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BROKER SPOTLIGHT
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BROKER ASSOCIATES
12 FIRST QUARTER TOP 10
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WHY LIST WITH TRS
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RECIPE: CRAPPIE HOT CAKES By: Matti Tackett
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ENJOY FRESH AIR By: Capital Farm Credit
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THE BEEF HERD HEALTH PLAN... DO YOU HAVE ONE? By: Julie Zimmerman Morris
10 2020 AWARDS
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ON THE COVER 3 SPRINGS RANCH
TEXAS RANCH SALES, L.L.C.
920 South Main Street Boerne, Texas 78006 830.741.8906
FROM THE BROKER
I would like to thank our clients of 2020 for an outstanding year, we have made so many amazing friends and are grateful for the continued trust and relationships that we will continue to grow in the future! First quarter 2021, Texas Ranch Sales has set a precedence for the momentum that will be carried throughout the entirety of this year! We surpassed our 1st quarter goals during the month of January. The comradery and moral of this Texas Ranch Sales Team is astounding. We are so blessed to have, who I feel are the best leaders in their respective departments. Dave continues to manage the Team and facilitate the tremendous growth we experience; continually keeping the transitions smooth, clients satisfied and our foundation of integrity strong which is the foundation on which Texas Ranch Sales is built. The marketing department are key in maintaining the structural balance of the exponential growth within the company. Ambitious in keeping the representation of properties fresh and in the forefront of the public view through a plethora of contemporary platforms. “The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things!” Ronald Reagan Looking forward to a record breaking 2021, again, thank you to our clients and all who make Texas Ranch Sales the strong, respected and aspiring Real Estate Brokerage it is.
Sheldon Grothaus Broker & Owner 2
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Texas Ranch Sales Associate brokers
Dave Wilcox, COO San Antonio, Texas
Steve Mabery San Antonio, Texas
Blake Ledyard Austin, Texas
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Zac Kerbow Rocksprings, Texas
Karen Gulick Floresville, Texas
Cynthia Thomas Kerrville, Texas
Andrew Werner Floresville, Texas
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Guy Allcorn Kerrville, Texas
Michael Schultz San Antonio, Texas
P. Craig Russel Liberty, Texas
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Texas Ranch Sales Associates
Matti Tackett New Braunfels, Texas
Gene Palmieri La Coste, Texas
Charles Marshall Waco, Texas
Jim Evins La Vernia, Texas
Alexis Thompson Lampasas, Texas
David Light San Antoino, Texas
Wade Hedtke Karnes City, Texas
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Ryder Carpenter Weatherford, Texas
Matthew Franek Boerne, Texas
Dino Smith Laredo, Texas
Vance Runnels Hondo, Texas
Mike Ford Addielou, Texas
Charles Drennan San Angelo, Texas
Julie Zimmerman Morris Austin, Texas
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Derek Loebbecke San Antonio, Texas
Becca Vizza Sisterdale, Texas
Zackary Rendon Weatherford, Texas
Kris Moellendorf Harper, Texas
Ron Young Rockport, Texas
Kris Groda San Antoino, Texas
Tully Janszen Cleburne, Texas
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Greg West Houston, Texas
Tyler Beach San Antonio, Texas
Jeff Petska Collinsville, Texas
Zach Peoples San Marcos, Texas
Jessica Grote Fredericksburg, Texas
Ryan Haltom San Angelo, Texas
Keith Payne Brenham, Texas
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2020 Awards I am honored to be awarded Broker of the Year 2020. Working through such a challenging time in our industry really brought to light the importance of our team effort at Texas Ranch Sales. The entire company came together and set goals for each team member to strive for. Working together we exceeded our goals and set an extremely high bar moving forward. Each individual award for 2020 was truly a reflection of our TRS teams combined effort. I am proud to be a part of such a great team and look forward to another great year in 2021. Steve Mabery | Broker of the Year 2020
Winning a Top Ten award and The Ringer award in 2020 during my first year with TRS was a very gratifying experience. I had spent years trying to compete with this awesome company but they had made it pretty tough for me. Blake Ledyard | The Ringer Award 2020
When I first started at Texas Ranch Sales, my broker and COO Dave Wilcox repeatedly told me, “Keep kicking that rock, Matthew; I promise you the hard work will pay off!” I trusted him and he was right. With the support of the TRS staff, hard work and countless miles on the highway-I became the Top Grossing Sales Associate of 2020. It’s an accomplishment that was made possible with input from several far more experienced agents and brokers, coupled with the backing of the TRS brand. I am fortunate and proud to be a part of this incredible ranch brokerage; but the best never rests, it’s 2021 now and my projections have me doubling last year’s sales. I could not be more excited for the future. Matt Franek | Top Sales Associate 2020
For only being with the company for 2 months and then winning my award for Largest closing came as a complete surprise to me. I work with some of the biggest and best agents in the state of Texas and to accomplish that with Texas Ranch Sales, well, that was really something to me. It showed me that my brokers have the upmost confidence in me to get the job done and that means a lot. I was also very fortunate to have a great friend in my client who kept the faith in me to find the perfect ranch for him. A lot of long hours and a lot of miles, but the persistence and desire got the job done. I would do it again in a minute as we also had lots of laughs and saw some really beautiful country. Kris Groda | The Ringer 2020
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I’ve been in the business 14 years. Soon after working with Sheldon on a ranch sales call, I accepted the opportunity to work with the TRS team in 2015. It was a great decision. I thoroughly enjoy working with people and assisting them in reaching their dream of land ownership. I live the ranch life and have hands-on experience in raising cattle, horses, game fish, pond management, brush and pasture ecology, water and mineral rights. These attributes allow me to be a valuable advisor, turn customers into clients, and form the basis of my mantra: Relationship Selling. Backing my work ethic is the best marketing team in the business at TRS. They present me and my listings in the best possible light. I sincerely appreciate receiving the Founders Award for 2020 in recognition of my efforts and results. Gene Palmieri | Founder’s Award 2020
Earning the “Rookie of the year” award was truly a surprise to me. Upon joining Texas Ranch Sales I told myself to earn the right to be called the best don’t just take it for granted. I set a goal to be at the top of the list of the newer agents that joined, however I didn’t let it distract me. I kept my head down and just kept after it, with a lot of hard work, not getting discouraged and prayer at the end of the year my name was called. It truly is a honor achieving something like this among so many talented associates and having the opportunity to represent the brand like Texas Ranch Sales. Winning a award like this really fueled my fire coming into 2021 to keep the momentum rolling. My top goal coming into 2021 is to earn the right to be called top 5 in the company. My dad always told me son If you work hard at what you do and enjoy it good things will come and you will never feel like you work a day in your life. Tully Janszen | Rookie of the Year 2020
Having a family member in Real Estate, my mother Molly Ford, for almost 50 years, I always wanted to be part of the Ranch Real Estate business. As life led me to get my Real Estate license and my mother about to retire, I looked HARD for the perfect fit. Knowing tons of people across the great State of Texas, it gave me insight on who was getting the job done. That fit my lifestyle and goals. I kept coming up with Texas Ranch Sales. Formally being a deer breeder had introduced me to Sheldon Grothaus, and even though quite a bit younger than myself. I could tell he was motivated, had a plan, and was willing to work hard to accomplish his goals. When Sheldon came to my ranch to meet about working with TRS, had dinner with my wife Lori and my mom, mother said the next day, “Son you better saddle up with these boys, I believe they know what they are doing.” That was enough for me. I will forever be grateful at the opportunity TRS has given me. Everywhere and everyone you leave a Journal with, has seen it, or knows about it. I could not have found a better fit. Mike Ford | Top Listing Associate 2020
What a wonderful surprise it was to receive the Top Hand Award for 2020. It was extremely humbling and a huge honor to be voted on by my colleagues. Being with the Texas Ranch Sales for the last four years it has be amazing to see where our company has grown and all the hard work our team has put in. It is a blessing to be a part of this exceptional team! I would like to thank my amazing husband Roy, for his continued support and my parents for their support and instilling in me hard work and dedication. Looking forward to 2021! Janelle Charles | Top Hand Award 2020
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1. STEVE MABERY
6. GENE PALMIERI
2. DAVID LIGHT
7. MATTHEW FRANEK
3. TULLY JANSZEN
8. ZAC KERBOW
4. KAREN GULICK
9. DEREK LOEBBECKE
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3 Springs Ranch
1,243± ACRES | BROWN COUNTY, TEXAS
6 HOUSES SLEEP 25-30 GUESTS
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10,000± SQUARE-FOOT EVENT PAVILION
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Caney Creek RANCH
465± ACRES | FREESTONE COUNTY, TEXAS 12± MINUTES FROM TEAGUE, TEXAS COUNTY ROAD 930 FRONTAGE 3,400± SQUARE-FOOT HOME METAL BARN WITH CEDAR DANCE FLOOR HIGH-FENCED & LOW-FENCED 10 PONDS & WET-WEATHER CREEKS STOCKED WITH EXOTICS & IMPROVED WHITETAIL DEER NUMEROUS HUNTING BLINDS & FEEDERS
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Panadero Ranch 567± ACRES | KIMBLE COUNTY, TEXAS
Highly improved hunting retreat
1.5± Acre man-made lake
7,018± square-foot main house
Hill top views with 300-foot elevation changes
Three additional dwellings Game-fenced Five wells
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River Bend Ranch
154± Acres | Liberty County, Texas
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2,835± square-foot main house with 3BR/2BA 3,000± square-foot game room Foreman’s house Almost a mile of Trinity River frontage 3 large ponds ranging from 2-8± acres Mature Cypress, Cottonwoods and Oaks Lush pastures for grazing and hay production 30± minutes from Houston
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MATTI TACKETT ASSOCIATE AT TEXAS RANCH SALES, LLC
How do you know that Spring has officially started? For me, it’s when the Crappie start biting! Ever since I was a little kid, my parents would take us out at the beginning of Spring to (hopefully) catch a pile of Crappie to fill the freezer. During Lent, we would have a fish fry every Friday. This is a tradition that we’ve carried on for as long as I can remember. Don’t get me wrong, I love me some fried fish… But it’s easy to get burnt out on. One day I thought, “There has got to be another way to cook these delicious filets!” So, here we are! I tried this recipe out with the mentality of making “crappie crab cakes”. Just like with crab cakes, there are TONS of variations and flavors you can infuse in this recipe, but this is a fool proof, crowd pleaser that you can make with groceries you most likely already have stocked up. Fry it, try it, and repeat! Note: These serve really well with pasta with a white wine sauce. Dip the cakes into your favorite tartar or aioli sauce. Pair with a dry white wine.
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CRAPPIE HOT CAKES DIRECTIONS:
INGREDIENTS: • 1-2 lbs of crappie meat
• ½ red bell pepper, finely diced • 1 small onion, finely diced • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 small Serrano pepper, finely diced This is optional. Just adds a little extra heat. Substitute a jalepeno for milder heat or leave out all together if you aren’t a spice lover like me.
• 2 small eggs
• Dash of Worcestershire sauce • Dash of hot sauce • 2 tbsp of mayo
• 1 tsp of Cajun Seasoning
• 1 bunch of green onions, chopped • 1 cup of panko bread crumbs
• 1 cup of panko bread crumbs (keep these cups separate) • A few tablespoons of flour (use as needed at the end) • ½ cup of Olive or Vegetable Oil
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 2. Pat the Crappie filets dry and lightly season to your liking. I used Bolner Fiesta brand’s “Uncle Chris’ Gourmet Fish Seasoning”. Place on greased sheet. Bake for 15-20 min or until the filets easily flake with a fork. 3. While Crappie is baking, sauté onion, peppers, and garlic for a few minutes until they are translucent. Then, place in a large bowl to cool off. 4. When Crappie is done, flake/shred with a fork and add the meat to the pepper mixture. 5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, mayo, Cajun seasoning, chopped green onions, and 1 cup of breadcrumbs. 6. Add the wet ingredient to the meat and pepper mixture. Mix thoroughly and place in fridge to chill for 20 to 30 min. 7. While the mixture chills, place the remaining cup of breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Heat the oil in a large frying pan. You want enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan about half inch. 8. Remove the mixture from fridge and begin to form small patties. 9. Note: Crappie meat is different every batch. If the mixture is too sticky and falling apart when you try to make the patties, add a little bit of flour to the mixture until the patties hold together well. 10. Press each side of the patties into the breadcrumbs in the dish. 11. Fry the patties about 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to plate lined with paper towels until all are finished. 12. EAT!
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Hidden Springs Estates
235± Acres | Atascosa County, Texas
20± MINUTES FROM SAN ANTONIO PAVED FRONTAGE ON TWO ROADS 7-ACRE SPRING-FED LAKE 3BR/3BA HOME LARGE TWO-SIDED BARN
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400± Acres | Bandera & Medina Counties, Texas
LUXURY COMMERCIAL HUNTING RESORT CONVENIENT TO HISTORIC BANDERA AND SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS MEDINA LAKE FRONTAGE LODGE, CABINS AND BUNKHOUSE
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Riverside Ranch 170± ACRES | BEXAR COUNTY, TEXAS
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FULSHEAR RANCH 21± ACRES | FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS
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C4 Ranch
2,002±Acres | Frio County, Texas
1,800± square-foot main home Sits on highest point in Frio County 2BR/2BA guest housing 2,000± sq/ft insulated barn Numerous hunting stations
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Laguna Vista Ranch
1,486± ACRES | FRIO COUNTY, TEXAS
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Shelby Ranch
1,282± ACRES | HILL COUNTY, TEXAS
Two large lakes and numerous ponds great for fishing Over a mile of Rock Creek Rural water, one electric well, and three windmills Metal barn and a set of working cattle pens Low-fenced and cross-fenced into five pastures 60% of Native brush the remainder is cleared pastures and two cultivated fields
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Corner Hills Ranch
1,074± ACRES| MCCULLOCH COUNTY, TEXAS
4BR/3BA/1HB Main House 4BR/4BA/1HB Hunting Lodge Expansive ranching infrastructure 6 water wells in operation 5 ponds High-fenced and cross-fenced into 8 low-fenced pastures Lush and improved pastures Well managed wildlife herd
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The Beef Herd Health Plan… Do You Have One? BY JULIE ZIMMERMAN MORRIS | TEXAS RANCH SALES ASSOCIATE
In my time before Texas Ranch Sales, LLC, I was an County Extension Agent. Those may be foreign words to some, but part of the job is educating farmers, ranchers, and the public on agriculture endeavors. This gave me the opportunity to visit with many livestock producers, or future producers about the need for a herd health program/plan. The question that inevitably follows…“do I really need all that”? I would respond with “do you vaccinate your children”? If the answer is no, go ahead and continue thumbing through this beautiful magazine of ranches we sell here at TRS, because this article probably isn’t your cup of tea. STEP ONE - you need a set of working pens. No, you don’t have to spend a million dollars to make this happen, but you need to build it strong. My advice is to consult with your favorite online search engine and type in the following: “cattle working pens+edu”. The “edu” will insure that you will get .edu or .org information that is researched and field tested. That way you won’t be reading how “Bob with a cow blog” (that has zero education about livestock handling) built his for $400. No offense, Bob. STEP TWO - familiarize your cattle with the process. Take a few weekends to move your herd through the pens without them having any bad experiences. This will ultimately help you to see any issues with your pens, make changes, and familiarize your livestock with how things work and that it’s not the death chamber they thought it was. Now, you’ve got a facility that is capable of containing even “the crazy cow” (you should consider culling her), what’s next? May I call your attention to the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s “Beef Herd Health Management Calendar” (produced in 2007 - yes, it’s still good), which can be found online by searching “AgriLife SP-289” (the publication number). I’m not going to tell you line by line EVERY detail, but simply hit the most important parts…i.e. the bare minimum of cattle herd health. This explanation is based off a one to three month calving cycle. If you say to me “but Julie, my cows calve all year”…you were taught at a young age what causes babies…pull that bull out of your cow herd! He needs to have a separate space, where he will inevitably tear up lots of things, nevertheless, he only needs to be with your cows, during breeding time. I understand this may not be feasible for every cattle producer, but it allows your cows to have plenty of time to recover post birth, before breeding again, and allows you to have a calving “season” versus a guessing game of “is she pregnant or not”. Speaking of pregnancy tests… that’s an optional item you might want to consider adding to your herd health plan. No sense in feeding one that needs to head to the sale barn.
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Note: any vaccination recommendations from here should be compared against the medicine label. READ AND FOLLOW THE LABEL! Also take into consideration all withdrawal periods. Yes, this means you need to read a 17 page print out in font two, but they make reading glasses or grandkids for just this reason.
COWS PRE-CALVING
(2-3 MONTHS BEFORE THE COWS CALVE) 1. CULL If any of your cows do not have the body condition necessary to have that baby and take care of it - GET RID OF HER! I don’t care that she’s your favorite and her name is Sadie and you love to give her scratches. You’re going to experience a REAL loss when Sadie is teats up and can’t care for that calf. Consider supplementation to improve her condition, if that works for your herd. Other items to review on each cow: lame/cripple (even if it’s just a little bit), bad eyes, large teats at calving or doesn’t produce milk. Some issues are temporary and can be fixed with the assistance of a veterinarian, but most cannot. Finally, bringing it back to “the crazy cow”…you know who I’m talking about…high headed, snot slinging…”but Julie, she has amazing calves”. Fact - each year in the United States of America, 20 people are killed by cows. 2. IDENTIFY She needs a brand, ear tag, or tattoo as some form of identification. 3. VACCINATE Give the Leptospirosis vaccination (commonly called Lepto), a 7, 8, or 9 way Clostridia (vet can recommend best for your area of the state) and Tetanus (contained in some, but not all Clostridial vaccines). In the US Lepto is “killed”, or inactivated, so vaccination of a pregnant and nursing animal is considered safe. IF you have your cows in the chute prior to breeding, give them Lepto shots, as it is used to prevent abortion. In the southeastern portion of the US (east half of Texas) it’s encouraged to give Lepto twice per year. 4. EVALUATE FOR PARASITES (stay on top of stomach worms and horn flies, specifically) Calving Season - Don’t book a trip to the Bahamas during this time! You need to be around or have a person familiar with your operation checking on your cows, especially if you have any heifers. In a perfect world, it’s ideal to take a birth weight in the field. Some cattlemen even take this moment to ear tag the calf with a matching number to it’s mother. If not then, make sure it’s done within the first two months of age.
POST CALVING
POST CALVING
(NURSING CALVES - LESS THAN 2 MONTHS)
(4-6 MONTHS)
1. CASTRATE MALES Some feel that this is cruel or just don’t want to mess with it. I’d hypothesize 95% of the calves you sell at the local cattle auction will go to a feed yard where it WILL BE CASTRATED AT WEANING AGE, if they weren’t already, which is incredibly hard on the animal.
1. VACCINATE Give calves their Clostridia booster shots. Read the label for exact timing!
2. DEHORN Most feedlots are only tipping horns, versus the older practice of dehorning upon arrival, which would set a calf back an average of 106 days. Feed bunk space is cheap relative to the performance cost of complete dehorning at feed yard intake. Ultimately, it becomes a personal decision…do you want them tipped in the yard or dealt with at home, while they’re younger? 3. IDENTIFY CALVES If you have not already; ID calves with an ear tag or tattoo. I like ear tags because I can see them quickly as I drive by on the four wheeler, again…to each their own.
POST CALVING
(NURSING CALVES - LESS THAN 2-4 MONTHS) 1. VACCINATE Give calves their first Clostridia shots. 2. IDENTIFY CALVES If you choose to brand your calves, this is the time best for that. Number brands are fine, but ranch brands must be registered with the county clerk’s office. It’s illegal to use a ranch brand that isn’t registered. Make sure to use a calf-sized brand, not the same one used for cows. Sources: Faries, Floron C.“Buddy”, DVM and Wayne Thompson. “Beef Herd Health Management Calendar.” AgriLife Publication July 2007: SP-289. Huston, Carla, DVM. Ph.D., “Understanding Pregnancy Losses due to Leptospirosis in Cattle.” Cattle Business Magazine, December 2013. Paschal, Joe, Livestock Specialist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Interview, March 2, 2021.
2. PARASITE EVALUATION Cows and Calves - visit with your beef cattle veterinarian for the most effective control over stomach worms and horn flies as these parasites are the most common and detrimental to your herd. Between 6-8 months, wean and weigh your calves OR if your calves are identified, a record of the weight will be collected at the sale to be used as a tool for cow culling. Before hauling off those calves, take a long hard look at records of production and make some decisions on culling. I don’t encourage culling after one missed season, a season in low performance, or one unhealthy or structurally incorrect calf. However, cows only get two calving seasons to prove their worth at my place, otherwise they’re just an expensive lawn ornament. To the “cattlemen of the year”, this list is missing a great deal of items. If you want to be a stellar keeper of stock, go check out the beef calendar I mentioned in the beginning of the article. Cattle raising isn’t for everyone, but I can guarantee if you do it long enough and fly by the seat of your pants without preventative medicine, you’ll lose your fair share, which hits the potential pocketbook hard. I always hear a few folks that said “oh, I never did any of that”. That’s fine, but know you’re playing with fire. There are lots of other options besides allowing this article to overwhelm you…hire a veterinarian to do it for you, or they often know a few good cowboys that they could recommend. If you’re completely in the dark, hiring it done will be less expensive and save tons of time versus a D.I.Y. cattle working. If you have more questions about creating a herd health program for your cattle operation (if it’s 5 cows or 5,000), call a local beef cattle veterinarian or the local Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service for your county. Remember, if you ate today, thank a farmer or rancher.
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10,255± square-foot home 6,000± square-foot office, barn and apartment 32-stall horse barn Covered roping arena 8 horse paddocks Extensive additional infrastructure 4 wells service the ranch 2 ponds and over a half-mile of wet-weather Deep Creek
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SAGECREEK RANCH
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15 Mile Creek Ranch
1,188± ACRES | VICTORIA COUNTY, TEXAS
5BR/5BA MAIN HOME HORSE BARN WITH APARTMENT AND STALLS GALVANIZED CATTLE WORKING PENS 5 WELLS AND 3 WATER STORAGE TANKS
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JS & R DEVELOPMENT 13± ACRES ARANSAS COUNTY, TEXAS 1,700± feet of HWY 35 frontage TXDOT entrances Water, sewage, and electricity available Great potential
RCC DEVELOPMENT 146± ACRES ARANSAS COUNTY, TEXAS Frontage on HWY 35 and N. Pearl Borders Rockport Country Club Lush landscape Ideal setting for a future neighborhood
ROCKPORT 110 DEVELOPMENT 110± ACRES ARANSAS COUNTY, TEXAS Endless residential and commercial opportunities HWY 35 frontage Located between the two most trafficked exits
JT PLACE 57± ACRES ARANSAS COUNTY, TEXAS Frontage on FM 188 Gated entrance Low-fenced One well Good grazing land
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RED ROCK RANCH 1,289± ACRES ATASCOSA COUNTY, TEXAS 2,440± sq/ft main home 2,700± sq/ft guest house 4,500± sq/ft hunters lodge Two large barns Numerous lakes and ponds Two electric wells
PATTERSON - GEORGE RANCH 590± ACRES ATASCOSA COUNTY, TEXAS 40x80-foot metal barn Two electric wells Wet-weather creek Two small ponds High-fenced with flat to gently rolling landscape
BROWNWOOD ESTATE TR. 1 51± ACRES BROWN COUNTY, TEXAS Convenient to amenities Frontage on County Road 147 834± feet of wet-weather creek Electricity & community water available Fertile land with great trees and brush
ROLLING HILLS RESERVE 7± ACRES BURNET COUNTY, TEXAS Private gated community Low-fenced Large mature Oak trees Lush pastures with seasonal wildflowers Areas for multiple homesites CAPITALFARMCREDIT.COM
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THE CROWN FARM 137± ACRES COMANCHE COUNTY, TEXAS 115± acre pivoted and highly productive hay field 1.5± miles of Leon River frontage 1BR/1BA cabin built in 2010 8,000± sq/ft metal barn Low-fenced and cross-fenced 3 electric wells
BROKEN ARROW RANCH 598± ACRES CONCHO COUNTY, TEXAS Private ranch water meter system Miles of good interior ranch roads New galvanized high-fencing Rolling Central Texas topography Convenient to Brady Reservoir
SAN DIEGO CREEK RANCH 510± ACRES DUVAL COUNTY, TEXAS Outstanding hunting with numerous trophy deer 3,000± Feet of wet-weather San Diego Creek Low-fenced with gently rolling terrain and dense brush Minerals negotiable
PALOMA GRANDE 500± ACRES DUVAL COUNTY, TEXAS Low-fenced One well Single-phase electricity Camp area with utilities & shop Good ranch roads & trails
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VENADO RANCH 391± ACRES EDWARDS COUNTY, TEXAS Gorgeous views from 2,220 – 2,240 foot elevations Secluded and private wildlife habitat Electricity available 95% brush coverage Several great building sites
RED BLUFF CREEK RANCH 142± ACRES EDWARDS COUNTY, TEXAS Gorgeous hilltop views All-weather access off HWY 377 1BR/1BA cabin 1 800 ft-deep well & 1000-gallon tank Great building sites
PRETORIUS RANCH 67± ACRES EDWARDS COUNTY, TEXAS Caliche road access Good views Great brush Massive Oaks Abundant Whitetail, Axis and Aoudad Undeveloped property
SILVER OAKS RANCH 413± ACRES EDWARDS COUNTY, TEXAS Furnished 4BR/2BA house Large porches with scenic views Metal barn One solar well 580± feet deep Rainwater collection system 12 water storage tanks CAPITALFARMCREDIT.COM
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SOUTH FORK RANCH 82± ACRES EDWARDS COUNTY, TEXAS Gently rolling, useable land Hundreds of large Live Oaks Very little cedar Several ideal homesites Low-fenced on 3 sides One-bedroom cabin in place
TIMBER RANCH 300± ACRES EDWARDS COUNTY, TEXAS 512± sq/ft cabin with rainwater collection system 4x4 roads and trails Within a private ranching community Free-roaming wildlife
BUCK HAVEN RANCH 209± ACRES EDWARDS COUNTY, TEXAS 3BR/2BA Manufactured home 400± Square-foot barn One well, storage tank, and water troughs Free range native and exotic species
MANAHUILLA CREEK RANCH 126± ACRES GOLIAD COUNTY, TEXAS Live-water creek Three wells Main House Guest House Two ponds
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WILSON’S OAK RIDGE RANCH SOUTH 337± ACRES HARDEMAN COUNTY, TEXAS Cross-fenced Working pens and loafing shed Three solar wells One pond Over a mile of wet-weather creeks
M BAR HINES RANCH 320± ACRES HARDEMAN COUNTY, TEXAS Frontage on Hines Road Several excellent homesites Good ranch roads and trails Dense brush country Wildlife is abundant
M BAR RITCHIE RANCH 640± ACRES HARDEMAN COUNTY, TEXAS Low-fenced and cross-fenced Two wells Several small ponds Good ranch roads and trails Sandy loam soil and scattered brush
PERRIN FARM 253± ACRES JACK COUNTY, TEXAS Great homesite locations Elevated views of the countryside Two Ponds 1.3± Miles of wet-weather creek Low-fenced
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JAVELINA RANCH 966± ACRES JIM HOGG COUNTY, TEXAS Beautiful views Within the South Texas Sand Belt Windmill Water storage tank Superb hunting
ADAM’S FAMILY RANCH 654± ACRES JIM WELLS COUNTY, TEXAS Access on Farm to Market 1930 Game-fenced and cross-fenced One pond Three wells Electricity
LANDING STRIP RANCH 175± ACRES JIM WELLS COUNTY, TEXAS Access off of FM 665 New high fencing on two sides Almost a mile of Lattas Creek One well Metered water & electricity
MIGHTY OAKS RANCH 80± ACRES KARNES COUNTY, TEXAS 3,100± sq/ft 3BR/2.5BA white rock home Large patios surrounded by pristine landscaping Electric gated entrance on this low-fenced ranch Rural water in place 52
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TOWN CREEK RANCH 205± ACRES KERR COUNTY, TEXAS 4BR/6BA Home Infinity Pool Incredible Views Highly Improved Live Water Equipment Barn
SCENIC VALLEY RANCH 112± ACRES KERR COUNTY, TEXAS Access on Scenic Valley Road Cleared homesite areas High-fenced 40’x 60’ Metal building One well & electricity
LLANO OVERLOOK 667± ACRES KIMBLE COUNTY, TEXAS Incredible views of surrounding Hill Country One well and city water available Excellent brush coverage Frontage on Interstate 10, FM 2169 and CR 481
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TRIPLE RIDGE RANCH 216± ACRES LAMPASAS COUNTY, TEXAS Frontage on Farm to Market 580 2018 Barndominium Entirely low-fenced Rural water via Kempner Water Supply 2 Ponds
TAYLOR RANCH 183± ACRES LAMPASAS COUNTY, TEXAS Over ¼ mile of HWY 190 frontage One electric well Two springs Gorgeous views Excellent brush to pasture ratio Single-phase electricity in place
HILL TOP RANCH 80± ACRES LIVE OAK COUNTY, TEXAS 75x40 ft. metal building ready to be turned into a barndominium Improved coastal pastures RV hookups One well services the entire property Mature Live Oaks
LAGARTO CREEK RANCH 105± ACRES LIVE OAK COUNTY, TEXAS Close to Lake Corpus Christi Great hunting Several home sites 1 water well Electricity available Great grazing pastures 54
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SECO CREEK RANCH 1,689± ACRES MEDINA COUNTY, TEXAS 5BR/3BA main home 3BR/2BA hunting lodge Abundant Native Wildlife Highly Improved Immaculately Manicured Improved Whitetail genetics
RANCHO DEL CIELO 320± ACRES MEDINA COUNTY, TEXAS I35 frontage Sandy silica gravel covers much of the acreage Three water wells
ROCKY CREEK RANCH 650± ACRES MEDINA COUNTY, TEXAS Low-fenced One hay barn Cattle pens Deeded easement access Large Live Oaks
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TILDEN RANCH 50± ACRES MILLS COUNTY, TEXAS 4,100± square foot ranch house 4BR/3BA/1HB Tennis court Large manicured yard 2,700± square foot hay barn Tack room, Storage barn and workshop
OAK CREEK WHITETAIL RANCH 955± ACRES OSAGE COUNTY, MISSOURI Investment opportunity grossing approximately $2 million annually Two large lodges 2,232± sq/ft foreman’s house Over 16,500 sq/ft of barns Introduction of CWD resistant Canadian Whitetail herd
BAILEY RANCH 320± ACRES PALO PINTO COUNTY, TEXAS Access on Highway 281 and FM 52 40± Acre peach orchard Three ponds Excellent grazing pastures Good brush
SALT CREEK RANCH 150± ACRES PANOLA COUNTY, TEXAS Dense timber Frontage on CR 327 and 326 Water meter located on CR 326 Electricity is accessible Large senderos Great wildlife habitat 56
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BAILEY RANCH SOUTH 160± ACRES PARKER COUNTY, TEXAS FM 52 and Old Oran Rd access One pond 50-50 brush to pasture ratio Electricity is available on frontage roads Several ideal homesites
HIDDEN ACRES RANCHETTE 20± ACRES REAL COUNTY, TEXAS Frontage on Highway 41 Cleared homesite areas Metal building and shed Low-fenced Generator provides electricity
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410 SOUTH RANCH 2,500± ACRES RED RIVER COUNTY, TEXAS Low-fenced and cross-fenced 20 ponds Covered cattle working pens 2 sets of open cattle working pens Grain bins Fertile sandy loam soil
RED RIVER FARM 4,163± ACRES RED RIVER COUNTY, TEXAS Foreman’s house and hunting cabin Equipment storage barns 3± miles of Red River frontage Average yearly rainfall of 55” 3 pivoted fields
RED RIVER CATFISH FARM 298± ACRES RED RIVER COUNTY, TEXAS Access on Highway 37 Seven catfish ponds Almost a mile of Snell Creek Low fenced
SIMMONS RANCH 230± ACRES RED RIVER COUNTY, TEXAS Frontage on CR 1112 Great homesite locations Low-fenced and cross-fenced Wet weather creeks
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FAY CONINE DENNY ESTATE 58± ACRES RED RIVER COUNTY, TEXAS 3BR/2BA Main house 2BR/2BA Guest house Enclosed shop & covered carport Low-fenced with great grazing Sandy loam soils One pond
G BAR J RANCH 454± ACRES ROBERTSON COUNTY, TEXAS Luxury Custom Home Horse Barn Equipment Barn Cattle Pens Great Roads Live Water
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ROMA RANCH 630± ACRES STARR COUNTY, TEXAS Gorgeous views of the Sierra Madre Mountains Low-fenced Almost 1.5 miles of wet-weather creeks Free ranging Whitetail
LA SAL COLORADO RANCH 652± ACRES STARR COUNTY, TEXAS Frontage on FM 755 Low-fenced One well Electricity Good trails & senderos
MADERA BONITA RANCH 452± ACRES STONEWALL COUNTY, TEXAS 5BR/2BA Lodge Walk-in Cooler & Processing Area Equipment Barn Livestock Working Pens Diverse topography
SANDERSON CREEK RANCH 2,272± ACRES TERRELL COUNTY, TEXAS Easy access from HWY 90 One well Low-fenced Elevation ranges from 2,300’2,700’ Scenic 300’ cliff 16± mile 4WD road system 60
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FRIO RIVER FARM 5,892± ACRES UVALDE COUNTY, TEXAS 2,580± irrigated acres Twelve wells producing over 17,500± GPM High-fenced perimeter with electric sliding front gate 5+ miles Frio River frontage Twelve Valley pivots
BLUE MOUNTAIN RANCH 2,880± ACRES UVALDE COUNTY, TEXAS 5,000± square foot main lodge Foreman’s house and bunkhouse 23± Miles of interior ranch roads Gun range and game-cleaning area with walk-in cooler Impressive array of exotics Genetically improved Whitetail
GUAJILLO HILL RANCH 165± ACRES UVALDE COUNTY, TEXAS Versatile and undeveloped High-fenced Dense and diverse native brush Good ranch roads One electric water well Electricity accessible
DEVILS RIVER RANCHETTE 21± ACRES VAL VERDE COUNTY, TEXAS 300± ft of Devils River Frontage Accessed via private road 2BR/1BA Cabin Private well Dense and diverse brush Beautiful views CAPITALFARMCREDIT.COM
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TAPONES RANCH 640± ACRES WEBB COUNTY, TEXAS Gated entrance on FM 2895 30± Minutes from two airports Low-fenced Two earthen tanks Electricity Good ranch roads & senderos
SCENIC VIEW RANCH 20± ACRES WILSON COUNTY, TEXAS 4,591± sq/ft country home In-ground pool and an outdoor kitchen Low-fenced with a gated pipe entrance Metal building with stalls and fenced holding area
THREE OAKS RANCH 383± ACRES WILSON COUNTY, TEXAS 2,278± sq/ft ranch house Cattle pens, barn, & a shop with living quarters Stocked pond with a fishing pier Additional 8± acre pond
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