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

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.

Publication

Overwhelmed by chemigation? Our free guide simplifies chemigation equipment, management, calibration, and safety. Learn the pros and cons and how to choose and maintain equipment. Plus, we cover safe handling practices. Download now!

Publication

With this publication, even those who are new to land ownership/management will have all the tools and information needed to be good stewards of the land.

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

This self-paced course provides a brief introduction to rangeland ecology and management, covering topics such as brush control, drought preparation, grazing stewardship, and plant identification.

Course

This course provides producers with details on various grass species that are adapted to Texas and can be utilized as forage (pasture, hay, baleage or silage).

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

  • 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.

  • 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

    This self-paced course provides a brief introduction to rangeland ecology and management, covering topics such as brush control, drought preparation, grazing stewardship, and plant identification.

  • Course

    This course provides producers with details on various grass species that are adapted to Texas and can be utilized as forage (pasture, hay, baleage or silage).

  • Publication

    Overwhelmed by chemigation? Our free guide simplifies chemigation equipment, management, calibration, and safety. Learn the pros and cons and how to choose and maintain equipment. Plus, we cover safe handling practices. Download now!

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