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World Series of Charreria

World Series of Charreria 2014/ WSCH, in Fort Worth Texas, is the grand event of CHARRERIA in the United States, with prizes totaling $139,000. The first the best charro and escaramuza teams in the world will compete.

Happy Cinco de Mayo

Happy Cinco de Mayo, El Día de la Batalla de Puebla, which originated as a way to commemorate the cause of freedom and democracy during the first years of the American Civil War.

Chosing The Right Fertilizer

Like the human body, plants will limp along despite poor nutrition, but they will thrive and grow best with optimal nutrition, which is why we fertilize—to add nutrients. Fertilizers typically include the soil-supplied nutrients that plants use in largest quantity. Ideally, all these nutrients would be in the ground, but...

Feeding Tips For Horse Owners

Feeding horses correctly and safely often appears to be enormously complicated for the horse owner. Horses are unique in the livestock world, and cannot be fed the same way as cattle, hogs, sheep,or any other livestock species.

Good Eggs: Feed Matters

Despite its apparent nutritional perfection, the egg can be enhanced by improving what is fed to the hen. Hens are very good at incorporating what they eat into the developing egg.

Feeding Lactating Mares

At foaling, a mare’s daily nutrient requirements increase significantly. The protein and energy requirements almost double from early gestation to lactation, as do requirements for calcium, phosphorus and Vitamin A.

Raising Chickens: Preparing a Space

Raising chickens is a great experience for the whole family. One of the primary requirements is providing housing that is comfortable for your backyard flock.

Cattle Raisers Convention

Mark your calendars for the 2014 Cattle Raisers Convention  April 4-6, 2014, at the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas! What’s New at Cattle Raisers Convention 2014? Private Property Rights Town Hall The Future of Rural Affairs in Texas and Oklahoma CattleFax Risk Management for Cow-Calf Producers Affordable Care Act...

Chilies Rellenos Garden

The days are getting warmer and we’re starting to think about our spring and summer gardens.  How about planting a garden you will use to make your favorite Mexican dishes? Check out this Chilies Rellenos Garden idea from Bonnie Plants.  Come see us for your garden plants and supplies. Give your...