Make plans to join us online Tuesday, June 9th from 12 noon – 1 pm for a discussion concerning aquatic weed identification and management. To sign up, contact Chris at christopher.lambert@ag.tamu.edu. The program is FREE unless you need CEU credit. In that case, cost is $10. For more information, see the attached flyer below. Aquatic… Read More →
Archives for May 2020
CFAP – Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Are you a farmer or rancher whose operation has been directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic? USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the Coronavirus Food Assistance program on April 17, 2020. This relief program includes direct support to agricultural producers (farmers and ranchers) of $16 billion. The sign up period will begin May 26th and continue… Read More →
Where’s the Beef?
When you get a chance, take a few minutes to view the following YouTube video Chancellor Sharp sent out called “Where’s the Beef?”. It features Dr. David Anderson, Professor and Extension Economist, Dr. Bart Fischer, Co-Director of the Agriculture and Food Policy Center and Dr. Patrick Stover, Vice Chancellor and Dean Texas A&M AgriLife Extension… Read More →
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease – Update
Below is the latest update from the Texas Animal Health Commission concerning Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2. RHDV2 has been confirmed in 11 Texas counties. 2020-05-13_RHDV2
Texas’ Agricultural Losses from COVID-19
New report estimates Texas’ agricultural losses from pandemic could be $6-8 billion Some agricultural producers in the state could see losses up to 40% The agricultural production challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic include supply chain issues, labor shortages, instability in agricultural commodities markets and a major change in where people are spending their food… Read More →
Wildlife Damage Management Series (Part III)
The final session of our Wildlife Damage Management series will take place on Tuesday, May 19, 12-1 pm. The program is FREE of charge unless you’re needing CEU credit. In that case, cost is $10. Please email Chris at christopher.lambert@ag.tamu.edu to sign up. As a reminder, if you’re needing CEU credit, be sure to provide… Read More →
Monthly Cotton, Grain & Corn Virtual Marketing Updates
Please see the attached flyer about a recurring virtual program provided by the Southeast Regional Row Crop Initiative. Each month Extension Economists from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will provide commodity marketing updates for cotton, grain sorghum and corn. The event is free as it is being sponsored by the cotton, grain sorghum and corn commodity… Read More →