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AUSTIN - (May 4, 2009) For the week ending May 2, 2009, feeder cattle price trends at Texas auctions were mixed, with some locations steady to $4 higher per hundredweight and others steady to $4 lower. Fed cattle prices were lower following a decline in boxed beef values. Cotton prices continue to rise on the prospects for a smaller U.S crop and rebounding global demand. More ... The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) has released from temporary preventive quarantine more than 375,000 acres in Maverick, Dimmit and Webb counties. The preventive quarantine had been imposed on the three counties more than a year ago to prevent the spread of dangerous cattle fever ticks. More ... The Houston County Extension Office will be hosting a Beef Cattle Producers Workshop on Friday May 15, 2009 from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the East Texas Livestock Auction Barn in Crockett TX on HWY 7. Topics include "Management Practices To Increase Your Bottom Line" by Dr. Jason Banta, Beef Cattle Extension Specialist, "Assisting DifficultCalving" by Dr. More ... Preliminary test results indicate that a dairy in west Texas is infected with cattle tuberculosis (TB). Cattle TB is caused by the Mycobacterium bovis bacteria and can cause internal lesions in animals. Milk from commercial dairies is pasteurized, killing bacteria with heat, so there is not public health concern from this herd detection. More ... We have for adoption three female puppies that will be medium sized dogs that have had their first vaccinations, deworming, flea and tick treatment. They can be seen and picked up at Buffalo Animal Hospital 903-322-4239. More ... I have heard several individuals questioning why the City is cutting trees in the Community Forest. Simply put, it is for the health of the forest. We must ensure that our kids and grandkids have the same beautiful timberland that we are enjoying. More ... If you ever meet someone who really looks down their nose at trotlining, chances are good that they haven't tried it. It may not be the angling equivalent of landing a Tarpon with a flyrod, but it is a lot of fun. Whenever you see one of those huge Yellow Cat heads stuck on a fence post it conjures the image of a trotline sagging under the weight of a big Catfish. More ... When trying to manage an impoundment to be a productive sport fishery, water quality is one of the most important considerations. The first step in avoiding detrimental water quality problems is to manage a watershed well and keep undesirable fish species, such as common carp or bullheads, out of your pond. More ... AUSTIN — As food banks statewide continue to experience an increased demand for services, Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples is encouraging citizens to help feed hungry Texans by participating in the 17th Annual Stamp Out Hunger! food drive. More ... AUSTIN — With wildfires costing Texas agricultural producers about $35 million during March and April, Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples is requesting assistance from USDA. More ... Both adults and children from the community of Oakwood came together to begin planting the Project Save a Life community garden. This garden, located beside the Miracle Church on Hwy 79 in Oakwood, will benefi t the senior citizens and shut-ins. Once harvested, the bounty will be distributed by volunteers working with the C.H.A.N.G.E. Youth Center. More ... |
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