Archives for August 2020

Take advantage of a great opportunity if you’re interested in learning more about pregnancy testing,  palpation and estrus synchronization.  The program will take place Tuesday, October 13 from 9-4 pm at Tom Brothers Ranch in Campbellton.  Check out the flyer below for additional information. palpation info2020

A different winter feeding approach, other than hay, could be the use of standing or stockpiled warm season perennials (such as bermudagrass or bahiagrass). These forages are allowed to accumulate in the field for grazing during fall and early winter. Stockpiled bermudagrass can provide the required nutrition for dry, pregnant cows through January if the… Read More →

The Ranchers Leasing Workshop scheduled for October 6th in Leming and the Owning Your Piece of Texas Ag Law program planned for October 7th in Seguin have been cancelled due to COVID-19.  Both programs will be rescheduled for 2021.

The Online Ranchers Agricultural Leasing Workshop is now available, cost is $75.  It’s the exact same content as the live programs.  The link is:   https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/product?catalog=AGEC-002  The handbook that is given out at the program is available for free download at: https://agrilife.org/texasaglaw/files/2019/09/Ranchers-Agricultural-Leasing-Handbook.pdf Take advantage of a great opportunity if you’re interested in grazing, hunting, or livestock… Read More →

Texas AgriLife Research and Extension will be hosting the Annual Sheep and Goat Field Day and the Sheep and Goat Expo on August 14 and 15. Both events have moved to a totally virtual format and with the support of our sponsors it is now completely FREE!!! (News Release link) As with everything else the format… Read More →

Texas residents are now among those across the nation receiving mysterious seeds delivered by mail in tiny bags marked as jewelry. U.S. Department of Agriculture officials are on alert because these seeds are unsolicited. Mystery seeds with labeling from China. (Source: Washington State Department of Agriculture) Kevin Ong, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service plant pathologist and director… Read More →

Just a reminder to join us online Tuesday, August 18th from 12 noon-1:00 pm for an informative program “Managing Hay and Pasture Insect Pests”.  The program will be worth an hour of IPM CEU credit for those of you interested.  Cost will be $10 if you need CEU credit.  Otherwise, the program is FREE.  To… Read More →

“Each year, AgriLife Extension receives many requests for prevailing rates for certain kinds of work and custom farm or machine operations,” said Steven Klose, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension economist in College Station. “This is a current update of information that has been used extensively over the years.” Peanut harvest rates are part of the 2020 Texas… Read More →