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10/20/2026

10/20/2026

Less time fixing fence. More time managing grass. 🐄📱🌱

That’s the shift landowners are making on their cattle operations. Virtual collars help manage the boundaries. The ranchers still make the decisions—watching forage and cattle body condition and moving the herd with the grass, not a fixed calendar.

And the results? Impressive: roughly 1.5 acres per cow, winter hay feeding down to about 45 days a year, and just 38 days of hay feeding in 2024.

serves as an official on-the-ground Technical Assistance Provider for the National Grazing Lands Coalition's Legacy Landscapes program in Texas. Through this opportunity, ranchers benefit from improved management and healthier operations. Read more about this project: https://whf-texas.org/portfolio/yates-osborn-the-ranchers-who-fired-the-fence/.

10/19/2026

Save the Date for WHF's Sporting Clays March 18th, 2027!

10/01/2026

The Small Producers Initiative (SPI) is partnering with two land trust organizations — the Texas Agricultural Land Trust and the Native Prairies Association of Texas — to present two upcoming workshops on land stewardship and how conservation easements can help landowners protect their land for future generations.
Each on-farm workshop is open to Texas farmers, ranchers, and landowners and will include:

• A farm or ranch tour led by the host landowners
• Lessons in regenerative agriculture and soil health
• An introduction to conservation easements, including how they work and how they can protect land while maintaining private ownership
• Firsthand perspectives from landowners about caring for family land and why they chose a conservation easement

These workshops offer an approachable, supportive setting to explore practical land-management strategies, ask questions, and learn from other Texas landowners and conservation professionals.

09/29/2026

Congratulations, Sneary Cattle and the Sneary Family, for being recognized as the 2026 Conservation Rancher of the Year!

Sneary Cattle continues to set an inspiring example of regenerative ranching for generational sustainability, demonstrating how thoughtful land management and a deep commitment to stewardship can strengthen both the land and the family legacy for generations to come.

09/28/2026

Each year the Texas State Soil & Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) and the Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts recognize and celebrate individuals that dedicate themselves to the conservation and management of renewable natural resources. These outstanding conservationists will be recognized during an awards luncheon on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Kalahari Resorts in Round Rock, TX.

Sneary Cattle Co., a 4,000-acre family-operated ranch in Matagorda County, is recognized as the 2026 Conservation Rancher of the Year for their innovative and results-driven approach to land stewardship. Operated by Loy and Helen Sneary alongside their family, the ranch transitioned from traditional set stocking to Adaptive High Stock Density Grazing in 2016, an approach that has significantly improved soil health, plant diversity, and overall ecosystem function.

By rotating cattle through small paddocks for short durations and allowing extended rest periods, Sneary Cattle has enhanced native grass and forb populations while improving wildlife habitat for species like quail and whitetail deer. Their conservation efforts extend to an advanced water distribution system with over 18 miles of pipeline, strategic use of portable fencing, and the elimination of chemical inputs such as herbicides and insecticides. These practices have led to measurable improvements, including increased soil organic matter, greater water retention, and enhanced drought resilience. Through partnerships with the Matagorda County SWCD, USDA-NRCS, and other conservation organizations, Sneary Cattle continues to lead by example, demonstrating how adaptive management and a commitment to stewardship can sustain both the land and a family legacy for generations to come.

Congratulations to Sneary Cattle and the Sneary Family!

09/24/2026

Mark your calendars for a hands-on workshop designed for landowners and land managers interested in wetland conservation, habitat enhancement, and available assistance programs.

Tues, October 6, 2026
9:00 am – 3 pm

Double Bayou Community Building
2211 Eagle Ferry Rd, Anahuac, TX 77514

WHF Conservationist, Keith Crenshaw, will be presenting at the workshop.

RSVP: https://lnkd.in/guvFfBmY

09/23/2026

Thank you, Houston Quail Coalition!

WHF is honored to be one of the recipients of your generous gifts in 2026. Your support helps expand quail habitat across Texas.

Thank you for helping us achieve this mission!

09/22/2026

Wildlife Habitat Federation continues to grow its reach and expand its conservation services, providing technical assistance to landowners across the State of Texas.

Since 2004, has worked alongside 702 land stewards across 144 Texas counties, providing technical assistance that now reaches 845,160 unique acres.

That growth represents more than numbers—it represents landowners committed to improving wildlife habitat, conserving natural resources, and creating a healthier, more sustainable future for Texas.

We’re grateful for every land steward who has partnered with us along the way, and we’re excited about what’s ahead. 🌾🦌

09/18/2026

Have you ever seen these mud-like tubes covering dead grass on Texas rangelands? You may be looking at desert termites! While they can look concerning, desert termites are actually important decomposers that break down dead plant material, recycle nutrients, and contribute to healthy soil processes.

In most Texas rangelands, chemical control isn’t necessary. Instead, good grazing management, proper stocking rates, adequate recovery periods, and maintaining a diverse plant community help keep the ecosystem balanced. At , we encourage landowners to understand the role even the smallest critters play in keeping our Texas rangelands functioning!