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6 Document(s) [ Subject: Ranches%20and%20ranching ]
| Committee: | Senate Agriculture, Rural Affairs, and Homeland Security | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Subjects: | Agriculture | Aquaculture | Diet and nutrition | Droughts | Fire prevention | Firing ranges | Food safety | Food stamps | Grain elevators and warehouses | Horse slaughter | Horses | Land conservation | Obesity | Ranches and ranching | Rural areas | Small farms | Texas A&M AgriLife Research | Veterinarians | Water conservation | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.82 Ag86r | |
| Session: | 82nd R.S. (2011) | |
| Online version: | View report [47 pages] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Review the impact of the drought on the Texas agricultural and ranching industry. | |
| 2. | Develop methods and legislative recommendations to minimize the effects of drought and respond to the challenges for farmers and ranchers. | |
| 3. | The committee should focus on the following:
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| 4. | Study and make recommendations for ways to increase investment, employment and production in Texas agriculture. Include a review of current land use and market trends as they relate to agricultural use and make recommendations for ways to support and enhance small farm and ranch operations. | |
| 5. | Study current federal, state and local safeguards regarding seafood consumption in Texas. Review existing academic studies, and federal, state, and private data relating to the safety of imported seafood, and provide recommendations on the need for additional studies and testing related to safety advisories for the public. | |
| 6. | Assess the current veterinary medical workforce, and make recommendations to address any disparities between small animal (companion) and large animal (food/fiber) veterinarians. Review the Rural Veterinary Medical Loan program (RVML) and make recommendations to enhance the use of RVML funds and other funding sources to increase the veterinary medical workforce. | |
| 7. | Review the impact of state laws relating to the closure of horse slaughter facilities across the United States. Analyze the impact on the equine industry and agricultural sector of the Texas economy. | |
| 8. | Examine ways to increase the use of Texas agricultural products in healthy foods readily available to Texas consumers. Evaluate the role of community initiatives in reducing obesity and diet-related diseases and make recommendations to support state and local efforts. | |
| 9. | Monitor the implementation of legislation addressed by the Senate Committee on Agriculture & Rural Affairs, 82nd Legislature, Regular and Called Sessions, and make recommendations for any legislation needed to improve, enhance, and/or complete implementation. Specifically, monitor the implementation and effects of current and proposed federal laws and regulations, including Environmental Protection Agency initiatives that may impact the Texas farming and ranching industry. | |
| Committee: | Senate Natural Resources Subcommittee on Agriculture | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Genetic engineering, predatory animals, energy for agriculture, soil and water conservation : interim report to the 69th Legislature / Senate Natural Resources Subcommittee on Agriculture. | |
| Subjects: | Biotechnology industry | Electric utility rates and charges | Farms and farming | Genetic research and testing | Hazardous substances | Irrigation | Natural gas utility rates and charges | Ranches and ranching | Water conservation | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.68 ag83s | |
| Session: | 68th R.S. (1983) | |
| Online version: | View report [38 pages File size: 1,422 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Review the potential agricultural benefits of research in the areas of biotechnology and genetic engineering. Make recommendations regarding funding for continued research in these areas. * | |
| 2. | Study the effects of major predators on Texas farmers and ranchers; consider the effectiveness of predation abatement methods, including predacides and poisons, hunting, and fencing. * | |
| 3. | Study the impact of current energy pricing system on agricultural users. Make recommendations regarding the regulation of natural gas sold to agricultural users and the electricity rates for cotton gin operators. * | |
| 4. | Review ways to promote water conservation, to increase the availability of water for agricultural purposes, and to control soil erosion. * | |
| Committee: | Senate Feed Shortage, Investigation, Special | |
| Title: | Report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | [Report] | |
| Subjects: | Cotton production | Ranches and ranching | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.48 P946 / S.J. of Tex., 48th Leg., R.S. 296 (1943) | |
| Session: | 48th R.S. (1943) | |
| Online version: | View report [8 pages File size: 410 kb] | |
| Charge: | This report should address the charge below. | |
| 1. | Investigate the protein feed shortage in the State of Texas. * | |
| Supporting documents | ||
| Committee: | Senate Feed Shortage, Investigation, Special | |
| Title: | Transcript, Proceedings of Committee to Investigate Shortage of Feeds, February 15, 18, 19, and 24, and March 3, 1943; Supplement to Senate Journal, 48th Leg., February 22, 1943 and March 4, 1943 | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Minutes | |
| Library Call Number: | L1803.9 IN86 48 TF | |
| Session: | 48th R.S. (1943) | |
| Online version: | View document [88 pages File size: 41,429 kb] | |
| Committee: | Senate Feed Shortage, Investigation, Special | |
| Title: | Correspondence (invoices and statements), August 1943-January 1944 | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Minutes | |
| Library Call Number: | L1803.9 IN86 48TFC 1943 | |
| Session: | 48th R.S. (1943) | |
| Online version: | View document [10 pages File size: 7,057 kb] | |
| Committee: | Senate Feed Shortage, Investigation, Special | |
| Title: | Correspondence, September 30, 1943 | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Minutes | |
| Library Call Number: | L1803.9 IN86 48 TFC | |
| Session: | 48th R.S. (1943) | |
| Online version: | View document [5 pages File size: 1,091 kb] | |
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