Top of the Crop Sale Results

Tulsa Stockyards, Tulsa, OK

September 9, 2006

Sale Host: Bob O’Meara, North English, IA

Sales Management: TLBAA Sales Management Division

Auctioneer: Bill Sayre, Brookfield, MO

Commentator: Tom Claassen, Garwin, IA

Volume Sellers Edwina and Marlon Scroggins, Elmore City, OK, with John Donaho, Sulphur, OK.

Volume Sellers: Marlon and Edwina Scroggins, Elmore City, OK; Jim, Joe and Pam Ready, Chandler, OK.

Volume Buyers: Ben Gravett, Catlett, VA; John Donaho, Sulphur, OK; Randy and Jamie Briscoe, Kingfisher, OK.

Auctioneer Bill Sayre, Brookfield, MO, with Trails Editor Brenda Cantrell and Sale Ringman Shawn Sayre, Brookfield, MO.

High Selling Lot: $8,000.00 – LT ITCHY GETCHY (2002 daughter of LT Warlock and Rutledge’s Misty #26). Consignor: Marlon and Edwina Scroggins, Elmore City, OK. Buyer: Ben Gravett, Catlett, VA.

Edwina Scroggins, Elmore City, OK, visits with Dr. Bob Kropp, Perry, OK.

Jo Le’AN, Humansville, MO; Sale Host Bob O’Meara, North English, IA; Bill Le’AN, Humansville, MO.

Kerry Mounce, Anna, TX; Dan Tisdale, Bowie, TX.

LOOK FOR THE COMPLETE RESULTS IN THE OCTOBER TRAILS.

Longhorn Breeder Bill Hudson Honored With Scholarship Endowment

A $100,000 scholarship endowment was given to the University of Southern Mississippi College of Business on August 6, 2006, as a birthday gift on behalf of TLBAA member Bill Hudson, Hattiesburg, MS. The endowment was a donation from the employees of Hudson Salvage, Bill Hudson’s primary business a 35-store outlet chain in Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama.

Bill Hudson with his mother, Bennie Lee, after the scholarship endowment in his name was announced.

The endowment will assist the College of Business in providing funds for future students. To read the full story click here.

Open House and Field Day Announcements

Upcoming NTLBA Membership Meeting and Field Day

On October 28, 2006, the North Texas Longhorn Breeders Association will hold a Membership Meeting and Field Day at Liberty Longhorn Ranch in Gordon, TX.

Contact Clayton Stanfield – (254) 965-7344 for details.

Upcoming El Coyote Open House

On November 18, 2006, El Coyote Ranch will hold an Open House in Kingsville, TX. Lunch will be provided between 10 am and 4 pm, please RSVP to Judith at (361) 294-5331.

Contact Dr. Bob Kropp at (405) 744.8868 or Felix Serna at (361) 522-0807 for details.

Area Hotel Information: Comfort Inn-Kingsville – (361) 294-5331; Best Western-Kingsville – (361) 595-5656.

Cattle News

Accusations Fly in Utah about Cattle Rustling

As the summer heat begins to subside, tempers are flaring in the high country of Utah as ranchers have cattle rustling on the brain.To read the full story click here.

Beef Industry Hopeful About Exports to South Korea

The recent lift of the Japanese ban on U.S. imported beef has beef producers hoping for a resumption of beef imports to South Korea. On Friday September 8, 2006, South Korea approved to resume beef imports from the U.S. The resumption in beef imports is only a partial one, but industry representatives are hopeful that the South Korean market will one day reach the pre-ban levels of $814 million per year. Read more here.

More Disaster Relief Urged from Congress

State Representatives in the U.S. Congress announced on Friday, September 8 th, that they will be urging Congress to provide assistance to farmers who have incurred weather-related losses. The aid would be included in an agriculture disaster bill that would be looked at during a future session of Congress. Read more here.

USDA Announces $2.6 Million in Community Facilities Grants

On Friday, September 8, 2006, USDA Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns announced the award of 81 grants, which total approximately $2.6 million, to organizations in 23 states for the development of rural areas.Read more here.

2006 U.S. Drought Information Web Site

With dry conditions gripping much of the Southwest, lack of rain has become real news for the Texas Longhorn industry. 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 activity is light to moderate. Demand remains very good on a fairly limited supply of hay. Prices remain firm with available supplies held in firm positions. Very much needed rainfall has been noted the last couple of weeks, however very spotty. Some producers that received heavy rains are unable to cut or bale hay and in need of sunshine and drying temperatures at present. Some areas are still in need of rain, and hay producers in these areas short on supply. Hay inventories remain low. Many buyers still forced to shop out of local marketing areas and go long distances to find immediate hay needs. Limited early sightings of armyworms spotted in some Eastern areas. The state of Texas Department of agriculture has a Hay and Grazing Hot Line set up for buyers and sellers, number is 1-877-429-1998. The web site for TDA is www.agr.state.tx.us. Prices for hay and pellets quoted per ton except where noted. For a hay report from a state other than Texas please click here.

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-Cole Dowden