http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:56:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/farmandranch/local_story_306155710.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/farmandranch/local_story_306155710.html STEPHENVILLE — Tarleton State University’s Equine Assisted Therapy (TREAT) hosted its bi-annual rodeo for children with special needs recently at the Tarleton Equine Center. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:54:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/farmandranch/local_story_306155541.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/farmandranch/local_story_306155541.html FORT WORTH — Area horse owners interested in learning valuable training and riding tips from the pros can get some free advice and watch live demonstrations at the upcoming World Championship Paint Horse Show, to be held at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:52:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/farmandranch/local_story_306155412.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/farmandranch/local_story_306155412.html Years ago I crossed the Arizona border into the village of Sasabe, Sonora. The public statuary that marked the plaza was not of Father Kino, Coronado or Pancho Villa. It was a nose-dived Cessna 182 nestled in a pile of rubble. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:05:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/farmandranch/local_story_299160640.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/farmandranch/local_story_299160640.html SAN ANTONIO — Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) President Dave Scott joined Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples, State Representative Frank Corte, the Texas Wildlife Association, and the Texas Association of Realtors at a press conference today to rally Texans to vote for Proposition 11 in the upcoming November state constitutional amendment election. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:56:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/farmandranch/local_story_299160402.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/farmandranch/local_story_299160402.html I lost a tooth today. The molar on the northwest side next to my only wisdom tooth that ever came in. Which explains why sometimes I go over the edge of common sense. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:17:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/farmandranch/local_story_292161821.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/farmandranch/local_story_292161821.html AUSTIN — Despite some substantial rain across parts of the state, many Texas ranchers continue to struggle to feed livestock due to the lingering drought that has cost the state’s agriculture industry approximately $3.6 billion in losses. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:15:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/farmandranch/local_story_292161651.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/farmandranch/local_story_292161651.html The phenomenon of Backyard Animal Husbandry is spreading among urban folks with no farm background. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:00:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/farmandranch/local_story_285160150.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/farmandranch/local_story_285160150.html FORT WORTH — The National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum in Fort Worth will host its annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Weekend of Activities Nov. 6-7. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:59:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/farmandranch/local_story_285160014.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/farmandranch/local_story_285160014.html LOUISVILLE, Ken. — Schrick Land and Cattle, Ltd., located at 1624 Fort Worth Highway in Weatherford, has entered eight head of Chianina and two head of Simmental/Semisol in the Beef Division of the 36th annual North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE). Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:57:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/farmandranch/local_story_285155841.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/farmandranch/local_story_285155841.html There are some skilled people that I envy; good ropers, flat top guitar pickers and songwriters to start with. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:29:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/farmandranch/local_story_278163024.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/farmandranch/local_story_278163024.html SHERMAN — Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) Special Ranger Troy McKinney, along with the Grayson and Hunt County Sheriffs’ Departments, recovered and returned more than $80,000 of stolen property from a Sherman man charged with 11 felony charges. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:27:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/farmandranch/local_story_278162904.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/farmandranch/local_story_278162904.html Food, clothing and shelter, the basic essentials of life. From the earliest caveman to modern soccer mom, from the Palestinian refugee to the Katrina victim, from the Dali Lama to Dolly Parton, first on the list is something to eat, something to wear and someplace to live. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:14:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/farmandranch/local_story_271161555.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/farmandranch/local_story_271161555.html COLLEGE STATION — Juan M. Garcia, Executive Director of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Texas, announced that Texas FSA offices statewide are now accepting applications for benefits under the provisions of the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) and the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) as outlined in the 2008 Farm Bill. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:12:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/farmandranch/local_story_271161429.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/farmandranch/local_story_271161429.html This cowboy advice column is inspired by the Ventura County Star. Three cowboys answer questions about love and life. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:48:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/farmandranch/local_story_264154901.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/farmandranch/local_story_264154901.html WASHINGTON, D.C. — Members of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) gathered in Washington, D.C. this week to meet with members of Congress and regulatory officials to discuss issues critical to the cattle industry.