Raising Chickens: Preparing a Space
Raising chickens is a great experience for the whole family. One of the primary requirements is providing housing that is comfortable for your backyard flock.
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Cattle Raisers Convention
Mark your calendars for the 2014 Cattle Raisers Convention April 4-6, 2014, at the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas! What’s New at Cattle Raisers Convention 2014? Private Property Rights Town Hall The Future of Rural Affairs in Texas and Oklahoma CattleFax Risk Management for Cow-Calf Producers Affordable Care Act...
Chilies Rellenos Garden
The days are getting warmer and we’re starting to think about our spring and summer gardens. How about planting a garden you will use to make your favorite Mexican dishes? Check out this Chilies Rellenos Garden idea from Bonnie Plants. Come see us for your garden plants and supplies. Give your...
7 Stock Show Preparation Tips
With the Ft. Worth, San Antonio, and Houston Stock Show's around the corner, many student's are working on with their animals as they prepare for the stock show season. Here are seven tips to consider as you work with your animal. Diet: Watch and control your animals diet. Inconsistent feeding...
State Fair of Texas
For more than 125 years, the State Fair of Texas has been one of the biggest events in the state! This year it runs September 28 - October 21 at Fair Park in Dallas. For more information and event details please visit the fair website.
Show Chow Success: Cuatro Schauer
Recent high school graduate Cuatro Schauer shattered records with his prize winning steer at the Fort Worth Stock Show in February. Cuatro's cash cow, Spider Monkey, was auctioned off during the Sale of Champions for an astounding $230,000, making it the highest price paid in the shows 116-year history and...
Purina AntlerMax Technology Scores 561 B&C
Wild Rivers Whitetails has been feeding Purina® AntlerMax® Diets exclusively on their farm since 2004. In 2011, they grew a deer named “Ballistic” that scored 561” Boone and Crockett. To the best of everyone’s knowledge, it was the highest scoring deer for the 2011 antler growing season. Purina® AntlerMax® Deer...
Texas Deer Hunting Regulations
Deer hunting in Texas is a popular pursuit, governed by the regulations set forth by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Hunters have their choice of white-tailed deer or mule deer to hunt in the Lone Star State. Licenses Texas law requires that every deer hunter possess a license. Those...