Improving land, helping wildlife
For nearly 30 years, Littlefield rancher James Blackwell has worked to conserve the natural resources on his land and create [...]
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Video series released on feral hog management
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has gone hog wild over wild hogs. To help landowners fight the state’s ever-increasing [...]
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08, 2015
Beef exports down in first half of year
June export data, released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), reflected a challenging first half [...]
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To wean or not to wean?
Like many decisions on the ranch, the decision to wean a calf early or not depends upon a host of [...]
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Drought, lower cow numbers trim auction barn numbers
Declining cow numbers have led to consolidation in Texas livestock auction markets following devastating droughts the past decade, according to [...]
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CWD shouldn’t affect fall hunting
The Lone Star State’s most prominent wildlife species saw its first recorded case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) earlier this [...]
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Hunter safety education course required for many
As deer and dove hunting seasons approach in the Lone Star State, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is [...]
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Key performance indicators lead to cattle profits
Key performance indicators (KPI) have been used in business applications for many years, but not so much in cattle operations. [...]
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Timber’s a crop that takes years to harvest
By Jessica Domel Field Editor An important crop for East Texas Prep the soil. Plant the seed. Care for it. [...]
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