Texas wildfires that ravaged the Eastland Complex, parts of the Panhandle and Coryell County regions encompassing 433,000 acres have resulted in $23.1 million in preliminary agricultural loss estimates, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economists. Preliminary estimates from devastating Texas wildfires are $23.1 million, which includes fence repair costs. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Kay… Read More →

Join us Thursday, June 16th from 3-5 pm at the Bexar County Extension Office (Ste. 208) to hear Dr. Megan Clayton, Extension Range Specialist discuss: Managing Weeds and Brush with Proper Grazing Techniques Getting the Most form Your Herbicide Application The program will be worth 2 hours of CEU credit (1 Gen, 1 IPM).  See… Read More →

Mark your calendar to join us for an informative program Wednesday, June 29th.  The program will be held virtually from 12 noon-1:00 pm via Microsoft Teams.  One hour of General CEU credit will be offered for pesticide applicators.  To sign up, please RSVP to Sarah Nichols by Friday, June 24th.  See the flyer below for… Read More →

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I read an article recently that talked about the single biggest cost in a cow calf operation.  Answer?  The failure to wean and market a live calf.  Regardless of the reason, failure to market a calf out of every cow annually can be become expensive and will likely cost more this year than last year… Read More →

There’s still time to register for next weeks program featuring Dr. Joe Paschal, Extension Livestock Specialist addressing Cattle Herd Health.  With inputs on the rise, being efficient and having a healthy calf crop to market is important.  The program will begin at 6:00 pm in Suite 208 at the Bexar County Extension Office.  Cost is… Read More →

Check out the flyer below if you’ve got unwanted agricultural pesticides to dispose of. 2022 Tom Green County Waste Collection Flyer 4.20.22

Just a reminder to please sign up with Sarah at the Bexar County Extension Office if you’re planning to attend one or both of our April educational programs.  Sarah can be reached by calling the office at 210-631-0400. Ag Symposium (1 CEU) – Tuesday, April 12th  2022 S TX Ag Symposium Flyer Beef Series #1… Read More →

During a drought, little can be done to increase forage pasture growth. Proper management can minimize impacts of drought on your operation when it does, and it will, occur. Careful management early in a drought can minimize long term stand damage and help maintain forage yields when rains do come. If pastures are managed properly… Read More →

Join us in Leming on Friday, May 13th from 8:30-12 noon for our annual Multi-County Beef and Forage Field Day.  Two hours of CEU credit will be offered.  Topics will include cattle handling/culling strategies, drones and their application, invora/rezilon product update and carbon credits.  Bayer Environmental Science will be sponsoring lunch.  Cost is $15/person.  See… Read More →