Congratulations to UC Cooperative Extension farm advisor Neil McDougald. The Fresno-Kings County Cattlemen's Association will name him its 2008 "Friend of Cattlemen" at the CattleWomen's fundraising dinner Saturday, Sept. 13, according to a brief in the Fresno Bee. Twenty other industry leaders will also be honored.

Cattlemen Association president Mark Thompson said the honorees have shown "true grit" in the face of drought, diminishing grazing land and increased operating costs, according to the story.