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Grazing North Texas – Buffalograss
By Tony Dean
One of the historically important grasses of the plains is Buffalograss. It is adapted to a wide area of the central U.S. from Texas to Montana and was an important source of grazing for the vast herds of bison that roamed the plains. It is still today an important forage resource for cattle and other grazing species.
Bufffalograss is a low-growing, warm season perennial. It is adapted to clay and loamy soils and grows best in the 15” to 30” rainfall belt. In Texas it is rarely seen in extreme East Texas or on deep sandy soils. During the growing season it has a soft grayish-green color then turns to a straw color if dormant.
Buffalograss can grow in large areas as a virtually solid stand or can blend with other grasses if conditions allow. Associated species in Texas normally include Blue grama, Hairy grama, Texas grama, and possibly Sideoats grama.
It doesn’t produce a lot of volume, growing no more than five to eight inches tall, but it is very preferred by cattle. Crude protein during the summer months runs 10 to 12 percent, and it cures out well during the winter dormant season. To read more pick up a copy of the July 2016 issue.
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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