Make plans to join us for a Tree Management Workshop Thursday, October 11th 8:30-4:30 pm at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens. Topics include: Maintaining Healthy Trees Identify and Manage Common Tree Diseases Common Insect Pests of Trees Root Collar Excavation and Tree Injection Demonstration Cost is $40/person. CEU hours will be offered. This will be an excellent program, sign… Read More →
Archives for August 2018
Forage Management Program
We’re getting a very good response for our Forage Program Thursday, August 30 from 9-12 noon at the Bexar County Extension office. Dr. Larry Redmon will be our guest speaker and 3 hours of CEUs (2 IPM, 1 Gen) will be offered. If you haven’t had a chance to sign up, there’s still time! The cost of the… Read More →
Private Water Well Screening Event
Below is a flyer on the Texas Well Owners Network (TWON) “Well Informed” Water Well Screening Program to be conducted in Bexar County. This is a collaborative effort with Atascosa County though participation is open to anyone! Cost per water sample is $10. The screening will test for fecal coliform bacteria, high salinity and nitrates. Through this program, well owners can pick… Read More →
Rainwater Harvesting and Turf Management Training – Boerne
BOERNE – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Healthy Lawns and Healthy Waters Program is hosting a residential rainwater harvesting and turf management training Sept. 20 in Boerne. The free event will be from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park Road. The training is offered in collaboration with the Upper Cibolo… Read More →
Armyworms – A Pest of Pastures and Hay
Dr. Allen Knutson, Extension Entomologist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension has put together a very informative fact sheet concerning fall armyworms. The publication addresses armyworm biology, management and insecticide recommendations. Armyworm Fact Sheet 2018
Artificial Insemination Schools
Occasionally, I get inquires related to upcoming AI schools. Genex is offering several 3 day A.I. schools this fall in Stephenville. Dates are as follows: August 14-16 21-23 September 11-13 25-27 October 2-4 November 6-8 December 18-20 The Genex AI Classes are certification classes, including anatomy, synchronization, semen handling and live cow practice. *** Please call, text or… Read More →
Urban Wildlife Series – Field Trip
This is a reminder of the upcoming final session of the Urban Wildlife Series which will be held on Tuesday, August 14th. We will begin with breakfast from 8:00-9:00 a.m., followed by a tour of the Medina River Natural Area. The Medina River Natural Area is located at 15890 Highway 16 South, San Antonio, Texas … Read More →
Diseases Shared by Livestock and Wildlife
Join us for an online webinar at the Bexar County Extension Office – “Diseases Shared by Livestock and Wildlife”. The program will take place on Friday, August 10th. Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m., and the program will be from 12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m. You are welcomed to bring your lunch. One (1) hour of IPM CEU… Read More →
Forage Program Approaching – 3 CEUs
Call and sign up today for the Forage Management Workshop Thursday, August 30th 9-12 noon at the Bexar County Extension Office. Cost of the workshop is $15. Three (3) hours of CEU credit will be offered. You don’t want to miss this program! It will be very informative and in-depth addressing everything from selecting a forage species to proper… Read More →