Please don’t correct me and tell me it’s Buffalo Grass. Buffelgrass and Buffalo Grass are not the same thing. While they may sound similar, they are two different types of grasses. Buffelgrass (Cenchrus ciliaris) is an invasive grass species native to Africa that has been introduced to various parts of the world, including the United States. It is known for its rapid growth and ability to outcompete native vegetation, posing a threat to biodiversity and ecosystems. On the other hand, Buffalo Grass (Bouteloua dactyloides) is a native grass species to North America, particularly the Great Plains region. It is a … Continue reading The Origins Of Buffelgrass Found In This Area

I personally have great memories of this place. I was blown away to learn that actual auction rings with the auction calls we are now familiar with have only been around for around 60 years. Prior to that a cattle stockyard was a place that ranchers met up and sold their livestock to each other with the facility being there to weight the stock and help with the money transfer. I didn’t know the real history behind this place but I was able to find this article, which is the best writing I’ve found on the history of the SA … Continue reading San Antonio’s Union Stockyards