Farm & Ranch
Solomon Wins Third Round
By Phillip Kitts
Prairie View, Texas cowboy Cory Solomon has spent 2020 much like the rest of the rodeo athletes. We all know what a struggle the year was and the effect it has had.
When NFR rolled around Solomon found himself outside the top 15, it looked like it would be one of the rare years where he would be home for the first of December. Then COVID-19 reared its ugly head yet again. As NFR began one of the top tie ropers in the world tested positive. These tests results forced this roper to drop form the NFR roster leaving an open slot.
With the same class and dignity that everything Solomon does, he accepted this opportunity. In his social media video announcing he will be competing at NFR he showed how truly supportive and caring the rodeo community is, he stressed support and prayer for the afflicted roper along with appreciation for the chance.
Very few were surprised when Solomon took advantage of the opportunity, yet a few may be a little surprised at what caliber he did so.
In round three it all came together. Cory Solomon won the round with a blazing 7.0 second run, the fastest run through the first three rounds of NFR. At the end of the night, he had made his mark and collected a hefty check while doing so.
The round win launches him to fifth in the World Standings with seven rounds to go.
Photo courtesy PRCA/Clay Gaurdipee
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.
By: Tony Dean
There are a handful of grasses on North Texas grazing lands ranchers need to know, not because they are highly desirable, but rather because they are not of much value. I call them “decom” plants, which is am acronym for “Don’t Ever Count On Me.” Silver bluestem is a “decom” grass.
Silver bluestem is a perennial which grows in all areas of Texas. It can survive in almost all soil types, and in full sun conditions or in semi shade. It grows up to three feet tall and is easily recognized with the presence of the white fuzzy seed head. Also, one of the identifying characteristics of Silver bluestem is a bend in the stems at each node, causing the plants to take on a rounded shape as they mature.
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: Rayford Pullen
Fall is here which means winter is closing in on us and before we officially get into winter, we need to make sure our factories are either producing or will be producing in a few months.
We have been pregnancy testing our cows this fall and if they are not bred or nursing a calf, we are bidding them adios. With annual costs somewhere between $900.00 and $1,000.00 per cow, those cows not producing a live weaned calf are costing us quite a bit.
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.
-
Country Lifestyles2 years agoScott & Stacey Schumacher: A Growth Mindset
-
Country Lifestyles8 years agoStyle Your Profile – What your style cowboy hat says about you and new trends in 2017
-
HOME8 years agoGrazing North Texas – Wilman Lovegrass
-
Equine1 year agoThe Will to Win
-
Country Lifestyles5 years agoAmber Crawford, Breakaway Roper
-
Outdoor9 years agoButtercup or Primrose?
-
Country Lifestyles8 years agoJune 2016 Profile – The man behind the mic: Bob Tallman
-
Country Lifestyles8 years agoDecember 2016 Profile, Rusty Riddle – The Riddle Way