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MARCH 2023

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Border Life

Countdown to Convention

By Jena McRell

By Hannah Scarborough

Voices from remote reaches of the nation’s migrant crisis.

A preview of can’t-miss events during the Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo.

DEPARTMENTS in the News

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The Grazing Plan

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Industry Briefs

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Obituaries

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Special Ranger Activity

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Lasting Wisdom

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Who Will Take Over The Ranch?

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Faces of Law Enforcement

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UNTOLD STORIES B

ack in December, I had a conversation with a Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association member who ranches in far West Texas. He and I were chatting about how his operation has changed over the years, particularly as it related to illegal border crossings.

As he said, the story often falls short.

Media headlines rarely touch the day-to-day challenges felt by landowners navigating excessive property damage, increased liability and threats to personal safety. Consider this issue of The Cattleman an effort to remedy that.

In our feature story, “Border Life,” three producers from different regions of Texas vividly describe the realities they face while ranching and living along the Southwestern border.

While eye-opening, their experiences are not uncommon. For a long time, the scope of these impacts to ranchers and landowners has been unknown.

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fall to learn about their experiences with recent border activity. We share some of the survey findings this month, as well.

While testimonies and data certainly tell an important story, the association is also focused on solutions for border-related issues and other policy topics.

Attendees of the 2023 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo can join sessions that break down these complex issues. Read about what is in store, including keynote speaker Dana Perino, in our convention preview starting on page 22. Online registration closes March 14, but attendees can still register on-site.

We hope to see you in Fort Worth this month! Until then, enjoy the latest issue of The Cattleman. CT

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BORDER LIFE Voices from remote reaches of the nation’s migrant crisis.

By Jena McRell

I

n the pre-dawn, it was difficult to make out their faces.

Around 6:40 a.m., DA Harral stepped into his dark office, coffee in hand, and flipped on the light switch. As his eyes adjusted, the phone rang out. On the other end was his son-in-law, urging him to come quickly.

From the couple’s front window, Harral’s daughter, Kati, spotted movement about 50 yards away. Dark silhouettes and shifting limbs appeared against an otherwise still landscape. Their dogs immediatley sounded an alarm.

“Be careful,” said Harral, rushing out the door. “I’ll be right there.”

Looking up the hill, where the young family lives with their baby daughter, a protective instinct took over. Harral set out in a run, boots slamming against the arid soil. It was dark, and the midNovember air was crisp and cool.

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Nothing is more familiar to him than this West Texas ranch near Fort Stockton, home to the family for more than 135 years. And yet, the current environment never ceases to astound him.

CLOSE CALLS Harral’s heart pounded as he approached the house and noticed shadowy figures gathered on the porch. Two men stood alongside his son-in-law, all visibly shaken.

The rising sun revealed that the unexpected visitors were teenagers around 15 years old. Once he could see they meant no harm, Harral lowered his guard and spoke in their native Spanish.

The young men begged Harral to take them to Fort Worth. He told them he would help, but that assistance was coming by way of law enforcement.

Coincidentally, a helicopter was already en route to Harral’s place before sunrise that morning.

For several days that week, Kati was conducting routine deer counts across their hunting properties, and the pilot was minutes away when the young men first appeared. He kept watch from the sky, later identifying three others in the brush.

When the U.S. Border Patrol agents arrived and began processing the five men, it was a scene Harral says he will not soon forget.

“They were shaking all over, petrified,” he remembers.

“After they were cuffed, we handed them some candy bars. They were just kids, starving to death.”

As more of the story unfolded, Harral learned the young men had been involved in a roll-over crash two nights prior. They, along with several others, had each paid $4,000 to be taken across the U.S. border and into Fort Worth.

While this experience was among the more extreme to happen on Harral’s property, it is not isolated.

Migrant traffic along the southwest border is at an all-time high. The U.S. Border Patrol reports nearly 2.4 million encounters in fiscal year 2022. An increase of 37% from the year prior, the number represents arrests or expulsions for unlawful entry along the border spanning from the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas to El Paso, Arizona and California.

What officials cannot measure is how many migrants enter the country unnoticed. While populations surge at ports of entry and illegal crossings rise, fewer resources are available to protect hundreds of thousands of acres of open range along the border.

The responsibility has shifted to the rancher.

“We are the main eyes and ears for the Border Patrol and Texas Department of Public Safety right now,” Harral says.

“We are communicating with them all the time.”

On his ranch and those nearby, evidence of foot traffic is constant. Well-worn paths cut through mesquite trees and brush, around cliffs and deep canyons. Personal items and backpacks are left behind in makeshift camps as illegal crossers migrate north.

­— DA Harral, Fort Stockton

While they did not know it at the time, Kati and the helicopter pilot had encountered a man from the group the day before the teenagers arrived at her doorstep.

From the sky, they noticed someone, clearly distressed, signaling for help. So they landed.

Kati says she had an uneasy feeling as soon as they touched the ground. She held tight to a shotgun and raised it up in clear sight, serving as a warning in case there were others hiding in the brush. The pilot spoke with the man, who was injured and delirious. They called the Border Patrol.

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The Harrals later learned he was the driver of the car in the accident. Border Patrol agents took him into custody and he was arrested on several active warrants for trafficking people, drugs and firearms into the U.S.

People are scared on both sides.”

The crowded vehicle caught the eye of law enforcement and engaged in a high-speed pursuit ending in the wreck. After the accident, three passengers were life-flighted to a nearby hospital. The rest took off on foot, walking nearly eight miles through the vast country, where every piece of vegetation is covered by a protective layer of thorns.

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Sensing his story did not add up and they could be in serious danger, Kati and the pilot left — telling the man to stay there, help would soon be on the way.

In this area of West Texas, Harral says many cross the Rio Grande near the border town of Sanderson, about an hour south of his ranch. After wading or swimming across the river, they often skirt the edges of town — quietly making their way in the darkness.

The majority seek only to reach their destination. But for those who carry with them more than a desire for the American dream, the danger is painfully real.

Private property and rangelands become expressways for drug smugglers, human trafficking and crime. This brings heightened risk not only for landowners, but also for migrants themselves.

“People are scared on both sides,” Harral says. “We haven’t been faced with a situation where you really think you have to pull a trigger to save yourself, but everyone on these ranches is prepared to do that.”

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Pictured left is DA Harral, a Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association director from Fort Stockton. The fifth generation to steward the family’s land, he says the current situation mimics the return of the frontier. Threats to property and personal safety are constant companions. Photos by Diane Meyer.

AN UPHILL BATTLE Roughly 450 miles southeast of Harral’s ranch, the situation intensifies.

Just like his father and grandfather, Burt Bull runs cattle in several counties throughout the Gulf Coast region. In the mid-2000s, he purchased Los Jaboncillos, a historic operation established more than 125 years ago.

In this country, pastures chart far and wide. Endless miles of ancient prairie grass, brush and sand dunes touch the horizon in nearly every direction. A direct route for migrants passes through Los Jaboncillos land, too.

Because of this, nearly every aspect of Bull’s business and his family’s personal safety have been tested.

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Bull called a local Border Patrol agent who told them they were in pursuit of 21 illegal crossers, who were believed to have busted the gates and set out across Los Jaboncillos property. From what Bull could tell, the group was headed right toward their camp — where his wife was alone.

The migrants did nothing more than pass through, fortunately, but that type of panic is not easily shaken.

“That’s when I noticed things were getting very serious,” Bull says. “If migrants have a record, then they are likely the ones who get into cars and drive through fences, because they know if they tried claiming asylum, they would be turned around immediately and deported.”

One fall a couple of years ago, Bull and the Los Jaboncillos crew were five days into working cattle in Kenedy County. With pastures typically 10,000 acres or larger, gathering animals here is no easy feat.

The headquarters for Los Jaboncillos is in Jim Wells County, located on U.S. Highway 281, not far from Falfurrias. South of town, large blimps with advanced camera systems monitor traffic from the sky. The sophisticated technology enables law enforcement to easily identify a vehicle’s license plate from overhead.

When he and the crew arrived before sunrise on the final day, their hearts sank. The pens were empty, and the remaining 200 head were missing.

Bull says this positioning has decreased foot traffic across his property. But that is not because there are fewer people; migrants now veer east and west instead.

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Heightened liability & risk Burt Bull stands against a highwire fence on his Los Jaboncillos ranch. Strands that have been cut or damaged by vehicle collisions are regular occurrences as unwelcomed traffic moves through the property.

In these cases, ranchers are also on the hook for any damage stray livestock might cause. Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association is advocating for legislation to ease this burden on landowners. Read more on page 30.

Photo by Mike Barnett.

Contrarily, vehicle bailouts on his property have increased. Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Joey Aguilar Jr. says highway pursuits are, unfortunately, a routine part of border life.

“From the minute I turn on the radio, it is nonstop,” Aguilar says. “We average, just in Hidalgo County, about seven to nine chases per day. And that is a slow day.”

Across his district, which spans the entire border region in South Texas, Aguilar estimates nearly 40 daily highway pursuits. Some last a minute or less, others go on for miles and stretch into neighboring counties. In these instances, the chase likely ends in a bailout, where the vehicle crashes and passengers take off on foot.

“For the most part in rural areas, almost every other chase is going to result in a broken fence or damaged property,” says Aguilar, who has 20 years of law enforcement experience. “The tactic right now is to get into the brush and drive as far as they can, so that law enforcement will have a difficult time catching up.”

It is not uncommon for one or two state troopers to be up against 50 to 100 migrants, Aguilar explains.

Recently, semi-trucks and trailers are trending in pursuits. The special ranger says these accidents occur almost weekly, and when they do, the large trucks can destroy vegetation, obliterate water troughs and hit cattle bedded down in the brush.

We just want to live our life, to ranch in peace and safety.”

— Burt Bull, Riviera March 2023

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This is a food security threat, as well as a national security issue.” ­— Martha Santos, Fort Worth

Top photo: In the hallway of Martha Santos’ new home hangs a collage of black-and-white photos, cherished reminders of the land she loves and the tenacity shown by generations before her. Photo by Hannah Scarborough.

Bottom photo: With land along the Rio Grande, the Santos family has experienced extreme levels of unlawful crossings and crime.

Liability is also a major concern when cut or broken fences result in stray animals on busy roadways. If an accident occurs with these livestock, property owners could be held responsible.

“One thing people do not realize is the damage that is being done to our producers and their land,” Aguilar says. “As a producer, at what point do you start to say enough is enough?”

In the past decade, Bull estimates he has lost $300,000 because of migrant crossings. Busted fences and water troughs require repair, and helicopter fees to regroup cattle rack up. He feels the impacts in the herd, as well. Pastures become overstocked, cows become poor and conception rates suffer.

Two pickups have also been stolen off Bull’s property.

In one instance, the truck was taken from the ranch’s headquarters office in broad daylight.

Finding belongings left behind from illegal foot traffic is common for ranchers along the border. Photo by Diane Meyer.

Although, the most grim reality came last summer when Bull’s son, Dillard, was checking water troughs and windmills. He came on an unthinkable sight — underneath a mesquite tree, not far from the road, was a dead body.

In the early 2000s, she noticed a shift in the environment. Cartel crime was on the rise in Mexico, and it became too risky to travel across. They stopped seeing family or visiting the ranches on the other side of the river.

Likely dehydrated from the oppressive heat, the man was assumed to have been left behind by a group passing through. He lay only 100 yards from an airconditioned cabin that Bull says they keep fully stocked with food and water.

“Even in the city, the quality of life has gone down,” says Santos, who graduated from Texas Christian University’s ranch management program before returning to the area to start her career. “Things that only used to happen on the Mexican side are now happening in Laredo — the higher crime, lack of safety.”

A second body was found soon after.

In the summer months, when temperatures average 95-plus degrees with intense humidity, Bull says it is common to hear of one or two bodies found each day throughout the area. According to Border Patrol data, fiscal year 2022 was the deadliest year on record for migrants crossing into the U.S. unlawfully. More than 850 deaths were reported.

“There’s no way for the rest of the country to understand how vast this problem is, how expensive it is,” Bull says, “or what a horrible humanitarian situation it is.”

UNCERTAINTY & FEAR The quiet expanse of her family’s ranch near Laredo was once a safe haven for Martha Santos.

Known for their entrepreneurial nature, the Santos family operated businesses on both sides of the border for generations. Along with ranches in the U.S. and Mexico, her great-grandfather owned a packing plant, grocery store, and fur-and-hide shop.

Every level of the supply chain, Santos describes.

When she was younger, visiting Mexico was like running to the local supermarket or mall. Traffic moved freely across the bridge, and in five minutes, they could arrive in Nuevo Laredo.

“It is a unique place to grow up because you have American roots, but you also have that very embedded Mexican, lively culture,” Santos says.

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With each passing year, the situation grew more dire.

Before, the ranch was her escape when pressures felt too strong. A gift of peace and comfort only nature can provide, Santos says.

Now, not even their own private property is safe.

With land right on the Rio Grande, unlawful traffic is extreme. No longer operating in groups of tens or twenty, hundreds of migrants attempt to cross the river at once. One night 300 were caught, Santos says.

Those who make it across without apprehension set out across her ranch on foot.

“The liability issues have made it impossible for us to even fathom running cattle,” Santos says. “It’s become a hot spot for everything — drugs, guns and human trafficking.”

When gathering at a hunting camp, she says they caught five men cutting through a fence. Another time while sitting around a campfire, they heard rustling as a crowd of migrants walked through the brush.

Threats became so high that her family no longer allowed Santos to be alone at the ranch.

“You never know who you are going to come across,” Santos says. “And it is the ranchers, who do not have law enforcement around at all hours, who are coming in contact with some really dangerous people.”

The land she loves was no longer safe; no longer felt like home. Frustrated, she knew it was time for a change.

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In fall 2022, Santos moved to Fort Worth to pursue a masters of business administration degree, focused on energy, from Texas Christian University. She hopes to share ranching’s perspective in discussions about greenhouse gas emissions, carbon footprint and other emerging topics.

A South Texan at heart, she keeps an active pulse on what is happening and shares her voice on behalf of ranchers living along the border.

“Migrants use ranch land because they are able to travel under the radar, and that’s been an issue forever,” Santos says. “But it doesn’t mean that you can ignore it forever.

“If we do not protect our working lands along the border and the people who work those lands, I do not know how long they [ranchers] can keep going. This is a food security threat, as well as a national security issue.”

Already facing the pressures of tight margins, high input costs and population growth, Santos says cattle raisers in the Southwest cannot afford to carry the weight as unlawful border crossings continue. Especially as the younger generation considers a career in ranching.

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TRUTH

The Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association engages a border security task force to facilitate conversation, discuss solutions and advocate for change on behalf of border-region ranchers and landowners.

The task force conducted an association membership survey in fall 2022 to gain a better understanding of the impact and reach of the Southwestern border crisis.

Nearly 365 survey respondents shared their perspectives. Of them, 78% said they experience direct impacts from illegal immigration on land they own, lease or manage.

“We just want to live our life, to ranch in peace and safety,” Bull says. “We are providing a protein source for the world and do not think we should have to be armed to do it.” CT

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TOP FIVE DIRECT IMPACTS REPORTED:

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How often do you carry a firearm on your property for personal protection?

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What best summarizes your assessment of the impacts to you and your property?

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COUNTDOWN TO CONVENTION A preview of can’t-miss events during the Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo.

By Hannah Scarborough

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n annual tradition spanning generations, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association is eager to welcome a large crowd March 24-26 to Fort Worth for the 2023 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo.

All cattle producers, landowners and rural enthusiasts will find their time well-spent while attending this year’s event. Whether guests have attended for years or this is their first time at convention, the agenda will be packed with opportunities to network, learn and enjoy time in Fort Worth.

“Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo is the largest event in the Southwest for the beef industry,” says Grace Dunham,

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executive director of events and partnerships for Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.

“We bring together more than 3,500 attendees who share a passion for the livestock industry and have a stake in its future.”

Between the main stage, expo hall, live cattle demonstrations and popular School for Successful Ranching, more than 30 hours of programming are scheduled to educate and entertain.

Read on for 10 must-do events while attending this year’s Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo.

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1. ATTEND EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS. 2. EMPOWER THE NEXT GENERATION. Young cattle producers join together Friday, March 24, for a panel discussion on the future of the cattle business. Moderator Gilly Riojas will lead the conversation among young ranchers and professionals.

The table turns, as industry veterans join together on stage for a panel on their combined experiences. In this one-hour session long-time cattle raisers and land managers will talk about mistakes they made along the way and advice they would give to their younger selves.

If it is a hot topic in the cattle business today, it will be covered during the School of Successful Ranching. Educational content includes classroom-style workshops and live animal demonstrations, covering everything from directto-consumer beef marketing, legal matters, carbon credits, border security and much more.

After the presentations, participants are invited to an openbar social among like-minded young professionals.

“The pressure facing ranchers and landowners from inflationary prices to government regulations are serious,” says Emily Lochner, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association executive director of education and engagement.

“The School for Successful Ranching addresses these industry issues over the course of two days. This year’s school is the best it’s ever been. Whether you are a beginning rancher or you have been in the business for 40 years, you are not going to want to miss these peer-promoted, solution-driven sessions.”

Cattle raisers will want to flag a few sessions in their convention schedule, including the following: • View from The Capitol: Jason Skaggs, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association executive vice president, and Melissa Hamilton, the association’s executive director of government relations, will dive deep into the pressing issues of the current Texas Legislative Session. They will discuss legislation concerning cattle producers, where the association stands on the issues and what is being done to address them. Stay tuned all day Friday, March 24, for sessions breaking down more hot topic issues in Austin and beyond.

• Battling the Border Security Crisis: For ranchers and landowners along the Southwest border, the surge in illegal migrant crossings has been extreme.

Along with facing threats to their property and personal safety, cattle raisers are also faced with liability concerns. This session will cover how Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association is working toward solutions.

• Ask an Ag Lawyer: One of the most anticipated sessions during Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo, a panel of agricultural attorneys will offer insight into trending legal issues. Bring questions ahead of time and pose them to this experienced group of legal professionals.

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5. WATCH A LIVE DEMONSTRATION.

With more than 250 exhibitors, attendees can truly see it all in the trade show during Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo.

See the cattle raiser way of life put into action in the live demonstration area of the convention.

Booths containing everything from hats, boots, feed, fencing, equipment, chutes and insurance are eager to display styles, trends and tools of the trade. Snag an Expo Drawing Card and visit booths throughout the hall to be eligible to win prizes valuing $250 from sponsoring vendors.

Be sure to come by the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association branding bar located at the association’s booth. Here, you can customize leather goods with hot irons, creating your own personalized souvenir. While you wait, be sure to chat with the Cattle Raisers Insurance team and browse the Cattle Raisers Trading Co. merchandise.

Also: Make plans to attend the Friday-evening reception in the exhibit hall. From 4-6 p.m. March 24, free drinks and delicious bites, sponsored by John Deere, will have the expo bustling with activity. It is promised to be a great time to mix and mingle with new and old friends alike.

4. SUPPORT THE SPECIAL RANGER FOUNDATION. While on the expo hall floor, visit the Special Ranger Foundation Silent Auction to place a bid on items benefiting a great cause.

This year’s auction features items such as a Priefert squeeze chute, an engraved Kimber Stainless Pro Carry II 9mm, a Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I 20 gauge, a special ranger guided bull elk hunt in New Mexico, beautiful western jewelry and much more. All proceeds will be directed to the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Rangers. Equipment and training for special rangers are solely funded by the silent auction, members and other monetary gifts.

Text G1338 to (888) 990-9876 to receive a link to sign up on your mobile device. Through your device, you will have access to a digital catalog and place your bids. Bids will also be taken at the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association booth in the expo.

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Each day will feature five different companies in the Chute Out event. Gain up-close experience with each system as manufacturers demonstrate their chute and describe the functionality in detail.

Participants also won’t want to miss the cow dog demonstrations with expert Roy Cox.

6. VISIT THE STUDENT SHOWCASE. Learn about the latest research from graduate students across Texas and Oklahoma during the Graduate Poster Showcase. Students will present their research Saturday, March 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. near lunch at the Expo Hall.

Be sure to also catch the Youth Photo Contest, featuring images from photographers 5-18 years old, capturing the heart and soul of the cattle industry. Photos will be displayed for viewing by Cattle Raisers Convention attendees, who will have the opportunity to vote for the people’s choice winner of the contest. Submit your pick by noon March 25.

Also: Using the code, STUDENT, when registering for convention will grant students free admission into the 2023 School for Successful Ranching and Expo. Students must present a valid student ID at the registration desk on-site.

7. SHOW YOUR CAMPUS SPIRIT. Join your alma mater for collegiate receptions March 24-25. Hosted across the street at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel, enjoy running into staff and former classmates in the ever-popular networking events. Pro tip: Track down each college on the exhibit hall floor to snag alumni pins.

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8. MAKE SENSE OF THE MARKETS. Cattle markets are anything but predictable, these days especially. Saturday, March 25, hear from CattleFax CEO Randy Blach on the latest cattle market updates. Attendees will learn current and predicted trends for the cattle market, walking away informed with insights to help make decisions that impact their operation.

9. BE INSPIRED. As in years past, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association is honored to present another exceptional keynote speaker, Dana Perino. Perino is a political commentator and journalist, New York Times bestselling author, and former White House Press Secretary to last year’s keynote speaker, President George W. Bush.

10. DUST OFF YOUR DANCING BOOTS. Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo is not strictly business.

Jake Hooker and The Outsiders will lead attendees into a night of great music and dancing. Tickets include a delicious steak dinner sponsored by Farm Credit, as well as access to the Late Night Party, featuring more live music, games and fun.

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Online registration for the 2023 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo is open through March 14 at cattleraisersconvention.com. After that, guests are welcome to register on-site at the Fort Worth Convention Center.

“Texas is home to land full of opportunity, something cattle raisers understand,” Dunham says. “Grab your family, business partners and friends, and join us in Fort Worth as we celebrate the industry and our future together.” CT Hannah Scarborough is a communications intern for Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.

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s an eighth-generation rancher whose family ranch is located less than 100 miles from the Texas-Mexico Border, I am well acquainted with the inherent risks of the cattle business, and I’ve always understood the importance of proper stewardship.

Like many others, I was raised to know every corner of the property, making rounds often to ensure everything is secured. I was always told when checking fences, you look to the oldest parts of the fence first to ensure it remains standing strong.

Currently, if a vehicle runs into livestock on the roadway, the landowner could be held liable even when the landowner did nothing wrong. This is a tremendous legal risk for cattle producers that must be fixed.

As a rancher, attorney and member of the Texas House of Representatives, I have the plan to do precisely that.

This past November, I filed H.B. 73 to provide liability protection in these instances, in order to better protect our family farms and ranches.

Even with this due diligence, bulls inevitably get into fights and are known to knock a fence down from time to time. I’ve been lucky to have attentive neighbors, whose families have been ranching next to mine for just as long as we have, and who are kind enough to call and let me know some of my livestock has gotten out.

Passing this legislation will be one of my top priorities for the 2023 Texas Legislative Session, but there is a long road ahead. I am working hard to educate fellow legislators on how important it is to protect our state’s cattle producers from unavoidable situations and unnecessary lawsuits.

While I and other Texans do the responsible thing and take necessary steps to ensure cattle are safe and secured on the ranch, we cannot account for every possibility and are left wondering what happens when an act of God or something completely out of our control takes place.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association leaders and staff have been instrumental in the process, but we need your help, too. Please contact your state representative and senator to express support of H.B. 73 to give ranchers liability protection for situations out of their control.

Far too often, ranchers are now receiving a dreaded phone call; their fences have been cut or driven through by trespassing migrants or human smugglers who have barreled through the property after a pursuit by law enforcement. These pursuits and cut fences have a large impact on ranchers and cattle.

While border ranchers have long observed and been affected by illegal border traffic, never before have the crossings been so rampant and damaging.

They must hear directly from you, their constituent, to understand how damaging it could be to the cattle industry and our food supply if we continue to allow ranchers to be sued due to acts of God or someone trespassing and allowing livestock to escape. I hope you will join me in supporting H.B. 73 and helping cattle producers get back to the business of raising our food. CT

Animals can end up in a pasture without water, get hurt attempting to pass through damaged barbed wire, or stray onto roadways — endangering both people and themselves.

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Rep. Andrew Murr represents District 53 in the Texas House of Representatives, including Bandera, Crane, Crockett, Edwards, Kerr, Kimble, Llano, Mason, McCulloch, Medina, Menard, Pecos, Real, Schleicher, Sutton and Upton counties. He is a proud Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association member.

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A crossbreeding program for commercial beef producers

ep. Brad Buckley was elected in 2018 and is currently serving his third term in the Texas House of Representatives.

A native Texan, Buckley was born and raised in rural Bell County and is a product of Killeen ISD schools. He is a proud Texas Aggie, and received his bachelor’s degree in 1989 and his doctorate of veterinary medicine in 1993. After graduating, he returned to his hometown of Killeen to open a veterinary practice and has been serving his community and Rep. Brad Buckley their animals ever since.

The American Red program is a strategic cross that provides the beef industry with a unique blend of maternal traits, adaptability, growth, hybrid vigor and marbling in a heat-tolerant, red hide.

To learn more or to enroll, please contact Chessie Mitchell, RAAA tag program coordinator, at tags@redangus.org

He and his wife, Susan, live on their ranch near Salado, where they operate a commercial cow-calf operation and raise and train cutting horses.

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H.B. 1788 would clearly define types of meat, such as a beef, pork and chicken, as well as the term “meat” itself. This clarity and accountability would allow consumers to understand the true origin of their food, and make educated decisions and purchases. Because Texas promotes free enterprise and competition, and because demand exists for both meat and non-meat products, properly defining and labeling of food products is critical.

A proud member of the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, Buckley has a deep understanding of the issues facing Texas cattle raisers and land owners and continues to be a stalwart advocate for association members. CT

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THE GRAZING PLAN Participate in the upcoming Ranching 101 session hosted March 14.

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and management and sustainable grazing will be the topics of discussion during the next Ranching 101 hosted by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 14.

Before coming to Texas, Milner served as the area range specialist for NRCS in southern California.

During the hour-long Zoom webinar, attendees will gain insight into developing a sustainable grazing plan — one rooted in stewardship and functionality for the beef cattle herd — with featured speaker Madeline Milner of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Milner joined NRCS Texas in July 2021 and is currently on the ecological sciences team.

She works alongside other state technical discipline leads to provide guidance on grazing land planning to field staff.

Interested? Scan the QR code 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.

Madeline Milner USDA NRCS

Experienced or brand-new 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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INTRODUCING THE NEW

MEMBER CENTER Manage your membership, explore member benefits, read the latest issues of The Cattleman magazine, and more.

Available now at TSCRA.org

Need help signing up? Stop by the TSCRA booth at the Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo March 24-26.

TSCRA SPONSORS & PARTNERS Please thank the representatives from these companies for their support of TSCRA programs.

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BRIEFS TSCRA REPRESENTATIVES APPOINTED TO CATTLEMEN’S BEEF PROMOTION & RESEARCH BOARD

Seth Denbow

He previously worked with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service throughout Texas, eventually holding the position of state range specialist. Following his tenure with the agency, Goodwin joined the Noble Research Institute, located in Ardmore, Oklahoma, as conservation stewardship lead and senior rangeland and pasture consultant.

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The board is authorized by the Beef Promotion and Research Claudia Wright Act of 1985 and is composed of 101 members representing 34 states and five units. Members must be beef producers or importers of beef and beef products nominated by certified producer organizations.

NEW DIRECTOR FOR TEXAS A&M CENTER FOR GRAZINGLANDS & RANCH MANAGEMENT

As land management challenges evolve, so too must the tools and critical resources Texas A&M AgriLife provides land managers and producers.

With more than two decades of nationally recognized rangeland conservation and outreach experience, Jeff Goodwin, Ph.D., has been tasked with facilitating this mission as director of the Center for Grazinglands and Ranch Management.

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Goodwin, who earned a doctoral degree in rangeland and wildlife science from Texas A&M UniversityKingsville, said he is focused on providing producers solutions to real-world problems.

Denbow and Wright join previously elected Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association representative April Bonds, of Saginaw, who is in her second-year term on the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board.

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With support from Texas A&M AgriLife Research, the center is part of a Texas A&M University System-wide effort to safeguard the ecologic and economic resiliency of grazing land resources and ranching operations.

Roel Lopez, Ph.D., department head, said Goodwin’s appointment is part of a deliberate revitalization of the center and the Center for Natural Resources Information Technology to better serve producers across Texas and beyond.

On Jan. 27, USDA announced the appointment of Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association representatives Seth Denbow and Claudia Wright as members of the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board.

Denbow, of Weatherford, and Wright, of Richmond, will serve a three-year term providing oversight to 22 boards advancing development of new markets, strengthening existing markets, and conducting important research and promotion activities across the beef industry.

The center is housed within the department of rangeland, wildlife and fisheries management in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Two leading third-party verification companies, IMI Global and the American Angus Association’s AngusLink, have joined forces to create an improved experience for cattle producers, while offering more value-added opportunities.

Through this new relationship, IMI Global will be providing the verification services for the USDA process verified program for IMI Global and AngusLink customers. The collaboration makes it easier and more efficient for producers to access an extensive suite of verification programs and the feeder cattle industry’s genetic merit evaluation tool in one enrollment.

“With tightening margins, the need for producers to differentiate their cattle and create market access with flexibility is key. At the same time, the value of superior genetics has never been greater,” said Mark McCully, association CEO. “These two market drivers are creating tremendous opportunities for producers to describe and verify their cattle.”

Now available to IMI customers, the AngusLink Genetic Merit Scorecard allows producers to communicate the feeder calf genetic potential to buyers using three scores: beef, feedlot and grid.

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The scores are calculated based on the association’s extensive genetic database with more than 80 million datapoints.

In addition, AngusLink customers will also have access to IMI’s new sustainability standard, CARE Certified, which encompasses animal care, environmental stewardship, people and community; all of growing importance in today’s marketplace.

Other available process verified program claims include AngusVerified, source, age, non-hormone treated cattle, verified natural beef and more.

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IMI Global, a division of Where Food Comes From Inc., is the market leader in third-party verification services enrolling over 1.25 million cattle annually in various verification programs.

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FIBERMAX CENTER RECEIVES $2.6 MILLION GIFT

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The FiberMax Center for Discovery, a nonprofit agricultural history and education center in Lubbock, has announced gifts totaling $2.6 million from Craig and Ann McDonald, Joe and Christy Hurst, and Terry and Sheri Hurst in support of AgWorks, an agricultural literacy wing at the center.

The combined gift is the final funding the center needs to break ground in 2023 and start construction on a $6.4 million, hands-on gallery aimed at students through grade four that will inform visitors of where food and fiber originate — and connect visitors back to farmers and ranchers.

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Exhibits will include an irrigation water table, crop cycles, a large animal vet clinic, a stable, and a grocery store. Once complete, the 5,000-square-foot gallery also will include information about careers in agriculture, a Cotton Heritage Center, a rotating exhibit gallery and archives.

Be on the lookout mid-April when we open a new pen of yearling bulls!

TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE AWARDS GRANTS TO OFFSET PRESCRIBED BURNING COSTS

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Texas A&M Forest Service has awarded $522,162 in grants to Texas landowners for the treatment of more than 18,000 acres with prescribed burning.

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In the News Prescribed burning is an effective land management tool to reduce wildfire risk, improve wildlife habitat and promote a healthy forest ecosystem. The practice eliminates brush, weeds, dried vegetation and downed trees and also fosters seed and plant regeneration, reduces invasive plants and restores soil nutrients.

Through four programs targeting different priorities across the state, Texas A&M Forest Service awarded 84 grants for a total of 18,175 acres. More than 300 applications were scored on a competitive basis to select the best use of the funding.

Weldon Dent, Texas A&M Forest Service Fuels Specialist, said the grant programs provide landowners with an opportunity to remove hazardous fuels from their property in a safe and controlled manner.

“Unmanaged vegetation can fuel wildfires,” Dent said. “Prescribed burning is one way to reduce the risk of large-scale fires while maximizing the benefits of small-scale fires.”

Texas A&M Forest Service administers various prescribed fire grant programs. Each program has its own goals, with at least one program available in every county in Texas. The grants will reimburse landowners to offset the cost of having a prescribed burn conducted on their property by a certified and insured prescribed burn manager. CT

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SAFE-GUARD is proven to kill 98.7% of worms, remaining powerful and effective, even in the face of parasite resistance.1 Choosing two dewormers from two different classes (like SAFE-GUARD + ivermectin) can help ensure you’re getting the toughest parasites – and helping slow the growing issue of parasite resistance.

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OBITUARIES CHARLES D. SCHMIDT, 93, of Fredericksburg, died Dec. 16.

During World War II, Schmidt enrolled in the Peacock Military Academy in San Antonio in fall 1944.

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He graduated a year later and enrolled in then-called Texas A&M College, majoring in animal husbandry and learning military science as part of the Corps. During his senior year of college, he was second in command of Air Force Battalion B Flight and graduated in spring 1949, just before his 20th birthday.

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He married Peggy Lou Parker Oct. 3, 1953, and in February 1954, he joined the U.S. Air Force. He and Peggy finished his military service in Germany.

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Schmidt retired from a career with USDA in 1989.

Through the years, he worked full-time while also managing the family’s ranch. A Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association member for many years, Schmidt enjoyed finding new ways to manage the ranch and raise beef cattle.

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He is survived by his children, Chuck (Teppi) Schmidt and Patricia (Lonnie) Marquardt; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Davene Jonas; and several other relatives and friends.

CHRISTOPHER RYAN WILSHIRE, 33, of Fort Worth, died Oct. 21.

Wilshire developed a passion for the outdoors at an early age and was an avid hunter, fisherman and cattle rancher. He established Rockin’ W Cattle Co. LLC at the age of 14 and spent the rest of his life raising cattle.

Wilshire attended Calvary Christian Academy, where he met his wife, Tayla Cox, and graduated from there in 2007. He also graduated from Texas Christian University in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in communications.

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Raised in and around the family business, Wilshire Consultants Inc., he became a registered representative and financial advisor with Avantax Financial Services, formerly HD Vest, and joined the family business fulltime as president in 2009.

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Wilshire obtained the rank of Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts of America in 2007, the same year he was awarded the TCU Texas Youth Entrepreneur of the Year award by Texas Christian University and Gov. Rick Perry.

He was a member of the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, American Quarter Horse Association, and the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo.

Wilshire is survived by his wife, Tayla; parents, Rick and Helen Wilshire; and many other loving relatives. CT

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I start cattle for a living, I’m not a mechanic, I’m not a computer scientist, I have been really really good at one thing in my life…startin’ cattle. ENDOVAC-Beef has been a Game Changer for me. If you are not vaccinating, you should be!

You know, I don’t work for ENDOVAC-Beef, if it didn’t work I would tell you don’t use it, you are wasting your money…It Works! Every one I save, or every one I don’t have to doctor is better for my cattle and the bottom line.

I did my own trial, and I will just tell you the honest truth, I started 900 head for a feed yard in Nebraska. They were keeping the steers and I was keeping the heifers. I used ENDOVAC-Beef on 100% of those steers. On their sisters, that I kept and grazed, I did not give ENDOVAC-Beef…Night and Day Difference. I had a wreck on my heifers, with bad eyes. On the steers we had hardly any. It’s called the learning curve…

I learned I wanted to use ENDOVAC-Beef on all of them now.

I run a good sized cow-calf operation in addition to starting cattle. 100% of my cattle get ENDOVAC-Beef. Since using ENDOVAC we don’t have to treat as many cattle for respiratory, or even other common problems like pinkeye and foot rot. I am getting my Pasteurella and the stimulant that makes the vaccine work better with ENDOVAC-Beef. If everybody knew what I knew, everyone would be using it.

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Theft & Law missing from a pasture off Precinct Line Road, north of FM 902 in an unincorporated area of Grayson County. The heifers weigh approximately 800-900 pounds and have 5W branded on the left hip, as well as ear tags with the owner’s contact information. The cattle were last seen early December 2022. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Oliver at 903-328-8023.

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Equipment stolen near Crockett.

DISTRICT 1 — TEXAS PANHANDLE Bulls missing near Masterson.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Chris Ward reports three mature black Angus bulls missing in Potter County. The bulls are branded with CF bar (the bar is under the CF) on the left hip. They were last seen in May.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Darrel Bobbitt reports a 2022 New Holland Workmaster tractor and front-end loader with a hay spear missing. Last seen Dec. 15, the tractor and loader were stolen with 18 round hay bales. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Bobbitt at 936-222-2144.

DISTRICT 25 — SOUTHEAST TEXAS Heifer missing near Kingsbury.

Ward also reports a brown Piland cutting saddle, a brown ranch cutter saddle and a white 1999 D&D three horse slant trailer stolen from the parking lot behind Will Rogers Range Riders. The trailer has a tack room and a Texas license plate with the tag No. FFP-V28. The trailer and tack were stolen Jan. 9. Anyone with information on these cases is urged to contact Ward at 806-205-0119.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Robert Fields reports a two-year-old, heavy-bred black Brangus heifer missing. Last seen Nov. 23, the heifer has a red ear tag with No. 1006 and the name Hardman on it. She is also branded with 2J and a 0 on the left hip. It is believed she got out of the property along the Guadalupe River and walked down the river bank. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Fields at 361-207-5207.

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Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Robert Pemberton reports a black 32foot, triple axle Big Bend trailer missing. The trailer was last seen Dec. 12 near Crowley off County Road 1015.

Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Pemberton at 903-450-3900.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Todd Jennings reports 23 white Dorper sheep missing. The sheep have an over-bit notch in the right ear and green or red tags in the left ear. The sheep were last seen Dec. 1 in Gillespie County near Doss off Ranch Road 783. Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact Jennings at 830-997-7587. CT

Trailer and tack stolen in Amarillo.

Dorper sheep missing in Gillespie County.

Trailer stolen near Crowley.

DISTRICT 11 — NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS Heifers missing in Grayson County.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Brad Oliver reports 25 bred Brangus heifers

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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Theft & Law The arrest comes after TSCRA Special Ranger Brent Mast and the local sheriff’s office were called onto the scene to discover numerous cattle had been shot and killed since September 2022.

After Mast and the Grimes County investigators interviewed McCoy, the rancher’s neighbor, they began looking more closely at her and considered her a person of interest.

GRIMES COUNTY WOMAN ARRESTED ON FELONY CHARGES

Shelley McCoy was arrested after allegedly killing several of her neighbor’s cattle.

A Grimes County woman was arrested on third degree felony charges of criminal mischief for shooting and killing livestock. The accused, 45-year-old Shelly McCoy, was arrested after an investigation led by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and the Grimes County Sheriff’s Office.

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Special Ranger, District 12

An arrest warrant was obtained Jan. 10, and McCoy was taken into custody by the Grimes County Sheriff’s Office where she was charged with one count of criminal mischief. This is an ongoing investigation, and more felony charges are expected.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and Mast would like to thank Grimes County Sheriff’s Office Lt. John Jones and Investigator Nic Malmstrom for their outstanding work and joint effort in this investigation. CT

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LASTING WISDOM Featuring TSCRA Past President, Jimmie Powell

This story is based on TSCRA Talk, a podcast by Texas & Southwest Cattle Raisers Association, hosted by Kristen Brown. This episode features Jimmie Powell, 92, of Fort McKavett, who is still involved in the family’s Powell Ranches. The information has been edited for clarity.

By Sarah Hill

Q: TELL US ABOUT MEMORIES WORKING CATTLE WHEN YOU WERE YOUNG. A: When the war came on, all of the men 35 and under were drafted, except for the foremen of places that were a certain size. So, my dad had me riding when I was about 5 years old. By 1941, I was 11, and I started taking the place of those cowboys, learning to rope and ride horses. I had to do that because Dad needed it. That’s how I learned to work cattle.

We had a pasture where we would round up 300 head of calves and sell them. We shipped them to Fort Worth on the rail. The rail was in the northeast corner of the ranch at Big Lake. One time, we had rounded up those calves and there were about 290 head. We were driving them up the fence.

The railroad was across the road from the fence, about 75 feet away. This locomotive came by, and the driver thought it’d be fun to honk at those calves with his whistle, and he did. Those calves scattered. Dad said, “Doggone! If I could catch that railroad guy, I’d sure give him a talking to.” We had five horses out there, and it took all five of us the rest of the day to round those calves up.

We were ranching three properties at the time, moving from one to another. When we needed extra help, my father would go to the high schools and try to find seniors, if possible, who had saddles, and he’d supply horses. We had a big time working livestock; sometimes, we had more fun than we should.

We had a lot of screwworms, and you had to doctor the animals for them. If you let them go more than five days, they almost got to the point where they couldn’t recover. In my early years, we were working every daylight hour to eliminate screwworms as rapidly as we could. I estimate we were losing somewhere between 5-6% of our livestock from screwworms. If you got a bad case and the animal lived, the most effective thing you could do is sell it, because the animal won’t reproduce for another year or so until they get their health back.

Screwworms were eliminated by two scientists who discovered how to sterilize the screwworm females. When ranchers got a screwworm case, the government would fly a box over the area that had sterile screwworms. The sterile males would mate with the female indigenous flies, and they would lay sterile eggs. That eliminated the screwworms in 1962 or 1963.

Q: WHAT’S IT GOING TO TAKE TO KEEP RANCHING FOR THE NEXT CENTURY? WHAT DO RANCHERS NEED TO KEEP IN MIND? A: They’ve got to be able to keep a market up. Expenses

are constantly going up, and you have got to keep the livestock making the same increases as your expense accounts. One of the biggest problems I see for the ranching business is the estate tax. The family ends up paying two taxes on one acre of land, and that’s very unfair, in my opinion. I’ve been on bank boards and have seen ranchers have to sell and the families have to sell the property to pay the estate tax. That’s just unfortunate.

Q: WHAT IS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE YOU’VE HAD TO OVERCOME IN YOUR RANCHING CAREER?

Q: DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER STORIES FROM YOUR YEARS OF EXPERIENCE?

A: The biggest challenge we had, dealing with livestock,

A: When I was 10-11 years old, one of the ranch hands

was to get up at daylight and observe all of the cattle and sheep to see if they had screwworms.

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went to World War II, so I rode horses that had been broken. One of them was a little Shetland. It was easy for

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Ranching me to get in the stirrups and get on him. He liked to lope and run, but he was so short-legged, he couldn’t keep up with the other horses.

We were raising young colts and broke four or five every year. When a colt is 18 months old, you would harness him or put a bridle on him. Later, you put a saddle on him and get on. Sometimes, they’d pitch and sometimes they don’t. I was lucky enough to be able to slip those gentler young horses into my riding group and I’d ride them. It wasn’t often that I’d have to ride one pitching, but that would happen.

I enjoyed training those young horses. You just have to be very calm with them. You can’t get excited or aggravated, because in a natural sense, they want to do what you’d like for them to do. In our business, I never had more than two horses, but some of the cowboys would have three or four. If they trained the horses well enough, somebody came along and wanted to buy them. Dad usually awarded the trainer half of the sale price, which was an incentive for those boys to do a good job. I think it was a good practice.

Q: TALK ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING INVOLVED IN ORGANIZATIONS LIKE THE TEXAS & SOUTHWESTERN CATTLE RAISERS ASSOCIATION. A: It’s very important because Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association’s major interest is in seeing that the government doesn’t pass laws that are destructive to agriculture. You have to have an organization that has the people available to determine if each bill should be supported or not. I think agriculture is becoming more effective as a result of national organizations that do a good job for cattle people.

To listen to more of the conversation with Powell, download TSCRA Talk via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher. CT Sarah Hill is a freelance writer based near Brookings, South Dakota.

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WHO WILL TAKE

OVER THE RANCH? Protect the legacy of the land through succession planning.

By Katie Miller Photos by Rob Mattson, Noble Research Institute

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s Benjamin Franklin famously said, “Nothing is certain except death and taxes.” And most ranchers do not like to discuss either. But having a ranch succession plan in place can ensure the future of your land and legacy when you’re no longer at the helm.

1. BE WILLING TO THINK ABOUT LEGACY

While estate planning is what makes sure assets are passed on to the desired recipients, succession planning is the road map to transitioning a business to the next generation, according to Dan Childs, Noble Research Institute senior agricultural consultant.

“What is the legacy ranchers want to leave behind?” asks Childs. “Decisions made and correctly documented will minimize and hopefully eliminate any potential conflict by the heirs. Generally, it is the desire to bless the heirs rather than burden them.”

And as Jason Bradley, agricultural economics consultant for the institute, notes, succession planning is especially vital to the legacy regenerative ranchers hope to leave.

“I think of the story of the old man who plants trees knowing he will never sit in the shade of those trees,” Bradley says. “Ranchers want to better the land so they can pass on something that they helped rebuild and rejuvenate.”

When it comes to ranch succession planning, often the biggest mistake people make is waiting until it is too late. So, Childs and Bradley offer seven things to consider now to delve into succession planning to help cement your legacy.

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Childs sees more ranchers procrastinate when it comes to thinking about succession plans than with any other task. Yet, it is an essential exercise for ranch owners.

Without such plans, Childs has seen families and ranches splintered. The first step toward creating a plan is to consider what you want your ranch’s legacy to be.

While Bradley and Childs wish they could provide more concrete answers, succession planning is hardly a one-size-fits-all process; it is an individual exercise. The ranch’s future hinges on your vision and ability to plan.

2. HAVE TOUGH CONVERSATIONS Once you have outlined your vision for the ranch’s future, it is time to have some hard conversations. As Bradley notes, ranchers are notoriously private, yet communication is key during succession planning.

Topics like personal finances need to be on the table — but not the family table.

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Ranching “The dining room table isn’t the best place to have these meetings,” Bradley says.

Childs adds these aren’t conversations to have over the holidays, either. Succession-planning conversations are best held in a neutral location, often off-site, with a team of succession-planning professionals to moderate.

“When you get started, you’re going to have some hard conversations,” Bradley says. “It’s not an easy conversation to have; having someone there who is experienced can help navigate these types of conversations.”

Topics such as equal versus equitable shares of the family business can be challenging to have with on-farm and off-farm heirs. Yet, they’re invaluable to the future of the ranch. And topics as straightforward as “Who is next in line?” should not be overlooked.

“You have to have a conversation about it,” Childs says.

“Who is interested? Who wants to do it?”

business to someone down the road with a similar management mindset.

“It doesn’t necessarily have to be a family member,” Childs says.

Identifying a successor is one of the first steps of ranch succession planning, Childs says.

Once the successor is identified, Bradley reminds cattle raisers to have a formal transition plan in place to help the chosen successor learn the business and gradually take over ownership and responsibility, rather than suddenly being handed the reins of a ranch they don’t know how to manage.

Often, ranchers hope to pass the business on to a family member, but that is not always the best solution or even possible. If no heirs are interested, then succession might mean transferring the ranching

There, a farmer and his son had a clear succession timeline. Although the son had always worked on the family’s operation, the succession plan clearly outlined

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Ranching a timeline during which his interest in and decisionmaking on the farm increased.

As the son gained more responsibility and began to manage different parts of the farm, he gained a greater understanding of the business. The succession plan culminated in a retirement party for the father, which symbolized the son’s official ownership of his new role and a successful transition of power to the farm’s employees.

4. DELVE INTO BUSINESS PROFITABILITY Nearly as important as identifying the successor is ensuring the business can financially support the next generation. Ranch owners must be transparent with their heirs regarding the business’s profitability and liabilities before the transition.

“In this profitability exercise, determine the size of the estate tax obligations on the estate,” Childs says. “If we are surprised by a sizable estate tax obligation, that could jeopardize the financial success of the operation.”

Since most agricultural businesses have more assets than cash, they can become more vulnerable to estate tax obligations.

5. ASSEMBLE A KNOWLEDGEABLE TEAM

understanding laws, tax obligations and financial concerns.

Such a team may include certified public accountants, bank officials, attorneys and management consultants.

But, as Childs reminds, ensure the team is competent in agricultural business, as farms and ranches often have unique circumstances.

6. REVISIT PLANS Creating a ranch succession plan does not mean you are finished. Childs recommends revisiting the plan after tax and estate law changes or when the owners, heirs or successors experience life events, such as: births, deaths, marriages, health events, acquisition of new property or sale of significant ranch assets.

Beyond this, Bradley suggests revisiting the plan every three years even if there are no life events.

7. START NOW Ultimately, Childs and Bradley want to emphasize there is no time like the present to begin this process.

“Know the size of your estate, and start developing a succession plan today,” Childs says. CT

Agricultural succession professionals can help business owners facilitate hard conversations and assist in

Katie Miller is a freelance writer residing in Lebanon, Indiana.

She authored this story on behalf of Noble Research Institute.

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MONTH OF MARCH? Indigo-bush amorpha (Amorpha fruticosa)

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branched shrub, Indigo-bush amorpha can be found growing along rivers, creeks and other riparian areas throughout the state. Also known as False Indigo, the plant:

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Varies in size from 3 to 15 feet tall, and has grayto-brown bark that sometimes has hairs.

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Has odd-pinnately compound leaves, 3 to 10 inches long, with around 9 to 27 leaflets ranging from oval, elliptic or oblong, sometimes with pointed or rounded tips.

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Has individual leaves ranging from 5/8 inch to 1.5 inches long. The leaf’s upper surface is dull green and smooth, while the lower side is more pale and could have fine hair.

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single petal per flower, they are often dark blue to red in color.

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Produces a legume-type seed pod, 1/4 to 1/2 inch long, containing 1 to 2 small brown, shiny seeds, about 1/8 inch long, which are oblong and curved on one end.

Indigo-bush amorpha is fair browse for whitetailed deer and can be overutilized if populations are not controlled.

Cattle have been known to browse the plant, but on occasion, poisonous issues have been reported. It is most noted as an important plant for stabilization along rocky, calcareous streambanks. 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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Beyond Our Gates

A group of 15 professionals visited Langford Cattle Co. during an immersive Texas Beef Council event in November.

ON THE RANCH Texas Beef Council hosts pasture-to-plate event for nutrition and health professionals.

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ow more than ever, consumers rely on the advice and recommendations of nutrition and health professionals. Registered dietitians and healthcare professionals are the most trusted sources for nutrition and healthy eating information, and 77% of global consumers say the advice of dietitians and nutritionists impacts which foods they buy.

“This program took a group of dietitians from the ranch to the plate and beyond,” said Hannah Fuerniss, Texas Beef Council’s nutrition and health manager.

“What was most exciting for me was seeing attendees’ desire to jump in and learn at each stage, from curiosity about beef production methods to putting new culinary skills and recipes to use.”

This core audience has the power to significantly advocate for beef and increase consumers’ confidence in its role in a healthy lifestyle. To connect and engage with this audience, Texas Beef Council is investing in experiences that leave an impact on their thoughts and perceptions about beef.

This experience was the first immersion event Texas Beef Council hosted for this audience since the pandemic. These efforts are a top priority, since ensuring beef is included in dietary recommendations for a healthy lifestyle is a cornerstone of the council’s long range plan.

In November, one such event welcomed 15 credentialed nutrition and health professionals to the ranch and Texas Beef Council office for an immersive pasture-to-plate experience.

“Outreach to health and nutrition professionals is critical, because we know that these experts are providing dietary recommendations to consumers on a daily basis,” Fuerniss said. “We aim to serve as a credible and reliable source of beef information in a world where misinformation is unfortunately widespread. We believe in-person engagements like on-the-ranch experiences allow for a unique combination of trust-building, traditional education and experiential learning, not to mention memorable meals.”

Hosted at Langford Cattle Co. in Lockhart, the ranch experience was designed to be exclusive so attendees could be hands-on and conversational with presenters.

During the event, attendees learned from Bodey Langford, a fourth-generation cattle rancher and Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association member, about the day-to-day happenings at his family’s registered Angus seedstock operation and how he raises his cattle with sustainability, stewardship for the land and animal welfare at the forefront. Attendees also mastered all of the different beef cuts, cooked various beef recipes and heard from other nutrition professionals and sustainability researchers.

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Following the event, attendees participated in a survey to share feedback on their perception of beef, how cattle are raised and how confident they are discussing beef with their patients. The majority of responses showed that attendees have high regard for how cattle are raised, and more than 92% shared they are self-assured in their abilities to discuss beef with their patients and clients.

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Beyond Our Gates “We were pleased to see positive feedback about every activity and presentation as part of the post-event feedback, which indicated to us that the time these dietitians spent with us was a valuable investment from their perspective and ours,” Fuerniss said.

Looking to the future and the rest of 2023, Texas Beef Council will be executing multiple efforts with themes that are a top priority for health professionals, like healthy, sustainable dietary patterns, as well as beef’s role in meeting nutrient needs in the early years of life. Texas Beef Council will also expand messaging to address other life stages where beef can help fill critical nutrient gaps, as well as increase strength.

Whether connecting through authentic immersion experiences, in-person medical conferences or digital outreach, Texas Beef Council will continue reaching nutrition and health professionals with beef messaging rooted in research-driven, sound science. CT Story and photos courtesy of Texas Beef Council.

Bodey Langford, a Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association member, leads the group of nutrition and health professionals around the ranch.

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Director Spotlight

A VOICE FOR LANDOWNERS TSCRA Director John Greer says property rights are core to being Texan.

By Sarah Harris

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ohn Greer’s family has ranched in Texas for eight generations — the first settling in Nacogdoches County when it was still part of Mexico. The land remains in the family today, primarily as a timber operation. Their main ranch is in Clay County and has been a cow-calf business, passed down through the generations, since the 1870s.

“We are proud Texans,” Greer says. “Agriculture, cattle and Texas history have been core to my family’s existence for a very long time.”

His ancestors include a defender of the Alamo, who died there; an initial escapee, who was recaptured and executed at Goliad with Col. Fannin; and several early Texas Rangers serving under General Tarrant and Capt. Denton.

TSCRA amplifies our individual voices to be heard as a greater force in Austin.”

In addition to helping manage the family ranches, Greer is the founder and managing partner of Matador Capital Partners, a private equity firm based in Dallas.

Before founding Matador, he was appointed to serve in the George H.W. Bush Administration as the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s director of financial sector reforms for East Europe and the former Soviet Union.

After the fall of the Berlin Wall, he ran a multi-billion-dollar financial sector reform and privatization effort with more than 550 individuals stationed in 16 countries. Additionally, he served as a special assistant to the Assistant Secretaries of International Affairs and Economic Affairs at the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

“My girls get tired of hearing it,” Greer says with a laugh.

The family shifted from a With this experience, Greer gained Pictured here with his wife, Lauren, John predominantly Hereford herd to Greer says the family’s Clay County a different perspective on private Angus-based cattle in the late ‘70s ranch is always where he calls home. property rights. into the ‘80s. Greer’s parents and “When we looked at a lot of things sister still reside in Henrietta and are we were doing in East Europe, a big push of mine was to intimately involved in all aspects of the ranch. enable private property ownership, which was a concept While the family joined Texas & Southwestern Cattle foreign to most of these countries,” Greer says. “The ones Raisers Association several decades ago, Greer says as he who embraced it, American-style, are the ones thriving got older, he realized it was important for him to be more to this day, and you could follow that pattern through involved within the organization. He quickly found his history throughout the rest of the world. Private property way to the property rights and tax committee, as he says he believes private property rights are core to Texans and ownership and the right to do what you want with your land is paramount to a successful society.” their way of life.

“I look at what my family and other families fight in terms of keeping an operating ranch in the family and hopefully profitable,” Greer says.

“TSCRA provides us a platform and access to the world, our elected officials, and an opportunity to put up the best fight that we can, whether it be water rights, eminent domain or simply how we care for our cattle.

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He and his wife, Lauren, reside in Dallas, having lived there since 1993. But Greer says he has never called the city his home: “Home is Clay County and I can be horseback on our ranch in two hours anytime I want.” CT

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STEPHEN DIEBEL

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Pete Bonds Saginaw, 2013-2016

Emily Lochner Executive Director, Engagement & Education

Richard Thorpe lll Winters, 2016-2018 Robert E. McKnight Jr. Fort Davis, 2018-2020

Grace Dunham Executive Director, Events & Partnerships

G. Hughes Abell Austin, 2020-2022

Megan Wills Executive Director, Finance & Human Resources

HONORARY VICE PRESIDENTS

Michele Woodham Executive Director, Insurance Services

Jack Hunt San Juan Capistrano, California Richard Wortham Austin

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REGION 1 DIRECTORS

REGION 2 DIRECTORS

Joe M. “Jody” Bellah, Throckmorton

Kevin Busher, Winters

Blake Birdwell, Canyon

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

E. S. F. “Swasey” Brainard II, Pampa J. K. “Rooter” Brite Jr., Bowie Donnell Brown, Throckmorton Campbell Burgess, Amarillo J. D. Cage, Muleshoe Deborah Clark, Henrietta Lynn Cowden, Skellytown

C.A. “Chili” Cole IV, San Angelo Alan F. Curry, San Angelo James H. Dudley IV, Horseshoe Bay Amanda Dyer, Fort Davis Johnny Ferguson, Big Lake D.A. “Day” Harral, Fort Stockton

Laurence M. Lasater, San Angelo Ben Love, Marathon Len P. Mertz, San Angelo Tom Perini, Buffalo Gap Bill Phinizy, Gail Frank Price, Sterling City Danny B. Stewart, Sterling City Rick Tate, Marfa Cliff Teinert, Albany Dennis W. Webb, Barnhart W. C. “Billy” Williams, Mertzon

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J. B. Daniel, Crowell

Ron Helm, Van Horn

James Henderson, Memphis

Heath Hemphill, Coleman

Clayton Henry, Wichita Falls

Shelby W. Horn, Fredericksburg

Brooks Hodges, Guthrie

Larry R. Horwood, Sterling City

Joe Leathers, Guthrie

Grant Jones, Rochelle

HONORARY DIRECTORS

Frank McLelland, Tahoka

Mark W. Jones, Brady

Les Nunn, Pauls Valley, Oklahoma

Jeff Mitchell, Amarillo

W. Clay Jones, Brady

Gage Moorhouse, Benjamin

Ty Keeling, Boerne

REGION 4

Diaz W. Murray, Wichita Falls

Lorenzo Lasater, San Angelo

DIRECTORS

J. Malcolm Shelton IV, Amarillo

Brian T. McLaughlin, Midland

Edward Bordovsky Jr., Riviera

Dale A. Smith, Amarillo

David L. Neal, San Angelo

Austin Brown III, Beeville

Jim Thompson, Breckenridge

Gerald Nobles Jr., Brady

W. Christopher Bush, Refugio

Tom Watson, Muleshoe

James Oliver, Ozona

Presnall C. Cage, Falfurrias

Wesley Welch, Lubbock

Wade Perks, San Angelo

James Clement lll, Kingsville

HONORARY DIRECTORS

Gordon E. Sauer, Fredericksburg

David S. Crow, Corpus Christi

Jessica Tate, Marfa

Dustin Dean, Floresville

James Uhl, Fort McKavett

David DeLaney, Kingsville

Cody Webb, Barnhart

Robert “Bobby” Dobson, Birmingham, Alabama

William L. “Buck” Arrington, Pampa Van Baize, Nocona Emry Birdwell Jr., Henrietta Mary Lou Bradley-Henderson, Childress R. A. “Rob” Brown Jr., Throckmorton

Ken Welch, Baird Ray W. Willoughby III, Eldorado

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Ford Drummond, Pawhuska, Oklahoma

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

Mike Gibson, Paducah

HONORARY DIRECTORS

Benjamin Eshleman III, Corpus Christi

Ronald J. “Ron” Gill, Chico

C. A. “Chip” Cole III, San Angelo

Joseph B.C. Fitzsimons, Carrizo Springs

Robert B. Mansfield, Amarillo

William C. “Billito” Donnell Jr., Alpine

Cody Fry, Lueders

Tom Moorhouse, Benjamin

Richard Gates, Marfa

Jim L. Gates, Pearsall

Boots O’Neal, Guthrie

W. H. “Billy” Green III, Albany

Milton S. Greeson Jr., Victoria

James Palmer, Roaring Springs

Rafe Hargrove, Rotan

Bret Griffith, Del Rio

Wilson Scaling, Henrietta

Dr. Joe Pat Hemphill, Coleman

Heath Grigg, Kingsville

Chris Scharbauer, Amarillo

Richard D. “Dick” Hughes, El Paso

Marty R. Harris, Tilden

John Welch, Wolfforth

Ken Jordan, San Saba

Leslie Kinsel, Cotulla

A. B. “Buck” Wharton III, Vernon

Don Keeling, Fredericksburg

Claude Koontz, San Antonio

Tom Woodward, Decatur

Chris Lacy, Fort Davis

Steven J. Mafrige, Tilden

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TSCRA Leadership Beth Knolle Naiser, Sandia

Carlos Detering III, Houston

Federico Nieto, Raymondville

Dr. Lewis (Bud) Dinges, Richmond

T. Michael O’Connor, Victoria

Gardner H. Dudley, Houston

Jason Peeler, Floresville

Jay C. Evans, Dripping Springs

J.R. Ramirez, La Pryor

Dan Gattis, Georgetown

Gilly Riojas, Corpus Christi

Kelley Sullivan Georgiades, College Station

M. Stuart Sasser, Corpus Christi Lew Thompson, Pearsall Gene S. “Primo” Walker Jr., Mirando City C. Clark Welder, Beeville John Zacek, Victoria

HONORARY DIRECTORS Steve G. Beever, Pearsall Richard H. Bennett, San Antonio

Seth Denbow, Weatherford

Colt Hoffman, Marlin

Crawford Edwards, Fort Worth

Clay Kenley, Crockett

John Greer, Henrietta

Gary Price, Blooming Grove

Jason Harlow, Dallas

Clive Runnells III, Austin John Sumner Runnells III, Bay City

Bill White, Stowell

Nixon Dillard, Pleasanton

Claudia Scott Wright, Richmond

David W. Killam, Laredo Dan W. Kinsel III, Cotulla Steve C. Lewis, San Antonio Jim McAdams, Seguin James A. McAllen, Linn Red McCombs, San Antonio Tim Pennell, Westhoff

Ian Chapman, Madill, Oklahoma

Robert Hodgen, Houston

John “Rocky” Sullivan, Galveston

Joan Negley Kelleher, San Antonio

John L. Cantrell, Cresson

Hunter Crow, Dallas

Thurman S. Clements Jr., Victoria

Allen C. “Dick” Jones IV, Corpus Christi

Missy Bonds, Saginaw

James T. Dangelmayr, Muenster

Martin W. Clement II, Kingsville

Dr. Philip C. Hardee, Beatrice, Alabama

April Bonds, Saginaw

Tom J. Haynie, Navasota

Tony Spears, Rosanky

Thomas J. “Tommy” Haegelin, Concan

DIRECTORS

George Harrison, Bay City

Chip Briscoe, Carrizo Springs

Trainor Evans, Mercedes

REGION 6

HONORARY DIRECTORS

Pete Hudgins, Sherman Tom Johnson, Wortham John Z. Kimberlin Jr., Dallas Ken Leiber, Fort Worth James E. “Jim” Link, Crowley Stefan Marchman, Fort Worth William H. McCall, Fort Worth

Leroy Ezer, Anahuac

Dan Nance, Haslet

Frank Green, Liberty

Susan Roach, Fort Worth

Coleman H. Locke, Hungerford

Stephen S. “Steve” Sikes, Fort Worth

Katharine Armstrong Love, Austin

Bragg Smith III, Dallas

Richard M. Lucas Jr., Houston

Bart Wulff, Dallas

William “Alan” McNeill, Beaumont Evalyn Moore, Richmond Raymond E. Moore IV, Richmond Rick Peebles, Baytown Gordon Richardson, Caldwell

Curtis Younts Jr., Belton

HONORARY DIRECTORS Bradford S. “Brad” Barnes, Fort Worth George Beggs IV, Fort Worth John W. Carpenter III, Dallas

Jim Peters, Quemado

Charles R. “Butch” Robinson, Navasota

Scott Petty Jr., San Antonio

Nolan Ryan, Round Rock

Markham B. Dossett, Waco

Tom Risinger, Weslaco

J. D. “Bubba” Sartwelle Jr., Sealy

Bob Drake, Davis, Oklahoma

Frates Seeligson Jr., San Antonio

Barrett D. Clark, Breckenridge

Ed Small, Austin

James H. “Jim” Dudley, Comanche

Richard Traylor, Batesville

Guy F. Stovall Jr., El Campo

Jon David Mayfield, Dublin

Roger F. Welder, Victoria

Linda Joy Stovall, El Campo

David W. Winters, Del Rio

C. H. “Terry” McCall, Comanche

Gerald Sullivan, Galveston

Bob Moorhouse, Weatherford

REGION 5

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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LOYAL TO THE CAUSE TSCRA Special Ranger describes 15 years of service in Central Texas.

By Laurie Martin

H

onest, dependable and loyal. Man of few words?

No, he said.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Marvin Wills has worked in law enforcement for 42 years, starting as a game warden in 1980, then transitioning to his current role in 2008. He says his so-called windiness has served him well over the years.

“You have to be able to talk to people in our business,” Wills says. “You have to be able to take control of the situation, the conversation and talk to people on all levels.”

Wills typically investigates about 40 cases a year that mostly result in felony charges. He often communicates with other special rangers, along with law enforcement and government officials, not only in his own district, but also across county, state and even international borders.

He says what he enjoys most about the job is the camaraderie between agencies — and catching the thief.

“We don’t run rough over anybody,” Wills says. “We don’t accuse people without having facts, so when we go and see someone, they know the gig is up.”

Even for those found on the other side of the law, the golden rule still applies.

When he is apprehending someone, Wills says he aims to treat people how he would want to be treated.

Someone is not a bad person just because they made a bad choice.

Through the years, Wills has had a couple cases that stick out in his mind.

One that makes Wills chuckle is when a stolen herd of cattle and one donkey had been located. The owner was called, and he identified his stolen donkey by calling out the donkey’s name, Cappuccino, or Cappy for short, over the phone. The donkey responded by braying loudly and repeatedly. Case solved.

In another case, an owner called him about stolen, unbranded black calves. With some pictures and other evidence provided by the owner, Wills found record of them being sold at an auction market.

“Cattle often go in 90 different directions after leaving a sale barn, so that can make it hard enough,” he says.

“And then a black calf is a black calf, which makes it even harder. But the owner said he could pick them out, so we went out to where they had been sold and ran them down the alley.”

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Marvin Wills serves as a Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger for District 15.

Though it seemed skeptical that the owner would be able to correctly identify his two calves specifically, they ran DNA tests on them and confirmed the owner did, indeed, pick out his two calves. Case solved.

Wills says he wants to remind people the best way to ensure stolen property can be recovered is to have it properly identified, such as having the serial numbers or a registered brand in the county of operation.

Outside of being a special ranger, Wills is married, with two daughters and five grandchildren. He lives in Gatesville, but also owns a small ranch in Palo Pinto County. He enjoys traveling to see his grandchildren, where he says he is lucky to be able to hunt and fish, which are his other hobbies.

Besides being talkative, Wills describes himself as loyal to the cause and a self-starter. He says being a special ranger is like being your own boss.

“You have to know what to do and when you need to do it,” he says. “And you can’t be a crook to chase a crook. You have to ride for the brand with whatever job you do.” CT

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REGIONS & DISTRICTS 2

JAY FOSTER Supervisor Region 1

4

1

BART PERRIER Supervisor Region 3

3

H.D. BRITTAIN

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7

8

Supervisor Region 2

17

15 26

18

20

28

25 27

JOE AGUILAR JR. Supervisor Region 4

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21

19

BO FOX

Supervisor Region 6

13

10

9

16

12

11

22

23

24 DAVID

MARCAURELE

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Scott Williamson

Executive Director, Law Enforcement, Brand and Inspection Services

District 7 Region 1 supervisor Jay Foster P.O. Box 415 Childress, TX 79201 940-475-0295

District 13 Larry Hand

District 1 Chris Ward

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

District 8 John Vance

P.O. Box 284 Decatur, TX 76234 903-438-6251

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

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

District 4 Region 3 supervisor Bart Perrier P.O. Box 74 Barnsdall, OK 74002 918-440-8360

District 11 Brad Oliver

District 18 Clay McKinney

District 23 Mike Boone

District 24 Region 5 supervisor David Marcaurele

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.

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

District 12 Region 6 supervisor Bo Fox

District 17 Mike Beggs

District 15 Marvin Wills

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

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

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

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

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

District 6 Garry Brewer

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

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

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

District 14 Darrel Bobbitt

District 2 Ben Eggleston

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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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

Stephenville Cattle Co.

GREGG

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

Where: Stephenville

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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Where: Alice Phone: 361-664-4395

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Auction Markets & Market Inspectors JOHNSON

Lexington Livestock Comm.

MEDINA

Johnson County Cattle Auction

Where: Lexington

Union Comm.

Where: Cleburne

Phone: 979-773-2922

Where: Hondo

Phone: 817-556-9090

Sale Day: Saturday

Phone: 830-741-8061,

Sale Day: Saturday

Contact: Nina Nygard, 512-281-6753

Sale Day: Monday

Contact: Lee Snyder, 254-707-1682

Contact: Clarence Stevens, 210-415-0441

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

Buffalo Livestock Comm.

MILAM

Where: Buffalo

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

Contact: Landyn Maguglin, 361-492-9484

Karnes County Livestock Exchange 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

LAVACA Hallettsville Livestock Comm.

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

LIBERTY Raywood Livestock Market Where: Raywood

NACOGDOCHES Nacogdoches Livestock Exchange Where: Nacogdoches

Phone: 936-587-4941

Phone: 936-564-8661

Sale Day: Monday Contact: Harvey Williamson, 963-334-5325

LIMESTONE Groesbeck Auction & Livestock Where: Groesbeck

Sale Day: Thursday Contact: Michael Witcher, 936-556-0992

NAVARRO Corsicana Livestock Market Where: Corsicana

Phone: 254-729-3277

Phone: 903-872-1631

Sale Day: Thursday Contact: Tyler Rader, 713-907-2725

LIVE OAK Live Oak Livestock Auction Where: Three Rivers

Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Kenda Meek, 254-379-3229

PANOLA Panola Livestock Where: Carthage

Phone: 361-786-2553

Phone: 903-693-6361

Sale Day: Monday

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Marvin Bendele, 210-213-5890

Contact: Lori Blankenship, 936-234-3441

MASON

POLK

Jordan Cattle Auction Where: Mason

Livingston Livestock Exchange Where: Livingston Phone: 936-327-4917

Phone: 325-347-6361

Sale Day: Saturday

Sale Day: Monday Contact: Warren Ottmers, 830-669-2262

Contact: Harvey Williamson, 963-334-5325

POTTER

MCLENNAN

Lonestar Stockyards

Waco Stockyards

Where: Amarillo

Where: Waco

Phone: 806-677-0777

Phone: 254-753-3191

Sale Day: Tuesday

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Michael Vessels, 806-517-3188

Contact: Larry Brown, 254-265-1920

LEE

RAINS

Emory Livestock Auction

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

Sale Day: Friday

Contact: Kyla Rater, 940-284-9968

Contact: Michael Witcher, 936-556-0992

STARR

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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

Or, Text G1338 to 8

Your donation

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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Breeder’s Bulletin Board

AKAUSHI

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

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

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

ANGUS

200+ Registered Angus Bulls Thick, Deep, Easy Fleshing, Moderate Size, Balanced Traits For Sale Private Treaty For Sale Private Treaty

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Jason Lesikar 817-726-7998

Lyn Lesikar 817-738-2177

BEEFMASTER

BRAHMAN

Casey Beefmasters

Detering Red Brahmans

S I N C E

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DALE & BRENDA JENKINS, DONNA JENKINS 806-852-2485, 806-255-8873

Steve & Laura Knoll

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Private Treaty Angus Bulls SINCE 1909 Cameron, Texas Available James Burks 254-718-5193 Doug Slattery 979-451-2003 Females Also Available Private Treaty

FOUNDATION BEEFMASTERS

Bill Carr

Visitors are always Welcome

Annual Bull Sale September 9 and 10, 2022

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

Private Treaty Females Semen & Embryos

Lorenzo Lasater • San Angelo, TX 325.656.9126 • isabeefmasters.com

5th Generation

Our

101st

Year

Sartwelle Brahman Ranch Ltd P O Box 27, Campbellton, Texas USA 78008

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

979-877-4239 361-500-5792

Email: sartwellej@gmail.com

SATTERFIELD RANCH

at LOST PRAIRIE LAKE • Palestine, Texas

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Registered Gray Brahmans Dr. Scott & Nancy Satterfield 410 ACR 376 • Palestine, TX 75801

830-613-1492 www.satterfieldranch.com

www.olsoncattle.com

Power of Angus.

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

Cullin Smith (409) 779-9872

STEVE & GINGER OLSON © 2020-2021 American Angus Association

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

Double Creek Farms Angus Bulls for Sale – At all Times

BLACK HEREFORD

Matthew Domel Cell: 254-749-3253 Mike & Barbara Domel – Meridian, TX Office: 254-435-2988 • Cell: 254-749-2240 www.mlslivestock.com Bob Funk, owner Jarold Callahan, president Yukon, Oklahoma 800.664.3977 Angus & Hereford

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PARTIN & PARTIN HEART BAR RANCH

The Dale Lasater Ranch • Matheson, Colorado 80830 210-872-1117 • alexlasater@yahoo.com www.DaleLasaterRanch.com

FOUNDATION HERD OF THE BEEFMASTER BREED

BEEFMASTERS

www.mooreangus.com

Web site: deteringredbrahmans.com

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

®

Performance Beefmasters from the Founding Family

Pollok, Texas

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

“The Pedigree is in the Name”

Home of the Moore Profit Bulls

Brian Moore • 936-465-2040

for the pasture and the show ring

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

littlerobe ANGUS

Beef Oriented Red Brahmans

Since 1948

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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Breeder’s Bulletin Board

BRANGUS

RANGE TESTED BULLS REPLACEMENT FEMALES WEANED CALF PROGRAM

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EQUIPMENT CasCade 5000 Floating Pond Fountain Aerator

CHAROLAIS “West Texas Tough”

Brangus and Ultrablack Bulls

Danny & MB Farris Tuscola, TX 325.669.5727

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

Elegance & Improved Water Quality!

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

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APPRAISALS

ROLLING O FARMS

HEREFORD

REGISTERED + GENTLE

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

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

Jim and Sue Darnell

TEXAS RANCH:

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5 Paseo de Paz Lane El Paso, Texas 79932

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

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

Registered Polled Herefords & Black Baldies

FOR SALE

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

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

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

DOUBLE DIAMOND HEREFORDS THE BOLD BREED

P.O. Box 623 • Cuero, TX 77954

Registered Brangus & Charolais Bulls

Registered Polled Herefords

713.253.4804 or 713.204.4903 Call about bulls.

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March 2023

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

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QUALITY CHAROLAIS BULLS & HEIFERS

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

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Super Baldie Bred Heifers Brangus Bulls

Of the Cowman’s Type Cattle David Howard

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

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

Available Fall to Early Spring

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Farris Ranching Company

“Registered Herefords Since 1938”

McDade, Texas 512.970.1595

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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

Redbird Ranch Herefords • Golden Certified F1s Harlen Merks, Mgr ph 361-649-1717 Nopal, TX • 11 mi. N of Yorktown

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Breeder’s Bulletin Board 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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TEXAS HEREFORD ASSOCIATION 4609 Airport Freeway Fort Worth, Texas 76117 817/831-3161

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Upcoming Events

MARK YOUR CALENDAR MARCH

THURSDAY, MARCH 2

Cattleman’s Kind Bull Sale: Simmental & SimAngus Bulls

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

TUESDAY, MARCH 14

Ranching 101: The Grazing Plan Where: Online When: 1 p.m.

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

Stocker & Feeder Sale

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

FRIDAY, MARCH 3

Express Ranches: Annual Spring Bull Sale Where: Yukon, Oklahoma When: 12 p.m.

SATURDAY, MARCH 4

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

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

THURSDAY, MARCH 9

Lone Star Angus: Spring Bull Sale Where: Gainesville

Wichita Falls Luncheon

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

FRIDAY, MARCH 10 SATURDAY, MARCH 25 Rodeo Austin Where: Austin

SATURDAY, MARCH 11 Stocker & Feeder Sale

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

Cavender’s Neches River Ranch Bull Sale Where: Jacksonville When: 12 p.m.

THURSDAY, MARCH 16

GKB Cattle & Barber Ranch: Spring Bull Sale Where: Desdemona When: 12 p.m.

SATURDAY, MARCH 18 Replacement Female Sale

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

Muleshoe Ranch: Annual Range Ready Bull Sale Where: Breckenridge When: 10 a.m.

44 Farms: Spring Abilene Sale Where: Abilene When: 12 p.m.

THURSDAY, MARCH 23 Knox Brothers Bull Sale

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

Briggs Ranches: Texas Alliance Sale Where: Bloomington When: 11 a.m.

FRIDAY, MARCH 24

Olson Land & Cattle: Annual Bull & Female Sale

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.

MONDAY, APRIL 17

Jorgensen Land & Cattle: 51st Annual Bull Sale Where: Ideal, South Dakota When: 1 p.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 18

Ranching 101: Adding Value to Your Calf Crop’s Bottom Line Where: Online When: 1 p.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

FRIDAY, MARCH 24 SUNDAY, MARCH 26

Cavender’s Neches River Ranch Female Production Sale

Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo Where: Fort Worth

SATURDAY, MARCH 25 Where: Higgins When: 1 p.m.

Express Ranches: Annual Honor Roll Sale

Double Creek Farms: Bull & Female Sale

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Where: Ashland, Kansas When: 9 a.m.

Where: Hereford

Littlerobe Angus Ranch: Annual Sale

Where: Yukon, Oklahoma

Gardiner Angus Ranch: 44th Annual Production Sale

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

Nipp Charolais: 14th Annual Spring Bull Sale Where: Wilson, Oklahoma When: 1 p.m.

APRIL

SATURDAY, APRIL 1

FRIDAY, MARCH 31 Where: Clifton

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TUESDAY, APRIL 25 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26

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

FRIDAY, APRIL 28

Express Ranches: Annual Grass Time Sale Where: Yukon, Oklahoma

March 2023

When it comes to a PRF policy, planning matters, we will be speaking at the convention, How PRF Really Works, on Friday from 9:00 to 9:30.

This will be an in-depth look into everything PRF. You may also come by our booth 431 and visit with us and let us show you the SCI difference.

I have been working PRF for years and truly understand how it works best in the wet and dry years. Personally, and professionally, I can confidently advocate for this product. PRF can work incredibly well if it is set up correctly. If you have heard of PRF but were not sure how it worked, if you have tried it before but it didn’t pan out, or if you currently have it with someone else but are not really feeling its value…please, consider contacting me. I will be happy to talk with you and make sure you truly understand how it works. Then we can design a PRF policy to be the most beneficial for your individual operation.

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Ad Index 2 Bar Angus ............................................................. 80

Doak Lambert ........................................................ 82

3K Land & Cattle .................................................... 82

Double Creek Farms .......................................... 80

44 Farms ........................................ 80, Back Cover

Double Diamond Herefords ............................ 81 Double Diamond Ranch .................................... 81

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American Angus Assoc. ................................... 80 American Black Hereford Assoc. ................ 47 American Red Angus Assoc. .................. 31, 48 American Red Brangus Assoc. ..................... 83 Arrowhead Ranch ................................................. 81 Arrowquip ................................................................. 25 Artesian Cattle & Farming LLC .................... 80

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Bacica Farms .......................................................... 80 Bar G Feedyard ....................................................... 38 Bar J Bar Hereford Ranch .................................. 81 Beefmaster Breeders United ............................ 3 Borchers Southern Y Ranches LP ............... 83

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Cactus Feeders ....................................................... 71 Capital Farm Credit ................................................ 7

Dudley Bros. ............................................................. 81

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Endovac Animal Health ..................................... 41 Envu Range & Pasture ....................................... 90 Express Ranches .................................................. 80 Express Scale Services ...................................... 83

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Farris Ranching Co. ............................................... 81 Filegonia Cattle Co. ............................................. 83 Fishpondaerator .................................................... 81 Foster Bros. Farms ............................................... 83

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Gardiner Angus ..................................................... 80 GKB Cattle ................................................................... 9 Grandin Livestock Systems ........................... 48

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J.D. Hudgins Inc. .................................................... 33 John Martin Ranches ......................................... 83 Johnson Cattle Marketing ............................... 82 Jordan Cattle Auction ........................................ 45 Jorgensen Land & Cattle .......................... 66, 67 Justin Insurance Agency ................................. 82

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Kaddatz Equipment ............................................. 81

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Lawrence Family Limousin ............................. 82 Lee, Lee & Puckitt ................................................. 82 Lesikar Ranch ........................................................ 80 Littlerobe Angus Ranch ............................ 80, 87 Lone Star Ranch Consulting .......................... 82 LRB Ranches ........................................................... 83

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M6 Ranch ................................................................... 83 Mallett Simmentals ............................................. 83 Merck Animal Health .......................................... 39 Mesa T Ranch .......................................................... 82

Cattle Domain Names ....................................... 28

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Hall & Hall .................................................................. 82

MK Ranch ................................................................... 81

Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo .............. 29

Harlow Cattle Co. .............. Inside Front Cover

Moly Manufacturing ........ Inside Back Cover

Cattle Raisers Insurance ................................... 51

Harris Riverbend Farms .................................... 83

Moore Angus .......................................................... 80

CattleMax .................................................................. 63

Helena Agri-Enterprises LLC .......................... 42

Morgan Stanley/Mark McAndrew ............... 82

Cavender-Draggin’ M & Partners ................ 27

Casey Beefmasters ............................................. 80

Herbster Angus Farms ............................... 20, 21

MP Brangus .............................................................. 81

Charles S. Middleton ........................................... 82

Hi-Pro Feeds ............................................................ 59

Muleshoe Ranch ............................................ 23, 81

Chip Cole & Associates ...................................... 82

Hilltop Ranch Beefmasters ........................... 80

Multimin .............................................................. 32, 33

Coates Ranch Co. ................................................... 81

Hogue Cattle Co. .................................................. 80

Coldwell Banker ................................................... 40

Howard Herefords ................................................. 81

Cox Concrete Products ..................................... 43

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Neel Polled Herefords ......................................... 81

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Noack Herefords .................................................... 81

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Indian Hills Ranch ................................................. 81

No-Bull Enterprises ............................................. 52

Dale Lasater Ranch, The .................................. 80

Indian Mound Ranch ........................................... 81

NuWagyu ................................................................... 83

Dan W. Kinsel III ..................................................... 82

International Brangus Breeders Assoc. ..... 19

Dennis Charolais .................................................... 81

IO Ranch Processing LLC ................................. 89

Detering Red Brahmans ................................. 80

Isa Beefmasters .................................................... 80

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Olson Land & Cattle ........................................... 80

March 2023

Ad Index Outfront Cattle Service ..................................... 82

Rolling O Farms ...................................................... 81 Rusty’s Weigh Scales ......................................... 52

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Partin & Partin Heart Bar Ranch ................ 80 Peacock Angus Ranch ..................................... 80 Pellet Technology USA ...................................... 57 Petta Ranch .............................................................. 81 Powell Herefords ................................................... 81

Texas Christian University ............................... 23

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Parker Friedrich Marketing & Consulting ..... 82

Texas Hereford Assoc. ........................................ 82

Santa Rosa Ranch ................................................. 81

Thomas Charolais Inc. ......................................... 81

Satterfield Ranch ................................................. 80

TSCRA Membership ............................................ 34

Scarmardo Cattle Co. ......................................... 89

TSCRA Special Ranger Foundation ........... 79

Scott Land Co. ........................................................ 82

Ramro LLC/RJ Cattle Co. ................................... 81

Seven-Peaks Fence & Barn ............................. 49

Ranch 95.9, The ...................................................... 53

Shelby Trailer Service LLC ................................ 55

Redbird Ranch ........................................................ 81 RediDriver ................................................................. 38 Rocker b Ranch ...................................................... 82 Rockin’ W Polled Herefords ........................... 82

Thickety Creek Farm .......................................... 80

Sartwelle Brahman Ranch ............................. 80

Schneider Brahmans ......................................... 80

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Texas Beef Council ............................................... 75

Skrivanek Ranches .............................................. 82 Specialized Crop Insurance ............................ 85

TSCRA Sponsors .................................................... 35

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United Country/Craig Buford ........................ 82

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V8 Ranch ................................................................... 80

Stonewall Valley Ranch ..................................... 83

Rocking Chair Ranch .......................................... 37

SW&S Cattle Co. ...................................................... 81

Roeder Angus Ranch ........................................ 80

SweetPro ................................................................... 89

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Wesley Theuret Herefords .............................. 82

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A Look Back

MARCH 1923 Rope and ride. Artist Wallace Simpson drew this captivating cover of The Cattleman.

In this issue, the Bureau of Animal Industry reported growing interest in using purebred sires within cow-calf herds. A campaign, titled “Better Sires-Better Stock” led by USDA in various states, sought to encourage improving the quality of domestic animals.

In 1923, bureau records showed more than 9,000 livestock owners enrolled in the program.

Each filed a written agreement to use purebred sires of good quality for all classes of livestock.

The number of breeding animals owned by those enrolled totaled more than 1.1 million head. CT

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