Mosser Family Memorial Scholarship Now Accepting Applications

The Texas Longhorn Breeders Association Foundation established the Mosser Family Memorial Scholarship Fund in memory of the late Houston businessman, Philip Mosser who passed away March 9, 2005. Philip, 37, left behind a wife and three sons. The scholarship also memorializes the late Vicki Mosser, who died on January 30, 2006. Vicki, 65, was the beloved wife of Rex Mosser for 42 years and a loving mother.

Mosser’s father, Rex Mosser, Midway, TX, is a well-known Texas Longhorn breeder, who is very supportive of the industry. He contributes to practically every big Texas Longhorn event and promotes these great cattle through his herd of Longhorns and his ranch, Vicki’s Menagerie.

TLBAA members contributed to the scholarship fund throughout the year publicly at Longhorn sales and by making private donations. Because of the generosity of our TLBAA members, the Mosser Family Memorial Scholarship is possible. The donations will help some wonderful, deserving students attend school in the future. For more information contact Pam Dodson at the TLBAA office at (817) 625-6241 or pam@tlbaa.org. Click here to download an application for the Mosser Memorial Scholarship.

TLBAA Members Featured in Illinois Newspaper

TLBAA members Mel and Barb Gajewski, Scheller, IL, and Dr. Joseph Graham, Joplin, MO, were written about in an article highlighting the healthy attributes of Longhorn meat and their breeding programs in The Southern Illinoisan.

The article focused on how the Gajewski’s began breeding Longhorns and how Mel and Barb promote Longhorn beef as a lean and healthy source of meat.

STLA Spring Field Day and Annual General Meeting – May 26, 2007

The South Texas Longhorn Association (STLA) recently announced their 2007 Spring Field Day and Annual Membership Meeting for May 26, 2007, at the Star Creek Ranch, Somerville, TX. A ranch tour, lunch, membership meeting and learning session is scheduled for that day. More information will be available in the April STLA News and at www.stla.org. For more information please the STLA Web site or call Suzanne Perry at (512) 263-5313.

Gathering Catalog Correction Available

Due to a technical error, the Gathering Sale catalog, inserted with the February Trails, was printed with incorrect information for the dam’s dam.. Click here to download the corrected catalog.

Texas Crop And Weather Report – February 14, 2007

By Paul Schattenberg for AgNews
COLLEGE STATION – Fluctuations in the weather led to improved agricultural conditions in many regions of the state, but had a negative impact in others, the Texas Cooperative Extension reported.
Recent rains generally benefited crop growth and livestock forage production, Extension reports noted, but colder temperatures in some regions worsened range conditions and perpetuated the need for the supplemental feeding of cattle.
Farmers in eastern, central and southern Texas are preparing to plant – or are planting – vegetables. In the southwestern region of the state, fields are now ready for early corn, and farmers have begun to plant potatoes, carrots and other vegetables. Read more 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: Demand good. Supply is tight, and in some areas, exhausted. Prices remain steady and trade is light. Supplemental feeding continues. Muddy conditions in areas are causing stress in feedlots. Comments have been made that this year has been a hard season for calving, so far. Some areas have experienced warmer temperatures and sunlight, which has improved forage conditions. Soil moisture is adequate, although it is just in the surface. Subsoil in areas is still dry. Wheat remains in good condition. Rangeland and pasture conditions are poor to good. Some areas are still too wet to get into the fields, which has caused delays in fertilizing. Grass hay in the Panhandle is almost non-existent. 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