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Should your ranch be incorporated or not? 12 Jun 2019 Calf

One of the questions that comes across my desk from time to time from farm and ranch clien

Top Offenders Against Quail 11 Apr 2019

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ABIGAIL HOMES | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY WFSC
JOHN DAVIS | TTU TODAY
Snakes Bites: How to Prevent Them and What to do if You Are Bitten on the Ranch 28 Mar 2019
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Photo of Diamondback Rattlesnake by Hunter D’Antuono<
2018 Estate Tax Changes 05 Jan 2018 Tax Land

With the start of a new year and the passage of the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,” there are important

2012 Texas Parks and Wildlife Conservation Hall of Fame Tribute video – T. Boone Pickens Mesa Vista Ranch 06 Dec 2017

On September 28, 2012, Boone Pickens was inducted into Texas Parks and Wildlife Conservation Hall of Fame. They celebrated with an event in Dallas, TX where this short video was shown. Recognized for his stewardship of the land over the past 60 years, Mr.
The Canyons Called Them Home 18 Feb 2017

If you are looking for an agent that understands agriculture and ranching, you’d be hard pressed to find a better one than Cooper Cogdell.
One of the largest ranches in the United States, W.T. Waggoner Estate Ranch Sold after being offered for $725M 11 Feb 2016

You may have heard by now that the sale of one of the largest ranches in the United States has now been announced. After being marketed nationally and internationally for several months, we are proud to announce that Stan Kroenke has purchased the famous ranch.

Bloomberg Business: Waggoner Ranch Video and Interview with Brokers Selling The Ranch 22 Jul 2015
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Bernard Uechtritz and Sam Middleton – photo cred
Drought Relief! Texas and New Mexico still receiving timely rainfall! 07 Jul 2015

Keep up to date on rainfall and droughts across America with the U.S. Drought Monitor Website.

 
So just how big is the Waggoner Ranch? How about a size comparison! 06 Jul 2015

So just how big is the Waggoner Ranch? How about a size comparison!