Archives for August 2022

Check out the flyer below of a workshop Guadalupe County is hosting Wednesday, September 28th.  Two hours of CEU credit are available. Fall Beef & Pasture Management Workshop September, 28, 2022

National Drought Summary for August 16, 2022 Summary Precipitation again varied widely across the Lower 48 this week, which is not unusual during the summer. Across the interior West, monsoon rains were not as intense as last week, but remained heavier than normal. Several times the normal amount soaked most areas in the western half… Read More →

This is the last opportunity to sign up for our final Beef Series session Thursday, August 25th from 3-5 pm at the Bexar County Extension Office (Ste. 208).  Dr. Larry Redmon, Associate Dept. Head and Extension Program Leader – Dept. of Soil and Crop Sciences will discuss: Interpreting and Understanding Forage and Soil Sampling Results… Read More →

Contact: Joshua Coleman joshua.coleman@usda.gov Program options available to cover cost of transporting water, feed and livestock Correction: The drought assistance news release issued on July 20 incorrectly referenced assistance for purchased feed due to drought as a compensable expense through the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP). Feed purchase is not… Read More →

49th Annual Sheep and Goat Field Day Agenda     2022 Texas Sheep and Goat Expo Agenda     FREE – 2022 Youth Program and Skill-a-thon Flyer The Sheep and Goat Field Day and Texas Sheep and Goat Expo will be held on August 19-20, 2022. This unique sheep and goat event provides producers and… Read More →

Attention Ladies – Mark your calendar for October 10-11 at the Inn on Barons Creek in Fredericksburg for the annual Bennett Trust Women’s Conference.  The registration link as well as a flyer and program agenda are below. This is the link available for registration for the Bennett Women’s Conference: https://tamu.estore.flywire.com/products/bennett-trust-land-stewardship-womens-conference-building-a-legacy-of-environmental-stewardship BennettTrustFlyer Bennett Trust Land Stewardship Women… Read More →

Generation Next – Our Turn to Ranch is a 12 week online course that runs from August 15 – November 6th.  Cost is $300 and is limited to 100 participants.  The curriculum targets new landowners, those who are inheriting land or those who are looking to start a new agricultural enterprise on an existing ranch. … Read More →

Make plans to join us for our final Beef Series program Thursday, August 25th from 3-5 pm at the Bexar County Extension Office (Ste. 208).  Dr. Larry Redmon, Associate Dept. Head and Extension Program Leader – Dept. of Soil and Crop Sciences will discuss: Interpreting and Understanding Forage and Soil Sampling Results Native and Introduced… Read More →

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it will indefinitely extend the deadline for producers to return the pre-filled applications for Phase One of the Emergency Relief Program (ERP).  A new deadline will be announced after the last Phase One applications are mailed and provided at least 30 days following the mailing. Continuing to… Read More →