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Ag Elsewhere: Montana

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Photo and Description by Jean Stimpson 

“June 25, 1876 was an extremely hot day for southern Montana,” said Montana native Jean Stimpson. “George Armstrong Custer and the seventh Cavalry rode into what the Indians called ‘Battle of the Greasy Grass’ or better known as ‘Custer’s Last Stand.’ This area is steeped in history, but I hadn’t gone to either of the re-enactments that had taken place in our county for many years.” Stimpson accompanied her Texas friend, Judy, to the Real Bird re-enactment near the Crow Agency. “The re-enactments are held every June close to the anniversary date of the battle. This re-enactment is hosted by the Real Bird family on their land, some of which is part of where the actual battle took place. The Battlefield itself is close by,” Stimpson explained. “The summer months in our county have numerous interesting events to watch, see or participate in. We have a great museum in Hardin, Mont. that have the original cabins which belonged to Will James, among other interesting historical buildings. Another museum in Garryowen, Mont. is the Custer Battlefield Museum. Also close is the world famous Big Horn River.” On a side note, Stimpson shared that Custer’s Crow Scout “Curly” was a brother to her great-great grandmother.

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Managing Show Cattle Through The Winter

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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.

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Double M Ranch & Rescue

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By Hannah Claxton, Editor

As the sun rises each day, so do the dozens of mouths that Meghan McGovern is responsible for getting fed. Rather than the sounds of a rooster crowing, McGovern hears the bellows and bleats of a variety of exotic deer, the chortle of kangaroos, the grunts of water buffaloes, and the chirps of a lemur.

Nestled against the banks of the Red River, the Double M Ranch and Rescue, with its high game fences and deer sprinkling the landscape,s its in stark contrast to the surrounding ranches.

“Having deer is kind of like eating potato chips- you can never actually have just one,” said McGovern with a laugh.

McGovern has several herds to take care of- fallow deer, axis deer, water buffalo, goats, and bison. In smaller numbers, there’s also a few kangaroos, a lemur, a potbelly pig, a pair of zebras, a watusi, and a few horses.

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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Acorn Toxicity

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By Barry Whitworth, DVM, MPH

With the prolonged drought, most pastures in Oklahoma end up in poor condition. With the lack of available forage, animals may go in search of alternative foods.

If oak trees are in the pastures, acorns may be a favorite meal for some livestock in the fall. This may result in oak poisoning.

Oak leaves, twigs, buds, and acorns may be toxic to some animals when consumed.

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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