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Monthly Archives: June 2012
July 2012 Smith Ag News
July 2012 Smith Ag News A newsletter highlighting upcoming events, CEU’s and other educational opportunities.
Blossom-End Rot in Tomatoes
Ag Biz News Column By: Chad Gulley County Extension Agent—Ag/NR Smith County Blossom-End Rot of Tomatoes It is that time of year when many gardeners are beginning to harvest the fruits of their labor. It can also be a stressful time because of the many insect and disease problems that we may have to deal with. It is very frustrating when we reach for that tomato that we have been watching develop and realize that it is rotten on the bottom. Blossom-end rot is a major… Read More →
Quality Hay
Ag Biz News Column By: Chad Gulley County Extension Agent–Ag/NR Smith County Producing Quality Hay Many producers this year have harvested their first cutting of hay. Hopefully with adequate rainfall, additional cuttings of hay are made this year. Is your goal is to produce or purchase high quality hay for your livestock? When producing hay, what determines quality hay? When evaluating hay for beef cattle many components should be considered. Crude protein (CP), TDN is total digestible nutrients, mineral concentration, palatability, and factors related to storage losses… Read More →
Safety on the Farm
Ag Biz News Column By: Chad Gulley County Extension Agent–Ag/NR Safety on the Farm Safety on the farm is important especially around livestock and equipment. Working around livestock, even gentle livestock, can lead to accidents. Using heavy equipment such as tractors and equipment can lead to injury if not used properly. Many people today have all terrain vehicles (ATV) they use to feed and for other jobs on the farm. Safe operation of the ATV is important. Farming and ranching can be one of the more dangerous… Read More →
Scorpions
Ag Biz News Column By: Chad Gulley County Extension Agent–Ag/NR Scorpions Are scorpions invading your home? Scorpions are easily recognized by their characteristic shape. Scorpions prefer a dry habitat but occur throughout Texas. Scorpions are arachnids and are close relatives of ticks, mites, and spiders. These arachnids carry a painful sting. The scorpion has four pair of legs and two large pincer-bearing arms (pedipalps) in front of their body. On the end of the long, slender tail is a bulb-like poison gland or stinger. The tail is… Read More →
