Welcome to the E-Trails Issue 100!

Longhorns in the News!

The past week has seen a flurry of Longhorn coverage in the newspapers. Check these out!

Williamson County Fair Covered in the Tennessean

On Sunday, August 8, 2006, a feature ran in the Tennessean, about the Williamson County Fair in Franklin, TN. The fair featured a Texas Longhorn Show. TLBAA member Lori Beeson, Lewisburg, TN, was interviewed for the story. Her Texas Longhorn, Hondo’s Warrior, was also mentioned in the story. Look closely at the photo on the page and you’ll see Gregg Beeson, Lewisburg, TN, in the photo. Read the full story here. Also, the Beeson's sent us this photo of Hondo's Warrior with Gregg Beeson.

Minnesota NorthStar Texas Longhorn Association Featured

The Minnesota NorthStar Texas Longhorn Association was featured in a story about their recent Texas Longhorn show on August 12-13. Carl Otto, vice president of the MNSTLA, was prominently highlighted in the article. Read the full story here.

Longhorns on the Cover of the New Mexico Stockman Magazine

Kay Chapman and Gary Cole are on the New Mexico Stockman magazine's August 2006 issue, riding their steers. Gary and Kay proudly held the flags of New Mexico and the USA at the opening ceremony of the New Mexico State Fair. They will also be at this year’s fair. Here is the print that was written about the cover in the Stockman. Click here to look at the Web site.

"Flag bearers for the opening ceremony at last year's New Mexico State Fair Texas Longhorn Show were (from left) Kay Chapman and Gary Cole (Photo by Keith Hart).

Marquess Photo Appeared in Magazine

The July 2006 issue of Precision Shooting, a magazine dealing exclusively with extreme rifle accuracy, featured an article on cattleman Oliver Loving. Written by J. Paul McFadden, Amarillo, TX, the article was part of a series of articles entitled “The Last Post, Final Resting Places of Famous Riflemen”. The article included a photograph of Watson 101, a steer owned by Ron and Barbara Marquess of Ben Wheeler, TX. Parts of Oliver’s life were epitomized in the TV movie Lonesome Dove, but those with an interest in the cattle drives will enjoy reading the details in McFadden’s article.

Breeding Success Article on Oklahoma City Business Web site

An article detailing the resurgence of Texas Longhorns and the breeders who raise them was posted on www.okcbusiness.com. The story follows Carol Carlson, Oklahoma City, OK, as she discusses the details of Texas Longhorn breeding. Read the full story here.

TLBGCA Donate Calves For Youth Show

This Note was sent to the E-Trails by Stephen Head, Angleton, TX.

At the TLBGCA affiliate show held in Brenham, TX, six breeders donated calves for the youth show. Each youth attending the show was entered into a drawing for the six calves. Elizabeth Faske from Somerville, TX, was in Brenham watching her first Texas Longhorn show. Her name was drawn as the winner of a calf donated by Kathryn Head, TLBT member from Angleton, TX. The Faskes visited the Heads and Elizabeth selected Snow Drift, a December, 2005 heifer. As a result of this donation, a new breeder has been created and a new friendship has formed.

Congratulations, Elizabeth, and welcome to the Texas Longhorn family. Thank you, Kathryn, for your willingness and generosity in making this donation.

Small Farming Funding Resources Guide On USDA Web Site

A report focused on small farm funding resources has been posted on the United States Department of Agriculture Web site. The report features funding sources to assist farmers in developing a business plan and evaluate their farming operations. Read the report here.

Upcoming Hill Country Best of the Breed Sale

On August 19, 2006, in Hamilton, TX, at high noon the Hill Country, Best of the Breed Sale will commence. With an abundance of top-level consignments already creating a buzz, the sale will be a “can’t miss” event for the Texas Longhorn industry.

Hosted by Mike Crawford and Pam Watkins, the sale will be managed by the TLBAA Sales Management Division.

Sponsored by Strufhoff Ranch, J.T. Wehring Ranch, Lee and Gay Gaddis, Joel and Shirley Lemley, Hudson Longhorns, Joe and Becca Munsch, Panther Creek Ranch and Lisiane Ranch, the sale will have a very special Pre-Sale Party on Friday, August 18 at 6 p.m.

A catalog has been mailed out along with the A.I. Sire Reference Edition of the Trails. If you don’t receive your catalog with your copy of the July 2006 Trails please call the TLBAA office at (817) 625-6241.

Sale Coordinators are: Jim Curry and Kristy Huggins – (817) 625-6241.

On the sale date phone bids will be accepted by Jim Curry – (817) 319-5556.

Bruce McCarty, Weatherford, TX, will be the auctioneer with sale commentary provided by Larry Barker.

Cattle will be available for viewing on Friday, August 18, 2006.

Don’t miss out, be sure to attend this high powered sale!

Other Upcoming Sales

SEPT 21 st, 2006, 63rd Annual Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Sale, Indiahoma, OK. (580) 429-3221.

SEPT 30 th, 2006, B&C Show-Me Longhorn Sale, Brookfield, MO. Bill Sayre (660) 258-2973 or Shawn Sayre (660) 258-2743.

2006 U.S. Drought Information Web Site

With dry conditions gripping much of the southwest, lack of rain has become real news for the Texas Longhorn industry. Click here for information about current drought conditions and updated national drought information.

Weekly Hay Report from Texas Department of Agriculture

http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/AM_GR310.txt

Compared to last week: Trade activity is moderate. Demand remains very good on all classes of hay. Prices are steady to firm. Parts of the state received much need rainfall but mostly spotty showers as drought conditions still exist in some areas. Cutting and bailing continue but yields continue to disappoint producers. The less than normal yields and limited crop have buyers scrambling for needs from long distances. Producers with irrigation are having difficulties keeping enough water on fields as hot drying winds prevail. The state of Texas Department of Agriculture has a Hay and Grazing Hot Line set up for buyers and sellers, number is 1-877-429-1998. The Web site for TDA is www.agr.state.tx.us. Prices for hay and pellets quoted per ton except where noted.

For a hay report from a state other than Texas please click here.

E-Trails Note: To get your Association News front and center on the E-Trails, email the information to Cole@tlbaa.org.

-Cole Dowden