What do the Pecos River, a pharmacist, downhill skiing and ranching have in common? If you live near Pecos, that would be John Rediger of JR Land and Cattle Company.

Cattlemen, Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) and USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) are waging a constant battle to keep the fever tick contained in counties along the border to Mexico.

The old adage, “Good fences make good neighbors” is still applicable in today’s society. Across the U.S., there are thousands of miles of fences, and the vast majority of these fences are located along boundary lines between landowners or along state or U.S. roadways.

The old adage, “Good help is hard to find” is more true than ever these days, particularly in the field of agriculture. Luckily, many dairies are finding ways to overcome this obstacle with the utilization of technology.