Archives for May 2018

Posted on May 25, 2018 by tiffany.dowell Here are some of the ag law stories in the news over the last couple of weeks: *New Mexico files counterclaims against Texas and United States in water law suit.  The New Mexico Attorney General has filed the State’s Answer to the Complaints filed by Texas and the… Read More →

As many of you know, the window of opportunity is opening up for foliar applications on mesquite.  Typically, mesquite can be sprayed starting in the spring once the soil temperature reaches 75 degrees at 12-18 inches deep and the leaves change from a pea green color to dark green.  It’s important that the plants have… Read More →

Mark your calendar now for a Forage Management Workshop Thursday, August 30th from 9-12 noon at the Bexar County Extension office.  Three hours of CEU credit will be offered.  This will be a very informative and in depth program addressing everything from selecting a forage specie to proper management.  Check out the flyer below for… Read More →

Make plans to join us for a couple online webinars at the Bexar County Extension Office. “Managing Deer and Wildlife” – Thursday, June 7th.  Registration will begin at 11:30 am and the program be from 12 noon – 1:30 p.m.  One hour of general CEU credit will be offered.  Cost is $15.  To sign up,… Read More →

Forage Fax – Dr. Vanessa Corriher Who Needs Limestone: Many Texas soils are acid soils; that is, the soil pH is less than 7.0. Soil acidity is caused by various environmental, climatic, and cultural factors. The most common of these factors are: Parent material from which the soil is derived. Leaching by rainfall or irrigation… Read More →

Forage Fax – Dr. Vanessa Corriher-Olson Most people think these forages are a species of their own. But they are not. They are hybrid varieties of Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon).  Bermudagrass is a warm-season perennial grass that spreads mainly by rhizomes (underground stems) and stolons (horizontal aboveground stems).  The grass tolerates a wide range of soil… Read More →

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Department of Agricultural Economics is conducting the 2018 Texas Custom Rates Survey.  Each year our offices receive many requests for current custom rate information and the latest Custom Rates Publication.  The survey and publication are the only source to find the going rates paid for these types of services. … Read More →