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Grazing North Texas: Eastern Red Cedar
By Tony Dean
Have you ever noticed that we drive by objects or issues every day out on the land but we don’t really “see” these objects? They are there, but we don’t allow them to register in our minds. I suspect that this scenario exists more than we might want to admit.
Don’t let Eastern red cedar be one of these ghost objects. Although it is a Texas native, it has become quite invasive and we should be keeping an eye on it. This increase in numbers appears to be the result of two events. First, an increase in acres of overgrazed rangeland opens the door for establishment of more brush species, and, second, the reduction of natural fire events allows more seedlings to establish and become mature trees.
It is fairly easy to recognize Eastern red cedar because, as it matures, it takes on a pyramidal Christmas tree shape. Fruit is a pale blue berry ranging in diameter from ¼” to 3/8”. Trees grow from 20’ to 30’ in height and occasionally to 50’. It is the most commonly known eastern conifer and is found in 37 states.
To read more, pick up a copy of the January issue of NTFR Magazine. To subscribe call 940-872-5922.
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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