Restoring Biodiversity - 9/2/2025
The reappearance of screwworm. Raising smaller animals. How the Big Beautiful Bill affects farmers and ranchers. And more...
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Here is what we’ve been reading, watching and writing about over the past week…
Articles
The U.S. Confirms its First Human Case of New World Screwworm. What is It?
The reappearance of screwworm is a stark reminder that diseases and parasites are never fully eradicated.
In Support of Small Cows
As discussed below, most ranchers focus on what their animals weigh at sale. Counter-intuitively, that thinking leads to lower profits. Ranchers should focus on pounds of beef produced per acre per year, not pounds of beef per animal.
By raising smaller animals, graziers can increase the number of animals per acre. Smaller animals mature faster than large animals. In combination, more animals maturing faster means more beef production and profitability.
How the Big Beautiful Bill Affects Farmers and Ranchers
According to the University of Nebraska authors, The Big Beautiful Bill is good for ranchers and farmers. They advise meeting with your accountant and tax preparer to understand and take advantage of its provisions. Information links are provided.
Videos
Official Trailer - The American Southwest
Quoting the producers, "A tribute to the mighty Colorado River..."
Life of Elk
Elk are Texas natives. Largely wiped out by 1900, they are poised to recover in far-West Texas, but need the same protection as other native game species.
And that’s it - as always thank you..
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