http://www.countryworldnews.com/ Country World March 2008 en Copyright 2008 webmaster@countryworldnews.com Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:51:07 GMT Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:51:07 GMT RSS DreamFeeder v 2.1.0 March 27, 2008 - This year the Rio Grande Basin Initiative will receive its fifth major award since its inception in 2001. The federally-funded initiative, which focuses on streamlining the use of available water and creating new water supplies in the basin area, will be one of the recipients of the 2008 Environmental Excellence Award from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ.) March 27, 2008 - This year the Rio Grande Basin Initiative will receive its fifth major award since its inception in 2001. The federally-funded initiative, which focuses on streamlining the use of available water and creating new water supplies in the basin area, will be one of the recipients of the 2008 Environmental Excellence Award from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ.) http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0327RioGrande.php Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:37:57 GMT http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0327RioGrande.php.1206719465121.1 March 27, 2008 - The Northeast Texas Resource Conservation and Development Area (RC&D) held their annual meeting March 19 at Heritage Hall in Paris. March 27, 2008 - The Northeast Texas Resource Conservation and Development Area (RC&D) held their annual meeting March 19 at Heritage Hall in Paris. http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0327Water.php Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:37:25 GMT http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0327Water.php.1206719465121.2 March 27, 2008 - Managing timber stands for wildlife requires simple evaluation and planning. March 27, 2008 - Managing timber stands for wildlife requires simple evaluation and planning. http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0327Timber.php Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:37:12 GMT http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0327Timber.php.1206719465121.3 March 27, 2008 - To trace the history of the first Texas trail you would have to go back to the first migrating herds of buffalo that crossed present-day Texas, imprinting discernible trails on the prairies as they moved from summer to winter grazing grounds and dependable watering holes. Native Americans followed the buffalo trails as did explorers, traders, the military and early settlers. March 27, 2008 - To trace the history of the first Texas trail you would have to go back to the first migrating herds of buffalo that crossed present-day Texas, imprinting discernible trails on the prairies as they moved from summer to winter grazing grounds and dependable watering holes. Native Americans followed the buffalo trails as did explorers, traders, the military and early settlers. http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0327Trails.php Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:36:07 GMT http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0327Trails.php.1206719465121.4 March 27, 2008 - Strawberry shortcake, strawberry cheesecake, strawberry fudge and chocolate-dipped strawberries. Those are just a few of the delicacies that will be served this year at the 61st annual Poteet Strawberry Festival scheduled April 11-13 in Poteet. March 27, 2008 - Strawberry shortcake, strawberry cheesecake, strawberry fudge and chocolate-dipped strawberries. Those are just a few of the delicacies that will be served this year at the 61st annual Poteet Strawberry Festival scheduled April 11-13 in Poteet. http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0327Strawberries.php Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:35:51 GMT http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0327Strawberries.php.1206719465121.5 March 27, 2008 - Not far from where legendary viticulturist Thomas Volney Munson discovered one of the grape varieties credited with saving the wine industry in 19th Century France, June Ritterbusch and her husband Sheldon Vickers have started their own vineyard in Bell County. March 27, 2008 - Not far from where legendary viticulturist Thomas Volney Munson discovered one of the grape varieties credited with saving the wine industry in 19th Century France, June Ritterbusch and her husband Sheldon Vickers have started their own vineyard in Bell County. http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0327Vineyard.php Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:31:48 GMT http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0327Vineyard.php.1206719465121.6 March 27, 2008 - The Tejas Barbado Ranch sits peacefully among the East Texas pine trees in Wood County. There, Brent and Oksana Neighbors raise American Blackbelly (or Texas Blackbelly Trophy sheep), Painted Desert sheep and pygmy goats. March 27, 2008 - The Tejas Barbado Ranch sits peacefully among the East Texas pine trees in Wood County. There, Brent and Oksana Neighbors raise American Blackbelly (or Texas Blackbelly Trophy sheep), Painted Desert sheep and pygmy goats. http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0327Sheep.php Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:31:09 GMT http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0327Sheep.php.1206719465121.7 March 20, 2008 - In Smith County, in the small rural town of Winona, stands a frame house on a wide expanse of land that stretches as far as the eye can see. Over the years, the historic plantation has grown from 550 acres to 2,000 acres. Since 1972, it has been home to the Prud’homme family and 7P Ranch, best known for their Simmental cattle. March 20, 2008 - In Smith County, in the small rural town of Winona, stands a frame house on a wide expanse of land that stretches as far as the eye can see. Over the years, the historic plantation has grown from 550 acres to 2,000 acres. Since 1972, it has been home to the Prud’homme family and 7P Ranch, best known for their Simmental cattle. http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0320-7PRanch.php Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:30:22 GMT http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0320-7PRanch.php.1206719465121.8 March 20, 2008 - At 79 years of age, Dorothy Poole has seen her share of strife and adversity, but she hasn’t let it slow her down. For 14 years, Poole has been raising her Beefmaster-Brahman cross cattle alone on her Hunt County ranch. March 20, 2008 - At 79 years of age, Dorothy Poole has seen her share of strife and adversity, but she hasn’t let it slow her down. For 14 years, Poole has been raising her Beefmaster-Brahman cross cattle alone on her Hunt County ranch. http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0320CattleLady.php Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:19:37 GMT http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0320CattleLady.php.1205875335618.1 March 20, 2008 - Photographer James Evans has taken hundreds, if not thousands, of pictures of Big Bend National Park and the surrounding Trans-Pecos area. Some of the best are in a collection of Evans’ photography titled “Big Bend Pictures.” March 20, 2008 - Photographer James Evans has taken hundreds, if not thousands, of pictures of Big Bend National Park and the surrounding Trans-Pecos area. Some of the best are in a collection of Evans’ photography titled “Big Bend Pictures.” http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0320TexasTrails.php Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:18:42 GMT http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0320TexasTrails.php.1205875335618.2 March 20, 2008 - In the “don’t judge a book by its cover” category is Jimmy Williams, a research scientist at the Blackland Research Center in Temple. If there is such a thing as your typical Ph.D., Williams flies in the face of that stereotype. March 20, 2008 - In the “don’t judge a book by its cover” category is Jimmy Williams, a research scientist at the Blackland Research Center in Temple. If there is such a thing as your typical Ph.D., Williams flies in the face of that stereotype. http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0320Engineer.php Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:18:27 GMT http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0320Engineer.php.1205875335618.3 March 20, 2008 - For some people, a job is just a job. For others, their job is their way of life - a life they truly love. For generations, the Constanzo family has truly loved their life in agriculture. March 20, 2008 - For some people, a job is just a job. For others, their job is their way of life - a life they truly love. For generations, the Constanzo family has truly loved their life in agriculture. http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0320VeggieFarm.php Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:17:50 GMT http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0320VeggieFarm.php.1205875335618.4 March 20, 2008 - More than 700 students from around the state have signed up to compete in the first McLennan College Invitational Judging Contest on March 26 in Waco. Contests will be held at MCC’s Highlander Ranch and at the Heart of Texas Fair Complex. March 20, 2008 - More than 700 students from around the state have signed up to compete in the first McLennan College Invitational Judging Contest on March 26 in Waco. Contests will be held at MCC’s Highlander Ranch and at the Heart of Texas Fair Complex. http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0320CollegeEvent.php Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:16:40 GMT http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0320CollegeEvent.php.1205875335618.5 March 13, 2008 - Betsy Ross had what you might call a revolutionary idea when she decided to raise and sell her own grass-fed beef. The idea, which wasn’t new but wasn’t always put to use, was to focus more on feeding the soil that feeds the plant and less on the plant itself. March 13, 2008 - Betsy Ross had what you might call a revolutionary idea when she decided to raise and sell her own grass-fed beef. The idea, which wasn’t new but wasn’t always put to use, was to focus more on feeding the soil that feeds the plant and less on the plant itself. http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0313RossFarm.php Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:23:24 GMT http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0313RossFarm.php.1205511879242.1 March 13, 2008 - “There are those that have feral swine and those that will be getting swine shortly,” stated Bryan Davis, AgriLife Extension agent in Hays County, during his opening address to a large number of attendees at a recent feral hog symposium. March 13, 2008 - “There are those that have feral swine and those that will be getting swine shortly,” stated Bryan Davis, AgriLife Extension agent in Hays County, during his opening address to a large number of attendees at a recent feral hog symposium. http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0313Hogs.php Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:21:49 GMT http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0313Hogs.php.1205511879242.2 March 13, 2008 - For the last 50 years the McKellar family has made quality Angus cattle their business. March 13, 2008 - For the last 50 years the McKellar family has made quality Angus cattle their business. http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0313Angus.php Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:20:59 GMT http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0313Angus.php.1205511879242.3 March 13, 2008 - To be compared to a cockroach is not a term of endearment. The comparison is usually in connection with pests that “you can get rid of but they always come back.” Surviving for 250 million years and being generally considered “icky” is a good way to get such a sullied reputation. March 13, 2008 - To be compared to a cockroach is not a term of endearment. The comparison is usually in connection with pests that “you can get rid of but they always come back.” Surviving for 250 million years and being generally considered “icky” is a good way to get such a sullied reputation. http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0313Trails.php Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:20:09 GMT http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0313Trails.php.1205511879242.4 March 13, 2008 - Pesticides are more common than most people think. Many household cleaners, such as bleach and floor scrubs, are pesticides and are considered poisonous. March 13, 2008 - Pesticides are more common than most people think. Many household cleaners, such as bleach and floor scrubs, are pesticides and are considered poisonous. http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0313PesticideUse.php Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:19:47 GMT http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0313PesticideUse.php.1205511879242.5 March 13, 2008 - Pecans always seem to be a “good news-bad news” crop. A bumper crop one year usually means a mostly dormant crop the next year. Even in years when the harvest is good, the quality suffers. March 13, 2008 - Pecans always seem to be a “good news-bad news” crop. A bumper crop one year usually means a mostly dormant crop the next year. Even in years when the harvest is good, the quality suffers. http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0313Pecans.php Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:19:14 GMT http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0313Pecans.php.1205511879242.6 March 6, 2008 - Sometimes going fishing really is necessary. Pond owners who hope their pond will support fish also need to harvest those fish. March 6, 2008 - Sometimes going fishing really is necessary. Pond owners who hope their pond will support fish also need to harvest those fish. http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0306Pond.php Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:41:47 GMT http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0306Pond.php.1204821737537.3 March 6, 2008 - Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a growing socioeconomic trend of farmers directly distributing fresh crops to local consumers. March 6, 2008 - Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a growing socioeconomic trend of farmers directly distributing fresh crops to local consumers. http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0306CSA.php Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:41:47 GMT http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0306CSA.php.1204821737537.2 March 6, 2008 - First, there was the name. Tom Slick. It sounds daring and adventurous, like Clutch Cargo, Johnny Quest or Indiana Jones. That trio of heroes are each fictional but Tom Slick lived in the real world, even if he spent a lot of time and money looking for creatures that many people believed to be unreal. March 6, 2008 - First, there was the name. Tom Slick. It sounds daring and adventurous, like Clutch Cargo, Johnny Quest or Indiana Jones. That trio of heroes are each fictional but Tom Slick lived in the real world, even if he spent a lot of time and money looking for creatures that many people believed to be unreal. http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0306TexasTrails.php Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:41:47 GMT http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0306TexasTrails.php.1204821737537.5 March 6, 2008 - Many rural places have potential for extra income. With some creativity and research, plus advice from professionals and maybe some financial backing, the creation of a successful agri-business can be achieved. March 6, 2008 - Many rural places have potential for extra income. With some creativity and research, plus advice from professionals and maybe some financial backing, the creation of a successful agri-business can be achieved. http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0306Business.php Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:41:47 GMT http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0306Business.php.1204821737537.4 March 6, 2008 - Houston is once again bustling as the world’s largest livestock show kicks off this week at Reliant Stadium. For the next three weeks, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will offer a variety of entertainment including agricultural shows, star entertainers, rodeo action, miniature chuck wagon races and youngsters scrambling to catch a calf during the nightly performances. March 6, 2008 - Houston is once again bustling as the world’s largest livestock show kicks off this week at Reliant Stadium. For the next three weeks, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will offer a variety of entertainment including agricultural shows, star entertainers, rodeo action, miniature chuck wagon races and youngsters scrambling to catch a calf during the nightly performances. http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0306Houston.php Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:41:47 GMT http://www.countryworldnews.com/news/2008/3-March/0306Houston.php.1204821737537.1