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Casey Berley Gives Back to TAMU College of Agriculture & Life Science

Casey Berley Paying It Forward Casey Berley, broker at Hortenstine Ranch Company, is a proud graduate of Texas A&M University (Class of 1989) with a degree in Animal Science. Nearly 30 years later, while his daughter Madison (fightin’ Texas Aggie...

Hortenstine Ranch Company Represents Louis Vuitton

AFTER PRESIDENTIAL VISIT, HORTENSTINE RANCH COMPANY REFLECTS ON WORK WITH LOUIS VUITTON TO ACQUIRE FIRST U.S. RANCH PROPERTY FOR LEATHER WORKSHOP Hortenstine Ranch Company hired for unique property transactions requiring...

We’re Growing our Ranch Real Estate Team

Hortenstine Ranch Company is pleased to announce the addition of three new agents to its ranch real estate team of talented and diverse rural land experts. Each of these men...

Private Lake Property Featured in Dallas Morning News

A ranch that’s hit the market northeast of Dallas includes a body of water nearly the size of White Rock Lake. The Valley Lake Ranch, up for grabs on the...

Hunter Management on Your Ranch

In our four-part series we’ve discussed habitat management, herd management and now we find ourselves diving into one of the most challenging aspects of wildlife management, HUNTER MANAGEMENT, managing the...

Hortenstine Ranch Company Celebrates 15 Year Anniversary

Just ask Blake and he’ll tell you. Time sure does fly when you’re BUSY and having fun! Blake Hortenstine, founder of Hortenstine Ranch Company in April of 2003, never could...

Texas Historical Commission | Comanche Crest Ranch

History helps us understand change and how the society we live in came to be. Many of us feel the almost poetic appeal of the past and have a passionate...

Managing the Deer Herd on Your Ranch

Managing the deer herd on your ranch can be a daunting task if not approached in the correct manner. It is certainly one of those topics, like habitat management, that...

Star Brand, Historic Ranch featured in the News

With 7 generations of fond memories and gratitude, the descendants of Toddie Lee Wynne are offering their historic ranch to the marketplace for the first time in 160 years, and...

TACKLING A THORNY PROBLEM: Pricklypear Removal

As any experienced rancher knows, rangeland requires regular maintenance, especially when it comes to controlling invasive species, such as Opuntia engelmannii var. lindheimeri, more commonly known as the Texas pricklypear....

Toddie Lee Wynne Leaves Indelible Marks on Texas History

In North Texas, the Wynne name needs no introduction, but, even for such a storied family, Toddie Lee Wynne Sr. left indelible marks on Texas history—AMLICO, the Dallas Cowboys, Six...

Featured Articles

How to Start a Ranch The Right Way Without Making Costly Mistakes

Starting a Ranch in Texas? Here’s What You Need to Know Texas has always been ranch country, and for good reason. The state offers diverse landscapes, a favorable climate, and

Methods for Cedar Clearing from Ranches in Texas

Cedar trees, especially the Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana) and Ashe juniper (Juniperus ashei), are commonly found on Texas ranches. Historically, periodic wildfires and grazing by native animals kept cedar

Your Guide to Finding Ranches for Sale Near Dallas, Texas

Are you dreaming of owning a ranch near Dallas, Texas? Whether you’re seeking a sprawling cattle ranch, a cozy equestrian property, or a hunting ranch brimming with whitetail deer, the

Types of Ranches in Texas: A Quick Overview for Buyers

Texas land covers millions of acres, with plenty of opportunities for ranch ownership. The variety spans from large cattle operations to weekend getaways, with the ranch lifestyle deeply rooted in

Ranch Hunts in Texas: What Makes Them Special

Texas ranch hunts are private hunting experiences on managed land, designed for focus and results. These hunts happen across large properties where animals like whitetail deer, wild hogs, and exotic

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