Archives for April 2017

As temperatures rise we often start getting an itch to plant. When it comes to establishing bermudagrass from sprigs there are several things to keep in mind before we start tilling the soil… Tifton 85 Sprigs loaded in a BermudaKing ready to be planted. Location: Choose a well drained soil; bermudagrass does not do well… Read More →

Due to some scheduling changes, we will be not be having the Cattle Herd Rebuilding Program at the Bexar County Extension Office on May 25th as previously mentioned.  Instead we will be working with Guadalupe and Wilson counties to host the exact same program on Friday, May 12th  from 8:30 -2:00 p.m. at the Mark… Read More →

Here’s a really unique opportunity!  Please join us as we learn about different facets of urban wildlife.  This is sure to be especially interesting and informative.  Cost is $25 for the series or $10/class.  Payment will be accepted in advance or at the door.  RSVP now to reserve your seat.  See the flyer below for… Read More →

See the attached flyer concerning a Multi-County Pond Management program in Seguin.  The program will be held Friday, April 28th at the Guadalupe County Extension office.  Cost is $15 and includes lunch.  Three CEUs will be offered to program attendees.  RSVP to Denise at the Bexar County Extension office by calling 210-631-0400. Pond Management Program… Read More →

Attached is the Spring edition of the Wild Pig Newsletter. Spring brings higher resource availability and increased canopy cover, and conventional control efforts such as trapping and aerial gunning may experience decreased success.  Now is the time to think “outside of the box” when managing for wild pigs, and we hope this edition will help… Read More →

Visit the link below to access the newsletter.  Dr. Bowling’s site has several valuable resources available to producers. http://bit.ly/2otF99O  

The San Antonio River Authority will be hosting an Agricultural Collection event for landowners in Bexar, Wilson, Karnes and Goliad counties on October 20th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Wilson County Precinct 1 Yard (142 FM 536, Floresville, TX 78114).  See attached flyer for more information and a specific list of items… Read More →

Mark your calendar for Thursday, April 13th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. for a free presentation on Backyard Poultry Basics presented by the Fancy Feathers 4-H Club, at the Bexar County Extension Office, 3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208.  See attached flyer for more information. 04-13-17-Fancy-Feathers-4-H-flyer