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Agriculture

Dairy Industry Takes Stock, Plans for Growth
Competitive land prices, a business-friendly regulatory climate, good weather and abundant feed crops combine in The High Ground to create a welcoming environment for the dairy industry.

Cotton, Corn, Wheat Keep High Ground Economy Growing
Thanks to the resiliency of producers, annual yields remain high for the many crops that grow in The High Ground region.

Meat Matters in The High Ground
Of the many iconic images that define the beautiful plains of The High Ground region, few are as important economi­cally as the image of cattle grazing in the sun.

Immigrants Lured to Region for Dairy, Cheese Work
It’s a long way from the Netherlands to The High Ground, and Harry DeWit crossed the Atlantic Ocean and traveled a long road through Canada, California and central Texas to reach it.

Production of Cattle, Hogs Remains Big Business
The High Ground of Texas can certainly “steak” much of its reputation on the cattle industry.

Cotton, Peanut and Wheat Crops Thrive in Region
Sammy Means was a busy man in 2007. The general manager of Ropes Farmers Co-op Gin in Ropesville saw 99,224 bales of cotton pass through the processing gin.

Dairies Milk Favorable Business Climate
Production of milk, cheese and other dairy products is booming here

Ranching Heritage Center ‘Steers’ into History
National Ranching Heritage Center chronicles Texas history and more.

High Ground Beefs Up on Cattle Industry
Beef production is a mainstay in The High Ground’s economy

Winemakers Tasting Success in Texas
Texans find they can compete with the best in winemaking

Cotton, Peanuts, Wheat Among Region’s Cash Crops
Cotton, peanuts, wheat and hay are among the crops springing from The High Ground

Dairy Farmers Stampede to High Ground
Doing business in The High Ground spells success for dairy farmers.

Region’s Dairy Industry Breeds Innovative Jobs
Huge dairy industry leads to the creation of many innovative jobs

Amarillo-Area Cheese Plant Boosts Milk Demand
Hilmar Cheese plant will change the Panhandle’s economic landscape

Got Milk? How about 215 Million Pounds a Month?
Region produces more than 215 million pounds of milk a month.

New ‘Cash’ crops at High Ground Ag Businesses
Businesses make a name for themselves with distinctive products

High Ground Farmers Unearth Profit in Niche Crops
High Ground farmers see profit possibilities in niche crops

Cattle Producers Big Part of Economic Stampede
The High Ground is one of the world’s biggest cattle producers.

Cotton is Key Fabric of High Ground Economy
Crop continues to yield high returns for growers in The High Ground

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