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AUSTIN, Texas Plant-based and other meatless products could be accused of misleading consumers under a bill approved in the Texas House on Monday.
Texas is the latest state to debate measures that would prohibit foods that don’t contain animal products from using words like “meat” or “beef” in their name. The bill, which was approved after a brief but divisive debate, needs one more vote in the House to advance to the Texas Senate.
Rep. Brad Buckley said his bill would protect consumers, including vegetarians and vegans, from buying something by mistake.
11 May 2021
Plant-based and additional meatless products are accused of misleading buyers under a bill the Texas House approved Monday.
“Texas is the latest state to debate measures that would prohibit foods that don’t contain animal products from using words like ‘meat’ or ‘beef’ in their name,” the
Dallas Morning Newsreported.
The bill was approved following a debate but needs one additional vote in the House to move on to the Texas Senate.
According to Rep. Brad Buckley, his bill would help protect consumers, including vegetarians and vegans, from purchasing a product by mistake.
“This is for those who choose to eat meat, but it’s also for those who choose to not eat meat,” explained Buckley, a Killeen Republican who helps manage a small cattle operation.
Rustlers or Maybe a UFO? Rancher Offering Reward for Hundreds of Missing Goats
OZONA, TX – After more than three hundred angora goats were stolen from the Mayfield Ranch, a $6,000 reward is being offered for anyone that can provide information regarding suspects involved.
According to the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, the 307 goats, which are worth more than $46,000, were taken from the Mayfield Ranch sometime between April 7, 2020, and September 23, 2020.
According to Special Ranger Marty Baker of the TSCRA, at this time it is unknown if all 307 goats were stolen at once or over time.
The goats have their left ears cropped and most of them have tipped horns. They are branded with a “Z” on the right ear and had ear tags inscribed with the word “Mayfield” and a phone number.
Agua Poquita SWCD focus on Healthy Forest, Healthy Communities
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BENAVIDES – Agua Poquita Soil and Water Conservation District #321 has partnered with the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board, Association of Texas Soil & Water Conservation Districts, Texas A&M Forest Service, Texas Wildlife Association, and Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association to highlight Soil and Water Stewardship Week and the importance of voluntary land stewardship in Texas. The statewide campaign is April 25 through May 2, 2021, and the focus this year is “Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities.”
Forest landowners are an important part of Texas agriculture and the stewards of this resource.
They work closely with their local Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and the Texas