COLLEGE STATION – Returning home and cleaning up after a disaster such as Hurricane Ike can be a difficult, time-consuming and potentially dangerous task, said Texas AgriLife Extension Service experts.

But there are ways evacuees and others returning to damaged homes can prepare for what they might encounter and get a good start on recovery. more

From the TEXAS AND SOUTHWESTERN CATTLE RAISERS ASSOCIATION

Pre-registered members have opportunity to donate registration fees to victims

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 16, 2008—Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association officers announced today that the TSCRA Fall Board Meeting, scheduled September 21-23, in Tyler, has been cancelled due to Hurricane Ike’s impact on Texas and the large number of ranchers and cattle involved. more

From the Texas Animal Health Commission

Hurricane Ike– September 15, 2008

Animal response to Hurricane Ike continues to be a team effort, as the issues are much larger than the resources of any one agency or association. The TAHC statewide has worked with the livestock industry to establish sites for emergency shelters, and with local governments, agencies and associations to develop animal issues committees.

+ The Texas Animal Health Commission continues is supporting the disaster district committees in the affected area with persons who have animal and livestock expertise. The agency has established a small area command in the Austin headquarters, and is one 30+ agencies in the Governor’s Division of Emergency Management. The TAHC’s Area Command can be reached at 800-550-8242, ext 296. more

Teasa Nauta, Douglas, Wyo., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver Awards.

Teasa is the 19-year-old daughter of Rene’ Nauta and graduated from Douglas High School in May 2008. She is active in the Wyoming Junior Angus Association, where she’s served as secretary and president. Teasa has represented the state as their queen and the members selected her to be their voice as a voting delegate to the NJAA Annual Meeting at the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) for two consecutive years. She has participated in the quiz bowl and extemporaneous speaking contests at the NJAS. Teasa has shown her Angus cattle and participated in showmanship at several shows on the local, state and national levels. Teasa has attended the Leaders Engaged in Angus Development Conference. She joined the NJAA in 2004. more

• Telvent strengthens its market presence in key segments, such as energy and agriculture, for a more sustainable world.

• Telvent reinforces its U.S. base and secures a significant position in the growing information services sector.

September 15, 2008. - Telvent (NASDAQ: TLVT), the IT company for a sustainable and secure world, announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire one hundred percent of U.S.-based business information services provider, DTN Holding Company, Inc. (DTN), headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The acquisition represents an all cash purchase of DTN for a total enterprise value of $445 million U.S. dollars (approx. 310 million Euros), to be financed through a combination of fully funded senior indebtedness and the issuance of common equity. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2008 and is subject to customary regulatory and shareholder approvals. more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Members of the American Hereford Association (AHA) will gather in Kansas City Nov. 1-3 for the 2008 Annual Meeting. A full schedule of events is planned for Hereford enthusiasts from across the U.S. who attend the Annual Meeting and the National Hereford Show scheduled during the American Royal. more

MILES CITY, MONT. — Ty Thompson moved closer to the only World Livestock Auctioneer Championship title he hasn’t won – that of champion – with a recent victory here. more

The American Angus Association® salutes Clarence Frey, Mulhall, Okla., for his continued ownership and production of Angus cattle for more than 50 years. Frey will receive a certificate signed by the Association’s president to honor this Historic Angus Herd achievement. more

Future Leaders of the Cattle Feeding Industry came together for the 2008 TCFA Junior Fed Beef Challenge held recently at West Texas A&M University in Canyon. more

GAINESVILLE, Fla. - John Harvey, D.V.M., Ph.D., has been named executive associate dean of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, effective Oct.1. more