New Fact Sheet: New World screwworm

While it’s been decades since the New World screwworm has been in Texas, it’s top of mind for many. Read the updated fact sheet from Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts for key information.

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Trans-Pecos Rangelands Management: The Rangelands of Far West Texas

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Date of Publication
July 17, 2025
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Overview

Do you own land in the Trans-Pecos area and want to know more? Our 15-page factsheet to help you dig into your land. From native plants to climate and drought, we cover it all. Download your copy today!

Publication Information

With nearly 172 million acres of land, it's no surprise Texas boasts one of the most diverse landscapes in the nation. This bulletin zeroes in on one of those unique areas, the Trans-Pecos of Far West Texas, and gives landowners the essentials for owning and caring for land there.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and the Borderlands Research Institute created this guide together. Their goal is to share helpful tips and protect the land in the Trans-Pecos.

What You'll Learn:

  • Practical, sustainable grazing methods that fit Far West Texas
  • Key native plants and forage for beef cattle in the Trans-Pecos
  • How local weather challenges affect livestock and wildlife

Dig into the Trans-Pecos region-download your copy today!

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