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By Andy Anderson
When the microwave first debuted in 1967, the average cost was two to three thousand dollars and were as big as a refrigerator. Now, they are as big as a toaster oven and cost around a hundred bucks. Technology and innovation are constantly evolving, the same as the hunting industry. From clothing that blocks your scent and blends you in with natural surroundings to scopes and optics that are clearer, more stable and see farther. There are two items that were once available only to the military that are now accessible to civilians: night vision and thermal imaging.
These two optics have transformed night hunting overnight, and by that I mean literally. Cost was a huge handicap for the average Joe. A good night vision scope used to run $20,000 to $30,000; thermal twice that. But, with the new technologies improving processing and lowering production cost, a decent night vision scope or binocular can run $400 to $800. Thermals are now between $4,000 and $10,000.
To read more pick up a copy of the November 2016 NTFR issue or call 940-872-5922 to subscribe.
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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