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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 Heather Lloyd
Vaccinations are a critical component of maintaining the health and well-being of horses, especially in environments where they are exposed to other animals, such as in the sport, show and performance arenas. Horses, like all animals, are susceptible to various infectious diseases that can spread quickly and cause serious harm.
A routine vaccination schedule helps prevent the spread of these diseases by preparing the horse’s immune system.
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.
Having herds on a controlled breeding schedule means that we have a predictable calving schedule, and while it’s only over a couple of months, for us it does fall right after the start of the year. I lobby annually to call ours the “Winter calving season”, but I am outvoted and my husband still refers to it as Spring. Unlike producers in our Northern States, we don’t have to contend with brutally harsh winter weather, and on those rare times we do, thankfully it is not for extended periods. Regardless of whether you have a Spring or a Fall calving schedule, the health of a newborn calf begins with the mother’s health, and the mother’s health is largely dependent on the producer.
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.
Join us for the Lone Star Open (LSO) Auctioneer Championship, set to take place on Sunday, February 2, alongside the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo (FWSSR).
This exciting event will feature a $20,000 prize for the grand champion auctioneer, as well as insightful presentations on the auction method of marketing and the dynamic auctioneering profession.
To read more, pick up a copy of the January edition of North Texas Farm & Ranch magazine, available digitally and in print. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
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