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Swenson Ranch History
History of the Swenson Ranches (est.1853-1854) 15 Mar 2021 Under the same family ownership for over 165 years, the Swenson Flat Top Ranch has long had a role in Texas history.
Three Rivers Ranch – Wildlife, Live Water, Minerals and Wind Energy Production 06 Jan 2021 The Three Rivers Ranch is an exceptional offering, maybe even a once in a lifetime opportunity. The property has been under the same family ownership for over one hundred years.
Rancho Dos Arroyos, an Economical Livestock Production and Recreation Hunting Ranch 01 Dec 2020 In the Rolling Plains Region of Texas, there lies an area still wild in many ways. Sure, things are quite a bit different than they were a century ago but compared to the relatively docile nature of many Texas ranches, this area is still pretty untamed.
Mobeetie Sweetwater Creek Ranch
History Lives on Sweetwater Creek 11 Nov 2020 Mobeetie, Texas is the oldest town in the Texas panhandle and is rich in history.
Should you buy PRF Rainfall Insurance on your ranch? 02 Nov 2020 How would my operation have been affected by rainfall insurance this year?  That is a question many ranchers are asking themselves.  Often referred to as “Drought Insurance”, Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF) Rainfall Insurance provides insurance coverage on otherwise uninsurable acres of pasture, rangeland and forage acres.  Instead of measuring production to determine coverage against loss, PRF uses a Rainfall Index developed by NOAA to compare actual rainfall to expected rainfall.  PRF coverage is based on grid location rainfall and not county-wide rainfall. 
La Bonita Ranch
The La Bonita Ranch 29 Oct 2020 Aptly named “La Bonita” or “The Pretty” Ranch, this extremely scenic and highly improved mountain property is located near Las Vegas New Mexico in San Miguel County. 
Wildlife on the Hobo North Ranch 21 Oct 2020 The Hobo North Ranch has been very well managed for wildlife and should offer an outstanding hunting experience.
herd of animals
Wildlife On The T Lazy S Ranch 23 Sep 2020 This extremely unique property is located between the ranching communities of Guthrie and Benjamin in King County, in the Rolling Plains Region of Texas. This outstanding ranch has everything that the sportsman could desire including diverse topography, live water, sculpted brush cover and extremely functional structural improvements.
elk herd
Quinlan Ranch Elk Migration 16 Sep 2020 The Quinlan Ranch boasts outstanding big game hunting, rivaled by few, if any ranches in New Mexico. The ranch is located in a favored corridor through which elk migrate from Colorado to Rio Chama each fall and return in the spring. 
Boone Pickens' Farewell Letter 20 Sep 2019 The following message from T. Boone Pickens was written prior to his passing September 11, 2019. "If you are reading this, I have passed on from this world — not as big a deal for you as it was for me..."