Registration is open for the 72nd annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course, offering education, demonstrations, exhibitors, youth programming, and continuing education opportunities for cattle producers and agricultural professionals.
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A community-focused look at National Agriculture Day and the importance of farmers, ranchers, youth ag programs, and Texas agriculture in everyday life
Read More:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/8cf0122f1581ce3642140f0d290b5f14/0303%20Panhandle%20Canadian%20JR%20TT%2025.jpg?w=627&resize=627,376&ssl=1 "“It Does Not Get Easier”: Texas Ranchers Lose Cattle And Land In Historic Wildfires")
As wildfires ravage the Texas Panhandle, ranchers like Jay O’Brien face devastating losses of land and livestock. The Smokehouse Creek fire, one of the largest in recent memory, has left a trail of destruction, with thousands of cattle dead and extensive damage to pastures. Despite ongoing relief efforts, the road to recovery for these ranchers will be long and arduous, requiring years of support and rebuilding.
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Ranchers affected by recent wildfires face a daunting task of repairing or replacing thousands of miles of fencing. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service advises focusing on perimeter fences and pastures with reliable water sources first, while considering federal programs for financial assistance. Donations of fencing materials are also welcomed and can be coordinated through designated Animal Supply Points.
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Tiffany Lashmet, J.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agricultural law specialist in Amarillo, emphasizes the importance of utilizing available resources for ranchers affected by disasters. Among these resources are AgriLife Extension-operated Animal Supply Points and various USDA programs, including the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP), Livestock Forage Program (LFP), and Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-Raised Fish (ELAP). These programs offer financial assistance and support for producers recovering from losses due to wildfires and other disasters.
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