Hill Country Agriculture Briefs

A Private Applicator’s Training and Testing program has been scheduled for Thursday, October 25th at the Bandera County Extension Office, 2886 Highway 16 North.  Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. with the training to follow at 8:30 a.m.  The test will be administered by a TDA inspector after lunch. This training is for persons who wish […]

I came across a very interesting article by Michael Porter with the Noble Foundation on Mourning Doves. With dove season open in Texas, I thought it was fitting to pass along. Mourning dove is the most abundant dove species, the most abundant game bird and one of the most abundant songbirds in southern Oklahoma and northern Texas. Many people […]

A Horse Nutrition Webinar series, sponsored by Michigan State University with collaborators from other universities will start September 25 and continue each month through November.  Take advantage of some good up-to-date horse nutrition information.  Best of all, the webinars are free! For program specifics visit HealthNutritionWebcastPR092012

A new publication, “Feral Hog Population Growth, Density and Harvest in Texas (SP-472)” puts facts behind figures. Jared Timmons, AgriLife Extension Plum Creek Watershed Feral Hog Education Program assistant in San Marcos, said the new publication Feral Hog Population Growth, Density and Harvest in Texas (SP-472), has solid numbers backed by research to substantiate many of […]

Attached is a very informative article on paper wasps by Wizzie Brown, Extension Program Specialist in Travis County.  Wasp colonies generally reach their full size in late summer/early fall and may be drawn to human inhabited areas searching for food.  If disturbed, they can sting repeatedly so be on the lookout. 09- Sep12- paper wasps

With the recent rainfall this weekend, mosquito populations will likely increase over the coming days and weeks.  Please remember to take necessary precautions to protect you and your family.  Several good resources are available online at http://texashelp.tamu.edu In addition, check out the attached report from the Texas Division of Emergency Management.  This report is alarming and really puts the […]

There has been a lot of recent concern across Texas pertaining to fire risk.  The drought continues to plague most of our region and coupled with low humidity and high winds, the risk is reality.  There are several good educational resources available to landowners through the Extension Service.  Take a few minutes to visit http://texaseden.org to learn […]

Recently, I’ve received several telephone calls concerning mosquitoes and the threat of West Nile Virus.  Consider the following steps in minimizing breeding sites and your exposure to mosquitoes. Reduce standing water – consider draining water from flower pots, bird baths, pet dishes and watering troughs periodically. Repair leaking faucets and pipes Mow tall grass or reduce the […]

Attached is the latest edition of the Texas Pecan IPM Newsletter.  Included is some timely information on common insect pests.  Enjoy! 12-6  

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Programs in Bandera, Blanco, Gillespie, Kendall and Kerr counties have organized a Multi-County Sheep and Goat program to address some of the challenges and opportunities facing producers in the Texas Hill Country. The program will be held Thursday, September 27th 6:00 p.m. at the Mansfield Park Recreation Center in Bandera.  […]