Ranch & Rangeland Management

We provide a wide variety of information related to ranching and rangeland management from animals and forages to business plans, leases and natural resources. Publications and resources cover a range of topics from soil sampling, fence law and disaster preparedness.

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Feral Hog Management

The feral hog management program is for people throughout the state of Texas and beyond who are interested in more information on feral hogs.
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Ranch & Rangeland Management

Publications

Publication

The five textural soil classes are defined, and photos illustrate how soil can easily be textured in the field.

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Reseeding native plants is one of the most technically demanding land management practices in South Texas and this publication will point out 10 practices to avoid when reseeding.

Publication

This publication provides practical information about ranch management and is contained in easy-to-read tables and charts that forms a handy reference for ranchers.

Programs

We offer numerous free and affordable programs on agriculture and natural resources, family and community health, economic health and youth development. We also offer many volunteer opportunities. Browse the list below.
Program

RanchTV provides online educational content related to the Extension animal science program.

Program

The Master Marketer program is a 64-hour intensive marketing education course during which agricultural producers, ag lenders, and others are trained in marketing techniques, marketing plans, technical analysis, futures and options, and many other marketing related skills.

Program

The Agricultural and Food Policy Center (AFPC) conducts analyses of the impacts of government policy proposals and/or implementation procedures on farmers, agribusinesses, taxpayers, and consumers.

Courses

Course

This course will help land owners and managers become familiar and confident to manage invasive and encroaching brush species with individual plant treatment (IPT) herbicide applications.

Course

Unlock the secrets of healthy soil and learn practical ways to improve its productivity, resilience, and sustainability. This course covers the essential functions and properties of soil, equipping you with actionable insights to enhance your soil health practices and achieve better results.

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This course covers updated regulations, gives an overview of brush pile burning procedures, and describes several tools used to effectively manage smoke from a burn.

Prescribed Burn School

Are you a busy rancher and landowner wanting to learn about prescribed burning? This is the perfect self-guided, online course for you!

All Resources on Ranch & Rangeland Management

  • Course

    This course will help land owners and managers become familiar and confident to manage invasive and encroaching brush species with individual plant treatment (IPT) herbicide applications.

  • Course

    Unlock the secrets of healthy soil and learn practical ways to improve its productivity, resilience, and sustainability. This course covers the essential functions and properties of soil, equipping you with actionable insights to enhance your soil health practices and achieve better results.

  • Course

    This course covers updated regulations, gives an overview of brush pile burning procedures, and describes several tools used to effectively manage smoke from a burn.

  • Publication

    The five textural soil classes are defined, and photos illustrate how soil can easily be textured in the field.

  • Publication

    Reseeding native plants is one of the most technically demanding land management practices in South Texas and this publication will point out 10 practices to avoid when reseeding.

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