The Cattleman - June 2023

By Jena McRell

SUMMER GRILLING HEATS UP

The summer season is officially upon us, which means the flames are big and grills are ready. For consumers, grilling season is always a popular time, especially when beef is served.

But keeping beef top of mind for consumers takes work, something Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association members know well.

While we might not realize it, regulations and policies for which the association advocates help influence beef prices at the meat case — a major driver for consumer decisions.

Even more, quality begins on the ranch, something that makes consumers come back to our product.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association is committed to ensuring producers have access to these tools and resources, much of which is highlighted during Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo each year. We are giving readers a view into the robust lineup of 2023’s event in this month’s issue.

While quality and consistency starts at the cow-calf level, there’s important consumer outreach that drives demand, too. The foodservice industry helps consumers fall in love with beef. We explore the importance of this industry, meeting two stars in the culinary space — Tom and Lisa Perini — on page 10. Read about their passion and efforts to showcase beef in the best light.

If you are planning on joining Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association for our Summer Meeting June 8-9 in Marfa, we cannot wait to see you there!

In the meantime, fire up those grills and make the most of your own summer grilling season. T C

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Tom and Lisa Perini, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association members from Buffalo Gap, celebrate 40 years of their destination restaurant, Perini Ranch Steakhouse.

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CONTENTS

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you’re coming here for a celebration and an experience, not just for dinner.”

— Lisa Perini, Perini Ranch Steakhouse

TRULY TEXAN

A legendary eating experience served by cattle raisers at heart.

Story by Jaclyn Roberts Parrish

Photos by Nancy Farrar

Tom Perini was young when he began to learn hard lessons in cattle ranching.

After taking the reins of the family ranch in 1965, Tom quickly realized it required more than sheer willpower to make it in the cattle business. Shifting markets made it a gambling game where the cards did not always play in one’s favor.

To make ends meet, then 23-year-old Tom leased a lot of country and began ranching in a bigger way. But as time evolved, he found himself spending more time cooking than cowboying.

This led to invitations from many local ranches to work from the chuck wagon in serving guests for their parties. From the 6666 to the Pitchfork, he cut his teeth in the hospitality industry, cooking by open flame from the back of a wagon for hungry cowboys.

Eventually, after 18 years, he took the advice of an old friend, a story he’s told many times.

“He told me, ‘You can do more for the beef industry by cooking it than you can by raising it,’” reflects Tom, who is an honorary Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association director.

While there was much that went into the decision, he eventually decided to hang his hat on a new venture — the Perini Ranch Steakhouse.

Now four decades later, the impact not only for the family business, but also on the entire beef community, has been incredible.

Tom and his wife, Lisa, continue to serve mouthwatering meals in rural places and urban centers, for nearby neighbors, celebrities and dignitaries. The steakhouse, recognized among the nation’s best, has never lost its authentic touch.

Quite significantly, the Perini’s story sheds light on the role restaurateurs play in defining the quality beef experience — and it’s as Texan as it comes.

For many years, Tom Perini served up delicious meals from the back of a chuck wagon, making a name for himself with fellow cattle raisers and friends. Photos courtesy of the Perini family.

OFF THE BEATEN PATH

Perini Ranch Steakhouse is a destination restaurant about 17 miles south of Abilene in the small town of Buffalo Gap.

From local to international travelers, the couple gives a warm welcome to nearly 100,000 customers each year.

Traveling to the steakhouse is part of the appeal. Guests get a glimpse into the small town, driving through tree-lined streets and passing the local elementary school.

Pulling up to the dirt drive, an oversized vintage neon sign signals you are in the right place. After walking through the wooden screen door, you are greeted by friendly faces warming the dimly lit interior. Many are from employees who have been with the establishment for decades.

An outdoor patio that nearly doubles restaurant seating draws families with children who dodge picnic tables, climb old trees and use sidewalk chalk to decorate the large cement slab used as a dance floor during special events.

“We're a steakhouse, and there's not a lot of deviation from that,” says Lisa when describing the Perini legacy. “But here, you want the atmosphere. You’re gathering the family, the neighbors. You're coming here for a celebration and an experience, not just for dinner.”

Lisa and Tom are quick to point to beef as the protein of choice for each festive experience.

“‘I’m going to take you out and buy you a chicken breast,’ has said no one ever,” she jokes, describing how beef remains the ultimate celebratory meal. “Do we have other proteins? Sure. Do we talk about them in public? Never.”

That’s because beef is engrained in who the Perinis are; cowboys at heart and cooks by trade.

Since first opening its doors April 15, 1983, Perini Ranch Steakhouse has remained a carefully curated, genuine experience — with show-stopping beef at the center.

Every day since, the Perini’s brand has expanded by creating innovative ways to bring beef to the center of the plate.

Today, the family claims their flagship steakhouse as well as a nationwide catering business, mail-order service, guest quarters, Country Market, The Gap Café, and published works including two curated cookbooks.

Perini Ranch Steakhouse in Buffalo Gap offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere to nearly 100,000 guests annually.

THE ULTIMATE NIGHT-OUT MEAL

BEEF SALES AT FOODSERVICE:

Total Volume, Million Pounds

BRINGING BEEF TO THE TABLE

Fortunately for cattle raisers, the Perinis are not alone in their call to serve by way of delicious meals and hospitality. More than half of beef sold in the U.S. is through restaurants, making the foodservice sector a critical component of overall beef demand. Between the Perini Ranch Steakhouse and their mail-order business, they sell more than 200,000 pounds of beef annually.

In 2022, the U.S. foodservice industry was responsible for 8.8 million pounds of beef sales, returning the sector to pre-COVID levels. This year, projections suggest the foodservice industry will reach near 9 million pounds of beef sales, valued at more than $45 million.

These sales contribute to the larger restaurant industry.

In the Lone Star State, nearly 54,000 eating and drinking establishments collectively drove an estimated $87 billion in 2021 sales. This represents opportunity for market share growth for the high-quality protein, especially as restaurants continue to remain popular among consumers.

According to January 2022 data, 30% of Americans eat out once a week or more; and 69% eat out at least monthly.

Emily Williams Knight, Texas Restaurant Association president and CEO, notes the cultural significance, too.

“Texans love their beef, whether it’s a great steak, good burger or nice plate of BBQ brisket,” she says. “For most Texans, beef is a staple as well as a celebratory treat, making it a center point for many restaurant menus.”

Because beef is a premium protein, it can often come with a higher price tag. This is not a deterrent for many restaurants. In fact, Knight points to the value of having higher priced items on the menu, noting protein helps drive sales and increase the check average — a benefit to a restaurant’s bottom line and service employees.

Total Value, Million Dollars

“Quality sets the price, price doesn't set the quality,” she explains. “That's something really important to remember. And we never apologize for the price. We are offering you the best quality we can give you.”

Even so, beef’s position in the marketplace is not taken lightly. Ongoing research and advocacy efforts will ensure value is driven from all cuts of beef — for consumers domestically and abroad.

*Projections

Beef sales by volume and value at foodservice saw a decline from 2019 –2020 but has since been rebounding to pre-COVID levels.

Source: GlobalData, Beef Product by Channel in U.S., 2019 – 2023. February 2023 analysis by National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, on behalf of The Beef Checkoff.

SHARING KNOWLEDGE & PASSION

Tom and Lisa are historic and active volunteers within the beef industry.

As longtime Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association members, volunteers for Texas Beef Council, and past presidents of the Texas Restaurant Association (yes, each held their own term), their contributions cannot be understated.

The couple has traveled the globe educating and promoting beef. Lisa estimates they have visited 10 different countries for various advocacy and promotion efforts.

They recall an unforgettable trip to Poland in the early 2000s, partly due to the frigid February winter weather. Lisa and Tom were tasked with helping chefs in the country develop a Texas-style brisket.

The workshop was hosted by the U.S. Meat Export Federation and Texas Beef Council as part of a promotion of new cooking techniques highlighting less popular cuts among local chefs.

It made sense — Texas-style brisket could compliment the country’s already popular smoked-sausages.

The Perinis were perfect for the job. They understood beef and how it was raised, an area of emphasis among European Union countries like Poland. Since 1999, the EU has required U.S. beef exports to come from cattle enrolled in the nonhormone treated cattle program.

After two weeks working alongside the country’s major smokehouses, they developed a brisket that went on to win national awards in a large European food show as the best new product: the Texas brisket.

The following year, Tom and Lisa traveled to Russia alongside Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Past President, John Dudley, and his wife, Ginger. They again worked with top chefs to refine beef preparations.

“Tom would wow them with his hat and good smile,” John says. “I know nobody else who does a better job moving our product into the right hands.”

Top: The Perinis are active promoters of U.S. beef both at home and abroad. The couple has traveled to 10 countries, including Japan pictured right, to share preparation techniques and beef’s origin story. Photos courtesy of the Perinis.

Bottom: From the main course to dessert, guests enjoy a thoughtfully curated eating experience at Perini Ranch Steakhouse.

Lasting relationships lead to continued educational opportunities. Several of the Russian chefs would later visit Texas.

“Many of those chefs came to Perini Ranch, and they also came to our place,” John says. “We put 'em on horseback, let 'em ride around and learn more about beef right here.”

Whether abroad or back at home in Buffalo Gap, the Perinis are always happy to field questions about their favorite protein.

“Even in the steakhouse, it is a daily conversation about cuts of beef and grades of beef quality,” Lisa says. “Consumer outreach is always going to be needed, because people aren’t immersed in the industry like we are.”

TRUE TO THEIR ROOTS

As the couple continues their journey to help others fall in love with beef, they never waiver from their authentic beginnings and ranching heritage.

Over the years, Tom and Lisa have served many acclaimed guests, including celebrities like George Strait and Reba McEntire, to diplomats including George W. Bush. Then came a bit with Good Morning America, the Rachel Ray Show, and even Oprah.

In 1995, Tom was contacted by the James Beard House to prepare a meal, a major honor among culinary circles. When his opportunity came, he made it clear, he cooked cowboy food.

“We do lots of beef, so if you want me to fix a crepe or something like that, I'm not your guy,” Tom remembers.

Top: The Perini Ranch Steakhouse catering crew stands for a photo on the White House lawn. Bottom left: Tom Perini shares a handshake with President George W. Bush. Bottom right: All smiles while on set with Rachel Ray. Photos courtesy of the Perinis.

A rancher has done the work to get that quality and consistency, so we try to do that, as well.”

— Lisa Perini, Perini Ranch Steakhouse

As anyone who has visited the Perini Ranch Steakhouse knows, the eating experience was sure to have been a positive one for those at the James Beard House.

Years later, the steakhouse was named an America’s Classic by the James Beard Foundation — an honor recognizing the restaurant’s timeless appeal and quality food reflecting the character of the community.

Throughout the Perinis incredible 40-year journey, one memory will always remain etched in their hearts.

The couple was set to cater a Congressional Picnic at the White House Sept. 11, 2001. On that fateful day when time stood still, and Americans were glued to their televisions for updates from New York City and the Pentagon, Tom and Lisa stood in shock over what they were witnessing just minutes away.

A year later, they were invited back to prepare the meal — a moment they are especially proud of.

Whether they are serving a meal at the White House or a Tuesday-night dinner at their Buffalo Gap steakhouse, the same care goes into each dish.

Lisa says this consistency is the secret to their success: “There is diversity, uniqueness in each beef cut. A rancher has done the work to get that quality and consistency, so we try to do that, as well.”

As Tom and Lisa celebrate 40 years of the Perini Ranch Steakhouse, they reflect on the importance of intertwining their two passions — the cattle business and restaurant business.

“For us to have this knowledge and so many friends in the cattle business is a great combination,” Tom says.

“It is wonderful because we are all working together. You might not get a chance to say, ‘Boy, thanks’ every day, but it is the truth. That connection is very important to us.” T C

A YEAR OF CELEBRATION

Raise a toast with the Perini family to celebrate 40 years during special events held throughout 2023.

A commemorative book, called the Perini Ranch Steakhouse 40th Anniversary Celebration, is available for purchase online.

Meet Me at the Wagon, a podcast collaboration between Texas Monthly Studio and Perini Ranch Steakhouse, features a collection of stories that have made Perini Ranch Steakhouse an institution. Listen to catch TSCRA Past Presidents Jon Means and John Dudley as they join the Perinis to discuss the importance of the cattle industry.

In October, they will host an art exhibition of historic photographs.

Stay tuned to periniranch.com to learn more about special parties and events throughout the year.

COMING HOME

Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo fosters new friendships, enthusiasm.

By Jena McRell

Dana Perino is no stranger to the stage. Throughout her impressive career, the Fox News co-anchor and political commentator has addressed nearly every crowd imaginable.

During the George W. Bush administration, Perino worked behind the scenes for several years before being named the 24th White House press secretary — the second woman in history to hold the position.

Those in the crowd during Perino’s keynote address at the 2023 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo also learned she traces her roots back to a Wyoming ranch. The accomplished journalist attributes her hardworking spirit, tenacity and compassion to lessons learned working alongside her grandfather.

“To me, it is not cliché to say rural America is the fabric of our nation — it actually is,” Perino said. “I truly believe the values instilled in me as a little girl have helped carry me through what can be a tough business in politics and media.”

Perino has spoken with probing reporters in the White House briefing room, foreign dignitaries in war-stressed nations, desperate families in third-world countries, honored guests in the Oval Office and more.

Yet on this day in Fort Worth, Perino said it was an event she wouldn’t have missed for the world.

“It feels a bit like coming home,” she said. “I think this association is one of the best I've ever seen in terms of member relationships. I had a chance to spend a couple of hours on the floor of the exhibit hall, and I was just so inspired.”

For the nearly 4,000 guests in attendance at Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo March 24-26, the same sentiment held true.

A tradition for nearly 150 years, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association meets annually to bring members together, explore new opportunities, and address challenges for ranchers and landowners.

LASTING BONDS

“Not only is it nice to get away from the ranch for a few days, but to plug-in with other people who do similar things and have a conversation is really beneficial,” says Rodney Moore, a Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association member from Lufkin.

While chatting in the hallway of the Fort Worth Convention Center, Rodney was extended many handshakes and smiles from folks passing by.

Although, perhaps his favorite greeting was when a tiny, two-year-old cowboy came running around the corner. It was Rodney’s grandson, who had just arrived along with his family.

Rodney says attending Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo is a tradition for nearly 20 family members. All of his children, two sons and a daughter, along with their spouses, and grandchildren travel 200 miles from East Texas to attend annually.

“This is an event that, not only I really enjoy, but my kids have always looked forward to and now my grandchildren,” Rodney says. “We eat really well while we are here and enjoy each other’s company. ”

Back at home, Rodney’s son Jarrett manages a backgrounding operation that purchases cattle from around 10 sale barns each week.

The family started the business about five years ago as a way to diversify from the traditional cow-calf herd. The move was risky, but connections made with fellow ranchers helped make it a reality.

“Once we decided to start backgrounding, we had people we could go to,” Rodney says. “The whole industry knows how difficult all this is to make work, so everyone is willing to help and exchange information.”

The leap of faith meant Jarrett was able to follow his passion for cattle into a full-time career, supporting his young family along the way.

“I love the challenge of buying, selling and adding value to cattle,” Jarrett says. “I love being hands on, and this business is unique because you can involve family more so than any other business.”

Because he grew up making the annual trip to Fort Worth for Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo, Jarrett and his wife started their own family tradition early when their daughter was not-quite one year old.

Watching them interact, it is clear everyone was thrilled to be taking in the event, exploring the trade show and spending time together.

“We enjoy the atmosphere of the ranching community,” Jarrett says. “Convention is a great place to come and meet other people, and there’s a tremendous amount you can learn from walking around the trade show or attending classes.”

In the School for Successful Ranching sessions, participants could choose from more than 30 hours of educational programming.

Topics included everything from hot-button issues facing the agricultural community to practical hands-on tips for working and managing livestock.

Rodney and Shanda Moore, pictured left, with their son, Jarrett, and his family — wife, Holli; daughter, Kimber; and son, Mylar.

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camaraderie and friendships keep us coming back each year.”

— Lindsey Alexander, Lampasas

Popular sessions this year covered the state of the Southwestern border crisis, truth in fake meat labeling, federal water regulations, a conversation on carbon credits, interpreting EPDs for commercial cattle selection, and live demonstrations with cattle, horses and cow dogs.

“Anyone in the cattle business has something to gain by being here,” Rodney says. “Generally, you can leave with one or two golden nuggets that you can take home, implement and grow from as a business or an individual.”

RENEWED ENERGY

Two decades ago, then-newlyweds Lindsey and Rusty Alexander were eager to set about their lives in the ranching industry.

The couple had recently moved to Lampasas, started an equipment business and established a cow herd. They also officially joined Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and found value in attending the annual gathering each March.

“We were trade show exhibitors for many years with our equipment,” Lindsey says. “You are going to find everything you need in the cattle industry here, from the latest innovations to animal health, equipment to fashion. It is a one-stop shop.”

More than 250 booths lined the aisles and welcomed guests throughout the 2023 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo. Like Lindsey described, exhibitors represented all facets of cattle production, management and lifestyle. Enthusiasm was high during two afternoon receptions, with delicious appetizers and plenty of shopping fun.

“It really feels like an annual family reunion,” she says. “The camaraderie and friendships keep us coming back each year.”

Today, Lindsey is president of her local Texas CattleWomen chapter, which covers Lampasas, Burnet and Mills counties. The state-wide group meets annually during Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo to discuss business and new ideas for accomplishing their goals.

“Texas CattleWomen is growing every day,” Lindsey says. “We are here to help educate and promote agriculture.”

It is a mission she experiences first-hand, as the once rural area of Lampasas transforms under the weight of population growth in nearby Austin.

Curious customers and cattle-raising newcomers are hungry for information, and Lindsey says Texas CattleWomen is there to answer the call.

The moment guests arrived at Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo, held March 24-26 in Fort Worth, they were greeted with a wide range of education, networking and entertainment. From buzzing activity on the expo floor to insightful discussion on the main stage, a crowd of nearly 4,000 enjoyed time learning and socializing with fellow ranchers and landowners.

FOR THE FUTURE

The minute Will Cantu finished class at Texas Christian University Friday, March 24, he headed straight for the Fort Worth Convention Center.

Just weeks away from graduating with his ranch management certificate, Will understood the value he would gain by learning from and meeting with the industry leaders at Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo.

“This is my first year coming to convention,” Will says. “I see it as an opportunity to shake hands with people I haven’t seen in a while, as well as build my network and make new connections.”

A native of San Angelo, Will grew up immersed in the world of ranching and wildlife. His maternal grandfather raised cattle, his mom is an agricultural journalist, and his dad was a wildlife biologist.

When he graduated high school, he knew he wanted to pursue agricultural production — and the intersection between livestock and the land.

He set off for Texas A&M University and double majored in animal science and rangeland ecology.

“Cows and grass,” he says with a smile. “You can’t have one without the other.”

After college, he worked in South Texas for about a year and craved more education on the economics and business side of ranching. From there, he was accepted into Texas Christian University’s ranch management program.

“It is all beginning to come full circle as to why we hear stories about the opportunities the program and the industry presents, because you walk into a room and never see a stranger,” Will says. “And when someone says, ‘Call if you need anything,’ they mean it.”

During his time at convention, Will was able to take in a panel discussion and social hour for young producers.

Past presidents of Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association — John Dudley, Dave Scott and

WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT

It was a conversation that refreshed his soul, said Scott Williamson, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association executive director of law enforcement, brand and inspection services.

While working in the association’s trade show booth, Special Ranger John Vance introduced him to a young man named Grant Neff, of Floresville.

The budding cattle raiser, who has established his own livestock company, asked his parents, Brandon and Lindsay Neff, if he could join Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and attend Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo.

Recognizing his love for agriculture, they agreed to both.

“It was great to meet you at the convention,” Grant wrote in a message to Scott following the event. “I learned a lot about the Special Rangers and the important work that y’all do. I hope to help one of your market inspectors this year. I am attaching a picture of you and me at the convention. I had an amazing day!”

First-time attendee Will Cantu was excited to meet new people and learn from industry leaders during convention.

Saturday-evening activities included plenty of dancing and a delicious meal during the annual Cattle Raisers Dinner & Dance, which was followed by a late-night party in the Fort Worth Convention Center. Guests young and young-at-heart enjoyed the fun-filled evening.

Richard Thorpe — shared the stage with moderator, Gilly Riojas of La Babia Beef.

The group reflected on stories of the past, advice they wished to give to their younger selves and the grit required to make a life in the cattle business.

For Will and others in the audience, the perspectives were humbling.

“It is a lot of responsibility and pressure on our shoulders,” Will says. “But at the same time, there is reason to be optimistic.

“Because people our age aren’t here just because it is a weekend in Fort Worth. They are here because they enjoy the industry. They want to meet people and make connections. And so, that gives me hope for our generation.”

It was a celebration of the past, planning for the future and shared experience for the individuals and families committed to preserving the land of opportunity.

Thank you for attending the 2023 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers

Youth volunteers from the Texas FFA Association and Texas 4-H Council shared the stage during the weekend’s events.

FIGHT CONTINUES AGAINST LISTING OF LESSER PRAIRIE CHICKEN

By Mark Eisele, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association president-elect

Last November, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that two distinct population segments, or DPS, of the lesser prairie chicken would be listed under the Endangered Species Act.

The Southern DPS covers New Mexico and the Southwest Texas Panhandle, while the Northern DPS covers southeastern Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma and the Northeast Texas Panhandle. The Southern DPS will be listed as endangered, and the Northern DPS will be listed as threatened.

The science has consistently proven healthy, diverse rangelands — the exact kind of landscape maintained by livestock grazing — is where the lesser prairie chicken thrives. Our stewardship of these acres is why the lesser prairie chicken survives today. Yet, cattle producers are facing additional risks and penalties because of this listing.

In April, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association joined several state affiliates and partners in the oil and gas industry to file a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas against the Department of the Interior and the Fish and Wildlife Service seeking to overturn the listing. We are challenging the listing on the basis that it is not science-based, hinders our voluntary conservation work and is an overreach of federal authority.

One of the most harmful aspects of the listing is the 4(d) rule established in the Northern DPS that allows the Fish and Wildlife Service to appoint third parties as grazing authorities in the lesser prairie chicken’s range.

Typically, cattle producers welcome a 4(d) rule because it provides legal protections for the accidental take of a protected species while managing the land. However, this rule is different because the provision to appoint third parties opens the door to environmental activist groups having a say over cattle producer’s grazing practices.

Rather than put third-party activists in charge of reviewing grazing management plans, the Fish and Wildlife Service should listen to the true grazing experts — ranchers who spend every day working on the land.

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has also encouraged them to utilize the expertise of other agencies like the Natural Resources Conservation Service, rather than turning to activists who would rather see cattle off the land entirely.

Outside of the courtroom, the association has been working with key Congress members to overturn and defund the rule. U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann and Sen. Roger Marshall, both of Kansas, are leading a bicameral effort to overturn the listing under the Congressional Review Act. The act allows Congress to reject a rule crafted by an executive branch agency by passing a resolution that is signed by the President. Additionally, U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington, of Texas, submitted language to the House Appropriations Committee that would defund any implementation of this listing.

Through the courts and Congress, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is sending a strong message to the Biden administration, but we need your help, too. I encourage you to contact your members of Congress and tell them how this listing would impact your ranch.

As cattle producers, we are part of a historic legacy that has conserved natural resources for generations. We are America’s original conservationists, and we are the ones who saved the lesser prairie chicken in the first place. If D.C. bureaucrats are serious about saving this bird, they should make grazing easier, not harder.

Our association is proud to deliver this message to policymakers and defend your interests in Washington. Thank you for your continued support and for building a legacy worth defending. T C

Mark Eisele is the president-elect of National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and a cattle producer from Wyoming.

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During the 86th Legislative Session, Springer was appointed chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture and Livestock, serving the committee until his election to the Texas Senate. In March 2020, he fought against the market manipulation of beef that was costing Texas cattle raisers millions of dollars.

Springer authored legislation last session that Gov. Abbott signed into law, which protects livestock from exposure to pests or diseases. The law requires that Texas Animal Health Commission officials be notified when animals are rejected from export-import processing facilities, allowing them to take whatever action necessary to mitigate the potential spread of pests or diseases to Texas livestock.

This session, Springer hopes to pass legislation to protect landowners and lessees from damage caused by trespassers illegally entering their property or events outside their control.

He is also authoring legislation to provide dairy farmers with more options when disposing dairy waste, and legislation to protect the agricultural valuation on property taxes.

Along with Senator Perry, Springer is also working on right to farm legislation, which would prevent unjustified city ordinances and zoning that prohibit and restrict normal agricultural practices. T C

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MARKETS ON THE MOVE

Green grass, profitability needed to grow U.S. cow herd.

By Sarah Hill

Still trying to shake market volatility experienced throughout the past few years, cattle raisers are counting on hope and a prayer the cards begin to change for the remainder of 2023.

In a presentation March 25 during Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo in Fort Worth, CattleFax CEO Randy Blach offered some encouraging predictions.

He said after surviving a global pandemic, processing disruptions, record-level drought and herd liquidation, a significant shift in favor of cow-calf producers is likely.

“You will start to see profitability shift back into the producer, grower and feeder phases over the next three to four years,” Blach said. “I think there’s pretty good times ahead for us.”

If judging by cattle prices alone, the picture is already relatively rosy.

Beef producers today are receiving up to $45 per hundredweight more on five, six and seven-weight calves than they were a year ago.

But skyrocketing input costs and interest rates mean cattle prices are going to have to jump even higher before making a difference on a rancher’s bottom line.

“With today’s interest rates, we are talking about $100 to $125 per head increase in costs over the course of one year,” Blach said.

Feed, hay, equipment, fuel — you name it, it’s more expensive. Every line item adds up, especially when dealing with extremely tight margins.

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Although, perhaps the greatest contributing factor is one only Mother Nature controls.

Blach said a transition in weather patterns, from La Niña to El Niño, is well on its way and should offer relief from record-level drought experienced last year.

In fall 2022, around 65% of the nation’s cow herd was operating under drought conditions. As of last March, that number was 20%. Fortunately for cattle raisers in the Southwest, moisture levels have improved.

But time will tell how the remainder of the year will fare.

“Spring moisture determines what we have for local feed, whether it’s corn, wheat or milo,” Blach said. “We need to see corn yields closer to the trend line and more corn acres of planted, and we anticipate both of those things happening.”

Between the transition into a more normal weather pattern and more acres planted, he predicts corn prices should reach $5 to $5.25 per bushel this fall.

Geopolitics plays a role, too. Blach reminded the crowd how corn prices jumped last year when Russia invaded Ukraine.

Overall, Blach said grain prices have topped and will continue to work lower. Fertilizer prices are starting to come down, and fuel prices should see a little bit of moderation, too.

At the end of the day, how quickly the industry recovers hinges on two things.

“It takes two things to grow the nation’s cow herd,” Blach said. “You have to have green grass and profitability — and we really haven’t had either. All of this stuff is connected.”

BUILDING BACK

With improved weather conditions and input prices on the horizon, the question becomes how quickly can the nation’s cow herd respond?

“When we came through the last cattle cycle, that was the fastest expansion in the history of our

industry,” Blach said. “When we turn the switch in 2014-2015, we grew the herd faster than any time over the last 40-50 years.”

This time around, he predicts it will be slower.

CattleFax projects beef cow inventories will remain low — around the 28-million mark — through 2026, and begin to inch forward from there.

Rebounding from the recent extremes will take some time, especially in the South Plains. The region, which includes Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri, experienced the most losses in total beef cow numbers, losing some 900,000 head since 2019.

Yet, today’s regional inventories are still higher than those seen in 2014, before the last herd expansion began. In the South Plains, the cow herd is up roughly 500,000 head since that time.

Looking ahead, signs point toward a slowing liquidation of the nation’s cow herd.

“We’re seeing a moderation in the number of beef cattle being harvested,” he said. “Beef cow slaughter is down 8%, year to date. Dairy is up a little bit.”

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Because of these shifts, the feeder and fed cattle markets will remain affected for the near future. The number of animals being processed is down significantly.

“We think it is about a 2.5 million head reduction in the number of beef cattle that we will have moving through packing plants,” said Blach, noting that represents about a 10% reduction in beef production.

The good news for cattle raisers?

With fewer cattle on the market, Blach said harvest capacity should no longer be a concern as it has been in the past. Leverage should begin to shift back to cow-calf producers and feeders.

SUPPLY & DEMAND

With enough demand to support up to 32 million beef cows, Blach said the smaller inventories will, no doubt, impact prices for consumers.

“That $60 steak you had last night at Del Frisco’s will no longer be $60 over the course of the next two to three years. I can promise you that,” he said to the crowd of cattle raisers gathered in Fort Worth.

For the past year or more, retail beef prices have been relatively flat. That will soon change as supplies decline and herd expansion begins. However, beef has not faced the same headwinds as pork and poultry when it comes to pushback on higher prices.

When analyzing overall retail market share, beef easily tops the chart when compared to other proteins.

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“It is because of the quality of product that you are putting out,” Blach said. “It is so much better, more consistent and predictable. I think that’s critical that we understand why we’re winning the spending battle.”

High-quality beef production continues to increase, with up to 80% Choice and Prime achieved in 2022. Price spreads have been record wide, too.

Even though supplies have been tight, Blach said last year was the biggest beef production year in industry history. A nod to the fact that cattle raisers are doing more with less.

“We have 40 billion fewer cattle than we had in the 1970s, and yet we have the biggest meat production in our history last year,” Blach said. “That’s a pretty incredible statistic. And it tells us you are doing a better job with animal health, genetics and putting more pounds on these cattle.”

As the industry marches into a new cattle cycle, Blach reminded the crowd to keep in mind what has gotten the beef business to this point — listening to consumers and attention to quality at every step.

That focus will overcome market ebbs and flows along the way.

“As you are making breeding and management decisions, make sure you are staying focused on what the consumer wants,” Blach said. “It is important that we are building cattle that produce beef products consumers are willing to pay for.” T C

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CONVENTION CHATTER

Headlines from the recent Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo.

By Jaclyn Roberts Parrish & Chrissy Fly

“Sure, the conference is about the cattle industry, but it’s also about wildlife, the environment, private property rights and so much more, all of which were addressed in Fort Worth during convention.”

The association’s annual meeting also brought Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz, Texas District 15, to the stage March 25 where attendees heard important updates from an advocate working on the frontlines in Washington, D.C.

De La Cruz, who is a member of the House Committee on Agriculture, provided insights on the Farm Bill and important issues impacting the Texas cattle raisers community on the national stage.

The 2023 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo will go down in history as another successful gathering of nearly 4,000 Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association members, families and friends.

The three-day event, held March 24-26 in downtown Fort Worth, featured a full slate of keynote addresses, educational programs, live demonstrations, more than 250 exhibitor booths in the expo, multiple student opportunities and more.

Three general sessions focused on beef demand, global trade implications and market outlooks; while keynote speaker Dana Perino discussed her rural Wyoming upbringing and life inside the White House during her time as press secretary for President George W. Bush.

Additionally, the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association’s annual meeting was held, where important business for the largest livestock association in the Southwest is conducted — including the election of two new board of directors, Bill Cawley and Lloyd French IV; and three new executive committee members, David Crow, Joe Leathers and Cody Webb.

“For years, Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo has been a must-attend experience as our association’s annual membership meeting,” said Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association President Arthur Uhl. “This year was no different. We hosted a prestigious lineup of highranking and notable speakers on topics that impact our members directly.

“Beef producers play an important role to our nation, and as a Texan, I understand how vital ranchers are to the Lone Star State,” De La Cruz said.

“Creating policies that hinder their ability to support our economy and produce beef for our dinner tables will only hurt our nation. I’m excited to ensure their voice is heard and that Texas cattle producers are well represented in the halls of the Capitol.”

In November, De La Cruz made history by becoming the first Republican and the first Latina to represent Texas’ 15th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. In addition to serving on the House Committee on Agriculture, she serves on the Financial Services Committee, where she addresses issues pertaining to the economy, international finance, banking and more.

TOP STEWARDS RECOGNIZED

Meredith Ellis, of G Bar C Ranch, was honored as the recipient of the Texas Outstanding Rangeland Stewardship Award, recognizing exceptional stewardship and innovation of the Rosston-based cattle operation.

This award is presented as a joint effort between Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, Texas Section Society for Range Management and Texas Grazing Land Coalition. As the 2023 winner, Ellis will compete among other outstanding ranchers for the 2023 National Cattlemen’s Foundation Environmental Stewardship Award Program.

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz addresses the crowd.

“Ranching practices implemented by Meredith speak volumes to her dedication to sustainable use of the land,” Uhl said. “Her ranching philosophies embrace livestock production as a tool to maintain native species habitat, biodiversity, and water resources. Meredith is an outstanding example of stewardship, and we’re proud to present her with this award.”

He added that the award is one of the most esteemed honors a rancher can receive, and it is extremely competitive.

Ellis raises Angus cattle across the more than 3,000acre ranch located between the Western Cross Timbers and Grand Prairies ecoregions. The ranch strategically rotates the herd through their 58 fenced pastures to reduce the potential need for artificial inputs.

To do their part in enhancing water quality, G Bar C Ranch grazes in a way that maintains effective flow of vegetation filters to prevent erosion. The operation is exceptionally diverse, with 23 different ecological sites, including Wheat Creek flowing through the ranch which deposits into the Trinity River, providing nearly half of Texans’ water needs.

dedicated his career to supporting and educating beef producers. We’re thankful for his efforts implementing first class beef and range programming events reaching hundreds of producers in Texas.”

Groschke has led in-depth programming focusing on range health, beef cattle economics, marketing and beef cattle management throughout Robertson County. Community engagement led by Groschke ensures his programming is relevant and timely to all cattle producers. He also employs creative outreach efforts such as newsletters and media to leverage in-person events and expand the reach of these opportunities.

SUPPORT FOR SPECIAL RANGERS

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

Special Ranger Foundation announced $107,500 was raised through its annual silent auction fundraiser at Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo.

The foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization supporting high-quality training and equipment, and cutting-edge investigative tools for peace officers dedicated to investigating and solving agricultural crimes.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

Special Rangers have extensive cattle industry knowledge and provide law enforcement and theft prevention to agricultural producers and rural communities throughout Texas and Oklahoma.

The special rangers do not receive federal, state or local funding, and are supported through association membership dues and donations from the TSCRA Special Ranger Foundation. This funding provides the 30 special rangers tools and resources needed to solve agricultural crimes including livestock and equipment theft, financial fraud and more.

ROBERTSON COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT RECOGNIZED

David Groschke, a Robertson County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent, was named the 2023 Outstanding County Extension Agent – Beef.

The award, which was created to recognize Texas’ most dedicated and effective local educators in cattle production, is presented annually at Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo.

Uhl noted the important role county extension agents play in educating cattle producers to improve the industry and better natural resource stewardship.

“Texas A&M AgriLife Extension agents are instrumental to the beef cattle industry,” Uhl said. “David Groschke is an exemplary example of this, having

In 2022, special rangers recovered more than $5.5 million worth of livestock and ranch-related property and investigated more than 800 cases.

TSCRA officers present Meredith Ellis and her father, GC Ellis, with the Texas Outstanding Rangeland Stewardship Award.

The Special Ranger Foundation Silent Auction is a popular destination on the expo floor, and all proceeds benefit vital law enforcement resources to serve cattle raisers and landowners.

David Groschke

FUNDRAISING FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

During a live auction held at Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo, a generous $78,800 was raised for leadership development, specifically young leadership programs. A portion of the funding will help support the Cattle Raisers Roundup, an intensive summer program for 15 of the state’s most qualified high school sophomore to senior aged cattle raisers.

This six-day program offers real-world experience through scenario-based learning modules across the full beef supply chain. Funds will also go toward supporting collegiate outreach efforts for the association, internships, young leadership and professional events.

• People Choice Winner

• Brooks Burgin, Barbed Sunset

Graduate Research Poster Showcase

• 1st – Kaliu Silva, Texas Tech University

• 2nd – Grace Baxter, Oklahoma State University

• 3rd – Katy Jo Richardson, West Texas A&M University

STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES ON DISPLAY

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association held a Youth Photo Contest and Graduate Research Poster Showcase in conjunction with Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo.

The association is proud to announce the winners of these youth opportunities. A complete list follows.

Youth Photo Contest

• Ages 5-8

• 1st – Cade Whitefield, Milo

• 2nd – Ryan Brister, Relaxing Time

• 3rd – Kaylee Brown, Brother on the Fence

• Ages 9-13

• 1st – Sadie Miller, Beefmaster Beauty

• 2nd – Daniel Brister, Beautiful Spring

• 3rd – Matthan Ellis, Peek-A-Boo

• Ages 14-18

• 1st – Keona Ellis, Glory

• 2nd – Sierra Allen, Can I Help You?

• 3rd – Cody Lay, Ranch Sunset 1

TSCRA LAUNCHES FIRST-EVER DIGITAL MEMBER CENTER

While in Fort Worth, the association unveiled its new digital member center.

The resource serves as a centralized platform for Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association members looking to manage their membership, access memberonly benefits and explore digital content, including The Cattleman magazine. The initiative is the latest move by the association to innovate and create easy-to-use solutions meeting the needs of cattle raisers.

Association members can pay and set up automatic renewal of their annual membership dues and add or remove members from their account through the userfriendly interface.

Members can activate their accounts by visiting tscra.org/membership.

SAVE THE DATE

When one convention comes to a close, it is time to look ahead to next year.

Cattle raisers will once again meet in Fort Worth for Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo March 22-24, 2024. Watch The Cattleman, TSCRA Update and the association’s social media channels for more information. T C

TSCRA Director Wade Perks takes bids during the live auction.

Kaliu Silva, of Texas Tech University, displays his first-place graduate research poster titled, “Bacterial direct-fed microbial mixtures on beef cattle growth performance, ruminal fermentation/morphology and nutrient digestibility.”

TSCRA WELCOMES SUMMER INTERNS

College students gain experience working on behalf of cattle raisers.

Four interns joined the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association team May 15.

Avery Foster, Micah McAtee and Britain Thayer are based in the Fort Worth office and work across all departments. Lane Patton is a government relations intern and will be based in Austin.

Foster is a senior animal science major working towards her meat science certificate at Texas A&M University.

She is originally from Cedar Park, where she developed a passion for the agriculture industry. On campus, she has worked in the meat science department and had the opportunity to assist with Extension events and research projects, which have influenced her desire to further her education within the cattle field. Foster was a member of the 2022 Fightin’ Texas Aggie Meat Judging Team, is a part of the Meat Science Quiz Bowl team, is an officer for the Meat Science Technology Association, and is involved in other extracurricular activities.

McAtee is a senior at Oklahoma State University studying agricultural business with a minor in farm appraisal.

A first-generation agriculturalist, McAtee has been showing horses since she was 11 years old, and has numerous awards from the Oklahoma Horse Show Association, Oklahoma State 4-H Association and the American Quarter Horse Association. Throughout her time at Oklahoma State, she has been a member of the Oklahoma State University Off-Campus Student Association, a senator for the Oklahoma State University Student Government Association, and the student liaison for the Oklahoma A&M Board of Regents. When not studying, she enjoys working at the Walking F Ranch in Stillwater, Oklahoma, that specializes in breeding and sale prep of cutting horses.

Patton is currently a junior at Oklahoma State University, majoring in agribusiness.

Originally from Stamford, Patton he grew up farming and ranching on his family operation. He has always had a passion for all things outdoors, and loves hunting, fishing and production agriculture. Patton plans to attend law school after graduation and

specialize in agriculture law. In recent years, he has grown an interest in agriculture policy, leading him to pursue this internship with Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.

Thayer is a senior at Oklahoma State University studying animal science with a minor in ranch management.

She has had a passion for agriculture and the cattle industry since her feet hit the ground, stemming from a long line of ranchers and agriculturalists. Her family’s ranch, the Britain Ranch near Stinnett, turned 100 years old this past spring. Thayer has been interning and teaching Sunday School at the First United Methodist Church in Stillwater, Oklahoma, for two years and served on the executive board of her sorority as the panhellenic delegate for Phi Mu. Additionally, she is involved in numerous extracurricular activities on campus such as the Oklahoma Cattle Women’s club, the OSU Horticulture club and more. T C

Avery Foster Micah McAtee

Britain Thayer

Lane Patton

CATTLEMEN AT THE CAPITOL

Ranching 101 shares a recap of the Texas Legislative Session.

How did the cattle raisers community and agriculture fare in the 2023 Texas Legislative Session?

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Executive Director of Government Relations, Melissa Hamilton, shares all the insights during the upcoming Ranching 101 session at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 20.

The hour-long Zoom webinar will explore key issues, achievements and challenges addressed on behalf of association members this year in Austin. Scan the QR code on this page to register.

Melissa Hamilton TSCRA Executive Director of Government Relations

Hamilton joined Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association in fall 2022. She oversees

the organization’s legislative and regulatory efforts in Austin and Washington, D.C., and directs the TSCRA Political Action Committee.

Hamilton previously served as public counsel for the Office of Public Insurance Counsel after being appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott in 2017 and later confirmed by the Texas Senate. She also served as staff counsel for then-Texas Senator, now Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Glenn Hegar, and later as director of government relations for the Texas Department of Insurance. T C

OBITUARIES

MICHAEL “MIKE” K. LITTLE, 75, of Jacksonville, died March 10.

A Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association market inspector for more than 25 years, Little was a steward of the land and true friend to the region’s cattle ranchers. He served the Anderson County Livestock Exchange in Elkhart, and the Tri County Livestock Market near New Summerfield.

Little was known for his interest in traveling, and always looked forward to the next road trip with his niece and nephew — regardless of the destination. He was a loyal and genuine guy who made many lifelong friends and was a joy to be around.

He was a faithful member of the Church of Christ in Frankston and always helped in the communion and security ministries.

Little is survived by his brother, Robert L. (Judith) Little, of Temple; niece, Sarah Little, of Temple; and nephew, Anthony Little, of San Antonio; and many extended family members and friends.

JERRY CARL LOYD, 84, of Gilmer, died Jan. 30.

Loyd was raised in the cotton, sweet potato, corn, caster bean, peanut and ribbon cane fields, but he had a passion for the white-faced Hereford cattle they raised along Gum Creek.

Growing up, Loyd entered corn and sweet potatoes he and his parents grew into competitions at the county fair and for many years earned first place in both. He was well known for the outstanding Hereford steers in county competitions, as well.

Loyd was a fourth-generation farmer on the family farm — land that he and his dad cleared by hand, and in conjunction with the local Extension agent, introduced Coastal Bermuda to Upshur County.

He continued the Hereford cow-calf operation, as well as worked full-time for Texas Eastman. He retired from cattle raising in 2016 when his daughter Karen and her husband began raising registered Beefalo cattle on the family farm.

Loyd and his parents were longtime Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association members, as Karen and Tim Brunson are now.

He is survived by his wife of more than 60 years, Betty; two daughters, Jeri Lynn (Keith) Robbins and Karen (Tim) Brunson; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

B.J.

“RED” MCCOMBS

, 95, of San Antonio, died Feb. 19.

McCombs was a multi-industry business magnate known for his local car dealerships, professional sports team ownership, generous philanthropy and biggerthan-Texas personality.

While his birth certificate reads Billy Joe McCombs, only his parents and siblings used that name – to everyone else he was simply, Red.

After serving in the Army after World War II, Red used the GI Bill to study at the business and law schools at The University of Texas at Austin.

While waiting for a corporate job to begin, McCombs joined a friend to sell cars at a Ford dealership in Corpus Christi. After selling ten in one weekend, he was hooked and never made it to that corporate job. McCombs immediately began selling 30 or more cars a month, and within half a year set out on his own. McCombs Enterprises traces its roots to 1953, when he began McCombs Used Cars on Water Street in Corpus Christi.

He also served as an honorary director for Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association for many years.

McCombs is survived by daughters, Lynda McCombs, Marsha Shields (John H.) and Connie McNab (Sandy); eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, LaWanda McCombs; and several nephews and nieces. T C

Theft & Law

DISTRICT 10 — CENTRAL TEXAS

Heifers missing near Ennis.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

Special Ranger Robert Pemberton reports three black Brangus cross heifers missing off Ensign Road. Last seen March 16, the heifers have numbered orange ear tags in their left ear with a rafter 5S brand on the tags. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Pemberton at 903-450-3900.

DISTRICT 12 — NORTHEAST TEXAS

Cow missing near Pickton.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

Special Ranger Bo Fox reports a black cow missing off County Road 2333. The cow weighs approximately 1,300 pounds, has a blue ear tag with No. 29 and is branded with LM. She was heavy-bred when she was last seen Feb. 28 and could possibly have a calf with her now. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Fox at 903-348-9638.

DISTRICT 15 — CENTRAL TEXAS

Heifer missing in Lampasas County.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

Special Marvin Wills reports one red or black heifer missing off Park Road 3464 near Kempne. The heifer weighs approximately 900 pounds and is branded with EA on the left hip. She was last seen March 1. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Wills at 254-223-2330.

DISTRICT 22 — EAST TEXAS

Calves missing near Caldwell.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

Special Ranger Brent Mast reports two red calves missing off County Road 117. One calf weighs approximately 250 pounds, and the other calf weighs approximately 400 pounds. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Mast at 936-714-6619.

DISTRICT 23 — SOUTHEAST TEXAS

Mustang stolen near Winnie.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

Special Ranger Mike Boone reports a mustang horse stolen from a pasture located off IH-10. The mustang

is a 23-year-old bay colored mare and displays the mustang freeze brand on the left side of her neck. Involved suspect(s) entered the victim’s property March 9 by cutting a high game fence and loading the horse into a trailer adjacent to the IH-10 eastbound service road. The owner is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspect(s) involved. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Boone at 409-658-5725.

DISTRICT 25 — SOUTHEAST TEXAS

Cattle missing in Lavaca County.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

Special Robert Fields reports five head of cattle missing from a pasture off Road 217B. Last seen in January 2023, the missing cattle are all branded with VS bar on the right hip. They are: a droop-horned Hereford bull; red, horned crossbred Brahman cow; black-and-white spotted Longhorn cow; brown, horned cow with a white belly; and horned Hereford cow.

Bull missing near Waelder.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

Special Ranger Robert Fields reports a black Brangus bull missing off Private Road 4571. The 7-year-old bull weighs approximately 1,700 to 1,800 pounds and has a hole in his right ear from a lost ear tag. He was last seen March 21. Anyone with information on these cases is urged to contact Fields at 361-207-5207.

DISTRICT 26 — CENTRAL TEXAS

Goats and dog missing in McCulloch County.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

Special Ranger Todd Jennings reports a Great Pyrenees dog, one Angora billy goat and 44 Angora nanny goats with underbit ear notches in the left ear missing west of Brady off U.S. 190. The dog and goats were last seen October 2022. Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact Jennings at 830997-7585. T C

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.

Theft & Law

TWO ELLIS COUNTY MEN CHARGED IN CATTLE THEFT CASE

Joey Lee Barnett and Heath Thomas Barton charged for stealing and selling cattle.

Two Ellis County, Oklahoma, residents, Joey Lee Barnett and Heath Thomas Barton were charged with larceny of domestic animals. The charges filed are the result of an investigation led by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Ben Eggleston.

In February, Eggleston received a call from a rancher in Ellis County who was missing four heifers. The rancher said the heifers were Romagnola-Angus crossbred cattle with the rancher’s brand on the left hip.

Eggleston initiated an investigation, looking at livestock auctions in the area for the stolen cattle.

The investigation revealed heifers matching the rancher’s description had been sold at a nearby livestock auction by Barnett and Barton. Eggleston soon learned Barnett and Barton were previous caretakers of the cattle.

Eggleston, along with the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office, charged Barnett and Barton with larceny of domestic animals. Barnett was already in custody for unrelated charges and Barton surrendered to authorities March 25. He was released on $15,000 bond.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger team would like to thank the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office and the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture for their joint effort in the investigation.

MAN FACES FELONY CHARGES IN ROBERTSON COUNTY CATTLE THEFT CASE

After five years, Heath Thomas Curry was caught for stealing and selling cattle.

Heath Thomas Curry, of Falls County, was arrested and charged with felony theft of livestock. The charges filed are the result of an investigation led by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Steven Jeter.

In February, Jeter received a call from a Nebraska rancher with a cow-calf operation in Robertson County. For the past five years, the rancher employed Curry to serve as the ranch manager, overseeing daily operations and annual shipments of annual calf crops to Nebraska. The rancher noticed his calf crop was diminishing, and conducted an audit where he discovered missing cattle.

Jeter initiated an investigation, searching for cattle matching the rancher’s description at area livestock auction barns.

After reviewing Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association inspection records, Jeter discovered Curry sold branded and unbranded cattle in his own name at multiple livestock auction barns in the area. Jeter confirmed with the rancher, the cattle sold belonged to the rancher, not Curry.

Curry was arrested and taken to the Robertson County Jail where he was later charged and released on a $50,000 bond.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

Special Ranger team would like to thank the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office and the Robertson County District Attorney’s Office for their joint effort in the investigation. T C

Ben Eggleston Special Ranger, District 2

Steven Jeter Special Ranger, District 21

GET IT IN WRITING

Case explains why livestock sales contracts should be detailed in writing.

By Tiffany Dowell Lashmet

The Texarkana Court of Appeals recently issued an opinion in Lee v. Jorgenson, which offers a critical reminder about the need to have all livestock sale contracts in writing.

In this case, Ralph Lee sold Waygu cattle to TJ’s Land & Cattle Co. LLC, of which Tom Jorgenson was a member.

Lee alleges this was a handshake deal memorialized in a cattle purchase agreement.

The agreement was not signed by Jorgenson or anyone representing the LLC, but included price terms for Waygu steers, stated bills were to be sent to TJ’s Cattle Co. and noted payments had been made by TJ’s Cattle Co. LLC. Lee claims to have had no knowledge an entity was involved in the deal, which he says he negotiated with Jorgenson.

Lee filed suit against Jorgenson, claiming he still owed $76,104.56 that remained unpaid pursuant to their agreement. Specifically, he brought claims of breach of contract, unjust enrichment and quantum meruit.

In response, Jorgenson claimed that Lee failed to deliver the cattle in conformity with the contractual requirements; the suit was filed against the wrong party as it was not Jorgenson, but the LLC that was a party to

the contract; the statute of frauds barred Lee’s claims or an oral contract; a quantum meruit claim was barred by an express contract; and that recovery for unjust enrichment was barred by the statute of limitations.

Jorgenson also claimed Lee was aware of the LLC as the two talked about their companies often. He introduced evidence showing all payments for cattle were made by the LLC, and he did not make any personal payments.

The trial court issued a directed verdict in favor of Jorgenson. Lee appealed. The Texarkana Court of Appeals affirmed.

APPELLATE COURT OPINION

Lee’s arguments based on the contents of an oral agreement were invalid because of the statute of frauds. Under Texas law, a contract for the sale of goods for $500 or more must be in writing and signed by the person charged with the agreement or by the person legally authorized to sign for him.

Texas law is clear that cattle are considered “goods.” Because this case involved goods and the price was more than $500, the alleged oral contract was subject to the statute of frauds. This made Lee’s claims relating to an oral agreement properly dismissed.

Tiffany Dowell Lashmet

Photo by Emily McCartney

Lee argued the cattle purchase agreement satisfied the statute of frauds. The court, however, disagreed as the agreement was not signed by Jorgenson or anyone acting with authority on behalf of the LLC. The bigger issue was that the LLC that allegedly entered into the agreement was not a party to the case.

The court held that Lee brought his lawsuit against the wrong party, and noted “a bedrock principle of corporate law is that an individual can incorporate a business, and thereby, normally shield himself from personal liability for the corporation’s contractual obligations.”

Here, the LLC was identified as the buyer in the cattle purchase agreement and was the party who made the payments to Lee. It should have been named as a defendant. Jorgenson, in his individual capacity, was not a proper party to the suit as he was not a party to the agreement. Again, this claim was properly dismissed.

As for quantum meruit, it is an equitable theory intended to prevent unjust enrichment when an implied agreement exists to pay for goods or services. Generally, in order for recovery under quantum meruit to be available, there must not be a valid contract covering the services or materials. Lee admitted the cattle purchase agreement was a valid contract. The existence of a contract precluded recovery under quantum meruit.

Lee’s unjust enrichment claim was barred by the twoyear statute of limitations. This claim was not related to the cattle purchase agreement, but to another alleged oral agreement.

Lee claims Jorgenson needed to leave some cattle at Lee’s place for a few weeks and agreed to pay for feed and care. The cattle were taken from Lee’s property by January 2018. Therefore, the unjust enrichment claim arose in January 2018. The unjust enrichment claim based on an agreement to pay for feed was not filed until May 2020. Since this was outside the two-year bar for unjust enrichment claims, the court properly found in favor of Jorgenson.

Based on this, the court affirmed the trial court’s verdict in favor of Jorgenson and a take-nothing judgment for Lee.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

First and foremost, this case illustrates why it is so important for sales of livestock to be put in writing. Because of the statute of frauds, any sale of livestock more than $500 must be in writing to be legally valid.

Second, it is critical a written agreement be signed by the person to whom it is to be enforced. Here, that meant the cattle purchase agreement would have to be signed by Jorgenson or someone else on behalf of the LLC, which was the party to be charged.

Third, this case is also a good reminder to be careful to pay attention to corporate formalities. Here, it was

the LLC, rather than Jorgenson individually that was the party to the contract. This was a critical distinction that Lee either did not understand or overlooked.

Beyond this context, keeping this in mind is important anytime an entity is involved.

For example, when entering a contract, parties should always be sure the contract is drafted with the proper entity listed. Another example where this can arise is with regard to insurance. When purchasing farm and ranch insurance, it is critical to ensure that the policy is written in the name of the entity that actually owns the property. T C

Tiffany Dowell Lashmet is an associate professor and Extension specialist in agricultural law with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. She focuses on legal issues affecting Texas agricultural producers and landowners, including agricultural leases, water law, oil and gas law, eminent domain, easements and landowner liability. You can find the Texas Agriculture Law Blog , the Ag Law in the Field podcast, resources, her upcoming speaker schedule and other information at agrilife.org/texasaglaw.

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Ranching brings rewards, but it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. With recent drought and high input costs in the balance, it takes sharp management decisions to keep black ink on the bottom line.

Knowing what to cut back or keep doing was the focus for Dusty Abney, beef cattle nutritionist for Cargill Animal Nutrition, during his Cattlemen’s College session at the 2023 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show.

“It’s easy to just walk out there and say, ‘What can I cut?’ And in this environment, with the kind of production that we demand from these cattle and the money we spend on genetics, I think that’s a grave mistake,” said Abney, who holds an animal science doctorate with an emphasis on ruminant nutrition from Texas Tech University

Even with increasing prices at the meat case, consumers continue to purchase high-quality beef. That’s why he cautioned against decreasing the bull budget. Investments in superior genetics could still pay.

When buying bulls, added carcass value helps increase a calf crop’s Certified Angus Beef acceptance rate, proven to add premiums. To assist in bull selection this sale season, Angus bull buyers can look for the Targeting the Brand logo in sale catalogs, which signifies a bull has a minimum expected progeny difference for marbling of +0.65 and an Angus grid value index of +55 or higher.

The proof is in the data.

MANAGING THROUGH TOUGH TIMES

Investments in genetics and prioritizing nutrition could pay dividends for cattlemen.

By Lindsay Graber Runft

Photos courtesy of Certified Angus Beef

Sire-identified carcass data from more than 8,600 records in the American Angus Association database show those EPD values are minimum thresholds to achieve an average of 50% CAB acceptance. But those numbers alone won’t get it.

“If you invest in genetics and don’t invest in your nutritional program, your animals will never express their full genetic potential,” Abney said.

MAKE NUTRITION A PRIORITY

From a bull purchased during this bull sale season, to calves born and heifers retained this year, nutrition should be at the top of the list for management.

“Doing what you have to,” in times of high operating costs makes sense, Abney said, but it should not turn into an excuse. Fetal programming implications say nutritional decisions on bred females affect a cow herd in the short and long term.

“If you short her, she will short you,” Abney said. “A cow never gets a day off, and what we provide that animal from a supplementary basis and from our forage base affects her and her calf.”

What and how you feed a cow matters, so Abney suggests building a nutrition plan.

Consider ingredient sourcing, infrastructure and the balance of nutrients against requirements. Then look at the feeding process: quantity, time and method for

feeding. Nutritionists can provide key advice on the “what and how” to achieve targeted gains, improved herd health and overall profitability.

Looking to a drought scenario specifically, Abney noted the first step of understanding what’s available for cows to consume. To keep rumens operational, cows need more than 1% roughage on a dry-matter basis. Supplement that with energy, such as corn, distiller’s grains or whole cottonseed, based on nutritional requirements.

Meeting those protein and energy needs are essential to rumen function.

“If the rumen ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy,” Abney said. “So, we’ve got to keep those bugs [rumen microbes] happy, so they’ll feed the cow.”

Rising input costs on the ranch bring the temptation to buy the cheapest hay available. If you do, make the best of it ordering a forage quality test to learn the crude protein percentage and relative feed value. Then supplement if required.

High-quality beef production requires mineral supplementation. But through a drought, that supplement can vary greatly. Forage test results and other feed evaluation can show where to adjust mineral inputs for a better bottom line.

Wondering where it could make sense to cut back on the spending?

If feed and forage tests show a compelling financial reason, it may be okay to opt out of ionophores and implants on calves and yearlings. Aside from skipping those typically recommended technologies, remember that basic herd health practices, such as vaccinations, deworming and fly control, should be continued and prioritized.

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MINIMIZE FEED WASTE

Another option could be examining what is going to waste. Abney said well-run operations can suffer from 5-10% feed waste daily, depending on the type of ingredient and how it is fed.

Feed/ingredient cost: $300/ton

15% shrink

Feed/ingredient actual cost is ~$352.94/ton

$300 ÷ 0.85 = $352.94

Beyond feed delivery, Abney suggests looking at hay waste, including feeder type.

A 2015 University of Missouri study into fescue hay waste by bale feeder type found a 19.2% loss for open rings, 13.6% for those with a bottom sheet and 8.9% for cone designs.

Correct hay storage helps reduce waste, too, Abney said. Ensiled forages are susceptible to loss from poor fermentation or exposure to air after fermentation.

PLANNING FOR THE WORST

Determining how and what to feed while reducing waste requires a plan. That doesn’t stop at feeding, Abney said.

Build an overall plan for high-stress situations like drought and high-input costs, he suggested. By managing what can be managed and examining consequences of decisions made, one can best target positive results.

“We have to make sure that we’re not giving into analysis paralysis where we just wait for something else to happen,” Abney said. “Not making a decision is still a decision.”

Navigating tough decisions while managing resources to meet the herd’s nutritional needs at least takes focus. When those things are complicated by conditions outside of our control, sharper management can still find the rewards in ranching.

On the other hand, a lack of focus on profit near the top of the cattle market cycle will make a greater impact later in that cycle.

“If you make wasteful decisions and those decisions come back to haunt us,” Abney said, “it’s not going to be in a time when prices are good.” T C

Lindsay Graber Runft is director of producer communications for Certified Angus Beef.

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WHAT PLANT IS IMPORTANT FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE?

By Kent Ferguson

by Sally & Andy Wasowski, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Butterfly weed is a perennial, native forb found growing throughout much of the U.S. It prefers sandy soils, but can be found on other sites.

This plant:

• Grows from a woody root that can be up to 3 feet long. It produces several stiff, hairy, erect branches that divide into the flowering head.

• Can be up to 3 feet tall and form into a large clump.

• Has coarse, hairy leaves up to 4 inches long and more than an inch wide. There will be many leaves, alternate, oblong to lanceolate, pointed tips or rounded tips.

• Has leaf margins that are wavy or rolled downward on short petioles.

• Has showy, bright orange to red small flowers, present from spring until fall, in a cluster at the end of the branches.

• Produces a small, quarter-inch oval seed that is tipped with white fuzz. It is not preferred by many wildlife species.

Butterfly weed is a high-value plant for pollinators, especially the Monarch butterfly. It is a heavy pollen producer used by many species of bees and butterflies.

Butterfly weed is poisonous to livestock, but it is rarely consumed. However, it is a good browse plant for deer and antelope.

While the plant is a member of the milkweed family, it does not have the milky sap like what is produced by most milkweeds. It has a watery sap most unusual for this species.

Butterfly weed is one of the milkweeds often used in the domestic landscape business as an attractant in native gardens, because it is showy and attracts pollinators that provide hours of entertainment. T C

Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa)

Photo

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

FEED QUALITY FORAGE

Forage quality is affected by three primary factors — species, maturity and temperature.

As a general rule, annual forages will be higher in quality than perennial forages. The same is true with cool-season forages, which will be higher in quality than warm-season forages.

For example, replacement heifers grazing ryegrass may gain 2 to 2.75 pounds per day; while replacement heifers grazing bermudagrass may only gain 0.75 to 1 pound per day. These gains assume pastures are not overgrazed.

It is also important to keep in mind that as forages mature, quality decreases. This is especially critical when making hay. Hotter summer temperatures, regardless of rainfall, also reduce forage quality. T C

Photo by Jerod Foster

WIDE REACHES

Former U.S. Congressman and CIA Operative sheds light on global issues impacting the American consumer.

By Chrissy Fly

As global politics and economics continue to shift, implications for the agriculture industry become increasingly complex.

Recent factors including tensions with the Chinese government, debates over foreign land ownership and the ongoing border crisis have been particularly influential in shaping the country’s landscape.

March 24, during the 2023 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association’s First Vice President, Carl Ray Polk Jr., shared the stage with former U.S. Congressman and CIA Undercover Operative, Will Hurd.

The San Antonio-native who holds a computer science degree from Texas A&M University has spent nearly two decades on the frontlines of the most pressing national security issues challenging the country.

A former cybersecurity executive and CIA undercover officer, Hurd also served as a U.S. representative for the 23rd district in Texas from 2015 to 2021.

In their conversation, Polk and Hurd examined the ways key issues intersect and interact with national security, as well as the impact on farmers, ranchers and other agriculture stakeholders.

From land-use policies to border security concerns, Hurd discussed the complex relationships between the government, its citizens and the rest of the world.

Through his first-hand experiences, Hurd brought to light the implications and possible solutions for issues directly impacting the future of agriculture — and the people who depend on it. The following information has been edited for clarity and length.

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Beyond Our Gates

POLK: China has certainly been making headlines recently. What is the current situation with China and their government?

HURD: It’s clear the Chinese government is trying to surpass the U.S. as the global superpower. The U.S. acts like China is an inferior adversary, but they’re not. They are a near-peer.

As the technology of our world is changing, it has become apparent the Chinese government is trying to overpower us, especially regarding quantum computing. Quantum computing is difficult to explain, but what people need to know is whoever reaches quantum supremacy — the ability to have a true quantum computer — will be able to break all the encryption currently existing in the world.

Chinese advances in quantum computing are a serious national security concern. A recent example is the balloon floating over the U.S. Although there was probably no physical technology to be discovered on the balloon, the concern is that China was conducting a test to assess their ability to operate quantum computing software over U.S. soil.

Another well-known concern regarding China is TikTok. More than 150 million Americans are unknowingly providing access to their personal data and creating algorithms that can be used by the Chinese government. Meaning, they now has access to the screens of more than half of American people and can distribute messaging they want to, opening the door for potential manipulation.

Americans have four years to focus on the issues with China. Their government believes by 2027 they’ll be ready to invade Taiwan. If successful, China would own 70% of the advanced manufacturing for semiconductors. If that happens, the U.S. will have bigger issues with inflation and our supply chain, and even more potential for China to become a global superpower.

POLK: What are your thoughts on foreign land ownership?

HURD: Everyone can agree, especially in Texas, that private property ownership is important. However, it’s important that legislators figure out how to narrowly define it, when it comes to China especially, because at the end of the day, there is no reciprocity in China.

In my opinion, the best way to approach the issue is to find a way to address national security concerns of foreign land ownership — while still protecting private property rights.

Foreign land ownership has been a debate for a long time, and it comes down to security versus freedom. If a solution is proposed it needs to be time-limited to ensure it’s done correctly and hopefully a long-term solution can be developed.

Beyond Our Gates

budget is $60 billion, meaning our government is undercapitalized in this fight.

My second concern is our government treating everyone coming into the country illegally as an asylum seeker. A person must be part of a protected class and their government must be persecuting them or not protecting them from being persecuted to be considered an asylum seeker. Real people do need asylum, and that’s an issue, but our country has to stop treating everyone as an asylum seeker and start deporting people who don’t qualify.

In addition, the U.S. needs to be working on the root issues in countries fueling illegal immigration. Historically, the majority of illegal immigrants came from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras.

Our federal resources need to be directed to those countries to build an economic plan to address the lack of economic opportunities, extreme poverty and violence in those areas. It will be a fraction of the cost to solve the problems in those countries before it gets to our doors.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association officers present Will Hurd with an honorary membership sign March 24 during Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo. Pictured from left are: TSCRA First Vice President, Carl Ray Polk Jr.; TSCRA President, Arthur Uhl; Will Hurd; and TSCRA Second Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer, Stephen Diebel.

POLK: What will it take to drive real change along the southern border?

HURD: When examining the ongoing controversies along the U.S.-Mexico border, I have a few pressing points.

A big issue is both Republicans and Democrats want to use the issue as a political bludgeon against one another rather than solving the problem. We know of 2.5 million people who came into our country illegally last year. Given the average smuggler makes between $7,000 and $15,000 per person, that’s a total of around $25 billion spent on human smuggling.

If you consider the billions of dollars spent on fentanyl, Mexico is profiting between $60 and $80 billion from smuggling operations. The entire U.S. intelligence

Streamlining the legal immigration process would also be extremely beneficial. Our country needs more workers, and it would provide more people in our country who are producing and paying taxes, which will help with some of the border issues.

Border security is no longer secluded to the states along the border. Every other state is starting to understand. Ultimately, it’s going to take leadership to put in the work to solve these problems and do the right thing.

POLK: Do you think the average American is tired of the fighting among us, regardless of their party?

HURD: Yes, Americans are tired of elected leaders telling them their neighbors are their enemies.

Our neighbors are not our enemies, they’re fellow Americans. They may just happen to be people we disagree with. I’ve learned people usually agree on more issues that unite us, rather than divide us. Unfortunately, people only focus on all the things that divide us.

People have to be able to communicate, and when it comes to elections, not be afraid of their constituents. Americans need to start talking more about the important issues, instead of fighting. T C

Chrissy Fly is a freelance writer and photographer from Dalhart.

INSTILLING COMMUNITY

By Jena McRell

Aself-proclaimed people person, Cody Fry’s enthusiasm for livestock and the people who raise them is contagious.

The Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association director from Lueders says it is not uncommon for him to pick up the phone throughout the week and call one of his friends or mentors involved in the organization, seeking advice or just catching up on what’s happening in their corner of the industry.

“This network is truly unique,” Fry says. “There’s none other like it in the U.S. cattle industry, and I am very thankful for those I’ve met along the way.”

Originally from Bellville, Fry’s interest in the cattle business was sparked by his father, who worked more than 35 years for Exxon and ran a cow herd on the side. Growing up checking cattle and working on the land, Fry knew he wanted to pursue a full-time career in animal agriculture. So when he headed off to college at Texas A&M University, his path was clear.

“I was probably one of the only people in my class who never changed their major,” Fry says. “I studied animal science all four years and then ended up getting my master’s degree in animal breeding. It’s been a great career so far.”

He’s spent the last 25 years in various professional capacities — from serving as a feedyard nutritionist in Canada to managing a ranch for the Armstrong family south of Kingsville. A little more than a year ago, he and his family moved north of Abilene where he currently serves as manager of the Clear Fork Ranch.

“No two days are ever the same,” Fry says. “When it comes to managing a ranch, I think starting with passion and then making sure you have the right team players in the right places is very, very important.”

In his everyday leadership and ranch work, Fry says he leans on lessons and examples set by others within Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. He’s been a

member for 16 years and was asked to join the board of directors in 2018.

“It’s my job to listen,” Fry says. “I’m thankful because there’s lots of really knowledgeable cattle raisers who you can learn from.”

During his early years in the association, being involved in what was then-called the Young Leadership Series connected him with peers and seasoned leaders.

In 2015, he was sponsored by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association to attend the Young Cattlemen’s Conference through the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association — another pivotal experience expanding his horizons and igniting new passion for the industry.

Throughout his time on the board, Fry has also served on the brand inspection and natural resources committees. In 2019, he was selected chair of the association promotion committee.

“That was one of the most fulfilling experiences in my professional career and within TSCRA,” Fry says. “I had the opportunity to travel around the state and promote the association and industry I love.”

Reflecting on his own experience, Fry says he encourages young people to get involved early within Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. It’s advice he has instilled in his own children, who have been attending Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo with him since they were babies.

“Rural America is shrinking quickly, and things will definitely have to change in the way we manage native ranches and habitats,” he reflects. “Seeing young people become involved in TSCRA and our educational events gives you positive hope for the future.”

When he is not at the ranch, he can be found alongside his wife, Dawn, keeping up with the busy schedules of their three children — Faith (17), Grace (14) and Cody (11). T C

TSCRA Director Cody Fry speaks to the strength of shared bonds and encouragement.

TEXAS & SOUTHWESTERN CATTLE RAISERS ASSOCIATION 2023

RANCH GATHERINGS

Member or not, join TSCRA at one of our many local events to connect and learn about the latest in the cattle industry over a great beef meal with fellow ranchers, landowners, and those who live for this land. Learn more at tscra.org.

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Lynn Cowden, Skellytown

J. B. Daniel, Crowell

James Henderson, Memphis

Clayton Henry, Wichita Falls

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Joe Leathers, Guthrie

Frank McLelland, Tahoka

Jeff Mitchell, Amarillo

Gage Moorhouse, Benjamin

Diaz W. Murray, Wichita Falls

J. Malcolm Shelton IV, Amarillo

Dale A. Smith, Amarillo

Jim Thompson, Breckenridge

Tom Watson, Muleshoe

Wesley Welch, Lubbock

HONORARY DIRECTORS

William L. “Buck” Arrington, Pampa

Van Baize, Nocona

Emry Birdwell Jr., Henrietta

Mary Lou Bradley-Henderson, Childress

R. A. “Rob” Brown Jr., Throckmorton

J. D. Cage, Muleshoe

Mike Gibson, Paducah

Ronald J. “Ron” Gill, Chico

Robert B. Mansfield, Amarillo

Tom Moorhouse, Benjamin

Boots O’Neal, Guthrie

James Palmer, Roaring Springs

Wilson Scaling, Henrietta

Chris Scharbauer, Amarillo

John Welch, Wolfforth

A. B. “Buck” Wharton III, Vernon

Tom Woodward, Decatur

REGION 2 DIRECTORS

Kevin Busher, Winters

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

C.A. “Chili” Cole IV, San Angelo

Alan F. Curry, San Angelo

James H. Dudley IV, Horseshoe Bay

Amanda Dyer, Fort Davis

Johnny Ferguson, Big Lake

D.A. “Day” Harral, Fort Stockton

Ron Helm, Van Horn

Heath Hemphill, Coleman

Shelby W. Horn, Fredericksburg

Larry R. Horwood, Sterling City

Grant Jones, Rochelle

Mark W. Jones, Brady

W. Clay Jones, Brady

Ty Keeling, Boerne

Lorenzo Lasater, San Angelo

Brian T. McLaughlin, Midland

David L. Neal, San Angelo

Gerald Nobles Jr., Brady

James Oliver, Ozona

Wade Perks, San Angelo

Jessica Tate, Marfa

James Uhl, Fort McKavett

Cody Webb, Barnhart

Ken Welch, Baird

Ray W. Willoughby III, Eldorado

HONORARY DIRECTORS

C. A. “Chip” Cole III, San Angelo

William C. “Billito” Donnell Jr., Alpine

Richard Gates, Marfa

W. H. “Billy” Green III, Albany

Rafe Hargrove, Rotan

Dr. Joe Pat Hemphill, Coleman

Richard D. “Dick” Hughes, El Paso

Ken Jordan, San Saba

Don Keeling, Fredericksburg

Chris Lacy, Fort Davis

Laurence M. Lasater, San Angelo

Ben Love, Marathon

Len P. Mertz, San Angelo

Tom Perini, Buffalo Gap

Bill Phinizy, Gail

Frank Price, Sterling City

Gordon E. Sauer, Fredericksburg

Danny B. Stewart, Sterling City

Rick Tate, Marfa

Cliff Teinert, Albany

Dennis W. Webb, Barnhart

W. C. “Billy” Williams, Mertzon

REGION 3 DIRECTORS

Ford Drummond, Pawhuska, Oklahoma

HONORARY DIRECTORS

Les Nunn, Pauls Valley, Oklahoma

REGION 4 DIRECTORS

Edward Bordovsky Jr., Riviera

Austin Brown III, Beeville

W. Christopher Bush, Refugio

James Clement lll, Kingsville

David S. Crow, Corpus Christi

Dustin Dean, Floresville

David DeLaney, Kingsville

Robert “Bobby” Dobson, Birmingham, Alabama

James L. “Jamie” Donnell Jr., Fowlerton

J. David Eppright, Cost

Benjamin Eshleman III, Corpus Christi

Joseph B.C. Fitzsimons, Carrizo Springs

Cody Fry, Lueders

Jim L. Gates, Pearsall

Milton S. Greeson Jr., Victoria

Bret Griffith, Del Rio

Heath Grigg, Kingsville

Marty R. Harris, Tilden

Leslie Kinsel, Cotulla

Claude Koontz, San Antonio

Steven J. Mafrige, Tilden

Beth Knolle Naiser, Sandia

Federico Nieto, Raymondville

T. Michael O’Connor, Victoria

Jason Peeler, Floresville

J.R. Ramirez, La Pryor

Gilly Riojas, Corpus Christi

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

Chip Briscoe, Carrizo Springs

Martin W. Clement II, Kingsville

Thurman S. Clements Jr., Victoria

Nixon Dillard, Pleasanton

Trainor Evans, Mercedes

Thomas J. “Tommy” Haegelin, Concan

Dr. Philip C. Hardee, Beatrice, Alabama

Allen C. “Dick” Jones IV, Corpus Christi

Joan Negley Kelleher, San Antonio

David W. Killam, Laredo

Dan W. Kinsel III, Cotulla

Steve C. Lewis, San Antonio

Jim McAdams, Seguin

James A. McAllen, Linn

Tim Pennell, Westhoff

Jim Peters, Quemado

Scott Petty Jr., San Antonio

Tom Risinger, Weslaco

Frates Seeligson Jr., San Antonio

Richard Traylor, Batesville

Roger F. Welder, Victoria

David W. Winters, Del Rio

REGION 5 DIRECTORS

Bill Cawley, Crockett

Wayne Cockrell, College Station

Herff Cornelius Jr., Wadsworth

Carlos Detering III, Houston

Dr. Lewis (Bud) Dinges, Richmond

Gardner H. Dudley, Houston

Jay C. Evans, Dripping Springs

Lloyd French IV, Houston

Dan Gattis, Georgetown

Kelley Sullivan Georgiades, College Station

George Harrison, Bay City

Tom J. Haynie, Navasota

Robert Hodgen, Houston

Colt Hoffman, Marlin

Clay Kenley, Crockett

Gary Price, Blooming Grove

Clive Runnells III, Austin

John Sumner Runnells III, Bay City

Tony Spears, Rosanky

John “Rocky” Sullivan, Galveston

Bill White, Stowell

Claudia Scott Wright, Richmond

HONORARY DIRECTORS

Leroy Ezer, Anahuac

Frank Green, Liberty

Coleman H. Locke, Hungerford

Katharine Armstrong Love, Austin

Richard M. Lucas Jr., Houston

William “Alan” McNeill, Beaumont

Evalyn Moore, Richmond

Raymond E. Moore IV, Richmond

Rick Peebles, Baytown

Gordon Richardson, Caldwell

Charles R. “Butch” Robinson, Navasota

Nolan Ryan, Round Rock

Ed Small, Austin

Guy F. Stovall Jr., El Campo

Linda Joy Stovall, El Campo

Gerald Sullivan, Galveston

John L. Sullivan, Galveston

Robert J. Underbrink, Houston

Beau Brite White, Rosanky

Dr. M. R. “Mike” Wirtz, Brenham

REGION 6 DIRECTORS

April Bonds, Saginaw

Missy Bonds, Saginaw

John L. Cantrell, Cresson

Ian Chapman, Madill, Oklahoma

Hunter Crow, Dallas

James T. Dangelmayr, Muenster

Seth Denbow, Weatherford

Crawford Edwards, Fort Worth

John Greer, Henrietta

Jason Harlow, Dallas

Pete Hudgins, Sherman

Tom Johnson, Wortham

John Z. Kimberlin Jr., Dallas

Ken Leiber, Fort Worth

Stefan Marchman, Fort Worth

William H. McCall, Fort Worth

Dan Nance, Haslet

Susan Roach, Fort Worth

Stephen S. “Steve” Sikes, Fort Worth

Bragg Smith III, Dallas

Curtis Younts Jr., Belton

HONORARY DIRECTORS

Bradford S. “Brad” Barnes, Fort Worth

George Beggs IV, Fort Worth

John W. Carpenter III, Dallas

Barrett D. Clark, Breckenridge

Markham B. Dossett, Waco

Bob Drake, Davis, Oklahoma

James H. “Jim” Dudley, Comanche

James E. “Jim” Link, Crowley

Jon David Mayfield, Dublin

C. H. “Terry” McCall, Comanche

Bob Moorhouse, Weatherford

Russell “Rusty” Noble, Ardmore, Oklahoma

Mary Joe Reynolds-Montgomery, Fort Worth

Tom L. Roach III, Bozeman, Montana

Stephen T. “Steve” Swenson, Dallas

Bart Wulff, Dallas

TSCRA Special Rangers

REGIONS & DISTRICTS

JAY FOSTER Supervisor Region 1

H.D. BRITTAIN Supervisor Region 2

JOE AGUILAR JR. Supervisor Region 4

DAVID

MARCAURELE Supervisor Region 5

BO FOX Supervisor Region 6

BART PERRIER Supervisor Region 3

TSCRA Special Rangers

New Members

4D Cattle Co.

Buna

Blaine Allen Moody

John Allen

Ingleside

Lori Anderson Scurry

Richard Battles

Houston

BBL Lane & Cattle

Joaquin

Darron Beal Ladonia

Tori-Ann Belcher

Cumby

Leigh Belden Littleton, Colorado

James Bell Chelsea, Oklahoma

Bell Rancho Paint Rock

James Berryhill Scurry

Anna Bonnet

Canyon

Marcia Bordovsky Rivera

Larry Bowden Pipe Creek

Stephen Boysen

Crowley

Ryan Bozeman Como

Randy Braden

Ardmore, Oklahoma

Kelby Bradley

Victoria

Michael Bramer Coppell

Joseph Brauchle Natalia

Garrett Bridgford

Wall

Charles Brodrick

Hondo

Avery Brooks

Gladewater

Reyse Brown

New Braunfels

Dakota Buckley Texarkana

JW Burns

Benbrook

Maddie Byers

Gladewater

C41 Ranch Markham

C6 Ranch

Fort Worth

Kenneth Caldwell

Purdon

Canon Creek Ranch

Caldwell

Samuel Cantey

Fort Worth

June Chandler

Austin

James Cheatham

Conroe

Cooper Coffolt

Whitney

Andrew Costello Marathon

Felix Covington

Brenham

Crawfish Cattle Co.

Alvin

Wendell Custer

Cushing, Oklahoma

D&K Cattle

Lamesa

Brent Davis

Laneville

J. Davis

Henrietta

John Davis

Leonard

Diamond Hitch Cattle Co.

De Kalb

Steve Dietzman

Rowlett

DMC Construction

Forney

Charles Dombek

Keller

Double K Ranch

Seguin

Double V Poteet

Luke Dugan

Palestine

Ralph Duggins

Fort Worth

EM Corral

Wichita Falls

F2 Cattle Co.

Hereford

Farmers Bank of Carnegie

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Sarah Fizer

Athens

Payton Flynn

Montgomery

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New Members

Garrison Foreman

Lueders

Addison Forsberg

Abilene

Chloe Forsberg

Abilene

Riley Fox

Honey Grove

Danny Freeman

Albany

Aidan Fucaloro Wills Point

Augustus Fucaloro Wills Point

Rolando Garcia

Houston

James Garney Coldspring

Hannah Garrett Willard, New Mexico

Leticia Pena Garza

Roma

Phillip Gibbons

Brady

Giese Cattle

Port Lavaca

Lisa Glenn Azle

Graham Ranch

Eustace

Granite Ridge Ranch

Kingsland

Reese Grassel

Boerne

Kade Griffin Allison

Carl Griffith

Winnie

Abby Grimes

Chester

Brandon Grooms

Sherman

Mark Groschke

Weimar

Caldeen Gunter Colcord, Oklahoma

Byron Hahn Jr. Goliad

Hangin “S” Land & Cattle Co. Hempstead

Colton & Meridith Harris Cedar Park

Mathew Hechler

Spring

Angel Hernandez Canutillo

John Herrera Santa Fe

William Hessong

Edna

Kannon Hill

East Bernard

Dylann Hillhouse

Athens

Frank Hoke

Huntsville

Lance Holloway

Sunset

Hoppy Easons Rocking E Ranch

Alvarado

Londyn Howle

Granbury

James Huffman San Angelo

Kalli Hughey

Detroit

Nolan Hunt

Huntsville

Ilse Land & Cattle

Hondo

Milos Isakovic

Fort Worth

Rheann Ivie

Corsicana

JB Cattle

Red Rock

JBR Cattle

Allen

JFB Farms & Ranches

Fischer

Allyson Johnson

De Leon

David & Irma Jones

Benavides

Gary Jones

Gilmer

Patty Kasch

Skellytown

Jack Key Hallsville

Kimball Cattle Inc.

New Braunfels

Freddie King

Rosenberg

John Kinnibrugh

Garden City

Judi Kirby

College Station

La Babia Cattle Co.

Corpus Christi

Laura Labhart

Athens

Olga Lambeth

Kaufman

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

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

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New Members

Landaverde Cattle Co. Weatherford

Kendall Lemke Troup

Izzabella Livingston Burleson

Jamie Loggins

Canton

Macee Low Alto

Makenzie Low Alto

Lucky 7777 Ranch & Cattle Co. Stephenville

Alejandro Lujan Odessa

Keston Lusty Richland Springs

LX Ranches Colleyville

Cliffford Machen

Lampasas

Clifford Machen Windthorst

Ritchie Main Conrad, Iowa

Lawrie Mantwell Bowie

Matthew Marchiori

Celina

McCoy Ranch

Goldthwaite

McElroy Cattle Co. Burnet

Logan McEvin Avery

McReynolds Cattle Hondo

Meadowgate Farm

Sealy

Meadows Ranch Sulphur Springs

Meadows Ranch

Georgetown

Jim Melson

Dallas

Jessica Merritt

Argyle

Lloyd Meyer Richmond

Eli Middleton Alto

Ray Miller

Whitewright

Robert Miller Odessa

Mitchell Angus Ranch Roanoke

Morales Ranch Greenville

Laine Morrison Beaumont

Noah Mullins

New Baden

Murphy Ranch

Sour Lake

Aubrey Neel

Granbury

New Pointe Ranch

Paradise No Worries Cattle Co.

Iola

OC Ranch LTD Austin

Old Glory Angus

Jasper

P-T Ranch

Mansfield

Vaughn Paben

Aubrey

Packard Point Ranch

Muldrow, Oklahoma

Paramount Cattle Co. Goldsby, Oklahoma

Brad Parish

Trenton

Jay Parker

Crawford Eli Parks Giddings

Jim Payne Hondo

Cole Grayson Perry

Dallas

Matthew Petri Bedias

Plemons Ranch LLC Breckenridge

Jensen Podzemny

Amarillo

Matthew R. Porter Center

Roger Post

Kingfisher, Oklahoma

Jerry Powell Olney

Presidential Plus

Houston

Jacquelyn Prestegaard College Station

Alayna Price

Carthage

Blair Prior Henderson

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New Members

Kylie Prior

Henderson

Bret Procella Hemphill

Carlee Procella Hemphill

R Pair-A-Dice Farm Fort Worth

Rafter E Livestock

Stephenville

Joshua Raines Hallsville

Kellen Rater Forestburg

John Harvey Reed Jr. Sanger

Laura Ring Friendswood

River Bend Ranch

Houston

Justin Rivera Pittsburg

Makayla Roach

Overton

Rob A. Brown Ranch Stinnett

Priscilla Roberts Colleyville

Chesney Robinson Ector

Rocking AR Cattle Co.

Laredo

Joan Rogers

Big Sandy

Esteban Romero

Fort Worth

Heather Ruemke

Stephenville

Ruggio Ranch

Austin

Karlie Schneider

Marion

Tyler Schneider

Marion

Jenna Schultz

Spring

Scott Cattle Co. LLC

Nederland

George Searcy

Bryan

Brandon Shaw Elkhart

Shearwell Data

Ruskin, Florida

Signor Vineyards

Austin

Lewis Simon IV Midland

Phil & Tammy Shupak

Somerville

Seth Spivey

Henrietta

Brian Spore

Lufkin

Phoenix Steel

Aquilla

Peggy Stockton

Cypress

Stout Livestock

Dublin

Dylan Strain

Dike

Struthoff Ranch

San Antonio

Abigail Sullivan

San Angelo

Jack Sullivan

Groveton

Kate Swain

Robinson

Sycamore Springs Ranch

Hunt

Takacs Ranch

Smithville

Braden Tappe

Vidor

Brenton Taylor

Hooks

Thomas Family Ranch

Greenville

Tiru Pastures

Port Neches

Antonio Tobin

Brownsville

Tombstone Ranch

Fredericksburg

Vaquillas Cattle Co.

Aguilares

Joel Wakefield

Centerville

Wren Walts

Meridian

Matthew Warren

Boerne

Makila Watson

Greenville

Weishuhn Brothers

San Angelo

Sam Welfelt

Dallas

Paytyn Welle

Axtell

Mark Wells

College Station

West Camp Ranch

Muldrow, Oklahoma

Glen West

Benbrook

Sarah Wiechman

Ferris

Elzy Wiemers

Bryan

Layton Wiemers

Bryan

Jasmyn Williams

Ferris

Kanyon Williams

Bagwell

River Williams

Bagwell

Willow Creek Farms

Muldrow, Oklahoma

Jody Wilson

Lipan

Chloe Wise

North Zulch

Cheyenne Woerndel Franklin

Johnathan Woerndel Franklin

Torjie Wycough Canton

New Members

Y Cross Ranch

Apache, Oklahoma

Colton Young

Mount Vernon

Robert Young

Gladewater

YR RANCH Frisco

Z&L Ranch

Boise City, Oklahoma

Z-L Cattle Co.

Louise

Auction Markets & Market Inspectors

ANDERSON

Elkhart Horse Auction

Where: Elkhart

Phone: 903-764-1495

Sale Day: Saturday

Contact: Tiffany Patterson, 903-388-7288

ATASCOSA

Atascosa Livestock Exchange

Where: Pleasanton

Phone: 830-281-2516

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Marvin Bendele, 210-213-5890

AUSTIN

Four County Auction

Where: Industry

Phone: 979-357-2545

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Lisa Sebastian, 979-270-3041

BAILEY

Muleshoe Livestock Auction

Where: Muleshoe

Phone: 806-272-4201

Sale Day: Friday

Contact: Leo Aviles, 956-437-3899

BEE

Beeville Livestock Comm.

Where: Beeville

Phone: 361-358-1727

Sale Day: Friday

Contact: Robert Bridge, 361-542-6693

BOSQUE

Meridian L/S Comm. Co.

Where: Meridian

Phone: 254-435-2988

Sale Day: Monday

Contact: Larry Brown, 254-265-1920

Clifton Livestock Comm. Co.

Where: Clifton

Phone: 254-675-7717

Sale Day: Wednesday

Contact: Larry Brown, 254-265-1920

BOWIE

J & J Livestock Auction

Where: Texarkana

Phone: 903-832-3576

Sale Day: Saturday

Contact: Cheri Beal, 903-280-4554

BRAZOS

Brazos Valley Livestock Comm.

Where: Bryan

Phone: 979-778-0904

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Nina Nygard, 512-281-6753

BURLESON

Caldwell Livestock Comm.

Where: Caldwell

Phone: 979-567-4119

Sale Day: Wednesday

Contact: Mark Nygard, 512-281-6330

CALDWELL

Lockhart Auction

Where: Lockhart

Phone: 512-398-3476

Sale Day: Thursday

Contact: Nina Nygard, 512-281-6753

CAMP

Bruce Overstreet Livestock

Where: Pittsburg

Phone: 903-856-3440

Sale Day: Monday

Contact: Michelle Willeford, 903-767-0670

CHEROKEE

Tri County Livestock Market

Where: New Summerfield

Phone: 903-726-3291

Sale Day: Saturday

Contact: Brad Dominy, 903-394-4046

COLEMAN

Coleman Livestock Auction

Where: Coleman

Phone: 325-625-4191

Sale Day: Wednesday

Contact: Dave Williams, 325-669-2030

COLORADO

Cattleman’s Columbus Livestock Auction

Where: Columbus

Phone: 979-732-2622

Sale Day: Wednesday

Contact: Lisa Sebastian, 979-270-1228

COMANCHE

Comanche Livestock Exchange

Where: Comanche

Phone: 325-356-5231

Sale Day: Saturday

Contact: Michael Davis, 254-879-3121

COOKE

The New Gainesville Livestock Auction

Where: Gainesville

Phone: 940-665-4367

Sale Day: Friday

Contact: Robin Gibbs, 903-227-0791

CORYELL

Coryell County Comm.

Where: Gatesville

Phone: 254-865-9121

Sale Day: Saturday

Contact: Ray Davis, 254-718-5512

DALLAM

Cattleman’s Livestock Comm.

Where: Dalhart

Phone: 806-249-5505

Sale Day: Thursday

Contact: Clifton Miller, 806-570-7439

DEAF SMITH

Hereford Livestock Auction

Where: Hereford

Phone: 806-240-3082

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Joe Bob Via, 806-452-9280

DEWITT

Cuero Livestock Comm.

Where: Cuero

Phone: 361-275-2329

Sale Day: Friday

Contact: Kaylee Malatek, 979-942-0323

EASTLAND

Texas Cattle Exchange

Where: Eastland

Phone: 254-629-2288

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Ronnie Ober, 817-371-7071

EL PASO

Rio Grand Classic

Where: El Paso

Phone: 956-487-5551

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Joe Karl Rios, 915-858-0590

ERATH

Dublin Livestock Auction

Where: Dublin

Phone: 254-445-1734

Sale Day: Friday

Contact: Ronnie Ober, 817-371-7071

Erath County Dairy Sale

Where: Dublin

Phone: 254-968-7253

Sale Day: Friday

Contact: Bob McBryde, 940-859-6217

Stephenville Cattle Co.

Where: Stephenville

Phone: 254-968-4844

Sale Day: Wednesday

Contact: Bob McBryde, 940-859-6217

FAYETTE

Flatonia Livestock Comm.

Where: Flatonia

Phone: 361-865-3538

Sale Day: Monday

Contact: Danielle Robbins, 512-944-0383

Auction Markets & Market Inspectors

Schulenburg Livestock Auction

Where: Schulenburg

Phone: 979-743-6566

Sale Day: Saturday

Contact: Vance Weltner, 210-473-9099

FLOYD

Floydada Livestock Sales

Where: Floydada

Phone: 806-983-2153

Sale Day: Wednesday

Contact: John Hindman, 806-778-4899

FRIO

Pearsall Livestock Auction

Where: Pearsall

Phone: 830-334-3653

Sale Day: Wednesday

Contact: Clarence Stevens, 210-415-0441

GILLESPIE

Gillespie Livestock Co.

Where: Fredericksburg

Phone: 830-997-4394

Sale Day: Wednesday

Contact: Tom Roarick, 830-889-5155

GONZALES

Gonzales Livestock Market

Where: Gonzales

Phone: 830-672-2845

Sale Day: Saturday

Contact: Derek Bettis, 979-743-9699

Nixon Livestock Comm.

Where: Nixon

Phone: 830-582-1561

Sale Day: Monday

Contact: Cade Burks, 830-391-4501

GREGG

Longview Livestock

Where: Longview

Phone: 903-235-6385

Sale Day: Thursday

Contact: Paul Pruitt, 903-725-6200

GRIMES

Mid-Tex Livestock Auction

Where: Anderson

Phone: 936-825-3970

Sale Day: Thursday

Contact: Danielle Robbins, 512-944-0383

Navasota Livestock Auction

Where: Navasota

Phone: 936-825-6545

Sale Day: Saturday

Contact: Rick Faught, 936-442-1039

GUADALUPE

Seguin Cattle Co.

Where: Seguin

Phone: 830-379-9955

Sale Day: Wednesday

Contact: Cade Burks, 830-391-4501

HAMILTON

Hamilton Livestock Comm.

Where: Hamilton

Phone: 254-386-3185

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Bob McBryde, 940-859-6217

HARDIN

Gore Family Auction Center

Where: Silsbee

Phone: 409-782-0612

Sale Day: Saturday

Contact: Christy McCoy, 409-782-0612

HENDERSON

Athens Comm. Co.

Where: Athens

Phone: 903-675-3333

Sale Day: Friday

Contact: Brandy Baughman, 903-440-4382

HIDALGO

Edinburg Livestock Auction

Where: Edinburg

Phone: 956-383-5671

Sale Day: Saturday

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

HILL

Hubbard Livestock Market

Where: Hubbard

Phone: 254-576-2584

Sale Day: Monday

Contact: Bob McBryde, 940-859-6217

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

JACKSON

Edna Livestock Auction

Where: Edna

Phone: 361-782-7666

Sale Day: Monday

Contact: Galynn Mazoch, 979-578-1823

JASPER

Kirbyville Auction Barn

Where: Kirbyville

Phone: 409-423-2612

Sale Day: Saturday

Contact: Casey Jones, 409-423-0685

JIM WELLS

Gulf Coast Livestock Market

Where: Alice

Phone: 361-664-4395

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Ramiro Garcia, 361-460-0008

JOHNSON

Johnson County Cattle Auction

Where: Cleburne

Phone: 817-556-9090

Sale Day: Saturday

Contact: Lee Snyder, 254-707-1682

KARNES

Karnes City Auction

Where: Karnes City

Phone: 830-780-3382

Sale Day: Saturday

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

Auction Markets & Market Inspectors

LAVACA

Hallettsville Livestock Comm.

Where: Hallettsville

Phone: 361-798-4336

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Kaylee Malatek, 979-942-0323

LEE

Giddings Livestock Comm.

Where: Giddings

Phone: 979-542-2274

Sale Day: Monday

Contact: Nina Nygard, 512-281-6753

Lexington Livestock Comm.

Where: Lexington

Phone: 979-773-2922

Sale Day: Saturday

Contact: Nina Nygard, 512-281-6753

LEON

Buffalo Livestock Comm.

Where: Buffalo Phone: 903-322-4940

Sale Day: Saturday

Contact: Tyler Rader, 713-907-2725

LIBERTY

Raywood Livestock Market

Where: Raywood

Phone: 936-587-4941

Sale Day: Monday

Contact: Harvey Williamson, 963-334-5325

LIMESTONE

Groesbeck Auction & Livestock

Where: Groesbeck

Phone: 254-729-3277

Sale Day: Thursday

Contact: Tyler Rader, 713-907-2725

LIVE OAK

Live Oak Livestock Auction

Where: Three Rivers

Phone: 361-786-2553

Sale Day: Monday

Contact: Marvin Bendele, 210-213-5890

MASON

Jordan Cattle Auction

Where: Mason

Phone: 325-347-6361

Sale Day: Monday

Contact: Warren Ottmers, 830-669-2262

MCLENNAN

Waco Stockyards

Where: Waco

Phone: 254-753-3191

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Larry Brown, 254-265-1920

West Auction

Where: West Phone: 254-826-3725

Sale Day: Thursday

Contact: Ray Davis, 254-718-5512

MEDINA

Union Comm.

Where: Hondo

Phone: 830-741-8061,

Sale Day: Monday

Contact: Clarence Stevens, 210-415-0441

MILAM

Milam County Livestock Auction

Where: Cameron

Phone: 254-697-6697

Sale Day: Friday

Contact: Rick Faught, 936-442-1039

NACOGDOCHES

Nacogdoches Livestock Exchange

Where: Nacogdoches

Phone: 936-564-8661

Sale Day: Thursday

Contact: Michael Witcher, 936-556-0992

NAVARRO

Corsicana Livestock Market

Where: Corsicana

Phone: 903-872-1631

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Tyler Rader, 713-907-2725

PANOLA

Panola Livestock

Where: Carthage

Phone: 903-693-6361

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Lori Blankenship, 936-234-3441

POLK

Livingston Livestock Exchange

Where: Livingston

Phone: 936-327-4917

Sale Day: Saturday

Contact: Harvey Williamson, 963-334-5325

POTTER

Lonestar Stockyards

Where: Amarillo

Phone: 806-677-0777

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Michael Vessels, 806-517-3188

RAINS

Emory Livestock Auction

Where: Emory

Phone: 903-473-2512

Sale Days: Tuesday & Saturday

Contact: Brandy Baughman, 903-440-4382

ROBERTSON

Calvert Livestock Co.

Where: Calvert

Phone: 979-364-2829

Sale Day: Friday

Contact: Ray Davis, 254-718-5512

RUSK

Hunt Livestock Exchange

Where: Henderson

Phone: 903-657-2690

Sale Day: Monday

Contact: Samuel Steadman, 318-617-1141

SAN SABA

Jordan Cattle Auction

Where: San Saba

Phone: 325-372-5159

Sale Day: Thursday

Contact: David Munden, 325-456-7253

SHELBY Center Auction Co.

Where: Center

Phone: 936-598-4395

Sale Day: Wednesday

Contact: Michael Witcher, 936-556-0992

STARR

Triple G Livestock Auction LLC

Where: Rio Grande City

Phone: 956-437-1988

Sale Day: Friday

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

SWISHER

Tulia Livestock Auction

Where: Tulia

Phone: 806-995-4184

Sale Day: Thursday

Contact: Michael Vessels, 806-517-3188

TAYLOR

Abilene Auction

Where: Abilene

Phone: 325-673-7865

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Dave Williams, 325-669-2030

TITUS

Stone Livestock Comm.

Where: Mt. Pleasant

Phone: 903-575-9099

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Paul Pruitt, 903-725-6200

TOM GREEN

Producers Livestock Auction

Where: San Angelo

Phone: 325-653-3371

Sale Day: Thursday

Contact: Bruce Halfmann, 325-315-5972

Auction Markets & Market Inspectors

UVALDE

Southwest Livestock Exchange

Where: Uvalde

Phone: 830-278-5621

Sale Day: Thursday

Contact: Clarence Stevens, 210-415-0441

VAN ZANDT

Mort Livestock Exchange

Where: Canton

Phone: 903-287-6386

Sale Day: Special Sales Only

Contact: Paul Pruitt, 903-725-6200

WASHINGTON

Brenham Livestock Auction

Where: Brenham

Phone: 979-836-3621

Sale Day: Friday

Contact: Lisa Sebastian, 979-270-3041

WHARTON

El Campo Livestock Co.

Where: El Campo

Phone: 979-543-2703

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: Galynn Mazoch, 979-578-1823

Wharton Livestock Auction

Where: Wharton

Phone: 979-532-3660

Sale Day: Wednesday

Contact: Galynn Mazoch, 979-578-1823

WICHITA

Wichita Livestock Sales

Where: Wichita Falls

Phone: 940-541-2222

Sale Day: Wednesday

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

WILBARGER

Vernon Livestock Market LLC

Where: Vernon Phone: 940-552-6000

Sale Day: Tuesday

Contact: James Yates, 931-316-3916

WISE

Decatur Livestock Market

Where: Decatur

Phone: 940-627-5599

Sale Day: Monday

Contact: Rebecca Benson, 940-389-6382

WOOD

Winnsboro Livestock Auction

Where: Winnsboro

Phone: 903-365-2201

Sale Day: Friday

Contact: Alan Pruitt, 903-725-6200

YOUNG

Graham Livestock Comm. LLC

Where: Graham

Phone: 940-549-0078

Sale Day: Monday

Contact: Kyla Rater, 940-284-9968

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AKAUSHI ANGUS

HOGUE CATTLE COMPANY

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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

200+ Re gistered Angus Bulls For Sale Private Treaty

Thick, Deep, Easy Fleshing, Moderate Size, Balanced Traits For Sale Private Treaty

Lyn Lesikar

Jason Lesikar 817-726-7998 817-738-2177

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

Casey Beefmasters

Since 1948

Bill Carr

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

Performance Beefmasters from the Founding Family 62nd Bull Sale:

October 7, 2023

Private Treaty Females Semen & Embryos BEEFMASTERS

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

Cullin Smith (409) 779-9872

BEEFMASTER BLACK HEREFORD

Mike & Carla Bacica 11707 F M 2868 Flint, TX 75762

Mike: 903-520-0390 mbpga@aol.com

Registered Black Herefords bacicafarms.com

Carla: 903-530-8551 w tnca@aol.com

BRAHMAN

Detering Red Brahmans

Beef Oriented Red Brahmans for the pasture and the show ring Liendo Plantation, 38653 Wyatt Chapel Rd. Hempstead, TX 77445 Will Detering, owner 281.989.8965 Web site: deteringredbrahmans.com

Quality Brahman Ca le

Since 1936

PARTI N & PARTI N H EART BAR RANC H Janet, Steve and Carlton Partin 3159 FM 837 • Montalba, Texas 75853 903-549-3000 • Fax: 903-549-3005 Janet Partin: 903-922-3689 Carlton Partin: 407-709-0297 www.heartbarranch.com email: partin.partin@aol.com

5th Generation

Visitors are always Welcome

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

Sensibly Bred and Raised Brahman Cattle 979-877-4239

Sugie Sartwelle J. D. Sartwelle III 361-500-5792

Email: sartwellej@gmail.com

SATTERFIELD RANCH

at LOST PRAIRIE LAKE • Palestine, Texas

Registered Gray Brahmans

SDr. Scott & Nancy Satterfield 410 ACR 376 • Palestine, TX 75801 830-613-1492 www.satterfieldranch.com

srrtexas.com

Caleb Boscamp

830-857-5189

Julie Boscamp

830-857-5129 julieboscamp@yahoo.com 303 County Road 459 • Waelder, TX 78959 www.arrowheadcharolaisranch.com

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

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

RO LLI N G O FAR M S

QUALIT Y CHAROLAIS BU LLS & HEI FERS R EGISTER ED + GENTLE D.P. OWEN + GROESB ECK, TEX AS 254-729-8644

CHAROL AIS B U LLS

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

T HOMAS CHAR O LAIS, INC .

P.O. Box 595 • Raymondville, Texas 78580 Mitch Thomas: 956-535-0936

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

TEXAS HEREFORD ASSOCIATION

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surrounded by arge ranches. The ranch has abundant whitetail and is also populated with turkey, dove, quail, hogs and varmint species. Axis are in the area and have been occasionally seen. The ranch lies approximately 9 miles south of Bracketville on TX 131 and is accessed by all weather Standart Road.

PRICE REDUCED! DALLAM CO, TX – 1,216.63 ac. +/- of CRP/ranchland w/irrigation, re-development potential, wells & pipelines already in place

RANCH

SANTA GERTRUDIS SIMMENTAL/ SIMBRAH TEXAS LONGHORN

Borchers Southern Y Ranches, L.P.

Charla Borchers-Leon Mary Kay Borchers

2401 N. Wheeler St. • Victoria, Texas 77901 • 361- 575-1297

Santa Gertrudis • Braford F-1

Purebred • Star 5 • Crossbred Cattle

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

YZBlack or Red Simbrah • SimAngus

ranch.

Santa Ger trudis

Harris Riverbend Farms

P O Box 691 Cleburne, TX 76031

Performance Tested Beef Type Glen Rose TX David Harris Home (817) 641-4159 Office (817) 641-4771

From The Home of “Reputation”

SANTA GERTRUDIS CATTLE

Breeding Santa Gertrudis Since 1936

JOHN MARTIN RANCHES

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

M a l l e t t

SIMMENTALS

Simmental & SimAngus BULL SALE

March 8, 2012

20th Annual Bull Sale Coming Soon 2024 Private Treaty Sales

San Saba, Texas

Mike Mallett 10602 North Hwy 281 • Lampasas, TX 76550

Our cattle are perfomance tested.

Mike and Connie Mallett • 512-556-1021

Home: 512-556-8548 • Cell: 512-556-1021 www.mallettsimmentals.com

Lampasas, Texas • mallettsimmentals.com

800-242-7820

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

JUNE

SATURDAY, JUNE 3

Replacement Female Sale

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

South Texas Cattle Marketing’s

Replacement Female Sale

Where: Nixon Livestock Commission When: 12 p.m.

MONDAY, JUNE 5

Special Stocker & Feeder Sale

Where: Jordan Cattle Auction, Mason When: 10 a.m.

THURSDAY JUNE 8FRIDAY JUNE 9

TSCRA Summer Meeting Where: Marfa

TUESDAY, JUNE 13

TSCRA Ranch Gathering

Where: Katzfey Ranches, George West When: 5:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, JUNE 15

Special Stocker & Feeder Sale

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

TUESDAY, JUNE 20

Ranching 101: Cattlemen at the Capitol

Where: Online When: 1 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21

Stocker Cattle Field Day & BQA Event

Where: West Auction Barn, West When: 8 a.m.

TUESDAY, JUNE 27

Frio County BQA Event

Where: Frio County AgriLife Extension Office When: 8:30 a.m.

JULY

MONDAY, JULY 10

Special Stocker & Feeder Sale

Where: Jordan Cattle Auction, Mason When: 10 a.m.

THURSDAY, JULY 13

Special Stocker & Feeder Sale

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

THURSDAY, JULY 13

Wichita Falls Luncheon

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

TUESDAY, JULY 18

Ranching 101: Lease Land Logic

Where: Online When: 1 p.m.

SATURDAY, JULY 22

Replacement Female Sale

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

MONDAY, JULY 24 -

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26

NCBA Summer Business Meeting

Where: San Diego, California

AUGUST

THURSDAY, AUG. 3

Special Stocker & Feeder Sale

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

TSCRA Ranch Gathering

Where: Crockett Civic Center, Crockett When: 5:30 p.m.

MONDAY, AUG. 7

Special Stocker & Feeder Sale

Where: Jordan Cattle Auction, Mason When: 10 a.m.

MONDAY, AUG. 7 -

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 9

Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course

Where: College Station

TUESDAY, AUG. 15

Ranching 101: How to Calculate Cow Cost Where: Online When: 1 p.m.

FRIDAY, AUG. 18SATURDAY, AUG. 19

Express Ranches Annual Big Event Angus Sale Where: Yukon, Oklahoma

SATURDAY, AUG. 26

Replacement Female Sale

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

SEPTEMBER

TUESDAY, SEPT. 5

Gardiner Angus Ranch: 19th Annual Fall Production Sale

Where: Ashland, Kansas

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 6

TSCRA Ranch Gathering

Where: Stephenville

When: 5:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 9SUNDAY, SEPT. 10

The Dale Lasater Ranch: Annual Bull Sale Where: Matheson, Colorado

TUESDAY, SEPT. 19

Ranching 101: Bull Buyers Guide

Where: Online When: 1 p.m.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 24 -

TUESDAY, SEPT. 26

TSCRA Policy Conference

Where: College Station

SATURDAY, SEPT. 23

Replacement Female Sale

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

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Upgrade your herd management by pairing the app with our smart ear tags, xTpro™ and xTlite™. Start tracking the activity and location of your animals no matter where you are, even offline, at the touch of your fingertips.

At Cactus Feeders The Cattle Come First, and Our Cattle Feeding Customers are the Core of Our Business

Cactus Feedyard

Matthew Turney, Manager

Cactus, TX office: (806) 966-5151 cell: (806) 282-7077

Centerfire Feedyard

Rusty Jackson, Manager Ulysses, KS office: (620) 356-2010 cell: (806) 773-9457

Frontier Feedyard

Ross Kelso, Manager Spearman, TX office: (806) 882-4251 cell: (806) 662-4741

Stratford Feedyard

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

At Cactus, our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) makes each employee an owner of the company. They think like owners and take care of the cattle like owners. That’s the secret to what has made Cactus Feeders a success, and that will continue to make us successful tomorrow.

Southwest Feedyard

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

Hale Center Feedyard

David Watts, Manager Hale Center, TX office: (806) 879-2104 cell: (806) 202-0209

Ulysses Feedyard

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

Shelby Trailer Service LLC 282066 E 1790 Rd

Comanche, OK 73529

Quality products since 1999 www.shelbytrailer.com

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

Wrangler Feedyard Randy Shields, Manager Tulia, TX office: (806) 583-2131 cell: (806) 290-0559

Syracuse Feedyard

Phil Moreman, Manager Syracuse, KS office: (620) 384-7431 cell: (806) 340-4790

Shelby Trailer Service, LLC manufactures products from 100% recycled tire rubber and plastics. Shelby offers many styles of flooring for all your trailers; horse, livestock, equipment, and truck beds. Options are Shelby original cross lug livestock board, 2”x8”, tongue and groove traction board 1.5”x 7” and 2”x8” plank traction board, all in lengths up to 24’ long.

Call for your nearest dealer: (580) 252-2922

Get to know the individuals who make Cactus Feeders a success.

In a tribute to the value of membership, K.N. Hapgood, of Dallas, wrote how his investment in the association has “brought me better returns than nearly any other investment I have made.”

At the time, he had been a member for 15 years and served on the executive committee with the likes of James Callan, W.W. Turney and Cyrus B. Lucas.

To Hapgood, among the association’s greatest impacts was the ability to influence legislation for the benefit of cattle raisers.

“It was good enough for our fathers way back in ’77, and it has grown to such magnitude and is in a position now to give such wonderful service, that it should be good enough for us.”