Contents
DEPARTMENTS From the Editor
8 CONVERSATIONS
From The Cattleman From the Members
12 CATTLE RAISERS COMMUNITY
TSCRA Trail Ride Tours Enchanted Rock TSCRA Member Notes
NOVEMBER 2013 VOL. C NO. 6
The Cattleman Plus Wins Excellence Award
FEATURES 68
74 82
Young Cattlemen’s Conference: Berry, Burton, Keeler Represent Cattle Raisers Bereavements
Names in the News
GENETIC TESTING CAN IMPROVE YOUR HERD Genetic testing for beef cattle traits evolves virtually every day. This new miracle technology helps ranchers identify traits that can improve cattle performance in the pasture and on feed.
PREPARE PROPERLY FOR A PRESCRIBED BURN Prescribed burns at the Frank and Sims Price Ranch have been successful because of the time devoted to planning and preparation.
BRUSH, CATTLE, WILDLIFE A look at South Texas provides lessons in resource balance.
38 THEFT AND LAW
Arrests
Crime Watch Case Closed
46 RANCHING
Pencil It Out: Retain Ownership?
15 Questions to Ask Before Purchasing Land
Plant of the Month: Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum)
Herd Expansion Means Tighter Supply First Cow Temperament Affects Reproduction Ionophores — Not Just for Feedyard Cattle
88 ISSUES AND POLICY
106 OPINIONS
Where We Stand: Rural Road Maintenance NCBA President’s Letter
Thankful for the Rain
In Every Issue: TSCRA Reference: Leaders, Special Rangers, Market Inspectors, New Members — 90; Calendar — 104; Ad Index — 105; TSCRA Membership Information — following 34; Subscriber Information: 1-800-242-7820 ext. 131 On the Cover: On the Cover: Photograph by James Phifer, courtesy of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo.
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