ranch Employee Safety: Working Cattle and Related Facilities and Equipment, is available for download at no cost at noble.org. Photo by Rob Mattson.

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“My entire life has been dedicated to the cattle industry, specifically in South Texas,” Neel said. “I have a strong passion for that way of life and perhaps an even stronger passion for Bos indicus cattle and the value they provide to the industry.”

Agriculture is the seventh-most hazardous industry in the U.S., but ranch owners and operators can take steps to make their working facilities and equipment safer for their staff and families. Recently, Noble Research Institute and the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef created and published a new guide to help improve ranch safety.

Before joining Santa Gertrudis Breeders International, Neel served as director of association services for the American Brahman Breeders Association where he was intensely involved in research and breed improvement initiatives, performance programs, genetic progress and association management.

Ranch Employee Safety: Working Cattle and Related Facilities and Equipment takes ranchers through four stages of improved safety:

For Santa Gertrudis breeders, Neel said the future presents a world of opportunity, especially with the increasing popularity and demand of red-hided cattle across the U.S.

Stage One: Identification of the hazards Stage Two: Prevention of worker injuries and illnesses Stage Three: Preparation of ranch employees Stage Four: Monitoring the hazards and risks and the safety policies and procedures implemented Additionally, the guide provides 30 pages of resources and tools, ready to use on any operation. Hugh Aljoe, Noble Research Institute’s director of producer relations, said he believe the guide will benefit all producers.

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Neel has deep roots in the cattle business and South Texas/Gulf Coast ranching. He grew up on a large-scale cow-calf ranch north of Refugio, where he and his family have been actively involved in showing and raising cattle.

Neel’s beef industry involvement also includes serving as an officer and committee member with varying organizations such as the Texas Purebred Cattle Alliance and Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.

A member of nationally competitive livestock judging teams at Blinn College and Texas A&M University, Neel also serves as a professional livestock judge at local, state and national levels.

The Neel family resides in Goliad, where they own and operate a small cow herd that focuses on the production of show cattle for 4-H and FFA youth across the state. CT

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OBITUARIES BEVERLY MACKIN BAETGE, 90, of Bryan, died Nov. 28.

Born April 11, 1932, in Little Rock, Arkansas, Baetge expressed a love for sports, horses and dogs from an early age. She graduated from the University of Colorado with a degree in physical education, and later earned her master’s from Florida State University.

In 1959, she married George Donald Baetge.

Baetge began the second phase of her life with Diane Cornwall at the historic McFarland Ranch, south of Aledo.

They met at a golf tournament in 1982 and bought their first cattle together in the late ‘80s. As co-owners of D Bar B Cattle Co., they bred award-winning heifers, earning reserve champion, as well as winning blue and red ribbons at the Fort Worth Stock Show.

Because of their dedication to the conservation of ranch land, they received the Resident Conservation Award in 2002 for Region V of the Soil and Water Conservation District of Texas. A cowgirl to the bone, Baetge was especially honored to be involved with the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame.

She is survived by her sons and their families, George Donald Baetge Jr., and his two daughters, Georgia Mary Baetge and Jaxon Gail Baetge, with Susan Gail Book; and James Mackin Baetge, daughter-in-law Dr. Courtney Lane Baetge, and their two daughters, Hannah Lane Baetge and Hailey Ann Baetge.

JEAN ESPY EVERETT, 83, of Fort Davis, died Oct. 28.

Everett was born on March 9, 1939, to Pansy and Jim Espy. In youth, she loved rodeos, sports and showing Rambouillet sheep.

In the late 1980s, during the Big Bend Livestock Show, she ran into her old friend Tommy Everett and their

30-plus-year friendship and love story began. They married in August 1989.

A dedicated coach, Everett was inducted into the Tennis Coach Hall of Fame in New Braunfels. She was actively coaching at 83 years old at the Fort Davis Independent School District, while also running her jewelry business, which traveled to art and craft shows across the Southwest.

She is survived by her husband, Tommy Everett; three children, Debby McIvor, Rick McIvor and Scott (Julie) McIvor; two step-children, Cody Bob (Shana) Everett and Connie (Skipper) Voss; sisters, Pat Smith and Ann (Jim) Duncan; brother, Jim (Sally) Espy; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

AURIE MITCHELL WEST, 84, of Marfa, died Nov. 14.

West was born on Nov. 15, 1937, to William Hayes Mitchell Sr. and Adele Crain Mitchell. Marfa was where she made her lifetime home with her husband, Guy Gene West. The couple met at Bloys Campmeeting and married Sept. 8, 1954.

Together, they continued her family’s heritage, and she became a fifth-generation cattle rancher in Texas and the fourth generation in Presidio County.

A constant in West’s life was her Christian faith. Her devotion became a true compass that guided her throughout her life.

She is survived by her daughters, Adele (Bud) Coffey, Laura (Clay) Whitley and Elaine West; son, Hayes (Michelle) West; brother Hayes Mitchell Jr.; sister-inlaw Melba Frost; eight grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; nieces, nephews and many friends. CT

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FORMER WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY TO HEADLINE CATTLE RAISERS CONVENTION & EXPO

On Dec. 22, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association announced former White House Press Secretary and Fox News host Dana Perino will headline the 2023 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo, held March 24-26 in Fort Worth.

Perino, who served as the 26th White House Press Secretary under President George W. Bush, will address how the public is being affected by the current political climate, drawing from her personal experience in politics and rich background in the cattle industry.

Students will receive free admission to the School for Successful Ranching and Expo (use the code STUDENT when registering). Students must present a student ID at the on-site registration desk.

The association will also host a photo contest for youth ages 5-18. Contestants can mail their photographs and entry forms to the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association office by March 1. All qualifying entries will be judged at the 2023 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo.

Dana Perino

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More than 30 hours of educational programming.

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More than 250 exhibitors inside the expo hall.

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Youth-specific contests and events.

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Saturday night dinner and dance, followed by a late-night party.

Guests can reserve their seat to see Perino and other well-known speakers during the School for Successful Ranching when registering for the convention.

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Several opportunities are available for students during the upcoming Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo including free admission, a graduate research poster showcase and a youth photo contest.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association will also host a graduate research poster showcase.

On March 25 at the Fort Worth Convention Center, graduate students will have the opportunity to present their research to industry leaders, association members and affiliates. Graduate students from accredited universities in Texas or Oklahoma are invited to apply by March 1 to participate. All research posters must relate to the beef industry.

In addition to Perino, Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo will offer can’t-miss opportunities for landowners, ranchers, farmers and wildlife managers, including:

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CATTLE RAISERS CONVENTION & EXPO STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

The youngest cattle raisers, aged 5-10, also have the opportunity to attend Cow Camp hosted March 25 by the Cattle Raisers Museum. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the museum, located at 1600 Gendy Street on the second floor of the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.

During Cow Camp, participants will explore the Cattle Raisers Museum, the National Cowgirl Museum, and the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, as well as participate in fun, hands-on activities throughout the day.

The price per child, which includes lunch, snacks and camp supplies, is $35 before Feb. 15, and $45 before March 15. Space is limited so early registration is recommended.

For more information on this year’s events or to get registered, visit cattleraisersconvention.com. CT

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Theft & Law missing. Last seen Oct. 9, the lambs weigh approximately 90 pounds and are notched in the left ear. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Brittain at 325-853-2062.

DISTRICT 24 — SOUTHEAST TEXAS

Cows missing near Wadsworth.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger David Marcaurele reports six crossbred cows missing in Matagorda County. Last seen Oct. 13, the cows are branded with a 7 connected to a backwards J on the left hip. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Marcaurele at 979-332-8755.

DISTRICT 7 — TEXAS PANHANDLE/ WESTERN OKLAHOMA

DISTRICT 25 — SOUTH TEXAS Equipment stolen near Cuero.

UTV stolen in Dewey County, Oklahoma.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Jay Foster reports a 2019 Caterpillar utility terrain side-by-side vehicle missing. The UTV was last seen Nov. 5 and the VIN number is 4UF39MPV7KT300978. The owner is offering a $2,500 reward for the recovery of the UTV and an additional $1,000 if it leads to the prosecution of the individual(s) responsible. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Foster at 940-475-0295.

Polaris Ranger stolen near Seguin.

DISTRICT 9 — CENTRAL TEXAS

Equipment stolen in Palo Pinto County.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association reports a green 2017 Kawasaki mule and a black C&S tandem axle utility trailer stolen near Graford. The VIN number for the Kawasaki is JKBAFSB1XHB509961 and the trailer is 4ZEUT162XJ1155508. The equipment was stolen between Nov. 13-Dec. 3. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Zach Havens at 254-396-1747.

DISTRICT 15 — CENTRAL TEXAS Pickup stolen near Hico.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Marvin Wills reports a 2002 Dodge 3500 pickup missing. The four-door flatbed pickup is a twowheel drive, 5-speed diesel with a Ranch Hand bumper.

The vehicle has a Texas license plate number 1JD-148 and the VIN number is 3B7MC3362M286866. The pickup was last seen Nov. 23 before it was stolen from an auto repair shop. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Wills at 254-223-2330.

DISTRICT 19 — WEST TEXAS

Lambs missing in Sterling County.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger H.D. Brittain reports 30 Dorper ewe lambs

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Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Robert Fields reports a 2012 Kubota M9540 tractor, Bush Hog 2615 shredder and a Kubota M1826 front-end loader with hat forks missing. The tractor does not have a cab, and had the front-end loader and shredder attached when stolen. The serial number of the tractor is 10015, the serial number of the shredder is BH70997156 and the serial number of the loader is A1212. The equipment was last seen Nov. 11.

Fields also reports a 2010 Polaris Ranger 800 crew cab missing. Last seen Oct. 23, it is green and the VIN number is 4XAWH76A9A2157096. Anyone with information on these cases is urged to contact Fields at 361-207-5207.

DISTRICT 26 — CENTRAL TEXAS Cows missing near Click.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Todd Jennings reports six black Angus cows and one black baldy cow missing in south central Llano County. The cows are branded with R/R and (S) brands on the left hip and were last seen late spring.

Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Jennings at 830-997-7585.

DISTRICT 29 — SOUTH TEXAS Cow missing near La Feria.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Joe Aguilar reports a Charolais-cross cow missing. The white-and-yellow cow was last seen July 11.

Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Aguilar at 956-513-0297. CT TSCRA offers a cash reward for information leading to the arrest and/or grand jury indictment of individuals for theft of livestock or related property. Anonymity is guaranteed. To provide information, call the Operation Cow Thief tip line at 817-916-1775.

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MANAGEABLE RISK, GREAT REWARD How fire plays a role in producing a robust, resilient grass resource.

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utting fire to prairie is a little like, well, pouring gas on a fire. It results in explosive native grass production, but also can be a bit risky.

Liability concerns and sacrificing current forage to the flames — especially during severe drought — keep many land managers from using this powerful regenerative management tool.

Those willing to wield fire, though, can rekindle range and pasture performance, fanning sputtering embers into an inferno of grass growth.

Fire and grass go together. Fire gives perennial, native grasses the competitive advantage over invasive annual

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grasses, woody species and some forbs. Grasslands that see fire at regular intervals will continue to be dominated by a vigorous, grass-based plant community that is resilient in the face of challenges such as drought, flooding and wildfires.

Brian Treadwell, a Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association member whose family has raised cattle and sheep near Fort McKavett for 100 years, knows all too well what happens when a ranch is protected from fire for years.

“We ranch in a savanna grassland. It just doesn’t look like it, because fire has been eliminated from the landscape with great vigor. Now it looks like a scrub oak

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Ranching savanna,” he says. “My grandfather said all the trees grew during his lifetime. It was because they were so diligent about protecting their grass resource from fire. If they hadn’t fought fire so hard, ranching here might be a lot more profitable than it is today.”

Not willing to continue the trend to trees, Brian now runs Conservation Fire Team, a commercial burn company managing prescribed fires on tens of thousands of acres each year.

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Produces more palatable, diverse, nutrient-dense plant species for livestock and wildlife.

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Reduces occurrence of hot, uncontrollable fires by clearing woody fuel.

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Releases tied-up nutrients such as magnesium, phosphorus and potassium.

Concerns voiced by those avoiding fire:

Morgan Treadwell, associate professor and Extension rangeland specialist for Texas A&M University, shares her husband’s passion for the land — and for using fire in a way that mimics nature.

“Taking fire away from grasslands is like taking rain out of the rainforest,” she says. “It’s part of the fabric of what the system needs. It creates a more productive and resilient system. Fire is an aboveground stimulant and a below ground catalyst.”

Below, the Treadwells list the following positive results from properly managed fire and the concerns shared by many who avoid using fire as a management tool.

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Fires need fuel, which means sacrificing current forage for future forage.

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A fire could potentially burn more forage/acres than intended or escape and burn structures, hay or neighboring property.

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A rotational grazing system usually needs to be in place to successfully implement fire.

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Burning at the wrong time of day or year could result in varying effects to both desirable and undesirable plants.

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How soon it rains after a burn determines how soon acres will recover and when they can be grazed.

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Stimulates dormant grass root buds to create robust growth.

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Retards growth of woody plants.

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Decreases invasive annual grass seedbanks.

Most concerns can be addressed to help clear a path for use of fire in a grassland system, the Treadwells say.

First off is the concern about immediate loss of forage.

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Stimulates root growth and maintains plant diversity for better drought resiliency.

“It’s an opportunity cost,” Brian says. “Fire costs way less than using other methods to control brush.”

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Returns nutrients from less-desirable aboveground biomass into a usable form for soil life and plants.

He says the costs of alternative brush control methods and reduced forage production without fire far exceed forage lost when burned in a regular, controlled fire.

Brian Treadwell monitors a prescribed burn meant to help restore the rangeland and promote future forage growth.

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Dormant axillary root buds are stimulated by fire, Morgan says. A grass with a couple dozen active buds prior to fire can jump to hundreds of active buds after fire. According to a 2006 study, native grassland species have been shown to produce 99% of new growth from axillary root buds instead of seed.

Fire also breaks antagonistic bonds between micro and macro nutrients inhibiting their availability to plants.

“Nutrients are mineralized by fire and put in forms plants can easily use,” Morgan says. “Within 14 days following fire, 18 different nutrients have been shown to increase two to three times in the soil profile. Those nutrients are then used by soil life and new growth to create a nutrient-rich environment, sprouting high-quality forage.

“The nutrient and growth surge after fire will eventually plateau and taper off. That’s what makes frequency of fire so important. We need to regularly return nutrients to the soil with fire.”

Being uncomfortable with fire is natural, but producers shouldn’t let that stop them from using the tool, Brian says. Many states have right-to-burn acts protecting producers from liability, and landowner cooperatives called prescribed burning associations have formed to share equipment, training and liability insurance.

Still, hiring a professional prescribed burn company can help mitigate risk and ensure fire is carefully managed. Monitoring humidity, wind, timing and more can mean the difference between being able to snuff a controlled burn with a leaf blower early in the day to dousing it with fire pumpers just hours later.

“Fire is the reset button” for rangelands, Morgan says.

“No other management practice feeds the soil, cycles nutrients, supports plant diversity and creates resiliency in a rangeland system like fire. It can’t be mimicked by any other management practice, and it’s the missing link in so many rangeland systems.” CT Martha Mintz, a freelance writer and photographer based in Billings, Montana. She authored this story on behalf of Noble Research Institute.

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10 QUESTIONS ON CARBON CREDIT CONTRACTS Agricultural law specialist offer considerations for landowners before signing an agreement.

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o two carbon credit contracts are written the same, and that is why Tiffany Lashmet, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension agricultural law specialist, said there is a list of considerations she advises everyone to take before entering a carbon credit contract.

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How will payments be structured? Do more than just look at the dollar amount. Understand if the payment is based on practice or outcome or if the structure is a flat per-acre fee or price per ton of carbon dioxide equivalent, CO2e. Know what is included in the measurements — carbon, carbon dioxide equivalent or greenhouse gases, for example.

Also, make sure you understand the potential for carbon sequestration in your fields, as it can vary by locality. The national average is 0.6 ton of COv2e per year; however, it is estimated to be 0.1 ton of CO2e per year in some areas of Texas, such as the High Plains.

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What is the term length of the contract? Are there any mentions of extensions? Look for a discussion of “permanence” that may require a producer to abstain from certain activities for a set time. Explore what rights both you and the company have to terminate the contract, if desired.

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How will the verification of carbon credits happen? For example, will confirmation be based on modeling or measurements? All contract participants should know when, where, how often, how many sites and who will be doing the measurements with what methods. On a similar note, find out who is responsible for paying for this verification. Check for “no reversal” clauses that could cost you if the amount sequestered becomes lower instead of increasing, and be aware of the factors in your area that may impact the amount sequestered. For example, drought can potentially reduce the amount of carbon sequestered in any given year. Are there any provisions for the landowner/producer to audit or appeal determinations or measurements?

“That fine print is really important,” Lashmet said. “Do not read the first paragraph, then the dollar amount, and be done.”

She recommended all landowners seeking to enter into a carbon credit contract ask if the company is willing to negotiate, as this will save a lot of time and trouble.

Similarly, she recommended finding an attorney to review the contract. These contracts have many details requiring attention before signing.

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Have you read the entire contract? Read all of it.

Every contract includes details in the fine print that can be problematic.

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What agricultural practices are required within this contract? For example, some contracts may mention no-till farming, reduced tillage, cover crops or regenerative grazing. Make sure you understand what is required to comply with the specific contract. Similarly, watch for terms like “conservation practices” that are vague and undefined. Also, be aware that some contracts have “additionality clauses” that might prohibit producers from entering into the contract if they already have certain production practices in place for a certain period.

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What other uses can you make of the land?

Does the contract restrict hunting, oil and gas production or wind or solar energy production if those concern your operation?

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What penalties can be imposed on you?

What triggers a penalty? Understanding the consequences and penalties that may be imposed if the contract is terminated early is critical.

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How broad is the stacking prohibition? Nearly all contracts limit a producer’s ability to enroll the same land in multiple carbon contracts. However, some contracts are written more broadly and may also exclude enrollment in government programs.

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What data must you provide? Be aware that some contracts require you to provide extensive data on production, including fuel use, calving dates, birth weights, yields, pesticide application volumes, fire history, etc. Also, watch for blanket entry rights onto your property and permission to fly drones anytime over your entire operation, not just over the property enrolled in the carbon contract.

10. Do you understand the legal considerations? All contracts will have a number of clauses related to technical legal issues. Know what it says about rights to assign the contract, attorney fee provisions, payment for negotiating and drafting the contract, choice of law, venue clauses, dispute resolution and class action waivers, and the scope of any waiver clauses.

BOTTOM LINE There are a number of different companies offering contracts to producers across the country, from forest landowners to row crop farmers to rangeland owners, Lashmet said. But every operation is unique and contract is different, meaning producers must carefully consider various factors before entering into an agreement.

“Put pencil to paper and determine if the likelihood of payment will be worth the practices you must do under the contract,” Lashmet said. “It is critical to ensure the anticipated return exceeds anticipated costs of switching to one of the qualifying carbon-friendly practices.” CT Kay Ledbetter is a communications coordinator for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.

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WHAT PLANT IS IMPORTANT FOR THE

MONTH OF FEBRUARY? Spiny aster (Chloracantha spinosa)

By Kent Ferguson Photo by Peggy Romfh, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

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piny aster is a native perennial warm-season plant found growing throughout Texas and Central America.

Also known as Devilweed, Mexican Devilweed and Wolfweed, the plant can be found in river bottoms, lowlands and cultivated areas with productive soils that have high clay content and water holding capacity. The Spiny aster:

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Produces small, white-to-yellow ray flowers less than a half-inch wide, and yellow disk flowers.

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Has small leaves for a short period in the spring, falling off in the late spring and early summer.

Spiny aster has little value for livestock or wildlife, other than providing fawning cover for whitetailed deer. It is a densely growing plant, spreading rapidly from a strong rhizomatous root system.

While this allows it to infest large areas, it can be useful for stabilizing erosion in streambanks. When problematic, it can be controlled with herbicides. CT Kent Ferguson, a retired rangeland management specialist from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, provides plant identification photo stories to help ranchers.

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ccording to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation, November beef exports were below the large year-ago totals, but the year’s export value already set a full-year record of nearly $11 billion.

November beef exports totaled 115,777 metric tons, down 6% from the previous year’s large volume, while export values declined nearly 20% to $846.6 million.

However, through the first 11 months of 2022, beef export values still increased 14% year-over-year to $10.9 billion, already topping the full-year record — $10.58 billion — set in 2021.

January-November export volume was 1.36 million metric tons, up 3% from the record pace of 2021.

“Similar to the previous month, November results for U.S. beef exports reflected severe headwinds in our large Asian markets,” said U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom. “Key currencies in the region were still slumping, which impacted the buying power of importers and consumers. COVID cases and lockdowns in China were also intensifying, prompting

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Beyond Our Gates widespread protests and the eventual lifting of many restrictions. But the U.S. dollar mainly peaked in late October and early November and global demand has remained relatively strong. Even with a high level of economic uncertainty, 2022 has been a fantastic year for U.S. beef exports and the outlook for the coming year remains positive.”

In addition to setting a global value record with one month to spare, U.S. beef exports also set annual value records in several individual markets. This included value leader South Korea, where January-November exports reached $2.51 billion — already a full-year record not only for Korea, but for any single destination.

November export volumes to Korea increased slightly year-over-year to 23,612 metric tons, despite economic obstacles and a trucker strike that slowed cargo movement near the month’s end.

volume is also on a record pace at 60,472 metric tons, up 5% from a year ago and well-positioned to top the 2020 record of 63,752 metric tons.

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Exports to Japan, the leading volume market for U.S. beef, took a step back in November, falling 13% in volume (23,840 metric tons) and 36% in value ($155.8 million) from the large year-ago totals. January-November shipments to Japan totaled 284,158 metric tons, down 4% from a year ago, while value remained slightly above the record pace of 2021 at $2.17 billion.

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While beef exports to the Middle East also declined in November, shipments to the region still achieved significant growth in 2022. Through the first 11 months of the year, exports reached 60,772 metric tons, up 5% f rom a year ago, while export value jumped 42% to $278.7 million. In Egypt, the leading destination for U.S. beef livers, exports slipped 3% to 43,396 metric tons, but value still climbed 32% to $85.6 million. For beef muscle cuts, export growth was driven by Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Israel and Kuwait.

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November beef exports to Canada climbed 11% from a year ago to 9,170 metric tons, while export value increased 5% to $65.3 million. Through November, exports to Canada were 4% above the previous year’s pace at 96,671 metric tons, while value increased 13% to $771.7 million. Export value to Canada will reach its highest level since 2015, when shipments totaled just over $900 million.

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January-November exports of beef variety meat were steady with the previous year at 274,336 metric tons. But these items commanded higher prices, as export value increased 18% to $1.15 billion — already topping the full-year record of $1.09 billion reached in 2021, led by value growth in Japan, Mexico, China, Egypt, Korea and the ASEAN.

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November beef export value equated to $382.46 per head of fed slaughter, down 20% from a year ago, but the January-November average was still up 13% to $452.42. Exports accounted for 13.9% of total November beef production and 11.9% for muscle cuts only, down from 15.2% and 12.9%, respectively, in November 2021. The JanuaryNovember ratios were 15.2% and 13%, each up 2/10 of a percentage point from a year ago. CT

November export values were $185.6 million, down 24% from the large total posted a year ago. JanuaryNovember export volumes to Korea was up 4% to 267,664 metric tons and the market is well-positioned to break the 2021 volume record when December results are available.

November beef exports to China/Hong Kong also held fairly steady year-over-year, declining only slightly to 20,233 metric tons, while export values fell 10% to $184.3 million. These results were impressive, given the economic turmoil resulting from China’s COVID-related restrictions and widespread protests that escalated late in the month. January-November exports to the region set new annual records, increasing 20% in volume (263,431 metric tons) and 27% in value ($2.41 billion). China’s recent lifting of most COVID restrictions has fueled optimism among importers, especially those serving the foodservice and hospitality sectors, but the benefits of these policy changes are likely to be delayed until China works through its current wave of COVID cases.

Led by growth in the Philippines and Vietnam, November was another strong month for beef exports to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

Growth is widespread in the region, as exports to the Philippines, Singapore and Cambodia already set annual records and shipments to Thailand are on a record pace. Despite facing significant tariff disadvantages in the ASEAN and the added costs of the strong U.S. dollar, January-November exports increased 20% f rom a year ago to 60,168 metric tons, while value climbed 60% to $427.5 million.

Other January-November results for U.S. beef exports include:

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Despite trending lower in the second half of 2022, beef exports to Taiwan already surpassed the previous annual value record through November at $698.4 million, up 16% from a year ago. Export

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John L. Sullivan, Galveston

Russell “Rusty” Noble, Ardmore, Oklahoma

Robert J. Underbrink, Houston

DIRECTORS

Mark A. Wheelis, Montgomery

Mary Joe Reynolds-Montgomery, Fort Worth

Wayne Cockrell, College Station

Beau Brite White, Rosanky

Tom L. Roach III, Bozeman, Montana

Herff Cornelius Jr., Wadsworth

Dr. M. R. “Mike” Wirtz, Brenham

Stephen T. “Steve” Swenson, Dallas

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JAY FOSTER Supervisor Region 1

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BART PERRIER Supervisor Region 3

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H.D. BRITTAIN

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JOE AGUILAR JR. Supervisor Region 4

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February 2023

Scott Williamson

Executive Director, Law Enforcement, Brand and Inspection Services

District 1 Chris Ward

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

District 2 Ben Eggleston

District 3 Cody Hyde

P.O. Box 206 Higgins, TX 79046 806-852-4741

P.O. Box 174 Roland, OK 74954 918-315-2925

District 9 Zach Havens

District 10 Robert Pemberton

TSCRA Special

Rangers

District 4 Region 3 supervisor Bart Perrier

District 6 Garry Brewer

P.O. Box 74 Barnsdall, OK 74002 918-440-8360

P.O. Box 53931 Lubbock, TX 79453 806-778-9153

COMING SOON District 7 Region 1 supervisor Jay Foster

District 8

P.O. Box 415 Childress, TX 79201 940-475-0295

Contact Jay Foster 940-475-0295

5808 CR 247 Hico, TX 76457 254-396-1747

District 13 Larry Hand

District 14 Darrel Bobbitt

District 11 Brad Oliver

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

District 17 Mike Beggs

District 18 Clay McKinney

District 23 Mike Boone

District 24 Region 5 supervisor David Marcaurele

P.O. Box 1482 Chandler, TX 75758 903-592-5252

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

District 15 Marvin Wills

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

District 16 Joe B. Roberts

District 19 Region 2 supervisor H.D. Brittain

District 20 Kenny Murchison P.O. Box 66 Giddings, TX 78942 512-705-3226

District 21 Steven Jeter

5600 FM 2346 Madisonville, TX 77864 936-355-2758

District 22 Brent Mast

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

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

District 25 Robert Fields

District 26 Todd Jennings

District 27 Matt Sigur

District 28 Tony Ashley

District 29 Region 4 supervisor Joe Aguilar Jr.

P.O. Box 65 Christoval, TX 76935 325-853-2062

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

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

P.O. Box 913 San Diego, TX 78384 361-726-2354

District 12 Region 6 supervisor Bo Fox

350 N. Main Street Ravenna, TX 75476 903-328-8023

Abilene, TX 79605 325-669-1427

P.O. Box 1879 Brackettville, TX 78832 830-563-0555

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P.O. Box 52612 Midland, TX 79706 432-788-1884

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

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

P.O. Box 1622 Pecos, TX 79772 432-448-9367

1101 County Road 364 El Campo, TX 77437 979-332-8755

District 30 Steve Martin

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

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C. Persyn Farms Castroville

Eddings Romero Ranch MTE LLC Wichita Falls

Adams Consulting Canton

C/R Cattle Co. Chandler

Esperaza Ranch Stephenville

Alexander Cattle Co. Dickinson

Kylan Canon Caldwell

Forrest Dick ALHS-VA Specialist Lytle

Altgelt Farms San Antonio

Cassandra Castillo Amarillo

Robert & Lanell French Ledbetter

Amaral Ranch LLC Beeville

CJ & Ranch Washington

Nell & Bruce Frost Como

Kaycey Arrington Mulhall, Oklahoma

CMK Cattle Co. LLC Bulverde

Joshua Furrh Dallas

Barker Ranch Como

Colton Cobb New Braunfels

G IX Ranch Batson

Ki R. Bartlett Venus

Herff Cornelius Wadsworth

Michael J. Gaisbauer Lancaster

John Bazzoon Rye

Stephanie Crisp-Canales Cotulla

Kendall Gaston Eastland

Bryant Beazley Extor

Clive Cummings Cumby

Mark Geistweidt Doss

Brody Bennett Spur

Daniell Ranch Brenham

Julie Gibson Nazareth

Bill Miller BBQ San Antonio

David E. Ranch Mason

Jared Guerrero Pampa

David Boswell Flower Mound

Hondo Davis Midland

Hall Cattle Sulphur Springs

Howard Bridges Damon

Colten DeLatin Fulshear

James Ham Canyon

Bronikowski Cattle Co. Tomball

Roger Devine Terrell

Jason Hampton Amarillo

John W. Brubaker San Antonio

Diamond E Cattle Co. San Antonio

Bobby Handy Huntsville

Bryant Slaughter Cutting Horses Hempstead

Jason Dupuis Alvin

Toby Henson Pineville, Missouri

C Creek Ranch LLC Hondo

William Earnest Houston

John Hitt Temple

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Marek Cattle Wallis

Kathy Parker Chappell Hill

Hoppens Herefords Chappell Hill

Max McClane Midland

Carter Patterson Lampasas

JB Goodwin Realtors San Antonio

MCL LP San Angelo

Poco Mas Farms Hondo

Prentice Johnson Lufkin

Ashton McNabb Brenham

Powell Land Resources Boerne

C.S. & Norma Johnston Carmine

Adam C. Meech Burton

Brad Proctor Lubbock

Chris Kaminski Chappell Hill

Mohl Ranch Saltillo

Patrick Phelan Beaumont

Susan Karisch Lyons

Craig Morgan Teague

Robby Pierce Bandera

Kurt Koster Gordonville

Ronnie Muennink Hondo

L bar J Ranch Rye

Kevin Newman Stanton

Richard Lambert Cleveland

Stuart Nietenhoefer Hondo

Robert A. Lassere Natalia

Ninety Six Ranch Scottsdale, Arizona

Lazy 5 Ranch Clarendon

OK Bar Clarendon

Lazy D Farms Brenham

Lorraine Pace Sulphur Springs

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Republic Ranches Houston RL Farms Como Rocking JL Ranch Stephenville

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Donald & Erica Stark Houston

Token of Hearts Cleveland

Run-N-Hide Ranch Hondo

Judy Steele Beckville

Windy Turner Somerville

Feliciano Sanchez Premont

Billy Stigall Thorndale

Wilson Farms Roland, Oklahoma

Hannah Scarborough Decatur

Robert Strobo Leander

Z4 Cattle Co. Caldwell

Craig & Cheryl Schulman Bryan

Danny Styles Boerne

Steve & Debra Zerr Hondo

Seco Valley Ranch Hondo

Swanny Creek Ranch Melissa

Alan Zimmel Pipe Creek

Rebecca Seibold Millsap

Matthew Swierkowski Chappell Hill

Cleta Stapp Hamilton

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Auction Markets & Market Inspectors ANDERSON

BRAZOS

COOKE

Anderson County Livestock Exchange

Brazos Valley Livestock Comm.

The New Gainesville Livestock Auction

Where: Elkhart

Where: Bryan

Where: Gainesville

Phone: 903-764-1919

Phone: 979-778-0904

Phone: 940-665-4367

Sale Day: Wednesday

Sale Day: Tuesday

Sale Day: Friday

Contact: Michael Little, 903-876-3153

Contact: Nina Nygard, 512-281-6753

Contact: Robin Gibbs, 903-227-0791

Elkhart Horse Auction

BURLESON

CORYELL

Caldwell Livestock Comm.

Coryell County Comm.

Where: Caldwell

Where: Gatesville

Phone: 979-567-4119

Phone: 254-865-9121

Sale Day: Wednesday

Sale Day: Saturday

Contact: Mark Nygard, 512-281-6330

Contact: Ray Davis, 254-718-5512

Atascosa Livestock Exchange

CALDWELL

DALLAM

Where: Pleasanton

Lockhart Auction

Cattleman’s Livestock Comm.

Phone: 830-281-2516

Where: Lockhart

Where: Dalhart

Sale Day: Tuesday

Phone: 512-398-3476

Phone: 806-249-5505

Contact: Marvin Bendele, 210-213-5890

Sale Day: Thursday

Sale Day: Thursday

Contact: Nina Nygard, 512-281-6753

Contact: Clifton Miller, 806-570-7439

CAMP

DEAF SMITH

Where: Industry

Bruce Overstreet Livestock

Hereford Livestock Auction

Phone: 979-357-2545

Where: Pittsburg

Where: Hereford

Sale Day: Tuesday

Phone: 903-856-3440

Phone: 806-240-3082

Sale Day: Monday

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Michelle Willeford, 903-767-0670

Contact: Joe Bob Via, 806-452-9280

CHEROKEE

DEWITT

Tri County Livestock Market

Cuero Livestock Comm.

Where: New Summerfield

Where: Cuero

Phone: 903-726-3291

Phone: 361-275-2329

Sale Day: Saturday

Sale Day: Friday

Contact: Michael Little, 903-876-3153

Contact: Kaylee Malatek, 979-942-0323

COLEMAN

EASTLAND

Coleman Livestock Auction

Texas Cattle Exchange

Where: Coleman

Where: Eastland

Phone: 325-625-4191

Phone: 254-629-2288

Sale Day: Wednesday

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Dave Williams, 325-669-2030

Contact: Ronnie Ober, 817-371-7071

COLORADO

EL PASO

Cattleman’s Columbus Livestock Auction

Rio Grand Classic

Where: Meridian

Where: Columbus

Where: El Paso

Phone: 254-435-2988

Phone: 979-732-2622

Phone: 956-487-5551

Sale Day: Monday

Sale Day: Wednesday

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Larry Brown, 254-265-1920

Contact: Lisa Sebastian, 979-270-1228

Contact: Joe Karl Rios, 915-858-0590

BOWIE

COMANCHE

ERATH

J & J Livestock Auction

Comanche Livestock Exchange

Dublin Livestock Auction

Where: Texarkana

Where: Comanche

Where: Dublin

Phone: 903-832-3576

Phone: 325-356-5231

Phone: 254-445-1734

Sale Day: Saturday

Sale Day: Saturday

Sale Day: Friday

Contact: Cheri Beal, 903-280-4554

Contact: Michael Davis, 254-879-3121

Contact: Ronnie Ober, 817-371-7071

Where: Elkhart

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

ATASCOSA

AUSTIN Four County Auction

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 Meridian L/S Comm. Co.

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Auction Markets & Market Inspectors Erath County Dairy Sale

Nixon Livestock Comm.

Where: Dublin

Where: Nixon

Phone: 254-968-7253

Phone: 830-582-1561

Sale Day: Friday

Sale Day: Monday

Contact: Bob McBryde, 940-859-6217

Contact: Cade Burks, 830-391-4501

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

Stephenville Cattle Co. Where: Stephenville

GREGG Longview Livestock

HILL

Where: Longview

Sale Day: Wednesday

Hubbard Livestock Market

Phone: 903-235-6385

Contact: Bob McBryde, 940-859-6217

Where: Hubbard

Sale Day: Thursday

Phone: 254-576-2584

Contact: Paul Pruitt, 903-725-6200

Sale Day: Monday

Phone: 254-968-4844

FAYETTE

Contact: Bob McBryde, 940-859-6217

Flatonia Livestock Comm.

GRIMES

Where: Flatonia

Mid-Tex Livestock Auction

Phone: 361-865-3538

Where: Anderson

Sale Day: Monday

Phone: 936-825-3970

Contact: Danielle Robbins, 512-944-0383

Sale Day: Thursday Contact: Danielle Robbins, 512-944-0383

Schulenburg Livestock Auction Where: Schulenburg

Navasota Livestock Auction

Phone: 979-743-6566

Where: Navasota

Sale Day: Saturday

Phone: 936-825-6545

Contact: Vance Weltner, 210-473-9099

Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Rick Faught, 936-442-1039

FLOYD Floydada Livestock Sales

GUADALUPE

Where: Floydada

Seguin Cattle Co.

Phone: 806-983-2153

Where: Seguin

Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: John Hindman, 806-778-4899

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

Phone: 830-379-9955 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Cade Burks, 830-391-4501

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 Ward, 936-222-3689

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

HAMILTON Hamilton Livestock Comm.

JACKSON

Where: Hamilton

Edna Livestock Auction

Phone: 254-386-3185

Where: Edna

Sale Day: Tuesday

Phone: 361-782-7666

Contact: Bob McBryde, 940-859-6217

Sale Day: Monday Contact: Galynn Mazoch, 979-578-1823

GILLESPIE Gillespie Livestock Co. Where: Fredericksburg Phone: 830-997-4394 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Tom Roarick, 830-889-5155

GONZALES Gonzales Livestock Market

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HARDIN Gore Family Auction Center Where: Silsbee Phone: 409-782-0612 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Christy McCoy, 409-782-0612

HENDERSON Athens Comm. Co.

JASPER Kirbyville Auction Barn Where: Kirbyville Phone: 409-423-2612 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Casey Jones, 409-423-0685

JIM WELLS Gulf Coast Livestock Market

Where: Gonzales

Where: Athens

Phone: 830-672-2845

Phone: 903-675-3333

Sale Day: Saturday

Sale Day: Friday

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Derek Bettis, 979-743-9699

Contact: Brandy Baughman, 903-440-4382

Contact: Ramiro Garcia, 361-460-0008

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Auction Markets & Market Inspectors JOHNSON Johnson County Cattle Auction Where: Cleburne Phone: 817-556-9090 Sale Day: Saturday

Lexington Livestock Comm.

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

Contact: Lee Snyder, 254-707-1682

Karnes City Auction Where: Karnes City Phone: 830-780-3382 Sale Day: Saturday

Where: Kenedy Phone: 830-583-2574 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: Kaylee Malatek, 979-942-0323

LAMAR Cattlemen’s Livestock Comm.

Where: Paris Phone: 903-784-2238 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Robin Gibbs, 903-227-0791

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

LAMPASAS Lampasas Cattle Auction Where: Lampasas Phone: 512-556-3611 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Ray Davis, 254-718-5512

Milam County Livestock Auction

Phone: 903-322-4940

Where: Cameron

Sale Day: Saturday

Phone: 254-697-6697

Contact: Tyler Rader, 713-907-2725

Sale Day: Friday Contact: Rick Faught, 936-442-1039

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: Tyler Rader, 713-907-2725

LIVE OAK Live Oak Livestock Auction Where: Three Rivers Phone: 361-786-2553 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Marvin Bendele, 210-213-5890

MASON Where: Mason Phone: 325-347-6361 Sale Day: Monday

Waco Stockyards Where: Waco Phone: 254-753-3191 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Larry Brown, 254-265-1920

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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: Kenda Meek, 254-379-3229

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

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

POTTER

Where: Hallettsville

Contact: Kaylee Malatek, 979-942-0323

NACOGDOCHES

POLK

Jordan Cattle Auction

MCLENNAN

Sale Day: Tuesday

Sale Day: Monday

MILAM

Hallettsville Livestock Comm.

Phone: 361-798-4336

Phone: 830-741-8061,

Where: Buffalo

Contact: Warren Ottmers, 830-669-2262

LAVACA

Where: Hondo

Buffalo Livestock Comm.

Contact: Landyn Maguglin, 361-492-9484

Karnes County Livestock Exchange

Union Comm.

Contact: Clarence Stevens, 210-415-0441

LEON KARNES

MEDINA

Lonestar Stockyards Where: Amarillo Phone: 806-677-0777 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Michael Vessels, 806-517-3188

RAINS

Giddings Livestock Comm.

West Auction

Where: Giddings

Where: West

Where: Emory

Phone: 979-542-2274

Phone: 254-826-3725

Phone: 903-473-2512

Sale Day: Monday

Sale Day: Thursday

Sale Days: Tuesday & Saturday

Contact: Nina Nygard, 512-281-6753

Contact: Ray Davis, 254-718-5512

Contact: Brandy Baughman, 903-440-4382

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Auction Markets & Market Inspectors ROBERTSON

TOM GREEN

WILBARGER

Calvert Livestock Co.

Producers Livestock Auction

Vernon Livestock Market LLC

Where: Calvert

Where: San Angelo

Where: Vernon

Phone: 979-364-2829

Phone: 325-653-3371

Phone: 940-552-6000

Sale Day: Friday

Sale Day: Thursday

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Ray Davis, 254-718-5512

Contact: Bruce Halfmann, 325-315-5972

Contact: James Yates, 931-316-3916

RUSK

UVALDE

WISE

Hunt Livestock Exchange

Southwest Livestock Exchange

Decatur Livestock Market

Where: Henderson

Where: Uvalde

Where: Decatur

Phone: 903-657-2690

Phone: 830-278-5621

Phone: 940-627-5599

Sale Day: Monday

Sale Day: Thursday

Sale Day: Monday

Contact: Samuel Steadman, 318-617-1141

Contact: Clarence Stevens, 210-415-0441

Contact: Rebecca Benson, 940-389-6382

SAN SABA

VAN ZANDT

WOOD

Jordan Cattle Auction

Mort Livestock Exchange

Winnsboro Livestock Auction

Where: San Saba

Where: Canton

Where: Winnsboro

Phone: ­325-372-5159

Phone: 903-287-6386

Phone: 903-365-2201

Sale Day: Thursday

Sale Day: Saturday

Contact: David Munden, 325-456-7253

Contact: Paul Pruitt, 903-725-6200

Contact: Alan Pruitt, 903-725-6200

SHELBY

Van Zandt Comm. Co.

YOUNG

Center Auction Co.

Where: Wills Point

Graham Livestock Comm. LLC

Where: Center

Phone: 903-872-2117

Where: Graham

Phone: 936-598-4395

Sale Day: Saturday

Phone: 940-549-0078

Sale Day: Wednesday

Contact: Paul Pruitt, 903-725-6200

Sale Day: Monday Contact: Kyla Rater, 940-284-9968

Contact: Michael Witcher, 936-556-0992

STARR

Sale Day: Friday

WASHINGTON Brenham Livestock Auction

Triple G Livestock Auction LLC

Where: Brenham

Where: Rio Grande City

Phone: 979-836-3621

Phone: 956-437-1988

Sale Day: Friday

Sale Day: Friday

Contact: Lisa Sebastian, 979-270-3041

Contact: Coney Alvarez Jr., 956-437-3899

SWISHER

WHARTON El Campo Livestock Co.

Tulia Livestock Auction

Where: El Campo

Where: Tulia

Phone: 979-543-2703

Phone: 806-995-4184

Sale Day: Tuesday

Sale Day: Thursday

Contact: Galynn Mazoch, 979-578-1823

Contact: Michael Vessels, 806-517-3188

TAYLOR

Wharton Livestock Auction

Abilene Auction

Where: Wharton

Where: Abilene

Phone: 979-532-3660

Phone: 325-673-7865

Sale Day: Wednesday

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Galynn Mazoch, 979-578-1823

Contact: Dave Williams, 325-669-2030

TITUS

WICHITA Wichita Livestock Sales

Stone Livestock Comm.

Where: Wichita Falls

Where: Mt. Pleasant

Phone: 940-541-2222

Phone: 903-575-9099

Sale Day: Wednesday

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: R.C. Langford, 832-330-7279

Contact: Paul Pruitt, 903-725-6200

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NEWS Affordable alternative to Draxxin® (tulathromycin injection) puts proven efficacy in exclusive packaging.

New Tulieve® (tulathromycin injection) delivers the ® same single shot, rapidly absorbed, long acting, broadspectrum activity as Draxxin® (tulathromycin injection) Injectable Solution, and thanks to our exclusive plastic bottles, less risk of product loss. Available in 1L and 500 mL plastic hanger bottles, as well as 250 mL and 100 mL plastic bottles for beef, non-lactating dairy and swine.

Ask your veterinarian or animal health provider about Tulieve®, the latest addition to our comprehensive portfolio of anti-infectives. Or visit norbrook.com

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR CATTLE: Do not use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older, including dry dairy cows. A pre-slaughter withdrawal time has not been determined for pre-ruminating calves. Effects on reproductive performance, pregnancy, and lactation have not been determined. Tulieve has a pre-slaughter withdrawal time of 18 days. Tulieve should not be used in animals known to be hypersensitive to the product.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR SWINE: Tulieve has a pre-slaughter withdrawal time of 5 days.

Tulieve should not be used in animals known to be hypersensitive to the product. © 2023 Norbrook Laboratories Limited. All rights reserved. The Norbrook logos and Tulieve are registered trademarks of Norbrook Laboratories Limited. Draxxin is a trademark of ZOETIS SERVICES LLC. All rights reserved.

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Tulieve

®

(tulathromycin injection)

Injectable Solution Antibiotic 100 mg of tulathromycin/mL For use in beef cattle (including suckling calves), non-lactating dairy cattle (including dairy calves), veal calves, and swine. Not for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older.

CAUTION: Federal (USA) law restricts this drug use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

DESCRIPTION: Tulieve® Injectable Solution is a ready-to-use sterile parenteral preparation containing tulathromycin, a semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic of the subclass triamilide. Each mL of Tulieve contains 100 mg of tulathromycin, 500 mg propylene glycol, 19.2 mg citric acid and 5 mg monothioglycerol.

Sodium hydroxide or hydrochloric acid may be added to adjust pH. Tulieve consists of an equilibrated mixture of two isomeric forms of tulathromycin in a 9:1 ratio.

The chemical names of the isomers are (2R,3S,4R,5R,8R,10R,11R,12S,13S, 14R)-13-[[2,6-dideoxy-3-C-methyl-3-Ο-methyl-4-C-[(propylamino) methyl]α-L-ribo-hexopyrano-syl]oxy]-2-ethyl-3,4,10-trihydroxy-3,5,8,10,12,14hexamethyl-11-[[3,4,6-trideoxy-3-(dimethylamino)-β-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl]oxy]-1-oxa-6-azacyclopentadecan-15-one and (2R,3R,6R,8R,9R,10S,11S, 12R)-11-[[2,6-dideoxy-3-C-methyl-3-Ο-methyl-4-C-[(propylamino)methyl]α-L-ribo-hexopyrano-syl]oxy]-2-[(1R,2R)-1,2-dihydroxy-1-methylbutyl]8-hydroxy-3,6,8,10,12-pentamethyl-9-[[3,4,6-trideoxy-3-(dimethylamino)β-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl]oxy]-1-oxa-4- azacyclotridecan-13-one, respectively.

INDICATIONS Beef and Non-Lactating Dairy Cattle BRD-Tulieve Injectable Solution is indicated for the treatment of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, Histophilus somni, and Mycoplasma bovis; and for the control of respiratory disease in cattle at high risk of developing BRD associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, Histophilus somni, and Mycoplasma bovis.

IBK-Tulieve Injectable Solution is indicated for the treatment of infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis (IBK) associated with Moraxella bovis.

Foot Rot-Tulieve Injectable Solution is indicated for the treatment of bovine foot rot (interdigital necrobacillosis) associated with Fusobacterium necrophorum and Porphyromonas levii.

Suckling Calves, Dairy Calves, and Veal Calves BRD-Tulieve Injectable Solution is indicated for the treatment of BRD associated with M. haemolytica, P. multocida, H. somni, and M. bovis.

Swine Tulieve Injectable Solution is indicated for the treatment of swine respiratory disease (SRD) associated with Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, Pasteurella multocida, Bordetella bronchiseptica, Haemophilus parasuis, and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae; and for the control of SRD associated with Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, Pasteurella multocida, and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae in groups of pigs where SRD has been diagnosed.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Cattle Inject subcutaneously as a single dose in the neck at a dosage of 2.5 mg/kg (1.1 mL/100 lb) bodyweight (BW). Do not inject more than 10 mL per injection site.

Swine Inject intramuscularly as a single dose in the neck at a dosage of 2.5 mg/kg (0.25 mL/22 lb) BW. Do not inject more than 2.5 mL per injection site.

CONTRAINDICATIONS The use of Tulieve Injectable Solution is contraindicated in animals previously found to be hypersensitive to the drug.

WARNINGS FOR USE IN ANIMALS ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. NOT FOR USE IN CHICKENS OR TURKEYS. RESIDUE WARNINGS Cattle Cattle intended for human consumption must not be slaughtered within 18 days from the last treatment. This drug is not approved for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older, including dry dairy cows. Use in these cattle may cause drug residues in milk and/or in calves born to these cows.

Swine Swine intended for human consumption must not be slaughtered within 5 days from the last treatment.

PRECAUTIONS Cattle The effects of tulathromycin injection on bovine reproductive performance, pregnancy, and lactation have not been determined. Subcutaneous injection can cause a transient local tissue reaction that may result in trim loss of edible tissue at slaughter.

Swine The effects of tulathromycin injection on porcine reproductive performance, pregnancy, and lactation have not been determined. Intramuscular injection can cause a transient local tissue reaction that may result in trim loss of edible tissue at slaughter.

ADVERSE REACTIONS Cattle In one BRD field study, two calves treated with tulathromycin injection at 2.5 mg/kg BW exhibited transient hypersalivation. One of these calves also exhibited transient dyspnea, which may have been related to pneumonia.

Swine In one field study, one out of 40 pigs treated with tulathromycin injection at 2.5 mg/kg BW exhibited mild salivation that resolved in less than four hours.

Approved by FDA under ANADA # 200-723 Tulieve® is a registered trademark of Norbrook Laboratories Limited Made in the UK Manufactured by: Norbrook Laboratories Limited, Newry, BT35 6PU, Co. Down, Northern Ireland To report suspected adverse drug events, for technical assistance or to obtain a copy of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS), contact Norbrook at 1-866-591-5777. For additional information about adverse drug experience reporting for animal drugs, contact FDA at 1-888-FDA-VETS or http://www.fda.gov/reportanimalae.

Revised Feb 2022 For additional Tulieve product information call: 1-866-591-5777 or go to www.Norbrook.com (landing page to be confirmed, may be www.Tulieve.com)

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18th Annual Fall Bull Sale • 9.26.22 20th Annual “Profit Proven” Com’l Female Sale • 11.21.22 6th Annual “Early Bird” Bull Sale • 1.23.23 44th Annual Production Sale • 4.1.23 8th Annual “Meating Demand” Bull Sale • 5.1.23

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

Lesikar Ranch 100+ Registered Angus Bulls

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Casey Beefmasters

Detering Red Brahmans

Since 1948

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

FOUNDATION BEEFMASTERS

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www.2barangus.com Steve & Laura Knoll

SINCE 1909

Cameron, Texas

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DALE & BRENDA JENKINS, DONNA JENKINS 806-852-2485, 806-255-8873 WWW.LITTLEROBEANGUSRANCH.COM

Private Treaty Angus Bulls Available

James Burks 254-718-5193 Doug Slattery 979-451-2003 Females Also Available Private Treaty

Annual Bull Sale September 9 and 10, 2022

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Hilltop Ranch Beefmasters

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

62nd Bull Sale: October 7, 2023

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Private Treaty Females Semen & Embryos

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Contact Regional Manager Radale Tiner: 979-492-2663 rtiner@angus.org

Janet, Steve and Carlton Partin 3159 FM 837 • Montalba, Texas 75853 903-549-3000 • Fax: 903-549-3005 Janet Partin: 903-922-3689 Quality Brahman Carlton Partin: 407-709-0297 Cattle www.heartbarranch.com Since 1936 email: partin.partin@aol.com 5th Generation

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

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Email: sartwellej@gmail.com

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at LOST PRAIRIE LAKE • Palestine, Texas

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Hereford, TX | (806) 676-3556 Steve@olsoncattle.com

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Liendo Plantation, 38653 Wyatt Chapel Rd. Hempstead, TX 77445 Will Detering, owner 281.989.8965

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ROEDER ANGUS RANCH Rick & Mikelle Roeder, Stonewall, Texas 479-409-2248 QUALITY REGISTERED ANGUS CATTLE

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

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BRANGUS

RANGE TESTED BULLS REPLACEMENT FEMALES WEANED CALF PROGRAM

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

EVERY DAY IS SALE DAY AT “West Texas Tough”

Brangus and Ultrablack Bulls

Danny & MB Farris Tuscola, TX 325.669.5727

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

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

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Registered Bulls and Heifers for sale by private treaty GUSTINE, TX • 254-842-7146

C ATTLE C OMPANY P.O. Box 623 • Cuero, TX 77954

Registered Brangus & Charolais Bulls 713.253.4804 or 713.204.4903 Call about bulls.

February 2023

Lee & Jacqui Haygood

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

Kaddatz Auctioneering and Farm Equipment Sales

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Sell your equipment in our next online auction, your location or ours

254-232-1675

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J.T. Echols DVM

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

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D.P. OWEN + GROESBECK, TEXAS 254-729-8644

Don and Kathy Schill 903-388-1342 • Donie, Texas

BRANGUS

cell: 830-591-3110 P.O. Box 1039, Sabinal, TX 78881

NEEL POLLED HEREFORDS

CHAROLAIS BULLS One or a truckload - Give us a call SW&S Cattle Company

Petta Ranch

830-988-2241 fax: 830-988-3131

We can sell your surplus equipment on online auction anywhere in the U.S.

Super Baldie Bred Heifers Brangus Bulls

Of the Cowman’s Type Cattle David Howard

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

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Farris Ranching Company

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BAR J BAR HEREFORD RANCH Texas’ Only Hereford Operation West of the Rio Grande Jim Cell 915-479-5299 • Sue Cell 915-549-2534

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Contact: Nina Neel Sanders 214-454-8587 • Brady, TX

5 Paseo de Paz Lane El Paso, Texas 79932

P.O. Box 595 • Raymondville, Texas 78580

Registered Polled Herefords & Black Baldies

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

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

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Rusk, Texas 512.970.3588

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

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

Powell Herefords

James L. Powell • Arthur Uhl • James Uhl 36 W. Beauregard, Ste. 301 • San Angelo, Texas 76903

O: 325-653-1688 • F: 325-653-3573 www.powellranches.com powellranches@gmail.com

David Neal, Ranch Manager

Britt Mynatt, Herd Manager

325-456-0669 or 325-651-2826 325-853-2202 or 325-340-2121

Maynard Warnken 979-561-8846

Kevin Warnken 979-743-0619

ROCKIN’ W POLLED HEREFORDS Drawer 29, Schulenburg, TX 78956 979-561-8867 fax • rockinw@cvctx.com

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

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325-754-5275

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Barnhart, Texas

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

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Performance Tested Beef Type Santa

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P.O. Box 691 Cleburne, TX 76031

Glen Rose, TX

David Harris

Home (817) 641-4159 Office (817) 641-4771

From The Home of SANTA GERTRUDIS “Reputation” CATTLE Breeding Santa Gertrudis Since 1936

JOHN MARTIN RANCHES

Box 869, San Diego, Texas 78384 Ranch: 361-701-5683

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

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

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Joe & Beth Mercer 327 CR 459, Lott, TX 76656 • H/O/Fax: 254-984-2225 bethmercer1974@gmail.com • www.filegoniacattle.com Foster Bros. Farms

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SATURDAY, FEB. 18

Replacement Female Sale

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 1 FRIDAY, FEB. 3

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

Where: New Orleans, Louisiana

7P Ranch: 29th Annual Spring Bull & Female Sale

Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show

THURSDAY, FEB. 2 Stocker & Feeder Sale

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

SATURDAY, FEB. 4

South Texas Hereford Association: Sale Featuring Case Ranch Herefords

Where: Beeville Livestock Commission, Beeville

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8

Thomas Charolais: Spring Bull Sale Where: Raymondville When: 1 p.m.

THURSDAY, FEB. 9 SUNDAY, FEB. 26

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Where: San Antonio

THURSDAY, FEB. 9

Special Bull Offering: Featuring Martin-Bruni Brangus & STS Ranger Registered Angus

Where: Winona When: 12 p.m.

TUESDAY, FEB. 21

Ranching 101: Cold Weather Nutrition Where: Online When: 1 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEB. 25

Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Where: Houston

MARCH

THURSDAY, MARCH 2

Cattleman’s Kind Bull Sale: Simmental & SimAngus Bulls

SATURDAY, MARCH 4

“Cattleman’s Opportunity” Spring Replacement Female Sale Where: Nixon Livestock Comm., Nixon

Where: Buchanan, Georgia

Where: Jacksonville When: 12 p.m.

TUESDAY, MARCH 14 Where: Online When: 1 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15 2 Bar Angus: Bull Sale Where: Hereford

THURSDAY, MARCH 16

GKB Cattle & Barber Ranch: Spring Bull Sale Where: Desdemona

SATURDAY, MARCH 18 Replacement Female Sale

Bradley 3 Ranch: Wide Body Sale

FRIDAY, FEB. 17

Cavender’s Neches River Ranch Bull Sale

Ranching 101: The Grazing Plan

Where: Jordan Cattle Auction, San Saba When: 11 a.m.

White Hawk Ranch: Beef Maker Bull Sale

Stocker & Feeder Sale

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

TUESDAY, FEB. 28 SUNDAY, MARCH 19

Where: San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

Where: San Antonio When: 10 a.m.

SATURDAY, MARCH 11

Where: Wilson, Oklahoma When: 1 p.m.

Stocker & Feeder Sale

San Antonio Stock Show All Breeds Bull & Female Sale

Where: Austin

Nipp Charolais: 14th Annual Spring Bull Sale

SATURDAY, FEB. 11

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15

Rodeo Austin

Where: Cameron When: 10:30 a.m.

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

Where: Estelline When: 12 p.m.

FRIDAY, MARCH 10 SATURDAY, MARCH 25

44 Farms: Spring Bull Sale

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

San Antonio Beefmaster Subasta Sale

Wichita Falls Luncheon

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

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8 R.A. Brown Ranch: Bull Sale Where: Throckmorton

THURSDAY, MARCH 9

Lone Star Angus: Spring Bull Sale Where: Gainesville

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

Muleshoe Ranch: Annual Range Ready Bull Sale Where: Breckenridge

THURSDAY, MARCH 23 Knox Brothers Bull Sale

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

Briggs Ranches: Texas Alliance Sale Where: Bloomington

FRIDAY, MARCH 24

Olson Land & Cattle: Annual Bull & Female Sale Where: Hereford

Editor's Note: We regretfully published inconsistent dates for the Wichita Falls Luncheons. The luncheons are held on the second Thursday of each odd-numbered month. Not every month, as previously reported in the magazine and in the 2023 TSCRA calendar.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 24 SUNDAY, MARCH 26

Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo Where: Fort Worth

SATURDAY, MARCH 25

Littlerobe Angus Ranch: Annual Sale Where: Higgins

FRIDAY, MARCH 31

Double Creek Farms: Bull & Female Sale

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Gardiner Angus Ranch: 44th Annual Production Sale Where: Ashland, Kansas

THURSDAY, APRIL 6

Special Bull Offering, Featuring STS Ranger Registered Angus Bulls Where: Jordan Cattle Auction, San Saba When: 10 a.m.

FRIDAY, APRIL 14

American Black Hereford Association: Southern Classic Sale Where: Henderson When: 5 p.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 15

Spring “Best of the Best” Replacement Female Sale

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

TUESDAY, APRIL 18 Ranching 101 Where: Online When: 1 p.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

Lesikar Ranch: 11th Annual “Back to Basics” Female Sale Where: Athens

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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension: Hemphill County Beef Conference Where: Canadian

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Ad Index 2 Bar Angus .............................................................. 72 3K Land & Cattle .................................................... 74 44 Farms ........................................ 72, Back Cover

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Accredited Land Brokers ................................. 74 AgriWebb .................................................................. 45 Alligare ........................................................................ 82 American Angus Assoc. ............................ 59, 72 American Black Hereford Assoc. ................ 25 American Hereford Assoc. .............................. 47 American Red Angus Assoc. ................. 24, 37 Advanced Pedestals Inc. ................................... 14 Arrowhead Ranch ................................................ 73 Arrowquip ................................................................. 65 Artesian Cattle & Farming LLC ..................... 72

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Bacica Farms ........................................................... 72 Bar G Feedyard ...................................................... 33 Bar J Bar Hereford Ranch ................................ 73 Beefmaster Breeders United ........................... 3 BioZyme ..................................................................... 63 Borchers Southern Y Ranches LP ............... 75 Briggs Ranches ...................................................... 75

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Cactus Feeders ....................................................... 41 Casey Beefmasters .............................................. 72 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo .............. 35 CattleMax .................................................................. 53 Cavender-Draggin’ M & Partners ................ 23 Charles S. Middleton ........................................... 74 Chip Cole & Associates ...................................... 74 Coates Ranch Co. .................................................. 73 Coldwell Banker ..................................................... 17 Cox Concrete Products ..................................... 37

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Dale Lasater Ranch .............................................

Dan W. Kinsel III .....................................................

Dennis Charolais ...................................................

Detering Brahmans ............................................

Doak Lambert ........................................................

Double Creek Farms ...........................................

Double Diamond Herefords ...........................

Double Diamond Ranch ...................................

Dudley Bros. ............................................................

72 74 73 72 74 72 73 73 73

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Endovac Animal Health .................................... 69 Express Ranches ................................................... 72 Express Scale Services ...................................... 75

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Farris Ranching Co. ..............................................

Filegonia Cattle Co. .............................................

Fishpondaerator ...................................................

Foster Bros. Farms ...............................................

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Gardiner Angus ...................................................... 72 GKB Cattle ................................................................... 7 Grandin Livestock Systems ............................ 63

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Hall & Hall .................................................................. 74 Harlow Cattle Co. .............. Inside Front Cover Harris Riverbend Farms .................................... 75 Helena Agri-Enterprises LLC .......................... 32 Herbster Angus Farms ................................ 18, 19 Hilltop Ranch Beefmasters ............................ 72 Hogue Cattle Co. ................................................... 72 Howard Herefords ................................................ 73

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Indian Hills Ranch ................................................ 73 Indian Mound Ranch .......................................... 73 Isa Beefmasters ..................................................... 72

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J.D. Hudgins Inc. ....................................................... 9 John Martin Ranches ......................................... 75 Johnson Cattle Marketing ............................... 74 Jordan Cattle Auction ........................................ 25 Jorgensen Land & Cattle .................................. 67 Justin Insurance Agency ................................. 74

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K3 Ranch .................................................................... 74 Kaddatz Equipment ............................................ 73 King Ranch Institute ........................................... 62 Knox Brothers .......................................................... 81

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Lawrence Family Limousin .............................

Lee, Lee & Puckitt .................................................

Lesikar Ranch .........................................................

Littlerobe Angus Ranch ....................................

Lone Star Ranch Consulting ..........................

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M6 Ranch ................................................................... 75 Mallett Simmentals ............................................. 75 Massey Ferguson .................................................. 29 Merck Animal Health ........................................... 15 Mesa T Ranch .......................................................... 74 MK Ranch .................................................................. 73 Moly Manufacturing ........ Inside Back Cover Moore Angus ........................................................... 72 Morgan Stanley/Mark McAndrew ............... 74 MP Brangus ............................................................. 73 Muleshoe Ranch ............................................ 33, 73

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Neel Polled Herefords ........................................ 73 Nipp Charolais ......................................................... 13 Noack Herefords ................................................... 73 No-Bull Enterprises ............................................ 46

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Olson Land & Cattle ............................................ 72 Outfront Cattle Service ..................................... 74

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Parker Friedrich Marketing & Consulting .....

Partin & Partin Heart Bar Ranch .................

Peacock Angus Ranch ......................................

Petta Ranch .............................................................

Powell Herefords ..................................................

74 72 72 73 73

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Ramro LLC/RJ Cattle Co. .......................... 43, 73 Rocker b Ranch ...................................................... 74 Rockin’ W Polled Herefords ........................... 73 Rocking Chair Ranch .......................................... 27 Roeder Angus Ranch ......................................... 72 Rolling O Farms ..................................................... 73 Rusty’s Weigh Scales ........................................ 46

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Santa Rosa Ranch ................................................

Sartwelle Brahman Ranch ..............................

Satterfield Ranch ..................................................

Schneider Brahmans ..........................................

Scott Land Co. ........................................................

Seven-Peaks Fence & Barn .............................

Skrivanek Ranches ..............................................

Stonewall Valley Ranch .....................................

SW&S Cattle Co. .....................................................

SweetPro ...................................................................

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Texas Christian University .................................. 9 Texas Hereford Assoc. ........................................ 74 Thickety Creek Farm ........................................... 72 Thomas Charolais Inc. ........................................ 73 TSCRA Merchandise ............................................ 61 TSCRA Membership ............................................ 50 TSCRA Sponsors ..................................................... 51

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United Country/Craig Buford ........................ 74

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V8 Ranch .................................................................... 72

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Wesley Theuret Herefords .............................. 74 White Hawk Ranch .............................................. 28

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A Look Back

FEBRUARY 1923 A tradition spanning generations, cattle raisers were making plans 100 years ago to travel to El Paso for the association’s 47th annual convention. Perhaps the event’s best description follows.

“There should be a few days in the life of every man during which he could lay aside his worries and cares and live for a short period as though cattle were selling for 10 cents and grass was knee high,” an author wrote.

Though times have changed, the same sentiment holds true. Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association is just as eager for convention this year as a century ago. CT

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PASTURE IS TOO HARD TO COME BY.

IF YOU DON’T TAKE CARE OF IT, YOU ARE WASTING YOUR TIME. MIKE WIGGINS, WIGGINS RANCH

In the Flint Hills of Kansas, 4th generation rancher Mike Wiggins has been a steward of the land since long before sustainability was popular. “I have a different frame of mind about grass than a lot of people. I get a kick out of seeing clean, nice grass. Pasture is too hard to come by. If you don’t take care of it, you are wasting your time.”

To maximize grazing potential, Mike and his cattle partner put a plan to test. They split the land, sprayed half the acreage with Gunslinger® AMP, and turned-out a set of yearlings. Even though the treated area carried an additional 49 head on comparable acreage, the calves still outperformed those on untreated pasture by 20 pounds per head.

“A lot of factors go into making this work, but a little bit of chemical and a good aerial applicator change things. This new plan is pretty well a no-brainer. Our calves on treated pasture exceeded the amount of gain needed to pay for spraying.”

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