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A stubborn drought tests Texas ranchers
Posted by New York Times: Stephanie Strom on April 6th, 2013
New York Times: Gary Price is a rarity among cattle ranchers these days. He's making money on his herd of 200 cows in this tiny town about an hour south of Dallas-Fort Worth.
The Starridge Land and Cattle Company in Texas. The persistence of the drought has forced ranchers to use creative techniques to survive.
"The market is very good, and we've been able to keep what we've needed to buy, feed and such, to a minimum,' Mr. Price said, as he strolled in a pasture on his 77 Ranch, which is planted in native...
A Long Drought Tests Texas Cattle Ranchers’ Patience and Creativity
Posted by New York Times: Stephanie Strom on April 5th, 2013
New York Times: Gary Price is a rarity among cattle ranchers these days. He’s making money on his herd of 200 cows in this tiny town about an hour south of Dallas-Fort Worth. “The market is very good, and we’ve been able to keep what we’ve needed to buy, feed and such, to a minimum,” Mr. Price said, as he strolled in a pasture on his 77 Ranch, which is planted in native grasses, stands of mesquite and a fair number of what most people would call weeds. “That’s benefited us during this drought that has pushed prices...