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Driverless Tractors: How Autonomous Technology Is Changing the Future of Farming 15 Oct 2026

Chas. S. Middleton and Son | Technology in Agriculture | We Know Land
Mesa Vista Ranch pond, footbridge and scenic landscape
Working Alongside Receivers to Market and Sell Farm and Ranch Land 13 Oct 2026 How Chas. S. Middleton and Son supports receivers and attorneys in farm and ranch marketing and sales, with verified Waggoner experience and a broader ranch brokerage record.
Two men inspect a ranch water tank covered with VaporLok Rhombo shade balls
VaporLok Shade Balls: A Simple Approach to Conserving Ranch Water 06 Oct 2026 Explore how VaporLok shade balls and floating covers may reduce stock tank evaporation, with field results, practical considerations and caveats for ranchers.
Ranch Talk with Sam Middleton: Episode Three 27 May 2026

In the third and final portion of their conversation, Sam Middleton and John Welch talk
Ranch Talk With Sam Middleton: Episode Two 21 May 2026 In this episode, Sam Middleton continues his conversation with longtime friend John Welch. Who is an experienced cattle rancher, ranch executive, and former cattle market analyst, about why he remains optimistic about the future of the cattle industry despite ongoing challenges.
Ranch Talk with Sam Middleton: Episode One 13 May 2026

Sam Middleton visits with John Welch, a longtime friend, cattle rancher, and former cat
Owning Your Piece of Texas: Key Laws Texas Landowners NEED To Know 13 Apr 2026 “For a few precious moments…I’m back in Old Texas, under a high sky, where all things are again possible, and the wind blows free.” – Larry L. King By: Tiffany Dowell Lashmet Professor & Extension Specialist Texas A&M AgriLife Extension The Texas A&M University System
"Swapping Dirt" by Sam Middleton 10 Dec 2024

Swapping Dirt tells the compelling story of the Middleton family’s pioneerin
Does Your Stock Tank Have Fish? Tips for Texas Landowners. 07 Jun 2023 Tips on assessing the current fish in a stock tank or pond and how to restock for long-term fishing enjoyment.
How To Avoid Snakebites Around Your Farm or Ranch Property 10 Apr 2023

by Charlie Middleton