The Cowboy Ecologist

A ranch is not just about livestock. Every rancher knows this and it is good to pause occasionally and reflect on the other rewarding aspects of owning or operating a ranch.

Oil About Ranching

Baker Hughes reported that 593 drilling rigs were at work in the U.S. on August 14, that is five more than last week and 54 more than a year ago. Canada had 219 working rigs, up by three from last week and up by 36 from this time last year.            Brent crude oil futures were reported at $88.

It's The Pitts

If a group of cows is a herd and a mob of sheep is a flock, a crowd of dunces should be known as a Congress.            All the roads to the auction site were slippery and treacherous but what would you expect for the sale of U.S. Congresspersons?

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Good Horsekeeping

One downside of boarding your horse can be the drama that other boarders bring to the barn. Over the years I have seen advertisements listing a boarding facility as being “drama free”, and others that warn “no drama allowed.

Unregistered Bull

Choice gleanings from 45-plus years of Unregistered Bull.            Chicago’s O’Hare has long enjoyed, or maybe despised, the distinction of being the world’s busiest airport.

The Cowboy Ecologist

Several weeks ago in this column, the pasture mealybug was the topic of discussion, and since that time, I have heard from a number of landowners in Central Texas describing what they are seeing.