By Barry Whitworth, DVM/Area Food/Animal Quality and Health Specialist for Eastern Oklahoma In 1895, Dr. F. Harmes was presented with a cow that exhibited symptoms of weight loss and diarrhea. He initially diagnosed tuberculosis (TB), [...]

By Krista Lucas Professional rodeo cowboys and cowgirls do not get much down time between the end of one rodeo season and the start of a new one. For the Texas rodeo circuit, there is [...]

By Jelly Cocanougher Since it has been cold and sour outside, let’s wander to a place of warmth and sweat. Flying ants and laughter enthralled by the joyous group of gentleman I was around. As [...]

By Annette Bridges It’s not easy to take a vacation when you’re a rancher. There are many things to be done to assure smooth sailing for both your cattle and those overseeing the ranch while [...]

By Mandi Dietz By February, New Year’s resolutions remain in full force. In addition to bettering one’s quality of life, adding some wellness, wisdom and or adventure can be fun. Whether day-to-day or occasional, a [...]

By Phillip Kitts, Photos courtesy PRCA The 2019 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo has come and gone, but it has left its mark on the world. In what has become a cult following for many rodeo [...]

By Rayford Pullen I have high expectations for the cattle business in 2020 and am making plans to somehow take advantage of the opportunities as they are presented. Watching the cattle market in 2019, I [...]

By Tony Dean Old World Bluestems Volume 2 In Volume 1 of “Grazing Old World Bluestems,” Tony Dean addressed the issues surrounding the Old World Bluestem (OWB) family, including the invasive nature of these grasses. [...]

By Lindsey Lambert Graneros Gorge just outside of Colorado City, covered in a fresh layer of snow. To read more pick up a copy of the February 2020 NTFR issue. To subscribe call 940-872-5922.

Hey North Texas Music Fans. Probably the best part of my job is getting to meet some of the most talented performers on the planet and having the opportunity to share the gift of music [...]

What says Happey Valentines better than some burgundy bells? These are so amazingly comfortable and stretchy, you are sure to wear these often. To read more pick up a copy of the February 2020 NTFR [...]

Garrett Metcalf, DVM Lameness is one of the most common problems that occur in the horse and that owners will have to address. Many owners have experienced lameness and the examination process, but there are [...]

A 5’1” cowgirl backs her horse into the box and gives the nod for the calf in the chute next to her to be released. Her name is Amber Crawford, the event is the American, [...]

By Jared Groce Congratulations. We all survived another rotation around the sun. If you are like me, it seems like 2019 just got started, but here we are in 2020 already. Growing up in the [...]

Photo, description by Lindsey Monk Take time to watch a sunset with one you love folks.

By Pepper Stewart Rodeo fans of all ages, looking for that perfect getaway, but not too far? You’ d be surprised how much you can see without leaving the state of Texas. No matter where [...]

Photo and description by Jelly Cocanougher Something to take care of – to be your calmest self around. A true test at treating animals thoughtfully. These are things we preach to our curious children, so [...]

I’ve heard about it, watched some television shows with Pigman and others bowfishing in various places across the country. I never really gave it much thought or expressed interest in trying it out. I just [...]

By Tony Dean Three years ago, in the Grazing North Texas edition of December 2016, we learned some facts about an introduced forage grass, King Ranch bluestem. It’s time for us to look at “the [...]

By Jelly Cocanougher Every now and again, I take a journey on up to the big state of Oklahoma for a little weekend adventuring. Each trip wandering through the tiny towns makes you feel hypnotized [...]