DEPARTMENTS From the Editor
6 CONVERSATIONS
Contents MAY 2015 VOL. CI NO. 12
FEATURES 60
64 70
Every Drop Counts Life under stage 5 water restrictions
Prioritizing Rural and Agricultural Water Needs The Texas Water Development Board works to make sure everyone gets the water they need.
56 Special Brahman Section
ABBA Announces Results of Carcass Evaluation Program
What Does the Cattle Market Have in Store for 2015 and Later?
Consider Solar-Powered Systems for Rural Water If electrical power isn’t handy, maybe it’s time to consider solar-powered water systems at the ranch.
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Member Programs: May and June Ranching 101; Beef Quality Assurance Training
10 CATTLE RAISERS COMMUNITY
TSCRA Member Notes: Successful Member Events Coastal Rancher Honored
Cattle Raisers Insurance — Helping You Attract Good Employees
Cattle Raisers to Meet in Galveston 2015 Cattlemen at the Capitol
Industry News: Brackish Water Filtration Available for Ranching; Clifton Livestock Commission Hosting World Championship; Rancher Roundtable in Abilene this Month
Allied News: Zoetis, Customers Support Ag and Veterinary Students in 2015; Merial
Surehealth.com a Herd Health Resource Seedstock
Sale Reports
Names in the News Bereavements
38 THEFT AND LAW
44 RANCHING
Crime Watch; Case Closed
What Plant Is Important in May? Johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense)
Monitor Texas Reservoir Conditions Online
Merck Animal Health’s Monthly Health Tip: After 60 Years, Implants Still Proving Worthwhile
USDA To Launch New Equine Study in May The Profi t Equation in Ranching
79 ISSUES AND POLICY
Where We Stand: Texas Water Shortage Spurs Legislative Concern
House Renews Efforts to Repeal the Death Tax
98 THE CATTLEMAN’S PAGES OF HISTORY:
May 1927
In Every Issue: TSCRA Reference: New Members, Leaders, Special Rangers, Market Inspectors - 81; Calendar - 96; Ad Index - 97; TSCRA Membership Information - following 34; Subscriber Information: 1-800-242-7820 ext. 131
On the Cover: Michelle Weathers,
www.coastalcowboyphotography.com, provides this month’s cover photo of cattle swimming to winter pasture; from E Cross Cattle Co., the Leonard Cornelius family.
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