AgriLife Today

APRIL 10, 2024

Event will include ranch tour, producer panel, discussions and workshops The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s spring Livestock Guardian Dog Field Day will be held on April 26 in San Angelo from 8 a.m.-4 Livestock Guardian Dogs, LGD, are utilized to protect livestock from predation.

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AgriLife Today

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife expert explains the importance of keeping forage as a main source of nutrition The post Why forage is the cornerstone of a working ranch horse’s diet appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Real Agriculture

JULY 11, 2023

The Wray Ranch, owned and operated by Doug and Linda Wray and Tim and Joanne Wray and their families, is being recognized for its efforts to advance environmentally sustainable cattle production. The Wrays, who ranch west of Irricana, Alta.,

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AgriLife Today

MARCH 27, 2024

David McKnight ’73 Ranch Management University expands seating Seating has been expanded for the award-winning and renamed David McKnight ’73 Ranch Management University, which is scheduled for April 8-12 at Texas A&M University in Bryan-College Station.

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West Texas Livestock

JULY 31, 2024

This mode often involves taking extreme measures such as selling off a large portion of your herd […] The post How to really manage a ranch during drought appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers. With all this difficulty, it can be easy to fall into a ‘survival’ mode during this time.

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AgriLife Today

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Award-winning program limited to first 50 enrolled The award-winning Ranch Management University, scheduled Oct. Read More → The post Ranch Management University set for Oct. The post Ranch Management University set for Oct. 23-27 in College Station first appeared on AgriLife Today.

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Food Environment and Reporting Network

MARCH 27, 2024

The disorder, fescue toxicosis, costs the livestock industry up to $2 billion a year in lost production. Fescue toxicity is the most devastating livestock disorder east of the Mississippi,” said Craig Roberts, a forage specialist at the University of Missouri (MU) Extension and an expert on fescue. The southeastern U.S.,

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Livestock Roundup: CAB honors, NCBA backs legislation, KLA YSA tours, and Red Angus hires staff.

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ATTRA

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

This week’s episode of Voices from the Field is a conversation about Texas A&M University’s Center for Grazinglands and Ranch Management, hosted by NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Darron Gaus. She and Darron are co-leaders of the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education’s Soil for Water Texas Working Group.

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AgriLife Today

MARCH 13, 2024

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory prepares for increased testing The post Livestock respiratory issues expected following Panhandle wildfires appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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AgriLife Today

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In-person, virtual options available for those seeking continuing education units The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host the District 8 Farm and Ranch Seminar both in person and virtually on Dec. Read More → The post AgriLife Extension to host District 8 Farm and Ranch Seminar on Dec.

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AgriLife Today

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife-led research looks at the nexus of wildlife and livestock for solutions to zoonotic disease The post Controlling infectious disease between wildlife and livestock on shared rangeland appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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AgriLife Today

JANUARY 25, 2024

Flooding to impact Liberty, Victoria, Montgomery, Lavaca and Calhoun counties Emergency management officials are advising landowners in five Texas counties to remove livestock from flood-prone areas due to excessive rainfall upstream over the last three days. Counties impacted are Liberty, Victoria, Montgomery, Lavaca and Calhoun.

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AgriLife Today

JULY 1, 2024

Veterinary expert covers hurricane preparation tips to minimize disease risk The post Keep livestock safe during hurricane season with an emergency plan appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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AgriLife Today

JANUARY 19, 2024

Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management event assesses market outlook for small and large ruminants The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will present the “Predictions for 2024 Texas Livestock Markets” webinar on Feb. 1 webinar to cover predictions for 2024 Texas livestock markets first appeared on AgriLife Today.

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AgriLife Today

MAY 9, 2024

Rural homeowners need to test water wells before using The post Recovery resources available for Texas livestock producers, individuals affected by floods appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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AgriLife Today

AUGUST 25, 2023

Luense translates human disease and epigenetics expertise to livestock fertility Lacey Luense, Ph.D., Read More → The post Determining how male behaviors, environment affect offspring in livestock first appeared on AgriLife Today. But now, she is taking her epigenetics research program in a new direction.

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West Texas Livestock

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Opportunities don’t just disappear; they shift, and sometimes it takes […] The post 6 steps to strengthen your ranch for the new year appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers. Sure, this past year brought its share of challengeslike the ups and downs of the marketbut there’s always room for hope.

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AgriLife Today

MARCH 7, 2024

Read More → The post A ‘smart’ examination to improve livestock management efficiency appeared first on AgriLife Today. Luis Tedeschi, Ph.D.,

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Farmbrite

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Livestock health and wellness can directly impact the productivity, yields, product quality, and overall safety of livestock and the community served by your farm. 6 Key Livestock Wellness Management Practices Measure & monitor the overall wellness of your herd/flock/etc. safe and well.

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AgriLife Today

JULY 20, 2023

21 The Generation Next: Our Turn to Ranch 12-week online course is open for registration. Read More → The post Generation Next: Our Turn to Ranch online course now registering appeared first on AgriLife Today. 12-week course begins Aug. The program, offered by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, takes place Aug.

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AgriLife Today

JULY 8, 2024

Rainfall fueling above-normal infestations of these relentless pests The post Livestock, humans at risk of painful bites as horsefly populations increase appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Food Tank

MAY 3, 2024

There are not a lot of hog farmers…But there are kids that want to be handling livestock.” Often families will purchase livestock for these types of programs using interest-free youth loans. She since partnered with Niman Ranch, which is a network of more than 600 small and mid-size farmers and ranchers across the U.S.

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AgriLife Today

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Free event for producers to learn more about scope of canines as predator deterrents The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service along with the Texas Livestock Guardian Dog Association will present the webinar “Using Livestock Guardian Dogs With Poultry” on Sept. The webinar will take place at 3 p.m. on the Zoom meeting platform.

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West Texas Livestock

MARCH 5, 2024

Breeding season is a crucial time on the ranch. We begin with the hope of making a new calf crop to keep the ranch going. While many focus on getting […] The post 5 simple tips on actually managing your bulls appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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AgriLife Today

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

AgriLife Extension offices in Hale and Floyd counties to host event The “GRAZE: All Things Livestock Conference” will be held Sept. Read More → The post ‘GRAZE: All Things Livestock Conference’ set for Sept. Read More → The post ‘GRAZE: All Things Livestock Conference’ set for Sept. Columbia St.,

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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

“Driving the I-5 between LA and San Francisco, I was like, ‘Oh, this is what people think cattle ranching is.’” Carman didn’t intend to stay on the ranch on which she grew up. She witnessed how difficult it was for them to work the ranch alone. Carman uses the principles of regenerative soil management on the ranch.

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Farmbrite

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Ranching is a way of life deeply rooted in tradition, often conjuring up images of rugged cowboys and vast, open landscapes. But for those who live and work on ranches, the reality of this lifestyle is far from the romanticized version portrayed in Western movies. Winter's Harsh Realities Winter can be unforgiving on the ranch.

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Caff

OCTOBER 26, 2022

For this month we’re highlighting a farm that provides their community with a wide range of delicious food, Red Gate Ranch. Q&A Why did you start to ranch/grow food? ” What is one thing you wished you knew before you started ranching/ growing food? ” Where do you see your ranch in 5 years?

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Food Tank

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

They grow a variety of crops including corn, soybeans, rye, wheat, sorghum, and peas; pasture-raise pigs for specialty meat company Niman Ranch; and care for chickens, sheep, ducks, geese, alpacas, and numerous cats—in addition to raising two young children and running a farm stay experience. We don’t have to invest in huge buildings.

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West Texas Livestock

JULY 23, 2024

However, drought is a common consequence of ranching, so it will still need to be done. The object of […] The post Destocking: this is how to actually survive during droughts appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers. It is important to include plans for when droughts occur so producers are always prepared.

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ATTRA

AUGUST 12, 2024

Related ATTRA publication: Weathering the Storm: A Guide to Preparing for Disaster and Finding Disaster Assistance for your Farm or Ranch The guide addresses topics such as evacuation planning, making transportation and housing arrangements, and what to do after a disaster.

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AgriLife Today

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory experts describe testing rules The post Livestock export testing safeguards against infectious diseases appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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AgriLife Today

AUGUST 3, 2023

Leading industry researcher Kathryn Lord to speak Livestock guardian dogs, LGDs, and the importance of predatory behavior in LGDs as it relates to their role as working dogs will be the topic of a Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in San Angelo webinar on Aug. The free webinar will be on the.

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AgriLife Today

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Digital photos, video, ownership records vital in reporting procedures Landowners who have experienced Panhandle wildfire losses to agricultural infrastructure or livestock are advised to properly document losses in preparation for filing insurance claims or qualifying for federal assistance. “It

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AgriLife Today

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Free event will cover history, utilization of breed for livestock protection The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a webinar Feb. Maremma dogs are used in livestock protection. 15 livestock guardian dog webinar to focus on Maremma breed appeared first on AgriLife Today. 15, “The Maremma Breed.”

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Farmbrite

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Cattle ranching, a symbol of heritage and tradition, has always played a pivotal role in the agriculture industry. From improved cattle management to sustainable resource utilization, there is a growing need for tech advancements in cattle ranching. However, technology is changing the game.

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