Archives for April 2018

Make plans to join us May 9th or May 10th for a Reproduction Management Workshop at Tom Brothers Ranch in Campbellton.  Space is limited so sign up today!  Discussion will include pregnancy testing, rectal palpation and estrus synchronization. Attendees are asked to bring 3-5 head of cattle for demonstration purposes.  See the flyer below for… Read More →

Be sure to mark your calendar for our Urban Wildlife Series this summer.  This will be a great program with particular focus on water issues related to wildlife.  We have an excellent agenda developed with collaboration from several entities.  Cost is $25/series.  See the flyer below for program specifics. 2018 Urban Wildlife Series  

Bexar, Guadalupe and Wilson counties will be hosting a Pond Management program in Seguin Friday, May 11th.  The topic will focus on managing aquatic vegetation. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.  Cost is $15/person, 3 hours of CEU credit will be offered.  See the flyer below for more information. Pond Management Program May 2018

Make plans to join us Friday, May 4th at Edmond Pruski’s Ranch in Floresville for an informative beef cattle program.  Topics include: Selecting Replacement Heifers Cattle Nutrition Chute Side Demonstration Brush Management and Timing Registration begins at 9:00 a.m.  Cost is $10/person, 2 hours of CEU credit will be offered.  See the attached flyer for… Read More →

If you have an interest in Pecan Production and Orchard Management, consider attending the Guadalupe County Pecan Field Day on Wednesday, April 25th at the Pecanderosa Ranch in Seguin.  The program will begin at 9 am and offer two hours of CEU credit.  See flyer below. Pecan FD flyer 2018

If you haven’t had a chance to sign up for our online Ag Symposium Tuesday, April 17th, make plans to participate today!  The program will offer 2 CEU’s (1 General, 1 IPM).  Topics include: Baitfish as a Secondary Crop for Aquaculture Producers; The Forgotten Goat; Alternative Ranching Operations; Tips for Stretching Your Dollar in Forage… Read More →

Fertilization Many factors impact the decision to fertilize pastures. They include: the variation of rainfall across the state; varying types of grazing systems; irrigation or the lack of irrigation; type of livestock being produced; different management objectives. In general, the addition of fertilizer will improve forage quantity and quality. Table 1 shows that the fertilized… Read More →

If you’ve ever wondered what happens after a calf leaves your place and is sold at auction, I would strongly suggest you consider participating in Beef 706.  Nine counties across south Texas have joined together to offer producers a very informative and hands on program focusing on beef quality management and marketing opportunities. Brush Country… Read More →