An enormous variety of vegetable fields can be found in the Rio Grande Valley at almost all times of the year. From December to March, there are virtually no tall crops in the state. There are occasional exceptions to every rule, however, and we're happy to try to find any kind of crop, any time of year. And don't forget that there are hundreds of fruit and pecan orchards here, as well as a number of beautiful vineyards. For more information, contact the Texas Department of Agriculture .
Most ranches are devoted to raising cattle, ranging from dairy cows to the famed Texas longhorns.
But you'll also find sheep, goats, hogs, chickens, emus, ostrich and bison. But there are a few notable features that might be of interest to filmmakers. There are more than 130 state parks and natural areas, from the swampy Big Thicket to the mini-desert Monahans Sandhills . In short, we're not just cows and prairie - you might be surprised what you'll find here. There are many other specialty locations in Texas that should be mentioned.