Archives for September 2019

Following is a great article Tiffany posted to her Ag Law Blog following a recent interview.  Sit around any coffee pot that gathers farmers and you’ll quickly learn three different ways to raise a crop, four differing marketing philosophies and the proper way to maintain a 1978 Chevrolet pickup truck. But it’s rare that the… Read More →

One of the first considerations when purchasing hay is that it should be based on individual animal requirements. For optimal production, forage quality should be matched as closely as possible to the nutritional needs of the animal. Low quality forage can result in reduced animal performance and increased supplemental feeding costs. Whereas hay of sufficient… Read More →

The final session of our 2019 Urban Wildlife Series “Getting Ready to Hunt” will take place on Tuesday, September 24th from 10-12 noon at the Bexar County Extension Office, Suite 208.  Dr. Maureen Frank, Extension Wildlife Specialist will present the program.  Make plans to join us as hunting season approaches.

A Land Management Workshop will be held Monday, September 30 from 9:15-3:30 at the Boerne Patrick Heath Public Library.  Cost is $15/person and includes lunch.  CEUs will be offered.  Topics will address: Testing Soils and Water in the Hill Country Living with Fire in the Wildland Urban Interface Oak Wilt ID and Management Web Soil… Read More →

The Texas Forest Service currently have grants open for landowners to conduct prescribed fires on their property. The National Fire Plan grant eligibility include Medina, Bexar and Comal Counties. For more information, please contact Logan Scherschel. His contact information is below in addition to a recent press release.    Logan Scherschel Wildland Urban Interface Specialist Texas A&M… Read More →

Horse Owners – Here’s a great opportunity to get the latest information on equine nutrition and general health.  Make plans to join us Friday, October 4th from 9-12 noon at the Bexar County Extension Office.  Dr. Jennifer Zoller, Extension Horse Specialist will lead the discussion.  See the attached flyer for more information. 2019 Equine Management… Read More →

Just a reminder to call and RSVP for next weeks Urban Wildlife Series session on Texas Game Fish.  The program will be Tuesday, September 10th from 10-12 noon in Suite 208 at the Bexar County Extension Office.  Cost for the program is $10.  Dr. Todd Sink, Associate Professor and Aquaculture Extension Specialist will be our… Read More →

Make plans to join us October 11 and 12 for a “one of a kind” beef cattle program.  Friday evening registration will begin at 4:30 pm at Palo Alto College (Performing Arts Center) with the program to follow at 5:00.  Dinner will be provided compliments of Texas Beef Council.  Topics will include Beef Quality, Food… Read More →