Chrissy Fly

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Crime Watch: Steers missing near Fittstown, Oklahoma

Aug 18, 2023 | tscra.org | Chrissy Fly

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Cody Hyde, District 3 in East Oklahoma, reports 15 black-brindle Charolais crossbred steers missing in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. The steers weigh approximately 800 pounds and have 1/3 branded on the left hip. They also have red or purple ear tags in the right ear with 1/3 STONEY BROOK written on the tag. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Hyde at 918-315–2925 or the Operation Cow Thief tip line at 817-916-1775.
U.S. drought monitor and summary report for Aug. 15

Aug 18, 2023 | tscra.org | Chrissy Fly

Conditions continued from last week with the southern part of the country, where above-normal temperatures and mostly dry weather across the Rio Grande Valley, Texas, and the lower Mississippi Valley saw drought conditions continue to deteriorate. Drought intensified across Texas and the lower Mississippi Valley, particularly in eastern Texas, Louisiana and south-central Mississippi.
$1,000 reward offered for information about cattle shot in Bexar County

Aug 17, 2023 | tscra.org | Chrissy Fly

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Rangers lead investigation into livestock killing. Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Rangers are looking for information in relation to the shooting of five head of cattle. Information leading to an arrest or indictment of involved parties is eligible for a cash reward. The cattle were shot at the intersection of Stuart Road and Old Stuart Road in San Antonio.
Cow-calf Corner: Weaning from a calf’s point of view

Aug 16, 2023 | tscra.org | Chrissy Fly

Paul Vining, Oklahoma Quality Beef Network Program CoordinatorOklahoma Quality Beef Network (OQBN) Vac-45 sales will continue, beginning in November. Like many certified calf preconditioning programs, the OQBN Vac-45 program requires that calves be weaned a minimum of 45 days before sale.
Crime Watch: Cow-calf pairs stolen in Zapata County

Aug 16, 2023 | tscra.org | Chrissy Fly

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Joe Aguilar Jr., District 29 in South Texas, reports a group of cow-calf pairs stolen from a pasture near Zapata. The pairs are red with white faces, have yellow ear tags in the left ear and are branded with JZ on the left or right hips. They also have USDA RFID tags. The victim turned his cattle out in the suspect’s pasture, per a prior agreement. The suspect proceeded to remove the cattle without the consent or knowledge of the owner.
Texas crop progress and condition for Aug. 14

Aug 15, 2023 | tscra.org | Chrissy Fly

For most of the state, nighttime temperatures continued the struggle to reach below 80 degrees. The elevated nighttime temperatures did not allow crops to rest before the continuous over 100-degree daytime temperatures were reached. Area in the Trans-Pecos, the Northern High Plains and the Southern High Plains received up to 1.00 inch of rain. Drought conditions ranged from none to exceptional drought with areas in Edwards Plateau being the driest.
Cow-calf Corner: What has value to your calf buyer?

Aug 15, 2023 | tscra.org | Chrissy Fly

Mark Z. Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Breeding SpecialistAfter addressing last week’s question of retained ownership, this week we look at our calf crop from the standpoint of your buyer. Cattle markets remain robust with the promise of getting even better. Even with that being the case, there is no excuse for leaving $ behind when marketing your calves. Understanding what has value to your calf buyer is key to capturing the most possible dollars in the market place.
Crime Watch: Truck stolen in Osage County, Oklahoma

Aug 15, 2023 | tscra.org | Chrissy Fly

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Bart Perrier, District 4 in Northeast Oklahoma, reports a 2009 Dodge 3500 truck stolen from a barn off County Road 5320 near Ralston, Oklahoma. The white pickup has a regular cab, black replacement bumper on the front, and a black DewEze flatbed with a 3C one ton cube feeder. The Oklahoma license plate is CEF-752 and the VIN number is 3D6WH46L59G535324.
Crime Watch: Mower and various tools stolen near Terrell

Aug 14, 2023 | tscra.org | Chrissy Fly

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Robert Pemberton, District 10 in Central Texas, reports a Husqvarna MZ6128 zero-turn lawn mower and various other shop and lawn tools stolen. The suspect(s) cut a barbed wire fence to gain access to an unlocked shop off FM 2728 near Terrell, and stole several items between Aug. 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Aug.
Cow-calf Corner: Winter wheat forage prospects better in 2023

Aug 14, 2023 | tscra.org | Chrissy Fly

Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing SpecialistIn Oklahoma, winter wheat is used for three different crops: wheat for grain only, wheat for forage only, and dual-purpose wheat for grazing and grain. Producers interested in grazing winter wheat for dual-purpose or forage only will be thinking about planting wheat by late August and into early September.