USDA Harmonizes Cattle Trade With Canada
Courtesy of the TSCRA Web site
As expected, USDA has finalized its rule that will open trade with Canada to cattle born after March 1, 1999, and to beef from cattle of any age. USDA estimates the rule will go into effect on Nov. 19, 2007, or 60 days from its upcoming publication in the Federal Register.
"Once this rule enters into effect, the primary result is expected to be additional imports of Canadian non-fed beef—rather than live cattle—which will replace lean beef imports from other countries such as New Zealand and Australia," said Gregg Doud, chief economist for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA). Read more about this on the TSCRA Web site.
Conditions Ideal for Devastating Fall Armyworm Invasion
Courtesy of the TSCRA Web site
Crickets, mosquitoes, flies, fleas and spiders: Texans have seen them all this summer thanks to unprecedented wet weather. But a Texas Cooperative Extension entomologist says the worst may be yet to come.
Dr. Chris Sansone, Extension entomologist at San Angelo, said fall rains can trigger armyworm onslaughts that can destroy pastures, small grain fields and lawns almost overnight.
"We're seeing all types of armyworms this year; the true, the yellow-striped and the beet armyworm, but the biggest number is the fall armyworm," said Sansone.
"Conditions are ideal for a real invasion of these pests in coming weeks. This insect can build up large numbers seemingly overnight, causing crops and lawns to disappear before your eyes. Read more about this on the TSCRA Web site.
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