Category: News & Updates

Preparing Your Flock for Winter

2012-01-02T13:46:37-07:00January 2nd, 2012|Categories: News & Updates|

Shorter days and colder nights are just around the corner. No matter what type of poultry you’re raising, the steps you take now can help you maintain egg production and save you when the thermometer dips.

  • Supplemental Lighting. Shorter days trigger molting. Molting results in more energy devoted to growing feathers and […]

10 Cow-Calf Winter Preparation Tips

2012-01-02T13:45:11-07:00January 2nd, 2012|Categories: News & Updates|

Now is the perfect time for beef producers to make management decisions that will affect the health, productivity and profitability of the herd over the next production cycle. The following are tips and guidelines to consider.

1. Wean based on pasture quality and quantity:
When pasture quality declines below that required to […]

How To Fit Your Horse Blanket

2012-06-14T14:20:18-07:00November 28th, 2011|Categories: Articles, News & Updates|

Does your horse need protection while outdoors? Wind, rain, insects, sunlight, warm and cold weather, snow, and more can all wreak havoc on your horse’s beauty and health. Thankfully, there are a range of equine blankets and sheets […]

Livestock Disaster Program Deadlines

2011-11-28T20:03:16-07:00November 28th, 2011|Categories: News & Updates|

USDA Farm Service Agency reminds producers of livestock disaster program deadlines.

USDA Texas Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting Executive Director, James B. Douglass reminds eligible ranchers and livestock producers who had livestock losses or grazing losses during the […]

Weed Problems After Drought

2011-11-28T20:02:12-07:00November 28th, 2011|Categories: News & Updates|

AgriLife Extension expert advises –  Expect weed growth after drought, wildfires.

“A weed is simply a plant growing out of place or growing in a site where it is not desired.”

Those are the thoughts of Dr. Barron Rector, Texas AgriLife […]

Senior Horse Nutrition

2012-06-14T14:20:43-07:00October 25th, 2011|Categories: Articles, News & Updates|

A horse in its teens may typically be thought of as “old”, but the reality is that the genetics of the individual, plus how it was cared for during its life, will dictate when the nutritional needs begin to shift from that of an adult mature horse to that of […]

Put the Plug in Plumbing Problems

2012-06-14T14:20:51-07:00October 24th, 2011|Categories: Articles, News & Updates|

Stop common plumbing problems from turning into plumbing emergencies!

Deal with plumbing problems immediately!  You can take steps to prevent and repair clogged drains, frozen pipes, and other plumbing pitfalls.

Know how to shut off the water! Turning off […]

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