TLBGCA Membership Meeting and NASA Longhorn Project Update

On Saturday, September 30, 2006, at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX, the Texas longhorn Breeders Gulf Coast Association held their annual membership meeting and updated the Longhorn world on the NASA Longhorn Project.

TLBGCA President Larry Smith, Spring, TX

The attendees enjoyed the beautiful limestone pavilion that over looked the NASA Longhorn Project. After the meeting, everyone enjoyed a savory Texas barbeque lunch prepared by the families of the students involved in the project. In its tenth year the Longhorn Project is going strong and has been a great source of knowledge for the next generation of Texas Longhorn Breeders.

Texas A&M University Professor Gary Briers spoke to the crowd about alternative markets for their surplus Longhorn bulls.

Don Limb, Washington, TX with Dorie Damuth, Magnolia, TX, were presented with a commemorative poster for their support in founding the NASA Longhorn Project.

The students of the NASA Longhorn Project: (bottom row) Amanda Flanakin, League City, TX; Kerri Karnavek, Seabrook, TX; Rachel Johnson, Seabrook, TX; Jessica Bogar, League City, TX; Megan Ekstrom, Kemah, TX. (top row) Daniel Lott, Webster, TX; Kyle Murfitt, Seabrook, TX; David Herbert, Houston, TX; Justin Gripon, League City, TX; Justin James, League City, TX.

Check out the Web Gallery and look for more coverage of the NASA Longhorn Project in the November Trails.

B&C Show-Me Sale Results

Saturday, September 30th

Brookfield Sale Company, Brookfield, MO

Hosts and Auctioneers: Bill, CJ and Shawn Sayre, Brookfield, MO.

Judge: Dan Tisdale, Bowie, TX.

The Annual B&C Show-Me Sale kicked off in high style, with a Longhorn Party at Lucky’s. The party included music from Wild Wild West of Quincey, IL. The attendees were treated to a free Barbeque Pork dinner with all the trimmings.

Sale Hosts Bill and CJ Sayre, Brookfield, MO.

The Sale started at 10 am at the Brookfield Sale Company. Dan Tisdale, Bowie, TX, served as judge. The consignors were a who’s-who of Texas Longhorn Breeders that brought in cattle from far and wide.

The High Selling Lot was TARI’S PRIDE, which sold for $21,000. TARI’S PRIDE is the 2004 daughter of Meeteetse and Lotta Chex DJA74. Consigned by Gary Buescher, Macon, MO, and bought by Ben Gravett, Catlett, VA.

Sale Judge Dan Tisdale, Bowie, TX; Shawn Sayre, Brookfield, MO.

Here are some of the photos TLBAA Sales Manager Jim Curry took at the sale.

Check out the Web Gallery for more photos of the B&C Show-Me Sale.

Champion Senior Cow award winner Larry and Nanct Dvorak, Chelsea, IA; Shawn Sayre, Brookfield, MO.

Champion Junior Cow award winner Oren O’Dell, Osawatomie, KS; Shawn Sayre, Brookfield, MO.

Horn Showcase Deadline – October 9, 2006

All entries for the upcoming Horn Showcase Show must be to the TLBAA office by October 9, 2006. No exceptions will be made due the time constraints in preparing for the event. Please have all entries to the TLBAA office on or before October 9, 2006. Contact Pam Dodson or Larry Barker for more information at (817) 625-6241.

Best at West Sale This Weekend

Are you ready for another great Best at West Sale? This month’s sale looks to be a good one with a great selection of registered and commercial Texas Longhorns. Don’t miss out! Registered cattle arriving between Noon and 7 pm on Friday will be cataloged for the sale on Saturday. There will be a Friday Night Cook-Out and Get-Together so come early and enjoy the fun. The sale will start promptly at 11 am and go ‘till they’re all sold! Contact TLBAA Sales Manager Jim Curry at (817) 625-6241 or jim@tlbaa.org for details. Look forward to seeing you at West!

TLBAA Board Member Takes Home A Load of Ribbons From the New Mexico Expo

TLBAA Board Member Dr. Fritz Moeller and his wife, Rebecca, took home top honors at the recent New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque, NM. According to the news report the Moeller’s took home 18 ribbons – including honors for Grand Champion and Champion wins – and prize money. Read the full article here.

Upcoming NILE Show Gets Preview In Local Newspaper

The Northern International Livestock Exposition Stock Show was featured in an article on the Prairie Star Web site. The NILE show is scheduled for October 21, 2006, in Billings, MT and will have a Texas Longhorn Haltered and Youth show. To read the full article click here.

Drought Information And Hay Report

Dry conditions have gripped much of the Southwest; lack of rain has become real news for the Texas Longhorn industry. Click here for information about the seasonal drought conditions and updated national drought information directly from The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Here is an additional weekly drought monitor from NOAA.

Weekly Hay Report from the Texas Department of Agriculture

Compared to last week: Trade activity has raised and demand rose to good and very good. Supplies are depleting and buyers are struggling to find hay. What hay supplies that are left are being held in firm positions as the fall and winter seasons near. The South and East have received rain, which has helped increase the availability of hay. The State of Texas Department of Agriculture has the 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. For a hay report from a state other than Texas please click here.

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-Cole Dowden