Contents
DEPARTMENTS From the Editor
8 CONVERSATIONS
From the Members
12 CATTLE RAISERS COMMUNITY
Batter Up! TSCRA Summer Meeting in Arlington June 9 to 11
TSCRA Membership Contest Offers Great Prizes Names in the News
Texas State-Federal Lab Has Moved Seedstock Sales
Voting for State Beef Checkoff Program Set for June 2 to 6
MAY 2014 VOL. C NO. 12
FEATURES 64
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LESSONS FROM THE EAGLE FORD IN COMMUNICATION, COOPERATION AND CONSERVATION Because there are no laws specifying how oil and gas companies must treat surface owners, it comes down to negotiation. Landowners have to be informed, engaged and in constant communication with the energy companies working on their land.
HOW DO YOU MANAGE A RIVER? The importance of rivers in the thirsty state of Texas continues to rise. How is this publicly owned resource managed to meet so many needs?
SPECIAL TO THIS ISSUE 59 HIGHLIGHT ON BRAHMAN BEEF CATTLE
24 YOUNG CATTLE RAISERS
Targeting a Generation: Millennials Integral to Beef Demand Now and Tomorrow Legacy Headquarters: Home to Legends
38 THEFT AND LAW
Arrests
Crime Watch Case Closed
44 RANCHING
The Clean Water Act Is Anything but Clean
Texas Well Owner Network Trains Residents on Water Well Issues
What Plant Is Important in May? Illinois Bundlefl ower (Desmanthus illinoensis)
Water Robbers: Just How Much Water Do Junipers Use?
Merck Animal Health’s Monthly Health Tip: BRSV — 6 Hours F rom First Sign to Death
For BRSV, Use the Proper Vaccine at the Proper Time
80 ISSUES AND POLICY
Where We Stand: Vote YES for the Texas Beef Checkoff
Letter from NCBA President Bob McCan: Key Priorities
98 THE CATTLEMAN’S PAGES OF HISTORY
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In Every Issue: TSCRA Reference: Leaders, Special Rangers, Market Inspectors, New Members — 83; Calendar — 96; Ad Index — 97; TSCRA Membership Information — following 34; Subscriber Information: 1-800-242-7820 ext. 131 On the Cover: Photograph by William Pope
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