Fort Worth Artist Loans Painting to TLBAA
Acclaimed artist Roger Iker has generously allowed the TLBAA to hang one of his exquisite paintings in the office of President/CEO Don L. King.
The painting titled, “Empire,” pays a tribute to and chronicles the famous Waggoner Ranch, tracing its beginnings back to the 1850s when Daniel Waggoner settled near the site of present day Decatur.
"Empire"
Iker of Fort Worth, TX, said it took him a month to paint the piece, which is full of intricate detail and vivid colors.
“I paint pretty fast, so a month for me is a long time,” Iker said. “This painting is very detailed.”
Artist Roger Iker stands amongst some of his paintings
Iker has been painting for more than 15 years. He said 50 percent of his paintings are landscape and the other 50 percent are western. Iker is currently creating a series of murals on Main Street.
The painting hanging in King’s office is valued at $18,500 and is for sale. The beautiful Texas Longhorns in the scene make this a perfect piece of art for a Texas Longhorn breeder.
So, when you are in Fort Worth, make sure you stop by the TLBAA office and view this magnificent painting. You can also view more of Roger Iker’s work at the Adobe Western Art Gallery located at 2322 N. Main St. in Fort Worth.
Coming Soon!
The 2nd Edition of the Texas Longhorn & Campfire Tales Cookbook
Get Your Brand on the Cover of the 2nd Edition of the Cookbook!!
Brands will be up for auction at the November 2005 Horn Showcase Banquet.
CALLING ALL COOKS!!
Don’t forget your recipes!
The TLBAA is gathering up your favorite recipes for this tremendous project, so get ready to share your recipes with us!
The current is cookbook packed with 288 pages, which offer more than 400 recipes of tasty treats including cornbread fajitas, jalapeno fudge and Best in the West BBQ Ribs. The book also features stories, photos, trivia and historical accounts from the breeders themselves.
Amelia Smith, Catherine, AL, will be assisting in making the second addition a reality. She suggested the idea for the second edition of the cookbook, due to the huge success of the last one.
Send Your Recipes TODAY!
TLBAA, Recipe Alert, PO Box 4430, Fort Worth, Texas 76164
NCBA Statement on USDA Proposed Rule to Allow Boneless Beef from Japan
-Jim McAdams, cattleman, Adkins, Texas, and president, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
“The U.S. Department of Agriculture published a proposed rule in the Federal Register titled: Importation of Whole Cuts of Boneless Beef from Japan.
"NCBA will not support finalization of this proposed rule until Japan has completed its process and accepts beef from the United States. Until both countries can agree to World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) guidelines, any beef product coming into the United States should meet the same requirements Japan has set for us.
"This proposed rule would allow imports of boneless beef from Japan into the United States if the product meets all U.S. safety standards, including removal of specified risk material. Historically, annual beef imports from Japan have been very small, averaging 19,000 pounds in recent years, an amount equal to approximately one-half of one semi-trailer load. The highest level was 33,510 pounds in 1999, which is less than what one semi-trailer can haul. This Japanese product has averaged $45 per pound.
"The publication of this proposed rule begins the U.S. rule-making process to fulfill our part of the framework agreement announced Oct. 23, 2004 by U.S. and Japanese officials.
"There is no scientific basis for continued restrictions on boneless beef when safeguards are in place. BSE infectivity has never been found in muscle tissue. For these reasons, the United States has repeatedly called on Japan to open the border to U.S. beef, and NCBA calls for this action simultaneous to allowing imports of Japanese beef into the United States.
"NCBA will continue our aggressive push for the complete re-opening of all export markets for U.S. beef. At NCBA's continued urging, re-establishing beef exports is at the top of the trade agenda at the White House, USDA and Congress. The President, Secretary of State, Secretary of Agriculture, U.S. Trade Representative and several
senators and congressman are actively pursuing this goal. NCBA also has traveled to Japan to meet with government officials to give them the assurances they need that U.S. beef is safe from BSE.
"NCBA will not rest on this issue until there is harmonization of beef trade based on science. The framework agreement states, the ‘two countries will resume two-way trade in beef and beef products, subject to their respective domestic approval processes, based upon science.’
"NCBA members believe our beef has every right to compete for its share of the 96 percent of the world's population that lives outside the United States. Not only do U.S. cattle and beef producers produce the best beef in the world, scientists agree beef is safe from BSE.”
BE A 2005 HORN SHOWCASE SPONSOR!!
There’s still time to be a sponsor at the following levels:
TEXAS TWISTER
Cyagra
Horton Ranch
JSB Printing
BRUSH POPPER
RAWHIDER
Tim Miller
For more information, contact SuzAnn Spindor at 817-625-6241.
Congratulations to Mossy Horn Sponsors!
Darlene Aldridge & John Parmley
Brent & Cindy Bolen
Vicki & John Bondon
Buckhorn Cattle Co.
Charlie & Dana Buenger
Mike & Jeanie Casey
Dr. Zech Dameron
Bruce Easterly
Forister Longhorns
Joe Graddy
Justin & Julie Hansen
Kent & Sandy Harrell
Hubbell-Hovingh Partnership
Hudson Longhorns
JBR Longhorns
Jones-King-Loomis Partnership
Lazy L Longhorns
Joel & Shirley Lemley
Bob & Pam Loomis
Dick & Peggy Lowe
Ron & Barbara Marquess
Lew & Suzy Meibergen
Bob & Carolyn Miller
Rex & Vicki Mosser
Danny & Carole Phillips
John & Christy Randolph
Johnnie & Pat Robinson
Sand Hills Ranch
Tracy & Jim Sekely
Jim & Jami Sheridan
S/K Ranch
Billy, Amelia & Barrett Smith
Jim, Barb & Ben Steffler
Taylor Cattle Co.
Joe & Lorinda Valentine
Ty Wehring
-Antoinette Vega back
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