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Intense and Lengthened Fire Weather Conditions – Becoming More Common

June 28, 2023 by casey.matzke

As the peak of summer approaches, drought conditions become alarmingly extended, and extended triple digit heat cripples and crunches native grasses, and convective storms rage dry lightning, it’s crucial that ranchers equip themselves with the knowledge and tools to combat any extreme conditions, namely summer wildfire season. Fire weather days are a mix of low humidity, strong winds and high temperatures. The number of these days has increased in the lower 48 states in the past 50 years alone.

Wildfire SAFE App!

June 21, 2023 by casey.matzke

Depending on where you live in the United States, Wildfire season is either upon you or coming up. Crucial information about weather updates and knowing when and where potential severe fire conditions are key. Did you know that the Wildfire SAFE is an app that provides all of this information?

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A Drought, El Niño, and Forage Update

June 14, 2023 by casey.matzke

Parts of Texas have received quite a bit of rain over the last month, some more than 5 inches, while some parts in West Texas have seen less than an inch. However, the rain across the state has helped significantly with drought conditions.

Evaluating Predation on Livestock

June 7, 2023 by casey.matzke

With newborn livestock on the ground, predators can increase on your lands. Depending on where you live, some of the most common predators include; coyotes, birds, dogs, hogs, and snakes.

Conserving Texas: Quantifying Ecological Return on Investment

May 31, 2023 by casey.matzke

In Texas, close to 95% of the land lies in private ownership, which means relying on collaborative solutions and public-private partnerships to support the stewardship and conservation of natural resources for the public good.

USDA funds Texas A&M AgriLife Extension West Texas Rangeland Conservation Projects

May 24, 2023 by casey.matzke

Four separate projects have been funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative with West Texas Rangelands Involvement! These projects will combine the expertise of Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to provide livestock producer support and increase the use of conservation principles on grazing lands.

Rangeland Carbon Market Reports

May 17, 2023 by casey.matzke

Carbon Markets and Carbon Credits have been the buzz words in the Agriculture Industry lately. These markets are growing rapidly and evolving in response to supply and demand. With growth comes questions regarding these markets.

Statewide Texas Landowner Survey Results

May 10, 2023 by casey.matzke

Did you know that Texas Landowner demographics are surveyed by the Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute (NRI)? This type of information is incredibly valuable and insightful to the changing demographic occurring across Texas working landscapes.

Rangeland Analysis Platform Virtual Training

May 3, 2023 by casey.matzke

Rangeland Analysis Platform, also known as RAP, have you heard of it? It is a platform that was created with a partnership between the University of Montana (UM), the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI).

Wild Pig Damage in Texas

April 26, 2023 by casey.matzke

Did you know that wild pigs are found on 6 of the 7 continents? Over the past four decades, wild pigs have expanded into 35 states in the United States, with an estimated population of 6.9 million. They are highly adaptable with high reproductive rates.