Category Archives: Agriculture

Sassman’s last stand

Posted on March 9, 2011 by wes

A confrontation between neighbors. Criminal charges and disappearing evidence. A road project in Uhland is the latest fuel for this small-town feud. Gordon Sassman’s heart was racing. His hands were shaking. He was so wound up, he hadn’t gotten an … Continue reading →

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Cow College

Posted on September 28, 2010 by wes

The old ways just won’t cut it in a modern beef operation, according to professors at Texas A&M University. That can be a hard message to swallow for some Texans who yearn to work with cattle. Maybe retirement age is … Continue reading →

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Old rides, new life

Posted on December 7, 2009 by wes

BETTIE — Edsel Green parked his tractor beside the only traffic light in town and polished his beauty for the ride to come. Rebuilt from hood to hitch, every bearing and seal, the red International was not pulling a disk … Continue reading →

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A home-grown Thanksgiving turkey

Posted on November 13, 2009 by wes

The domesticated turkey has only one obligation in this life, but it’s a big one, and there’s no getting around it. The bird in my backyard had to die, and it was my job to off her. Like a lot … Continue reading →

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Cattle ranchers dwindling in East Texas

Posted on May 2, 2009 by wes

Around Longview, cows and calves are dotting fewer landscapes. Local ranchers blame rising costs, fluctuating markets and changing lifestyles. Continue reading →

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