Hill Country Agriculture Briefs

Grasshopper numbers have been high in many locations across Texas this year. Dr. Roy Parker, Extension Entomologist and Philip Shackelford, County Extension Agent, Austin County have evaluated insecticides for grasshopper control for a number of years. The work is carried out on improved pasture near Bellville. This season three insecticides are being evaluated to determine the […]

The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation has joined several land-grant university extension entities throughout the United States to form a “community of practice” that will fight the growing feral hog problem. This Feral Hog Community of Practice brings together a group of professional educators with expertise on a variety of feral hog related topics. Together, they […]

The following link will take you to this month’s edition of Browsing:  http://animalscience.tamu.edu/academics/beef/browsing/beef-cattle-browsing-july-2012/. Click on the link or copy and paste the link into your web address bar. In this edition, you will find the following: Prussic Acid in Tifton 85? Dried Distillers Grains for Beef Cows Algae – Another Co-Product Supplement? Timing of De-Worming and Vaccination […]

The article below was recently published in Dallas.  You may wonder why an issue in Dallas has application in Bandera?  I don’t know about you but personally I’ve seen a large infestation of crickets.  I though the article was well written and informative so I decided to share it. ———————————————————————————————————————————- The current cricket invasion many are experiencing in […]

Below is the July-August Horticulture Update.  There is a lot of useful information including a garden checklist and common garden myths.  Don’t forget to take a look at the Home Vegetable Gardening Guide that includes basic gardening do’s and dont’s, a planting guide and more. July-August 2012 HortUpdate

See the information below concerning a Ranch Management Clinic August 21st in Jourdanton.  The agenda is very well put together and should prove to be an excellent program.  CEUs are offered. img00262

Below is rainfall data information provided compliments of Roy Chancy, Senior Field Technician, Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District. LOCATION Grid YEAR JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN Total Bear Creek Rd 68-09-05 2012 1.81 2.43 3.82 0.08 6 1.54 15.68 219 Garrison Lane Cazey Creek 69-14-07 2012 3.36 2.35 5.66 0.14 4.34 0.1 […]

The Hill Country Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists wishes to inform all new landowners about a program designed especially for them.  The volunteers with the Land Management Assistance Program provide aid to landowners in identifying trees, shrubs, flowers and grasses on their property and offer observations as to land, wildlife and livestock management and […]

If you are interested in farm pond management, check out the following attachments.  These are great resources to answer questions such as calculating the size of a pond or which aquatic herbicide to use! POND MEASUREMENT Herbicide Tables June 2012  

Below is information on a Pasture and Beef Management program in Kingsville July 27th.  Topics will include Brush Management, Feral Hogs, Market Outlook and Plant ID to name a few.  Five hours of CEU credit will be offered. Excellence in Agriculture (Agenda Flyer)