Contents JULY 2015 VOL. CIl NO. 2
FEATURES 56
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Being Different — To Be the Best Wayne and Andrea Carroll, owners of Clifton Livestock Commission, know that being the best means offering a different level of customer service.
Solving Oil and Gas Lease Problems An oil and gas lease can be pleasant or it can be a nightmare. It all depends on the land manager’s rapport with the energy company and the content of the agreements.
Ranching Under the Endangered Species Act The Endangered Species Act can cause problems for ranchers, but there are also opportunities.
Why I Like Cows Confessions of a wildlife biologist
Special To This Issue
Livestock Marketing Association of Texas and Oklahoma Livestock Marketing Association Member Directory
DEPARTMENTS From the Editor
6 CONVERSATIONS
From The Cattleman: Read it, Hear it
12 CATTLE RAISERS COMMUNITY
Member Programs: July and August Ranching 101; Beef Quality Assurance Training
TSCRA Launches New Campaign
Calling for 2016 Cattle Raisers Convention Presentations Free Passes to Texas Ranch Roundup
Industry News: Website Highlights Quail Research; EPA Regulation Roundtable; VS Found in 3 Pecos County Horses; Groundbreaking on New OSU Equine Center
Seedstock Bereavements Names in the News
30 THEFT AND LAW
Crime Watch Convictions
Arrests Case Closed
42 RANCHING
What Plant Is Important in July? Lamb’s Quarters (Chenopodium album)
Merck Animal Health’s Monthly Health Tip: Tips to Reduce Post-Weaning Stress
Pencil Out Calf Preconditioning for Your Budget
80 ISSUES AND POLICY
Where We Stand: Death Tax Adversely Affects Domestic Economy
106 THE CATTLEMAN’S PAGES OF HISTORY:
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In Every Issue: TSCRA Reference: New Members, Leaders, Special Rangers, Market Inspectors - 82; Calendar - 104; Ad Index - 105; TSCRA Membership Information - following 34; Subscriber Information: 1-800-242-7820 ext. 131
On the Cover: The cover image this month was taken by Kristin Hawkins, editor of The Cattleman News Update, TSCRA’s daily emailed newsletter, while shooting photos for the feature article on Clifton Livestock Commission.
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