San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Notice

Submitted by Steven Zunker, STLA 2007 San Antonio Show Chairman

The South Texas Longhorn Association joins the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo on February 3, 2007, to host what is expected to be a great Longhorn Show.

Forty-one youth have entered 111 animals in the Youth Show and 55 exhibitors have entered animals in the Non-Haltered "Freedom" Show. This will be one of the largest Longhorn Shows in the history of the San Antonio Stock Show.

Affiliate Update! Gulf Coast Longhorn Association Will Award 45 Gold Belt Buckles at Upcoming Heritage Show at Houston Livestock Show in March

TLBGCA President Larry Smith recently announced that the Texas Longhorn Breeders Gulf Coast Association has purchased 45 gold belt buckles, one for each class winner, at the upcoming Heritage Longhorn Show at the Houston Livestock Show on March 11, 2007. Smith hopes that the prize of the belt buckles will bring the very best Texas Longhorns to the Houston Livestock Show.

Scholarship Programs Now Accepting Applications

The South Texas Longhorn Association is now accepting applications for its 2007 scholarship program. Applicants must be a member of the STLA, or have a parent or guardian who has been a member of the STLA in good standing. Application forms may be submitted anytime between February 1 and April 15. See the current STLA Newsletter (page five) for more information on the STLA Web site or by contact Steve Zunker at (210) 827-3940 or boxzranch@msn.com.

State Fair of Texas now accepting applications for State Fair Scholarship Program. Youth participants in the State Fair of Texas have the chance to win scholarship money from the upcoming state fair in September/October 2007. See all the details on the State Fair of Texas Web site.

Fort Worth Herd Seeking Name for Junior Steer

An unregistered steer, donated by TLBAA member Bill Hudson, Lott, TX, to the Fort Worth Herd in early 2005, is ready to run with the big boys and only lacks a name to finalize his joining the herd. Known as “Junior” to the handlers of the herd, the young steer will be replacing a retiring older steer, Vaquero, in February. Help the young steer make his mark with a snappy new name and read the story about this contest on the Fort Worth Star-Telegram Web site – details about how to submit a name are at the bottom of the story.

Fort Worth Livestock Show and Rodeo Show Result Correction

Reserve Grand Champion Female for the Autobahn Motorcar Group Youth Scholarship Tour Youth and Linda Moore Classic is SANDDOLLAR TAWNEE, exhibited by Jordan Culpepper, Bridgeport, TX, owned by John and Diann Chase, Fort Worth, TX. It was previously incorrectly published as only the Junior Champion Female.

TLBAA Hall of Fame Points Correction

CS Ironman, owned by the Adams-Schaper Partnership, Brenham, TX, did not have the correct points in the recent January 17, 2007, TLBAA Hall of Fame update. CS Ironman currently has 475 points and is ranked first in the Bull division.

The previous first place and current second place bull, MBL Lib’s Fear This, owned by Rubel-Schaper Partnership, Burleson, TX, points were also incorrectly published as 444 points, MBL Lib’s Fear This currently has 429 points in the TLBAA Hall of Fame.

Correction for TLBAA Awards Banquet Honorees in E-Trails #122

The 2006 TLBAA Hall of Fame Bull – Salt Lick, owned by Mike Bilberry, Clovis NM – was inadvertently left off of the Awards Banquet list of honorees in E-Trails #122. Here is the corrected list:

TLBAA Hall of Fame Bull: Salt Lick – Mike Bilberry, Bilberry Ranches, Clovis, NM.

TLBAA Hall of Fame Non-Haltered Mature Female: Cutting Blade – Louann and Robert Rubel, Burleson, TX.

TLBAA Hall of Fame Haltered Female: HD Edge’s Delight – George and Cindy Dennis, Coupland, TX.

TLBAA Hall of Fame Non-Haltered Female: QR Bordeaux – John Oliver, Waxahachie, TX.

TLBAA Hall of Fame Haltered Mature Female: QR Constant Comment – John Oliver, Waxahachie, TX.

Division A Movers and Shakers – Hudson Longhorns, Lott, TX.

Division B Movers and Shakers – Barbara and Ron Marquess, Ben Wheeler, TX.

Division C Movers and Shakers – Bill Sayre, Brookfield, MO.

Rising Stars Award – John and Brenda Oliver, Waxahachie, TX.

Newcomers of the Year – Stacy and Andy Martinez, Grandview, TX.

Top Gun Award – Bill and CJ Sayre, Brookfield, MO.

Jack Phillips Award – Pete Boyce, Manteca, CA.

Breeder of the Year Award – Kim and Robert Richey, San Angelo, TX.

Elmer Parker Life Time Achievement Award – Sherman Boyles, Waynesboro, MS.

Bob Moore Foundation Award of Excellence – Ben Gravett, Catlett, VA.

Linda Moore Award – Lyn Lewis, Ordway, CO.

Presidents Award – John and Diann Chase, Fort Worth, TX.

Trails Supporter of the Year – Bill Hudson, Lott, TX.

TSCRA Texas Crop and Weather Report

Released January 25, 2007 - Writer: Kay Ledbetter, 806-677-5608

El Niño continues to feed moisture across most of the state in the form of snow and freezing rain, according to Texas Cooperative Extension reports.
The moisture is providing a necessary boost for wheat crops, filling the soil moisture profile for spring crops and replenishing water in many ponds.
However, too much water in some areas is hindering some winter pasture grazing and the snow and ice have caused many cattle producers to have to put out extra hay and supplemental feed. Several areas report concerns with dwindling hay supplies. Read more of the Texas Crop and Weather Report on the TSCRA Web site.

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 in the hay market in the last week has been fairly quiet. Demand is still good and supply is still tight. Prices remain steady. Because of the freezes in California and Arizona, it has caused some to lose some of their supply. The Panhandle, the North Central and East have received more snow and rain. The South has received much needed rain, so much rain that it has caused flooding in some areas. Supplemental feeding continues. With all of the moisture, wheat pastures are doing well. Soil moisture is adequate and rangeland and pasture conditions are poor to good. 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.

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-Cole Dowden