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

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Protect your Texas land from cheatgrass! Learn how to manage it, restore native plants, and protect your land from wildfire and erosion. Download your copy today!

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This handbook incorporates the revision to the CDE approved by the Texas FFA Career Development Events Committee in 2011.

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This CDE reference incorporates revisions and new plants approved by the Texas FFA Career Development Events Committee in 2016.

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.

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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.

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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

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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 places an emphasis on fire behavior, how to employ the correct firing technique, and equipment & safety. After successful completion of this course, you will be eligible to schedule your official exam and field component to apply to become a Certified and Insured Prescribed Burn Manager (CIPBM) from TDA.

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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.

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 places an emphasis on fire behavior, how to employ the correct firing technique, and equipment & safety. After successful completion of this course, you will be eligible to schedule your official exam and field component to apply to become a Certified and Insured Prescribed Burn Manager (CIPBM) from TDA.

  • 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.

  • Publication

    Get your warm-season turfgrass ready for Texas winter with our free guide. Learn how to protect and recover your turfgrass from winter injury. Grab your free guide today!

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    Learn how to build successful stormwater wetland projects with this guide. Find practical tips, funding help, and expert advice on design, building, and upkeep. Get your copy today!

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    This online course will equip corn growers and pesticide applicators with knowledge of insect pest identification, thresholds, treatment, and prevention in Texas corn.

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    Immerse yourself in the ever-evolving realm of vine cultivation and wine expertise! Whether your passion lies in cultivating grapes or honing the craft of winemaking.

  • 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.

  • 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).

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    This 4-page publication if for new grape growers and provides a guide for establishing a vineyard in Texas.

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    This 3-page publication discusses ThryvOn cotton and its activity on certain insects.

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