TLBAA Member and Retired General Tommy Franks Plans to Build Leadership Institute
TLBAA member and U.S. Army Retired Gen. Tommy Franks has announced plans to build a $15 million, 45,000-square-foot leadership institute and museum in Hobart, OK, in southwestern Oklahoma. Gen. Franks’ vision is to create a “world-class facility devoted to enhancing decision-making through critical study of history.” According to Gen. Franks Web site the facilities mission will be advancing “the understanding of historical events, encourage leadership development and inspire enlightened decision making by providing a forum for critical thinking through scholarly research, exhibitions, and public programs.” To secure this institute Franks has formed a nonprofit organization to raise the $15 million needed. Read more on Gen. Franks Web site.
TLBAA Member Daniel Fey Featured on Capital Press Web Site
An article recently published on the Capital Press Web site about TLBAA member Daniel Fey discusses his passion for Texas Longhorns and why he breeds them. According to the article, the true America breed – the Texas Longhorn – inspired Daniel Fey, a Swiss-born cowman, to begin breeding Longhorns because of the unique looks and hearty characteristics of the breed. Read more about Fey and his Texas Longhorns on the Capital Press Web site.
TLBAA General Membership Meeting and Awards Banquet Information
On Friday January 12, 2007, the TLBAA will hold the 42 nd Annual General Membership Meeting in Fort Worth, TX, at 11 am at the Radisson Fort Worth North. There is a special room rate of $79 per night available for TLBAA members. Please contact the Radisson Fort Worth North at (817) 625-9911 for details and to make reservations.
At the Annual General Membership Meeting, the announcement of Division A Directors elections and general business will be conducted. All active TLBAA members are invited and encouraged to attend the Annual General Membership Meeting.
Also held on that Friday will be the TLBAA Awards Banquet where the following awards will be presented:
- Elmer Parker Lifetime Achievement Award
- Dave Evans Breeder of the Year Award
- Jack Phillips Affiliate Presidents’ Award
- Trails’ Supporter of the Year Award
- Bob Moore Foundation Award of Excellence
- Linda Moore Award of Excellence
- The President’s Award
- Hall of Fame 2006 Awards
Tickets for the Awards Banquet are $40 if bought before January 1, 2007, and $50 if purchased after January 1, 2007. Please contact the TLBAA office at (817) 625-6241 or download and print a Pre-Registration Form here to reserve your tickets today.
Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Information
UPDATE!
Autobahn Motorcar Group Youth Scholarship Tour Gaining Momentum!
At the upcoming Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, the Autobahn Motorcar Group Youth Scholarship Tour is charging full-steam ahead with over 300 entries and counting. This year is the biggest ever and Cattle Barn 3 is sure to busting at the seams with all the fun at an Autobahn Motorcar Group Youth Scholarship Tour Youth Show with $50,000 in scholarship money that will be awarded.
With the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo fast approaching, here is a Schedule of Longhorn Events.
- Saturday, January 13, 2007 – Select Heifer Sale – 5 pm
- Sunday, January 14, 2007 – World Show Committee Meeting – 1 pm
- Tuesday January 16, 2007 – World Qualifying Longhorn Show – 5 pm
- Wednesday, January 17, 2007 – Autobahn Motorcar Group Youth Scholarship Tour Linda Moore Youth Classic Show – 9 am
Don’t miss out on any of the fun at this years Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, participants in the shows can begin arriving at the Will Rogers Complex on January 12 at 6 pm through January 14. See y’all at the show!
Texas Longhorn Weekend At The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo March 8 – 11, 2007
Headquarters’ Hotel:
Marriott Residence Inn Medical Center, 7710 Main Street, Houston, Texas, 713-660-7993
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Amenities: Complimentary Full Breakfast Buffet; Large Suites with full Kitchen and bath; Shuttle Bus to Reliant Center; Five (5) minutes to Reliant Center; Complimentary Hospitality Hours Monday – Thursday; Plus countless other amenities
Rooms/Rates: Studio/Queen: $93.00; Studio Double: $103.00; Penthouse: $129.00
ALERT: Please make reservations A.S.A.P.
There is tremendous demand for rooms during the
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo!
Guests are to call 713-660-7993 directly by 02/15/2007 to reserve a room. Reference code is “Texas Longhorn Breeders”. A first night room deposit with a credit card, cash, or a money order must accompany all reservations. In order to receive refund, cancellation must be made 72 hours prior to arrival date. Guest must obtain a cancellation number from hotel.
January Beef Cattle Management Tips From the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
By W. Warren Gill, Professor, Animal Science
Winter is here and the cold weather can make cattle management a challenge. Hay and supplements are usually the most expensive item in the cattle producer's budget. Good supplementation may be more critical than usual in 2005 because test results indicate that much of the hay cut in 2004 may be inferior in quality. Discuss medicine and equipment needs with your veterinarian and/or county Extension agent. Carefully observe heifers and cows for signs of labor. Know when to assist and when to call the veterinarian. Calves should be kept in as clean an area as possible. Scours and pneumonia can result if conditions become too unsanitary. Purebred producers should plan to take birth weights on all calves. Watch the water as ponds may freeze during cold weather. This can decrease performance and even be dangerous if cattle walk out on ice in search of water. If electric water heaters are used in automatic watering devices, make certain there is no stray voltage to decrease or prevent water consumption. Read more helpful tips on the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture Web site
Minimize Disease By Spreading Cattle Out During Winter Months
Dense animal populations will often aid the spread of disease infestation; reduce exposure to your herd by spreading out your herd this winter and keeping your spring cattle crop healthy. Read more on American Cowman.com.
Drought Relief Funds Might Not Reach Farmers or Ranchers Until 2007
At the recent annual convention of the Texas Farm Bureau in Arlington, TX, on December 4, 2006, attendees were given some dry news – drought relief payments from the federal government shouldn’t be expected until early 2007.
U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchinson, R-Texas, said it would be an “uphill fight” to get the payments done before the New Year. Read more on MyCattle.com.
Drought Conditions Update
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 and demand remain moderate. Supply remains short, and some are stretching the hay that they have left as far as it can go. Although there has been some moisture lately, the drought conditions continue to be a problem for winter crops growing in some areas. The weather varies in different areas, but most areas have experienced their first hard freezes of the season, drying out soils and killing warm season crops. The State of Texas Department of Agriculture has the Hay and Grazing Hotline set up for buyers and sellers. The 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.
E-Trails Note: To get your Association News front and center on the E-Trails, email the information to Cole@tlbaa.org.
-Cole Dowden
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