Agrilife Extension Resources
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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Prescribed burning is an effective brush management technique for improving pasture accessibility and increasing the production of forage and browse. Fire also suppresses most brush and cactus species. This bulletin discusses how to plan and implement a prescribed burn, including predicting fire and weather behavior, topography, fuel, firing techniques, fire containment, safety precautions, and costs. […]
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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.
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This 11-page publication helps identify and manage the key bird species causing damage in aquatic areas.
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This product includes 6 publications to help guide you when reseeding natives in South Texas.
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This publication explains what to expect and do after reseeding native plants in South Texas.
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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.
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Native species often require specific conditions for optimum growth and development. Preparing a good seedbed is a key to establishing any plant by intentional seedings.
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Planting techniques for native seeds differ from those used for conventional agricultural crops.
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Native seeds must be selected according to their ability to grow in a specific soil type and under certain weather conditions.
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The five textural soil classes are defined, and photos illustrate how soil can easily be textured in the field.