With farmland values rising consistently over the past 10 years, and exploding in some us regions such as the corn belt and northern plains over the past five, this investment class has generated considerable interest, to say the least. There is a lot of speculation about where land values go from here. Given the diverse […]
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Proposition 6 / SWIFT Fund
It’s no secret. Texas is running out of water. In response, the 83rd Texas Legislature moved to encourage the development of new water supplies throughout the state by funding the State Water Plan. To do this, the Legislature, during the regular 2013 session, passed two bills and a Senate Joint Resolution establishing a funding […]
TWA Member Spotlight: Terry Anderson
Anderson’s respect for private property ownership, his love of outdoors and his recognition of the challenges facing land stewards in Texas are all reasons that he joined the Texas Wildlife Association. He serves as both a member of the executive committee and the water committee.
Kings of the Mountain: Interview with James & Tammy King
What do you do when your life derives from a legend? You listen to that legacy. Add in your own flavor. Stand at the top of your own mountain. And, share it with the world. James King, great, great, great grandson of the legendary Captain Richard King, founder of the King Ranch, is doing just that.
Restoring Native Plants on Rangelands
Hunting and wildlife have become an increasingly important source of both income and recreation on ranches across Texas. As landowners have sought ways to maximize wildlife habitat, restoring rangeland with native plants and grasses have garnered a growing amount of attention.
How to Manage Small Habitats on Your Land
Just as there are creatures great and small, there are habitats great and small. Landowners, regardless of the size of their holdings, can make a difference for wildlife by improving the habitat.
Larry Jacobs: The Definition of Success
Webster’s Dictionary defines success as, “the correct or desired result of an attempt.” Using that definition, Larry Jacobs of Jacobs Properties in Montgomery, Texas may just be the most successful man I have ever met.
Don’t Bet the Ranch on the Weather
If you own ranch property in the Lone Star State, you understand this too well. Every county in Texas was plagued by drought at least one out of the last five years. And in 2011, parched pastures led to a historic reduction in Texas cattle numbers, as ranchers reduced their herd size in order to cut their losses.
Video: The Future of Real Estate Marketing
With such high-quality technology now becoming accessible, you’ve got an incredible toolbox at your fingertips. Combining film with a powerful content marketing campaign is vital to staying up to date in today’s market.
Groundwater Rights Have Become Negotiable in Property Sales
As the supply of Texas groundwater continues to dwindle, the value escalates and landowners realize that it can add another revenue stream to the property.
To Shoot or Not to Shoot: How to Age a Buck on the Hoof
From your perch in a deer blind, you see a buck come into the open. As you excitedly line up your shot, finger on the trigger, you take a moment to watch him. You don’t want to take an immature buck. But you have only seconds to guess his age. Do you shoot?
Increase Rural Property Income With Wildlife-Based Recreation
Continued growth of urbanization provides an opportunity for ranches to increase income through wildlife based recreation offerings to the public. Some landowners are currently taking advantage of these opportunities; but there are still unmet market needs.
1-D-1 Valuation – Tax Breaks for Wildlife Habitat
Ruben Cantu and Greg Simons of Wildlife Consultants offer their expert advice on 1-d-1 valuations and implications for property and land owners’ taxes.
Dane Mount: Interview with a Modern-Day Cowboy
What happens when a cowboy gets a “real” job? He excels at it. Because the qualities that make up a real cowboy, make an exceptional man.
Guide to Snakes in Texas
Learn how to spot the difference between diamond back water snakes (non-venomous) and western cottonmouth snakes (venomous) on your Texas property.
Shelter from the Storm
Now may be the best time to create a safe haven for your family during a storm—especially if you live in rural Texas.
Deer Management 101: The Basics
In deer management, the elements of concern are nutrition, age and genetics. When a manager understands the impact of each of these and strikes a balance between them, the result is robust bucks and a healthy deer herd.
History of Texas’ Legendary Four Sixes Ranch
The Four Sixes Ranch is part of the famous Burnett Ranches LLC, which is among the most storied family-run businesses in Texas history.
David E. Culver: Making a Choice
Interview with Texas broker David E. Culver
Will Texas Run Out of Water?
When Dr. Ron Gill, Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service, says that Texas weather is continual drought with intermittent floods, he is supported by Texas history. Droughts pose more danger today than in the past because of population growth.
