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Highland Hereford Breeders Lead Big Bend Cattle Rise
An Alpine writer traces the rise of cattle ranching in Brewster, Jeff Davis, and Presidio counties, noting the Highland Country’s development since the 1870s. It details pioneer markets, the formation of the Highland Hereford Breeder's Association in 1918, direct marketing gains, and ongoing efforts to market, finance, and sustain Highland cattle amid droughts tariff changes and shifting markets. The piece highlights rail expansion, auction history, and the push to supply cattle through modern infrastructure.
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Brewster County
Jeff Davis
Presidio
Ceanty
Jett Davis
Southern Pacific Railroad
Highland Country
Texas
Abilene
San Angel Rock
Amarillo
Midland
Colorado
Maria
Alpine
High Plaine
Midlland
San Angelo
United States
Davin
Solters
Calif
Buitt
Malta
Southton Pacific
South
Nota
Highland Association
Big Bend
Alex
Thomands of Dollars
Redation
Perlos
Drouth
Nation- Meat Board
Federal Farm Board