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FEATURES 84
DECEMBER 2015 VOL. CIl NO. 7
Texas Beef Checkoff Checkup The Texas Beef Checkoff is increasing Texas producer profi tability by expanding markets, increasing demand and building trust. Here are a few of the highlights from the check- off’s fi rst year.
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Time, Care and Pride In Mercedes, Texas, Rios of Mercedes proves that high-quality boots made by skilled crafts- men still appeal to buyers, even after more than 160 years.
A Home Anybody Could Walk in — in Boots The main house at King Ranch reaches its 100th anniversary.
The Gift of Nutrition South Texas CattleWomen continues to support the South Texas Children’s Home Ministries with beef gift certifi cates, providing beef meals the young people like and want.
The Word Choice for Advocacy Jadie Marshall, Texas Ranch Brigade Second Battalion, shows how to be an advocate for agriculture.
Special In This Issue
TSCRA Policy Conference; Policy Resolu- tions; President’s Report
Holiday Section
DEPARTMENTS From the Editor
6 CONVERSATIONS
From The Cattleman: Happy Holidays; Request Stock Show Grounds Passes
From the Members: World War II Letter to Home
14 CATTLE RAISERS COMMUNITY
Member Programs: Ranching 101; Beef Quality Assurance Training
TSCRA Member Notes: 2015 Ranch Gathering Summary
Cattle Raisers Insurance: Common Questions About Open Enrollment
TSCRA Survey Indicates Start of Herd Rebuilding
Industry News: What To Expect From Veterinary Feed Directive Rules; Renew Tax Exempt Registration Number This Month; TPW Commission Rules on Deer Movement; 18-Month-Old Bulls to Be Trich Tested; Youth Brigades Expands Programs
Allied Industry News: Elanco Report Reveals Realities of Feeding Growing Population; Merial Introduces New Rewards Program Seedstock; Sales Names in the News Bereavements
52 THEFT AND LAW
58 RANCHING
Crime Watch; Case Closed; Arrests
What Plant Is Important in December? Bahiagrass (Paspalum notatum)
Texas Range Report: Range Professionals Discuss Possible 2016 Conditions
Merck Animal Health’s Monthly Health Tip: Intensive Cow Management
A Sound Business Plan Starts With the Land
103 ISSUES AND POLICY
Where We Stand: Working to Scrap EPA Water Rule Sixth Circuit Decision on WOTUS
Trans-Pacifi c Partnership Negotiations Concluded
122 THE CATTLEMAN’S PAGES OF HISTORY:
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In Every Issue: TSCRA Reference: New Members, Leaders, Special Rangers, Market Inspectors - 105; Calendar - 120; Ad Index - 121; TSCRA Membership Information - following 34; Subscriber Information: 1-800-242-7820 ext. 131
On the Cover: On the Cover: Healthy cattle on healthy range and pastures – for a rancher, there are few better gifts than these
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