From the Top Rail

As we received some consistent rainfall and pastures begin to green upFor the first time in a long time, all of Central Texas received rain.  There are areas that  have received over 14.5 inches since the first of September.   Water is standing in many areas, we are recharging our deep soil moisture which has been [...]

The majority of Central Texas received from 2 to 5 inches over the weekend.  At my house on the East Side of Waco I have received 10 inches since the first of September with the majority of that falling during Heart O Texas Fair and over the last few weeks.  This last rain fall event [...]

(Be sure to check the Texas A&M Plant Pathology home page at: http://plantpathology.tamu.edu/Texlab/oakwilt.html and http://plantpathology.tamu.edu/Texlab/trees/tree4.html for more information.) Fall (October) is a great time to plant trees, but it is also important that we protect the trees that we have. The major disease threat to live and red oak trees in our area is oak [...]

Texas AgriLife Extension Service has a drought task force that has provided the following web page with alot of information pertaining to drought http://agrilife.tamu.edu/drought/      

Greetings class,   Instructions for viewing my RLO are below: I have attached the evaluation and the RLO power point presentation in the Discussions section on blackboard for our group.  I will also email both to all of you at the email you have provided.  I apologize for the Lync system not working as I [...]

By Allen Knutson Extension Entomologist, Texas AgriLife Extension Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center, Dallas Two species of armyworms attack forage and field crops in north Texas. The fall armyworm is most abundant during August through early November in north Texas and feeds primarily on Bermuda grass, wheat and rye grass, although it attacks many [...]

October 18, 2011 By: Blair Fannin COLLEGE STATION – Farmers, ranchers and timber operators who produce agricultural and timber products for sale will need a special registration number to claim sales tax exemption on purchased taxable products used for their operations beginning Jan. 1. The registration number was made a requirement by House Bill 268, [...]

The Holiday Classic Clinics and Prospect Shows are intended to provide an educational opportunity for new families (4-H & FFA) participating in the livestock project area.  The main purpose is to teach the basic principles of livestock management as they relate to facility maintenance, selection, nutrition, animal health, handling, showmanship, and transportation.  Youth must attend [...]

In Central Texas we have had a relief from the blistering 100 degree days for a short time as a cold front blew through our area but no rainfall came with the cooler weather.  The cooler temperatures were enjoyable and we still have cool morning but afternoon temps are back in the 90’s to 100 [...]

The Annual Heart O’ Texas Hay Show will be held at the Robinson High School Cafeteria on September 29, 2011.  We will begin with a chili supper at 6 pm with the program following. Topics: Farm Service Agency Programs, What you need to know before you visit an Ag lender, Hedging and risk associated with [...]