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Duck Paddies – Part 3
By Andy Anderson
Duck Paddies have proven to be a valuable asset to a property for a host of reasons, but some planning must take place before you just start digging. Location, location, location as they say. The location is critical in the functionality and purpose of the Duck Paddy. Remember to conduct a site survey including, but not limited to, a soil survey as well.
Consult with experienced persons or companies that can aide you in the proper design and execution of construction. And last develop a vegetation management plan. As we conclude the third segment of this series we will focus on vegetation, phases of implementation and native elements that will consume and contribute to a maintenance free eco system.
An immense variety of species of microbes, plants, insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, fish and mammals can be part of an ecosystem. Climate, landscape shape (topology), geology and the movement and abundance of water help to determine the plants and animals that inhabit each Duck Paddy.
The complex, dynamic relationships among the organisms inhabiting the environment are called food webs. This is why Duck Paddies or wetlands in Texas, North Carolina and Alaska differ from one another. To read more pick up a copy of the July 2016 issue. 28
By Krista Lucas Wynn
Each year, when the professional rodeo season wraps on Sept. 30, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association announce the Nutrena Horse of the Year, presented by the American Quarter Horse Association, in each event. This is a prestigious award, voted on by the members of the associations. To be named Horse of the Year by fellow competitors is a high honor only a few achieve.
To read more, pick up a copy of the November edition of North Texas Farm & Ranch magazine, available digitally and in print. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
By Heather Welper
Husband and wife duo, Heather and Calvin Welper, are the Co-Owners and Operators or Two C Livestock, located in Valley View, Texas.
The pair’s operation has a show cattle focus where they raise and sell purebred heifers of all breeds and club calf Hereford steers.
When it comes to show cattle, the Welpers know a thing or two including how to prepare for the cold winter months and the Texas major show season run.
To read more, pick up a copy of the November edition of North Texas Farm & Ranch magazine, available digitally and in print. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
By Tony Dean
Snow on the Mountain is an annual forb that is part of our landscape almost every year.
It is adapted to most of Texas and grows north to Montana and Minnesota and south to Mexico.
Although is seems to be most adapted to clay soils, this plant can be found on a wide variety of soil and moisture conditions.
To read more, pick up a copy of the November edition of North Texas Farm & Ranch magazine, available digitally and in print. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
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