Texas

Texas is a state in the southern United States. Its large livestock and fiber-producing sectors include cattle ranching, cotton, and wool.

Texas cattle industry: The breeding, raising, processing, and sale of cattle in Texas. Cattle ranching is a defining part of the state's livestock sector.
Texas climate: The varied climate of Texas, ranging from humid subtropical conditions to arid and semiarid regions. Rainfall and heat shape the state's grazing conditions and crop choices.
Spanish Texas: The colonial territory in the region of present-day Texas governed by Spain before Mexican independence. Spanish missions and ranches introduced livestock practices that influenced later Texas agriculture.
Texas cattle drives: Overland movements of cattle from Texas ranches to railheads and markets, especially after the Civil War. Cattle drives carried Texas livestock into national commerce and reshaped ranching life.
Texas cotton production: The cultivation and processing of cotton in Texas. Cotton is the state's leading fiber crop and a major agricultural commodity.
Texas rangelands: Grasslands and shrublands in Texas used for grazing and wildlife habitat. Rangelands provide forage for cattle, sheep, and goats across much of the state.
Texas Revolution: The 1835–1836 conflict in which Texas broke from Mexican rule and established an independent republic. The republic's formation preceded the land policies and settlement that expanded ranching.
Dust Bowl: A period of severe dust storms and agricultural collapse on the Great Plains during the 1930s. Drought and soil erosion affected Texas farming and intensified pressure to conserve land.
Texas wool production: The raising of sheep and production of wool in Texas. Sheep ranching supplies a distinctive fiber industry, especially in West Texas.
Ogallala Aquifer: A large aquifer beneath parts of the Great Plains, including the Texas Panhandle. Irrigation from the aquifer supports cotton and other crops in a dry region.

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