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Texas Ag Commissioner: Cattle Rustling Crimes On The Rise

Today’s Texas rancher not only faces the challenges of a lingering drought but must still battle the age-old problem of cattle rustling — a problem that has plagued the industry for more than a century.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/05/14

A calf is roped during a rodeo competition. (credit: Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

Rodeos, Fun & Food At Fort Worth Stock Show

The 117th Fort Worth Stock Show opens today and the front office is hoping to beat last year’s record-setting attendance. In 2012, more than 1.1 million people passed through the turnstiles.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/01/18

Cattle use a tree for shade as temperatures rose above 100 degrees in a Texas pasture. (credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Drought Could Be A Factor In Livestock Anthrax Cases

Anthrax has killed more than 100 animals on ranches in Texas and Colorado within the past two weeks, and experts say the risk of infection may be greater with drought covering much of the United States.

2012/08/16

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Biologist Says Warm Winters May Lure Vampire Bats

A Texas biologist said that recent milder winters in the U.S. may attract some bloodthirsty vampire bats up from Central America and into Texas.

2012/02/22

Supermarkets Compete In Premium Beef Market

Beef Prices Expected To Climb For Next 2 Years

Consumers should expect higher beef prices for the next two years due to the smallest cattle herd in 60 years. It is unclear if costs will drop later.

2012/02/09

Texas Drought Takes Cow Numbers Down By 600K

Across Texas, the drought has caused an estimated $5.2 billion in losses to farmers and livestock producers, and that figure is expected to rise

2011/12/16

A cowboy on horseback controls cattle during a cattle drive. (credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Texas Stampede Events Underway In Allen

he cows are headed to the streets of Allen. It’s all part of the special 10th anniversary season of the Tom Thumb Texas Stampede.

2011/10/26

North Texas Farmers Welcome Hay Donations

Many North Texas farmers are fighting to survive the drought and keep their animals alive. Friday, a local group got some help from the north.

2011/10/14

A wildfire burns dry grass. (credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Shelter Set Up For Livestock From Bastrop Wildfires

A shelter from the wildfires in Bastrop County has been set up in Elgin, but not for people.

2011/09/06

A sprinkler waters a lawn. (credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Spot A Water Waster?

Many North Texans are being asked to conserve water during this historic Texas drought, but everyone may not be following the rules.

2011/08/25

A severe drought has caused a number of dry-land (non-irrigated) crops in Texas to fail. (credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Texas Agricultural Losses At Record $5.2 Billion

Texas agriculture officials say estimated crop and livestock losses from the blistering drought are a record $5.2 billion.

2011/08/17

Climate Change Chief Warns We Must Become Vegetarian To Save The Planet

Beef Prices May Jump As Drought Creates Cattle Surplus

For 17 days straight, the Dallas-Fort Worth Area has reached triple digit temperatures. The intense heat, and severe drought, is creating a surplus in the number of cattle heading to auction.

2011/07/18