Cattle ranching has been credited with disrupting the grass hopper 'cycle' so much that they are no longer a threat.
Cattle ranching has been credited with disrupting the grass hopper 'cycle' so much that they are no longer a threat.
I remember years when we had problems with grasshoppers destroying or damaging our crops. But, not many times. Certainly nothing like you described.
Thanks for the comment and the map.
Some of my ancestors encountered another plague about that time that forced them to go GTT.
They were literally burned out of AL during Reconstruction for resisting the abuses of the Carpet Baggers & consorts.
Many came to TX about then.
The oppression was attempted in TX, but it did not last long. Was not received well and those who tried paid a dear price for their attempt.
I thought the Mormons converted them...