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Habitat Appraisal Guide for Rio Grande Wild Turkey
(2007-09-04)
The Rio Grande wild turkey habitat appraisal guide gives landowners and managers a standardized, systematic way to evaluate current habitat conditions. It can be used to identify limiting factors. It also contains suggestions ...
Integrating Deer, Quail and Turkey Habitat
(2001-09-10)
With the proper management strategies, white-tailed deer, bobwhite quail and Rio Grande turkey habitat can be integrated in one wildlife enterprise.
Juniper Biology and Management in Texas
(2009-04-23)
Junipers (or cedars) are a major management concern on Texas rangelands. This publication discusses physical characteristics of the two major species in western Texas--ashe juniper and redberry juniper. Watershed management, ...
Soil and Vegetation Management: Keys to Water Conservation on Rangeland
(2001-01-11)
The amount of water that soaks into the soil largely determines plant productivity. We can manage and conserve water where and when it falls, and by controlling the kind of vegetation we can make the fullest use of rain ...
Rangeland Resource Management for Texans: Total Resource Management (Spanish)
(2004-12-22)
The Total Resource Management approach helps ranchers make strategic, tactical and operational decisions for the best, most cost-effective use of resources. This publication offers step-by-step directions for implementing ...
Reference Guide for Texas Ranchers
(2000-08-15)
Effective ranch management requires a tremendous amount of information about subjects such as livestock husbandry, grazing management, weed and brush control, and seeding rangeland. Practical information about these topics ...
Managing a Family Budget
(2008-09-16)
Without budgeting, family living expenses may exceed the available income and jeopardize the overall financial goals of the farm and family. This publication offers information on developing a family budget and provides ...
Estimating Grazeable Acreage for Cattle
(2009-04-17)
Research using cattle fitted with GPS collars has shed light on how cattle behave in response to different landscape features such as brush, rock cover, slope, water, forage and grazing land accessibility. This publication ...
Rate Setting for Small Water Systems
(2007-03-28)
Knowing how to set the proper rate for water service is a challenge for small water systems. They must generate enough revenue to remain solvent, but offer affordable service. This publication describes the various types ...
Stocking Rate: The Key Grazing Management Decision
(2001-07-19)
Stocking rate is the most important grazing management decision a rancher makes. This publication covers all the factors involved in determining an appropriate stocking rate, including rainfall and forage production, range ...