Beef Ranches in Texas
In 1995, the Texas ranching industry combined to generate an impressive fact sheet. The state led the nation in cattle and calves (15.1 million), beef cows (6.2 million), calves (5.75 million born in 1994), cattle on feed ( 2.38 million), total value of cattle and calves ($ 8.532 billion), and cash receipts—1993 sales ($6.353 billion). Texas also was number one in the number of farms and ranches (185,000) and total farm and ranch land (129.3 million acres).
The Texas ranching industry has changed drastically from its early beginnings. The day of the longhorn and the sprawling King Ranch have been replaced by the rise of commercial feedlots, sophisticated slaughter and meat-packing industries, rapid increase in the use of computers, and an intensive search for export markets. On many ranches, hunting leases have replaced cattle raising. I’m sure some of the old guys, King, Kenedy, and O’Connor would now think it is strange and outlandish, as well as wierdly interesting, that on some ranches, ostriches and zebras are now more plentiful than cattle. But the majority of Texas Ranches are still the home of the many varieties of Beef Cattle.
The Cowboys of RA Brown Ranch
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Texas Cowboy Cooking $14.36 What did cowboys eat on the range? It’s doubtful their “chuck” much resembled the lively fare offered by restaurateur Tom Perini in Texas Cowboy Cooking, a collection of 75 recipes from the Perini Ranch Steakhouse. That said, the dishes, which include the likes of Black Bean and Roasted Corn Salad, Oven Roasted Beef Brisket, and Jessica’s Favorite Green Chili Hominy, are just the thing when t… |
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Storey’s Guide to Raising Beef Cattle: Health/Handling/Breeding $12.51 Very minimal signs of shelf wear to cover, but all pages are clean, bright and intact. Binding is tight. SHIPS NEXT BUSINESS DAY!… |
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Wild Cow Tales $12.54 In thirteen stories full of rope burns and brush scratches, the author of the classic Horse Tradin’ tells of the days when he made a specialty of catching wild cows. Ben K. Green calls himself a “stove-up old cowboy,” and readers of this book will learn soon enough where the broken bones came from. Green tells of his adventures with wild steers, sharing with readers the years he worked in t… |
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All Natural Texas Ground Beef 5qty (1lb chubs) $29.99 All Natural Ground Beef straight from the family ranch. Mixed to a perfect 80/20 blend with a homestyle taste. Perfect for burgers, or that special recipe…. |
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American Kobe Burger $49.99 All Natural American Kobe, 5 * + rating – higher than USDA Prime… |