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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What makes soil “healthy”? This self-paced, online course lays the groundwork for understanding what soil is, how it functions, and why it matters. Perfect for new growers, gardeners, or anyone ready to start improving their land. Enroll now and start digging deeper into soil health!
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Learn the six soil health principles and basic grazing practices in this self-paced 1.5-hour course. Get tools to assess and care for your rangeland with purpose. Learn how to manage and monitor rangeland and make better decisions—enroll today!
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The Generation Next curriculum targets new landowners, those who are inheriting land, or those who are looking to start a new agricultural operation on an existing ranch.
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Not sure what your soil needs? Our self-paced online course on Soil Testing Resources covers the fundamentals of soil sampling and testing in 1.5 hours. Learn how to interpret results and choose the right tests. This course welcomes everyone, from beginners to skilled growers and agronomists. Enroll now and dig deeper into soil health!
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Discover the importance of watershed projects and coordinators, along with valuable water program resources. Perfect for anyone interested in protecting our water resources.
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Need to control tallow trees? This free Brush Busters factsheet explains 2 proven, low-cost herbicide applications for removing invasive Chinese tallow safely and effectively. Download now.
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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.
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This publication explains the tax exemptions and special provisions available to Texas farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness managers and the effect of those exemptions on state and local government revenues.
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This 6-page publication explains how to compare the benefits of using scarce water resources for ethanol production and for crop production.
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This CDE reference incorporates revisions and new plants approved by the Texas FFA Career Development Events Committee in 2016.
