Hill Country Agriculture Briefs

Check out this free – web based online support system for brush and weed control http://pestman.tamu.edu  Plant ID help and lots of other great resources.  Be sure to bookmark this one!

Backyard Gardening Series: “Growing Herbs: It’s as easy as 1-2-3” Event Type Seminar Date: Tuesday, December 4, 2012 Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Description: Herbs can be fun and easy to grow. Come visit with Master Gardener – Don Crites and Horticulturist David Rodriguez to learn about selecting and growing herbs that can complement […]

The following article was written by Clay Wright with the Noble Foundation.  It has some really good considerations for adding value to your operation. Pick up any livestock-related publication these days and you’ll probably find an article on adding value to your calf crop.  Subjects might include selecting bulls to optimize desirable characteristics in your calves, preconditioning […]

Below is a very interesting article on bed bugs provided by Wizzie Brown, Extension Program Specialist in Travis County.  Take a look! 11- Nov12- bed bugs  

The next webinar in the Texas Range Webinar Series, Weed Control Strategies is scheduled for December 6th, 2012  from 12 noon to 1 p.m.  This webinar is being presented by Dr. Larry Redmon, Professor and State Forage Specialist with the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences.  1.0 TDA CEU will be offered. For more information, please visit […]

With the recent cold snap, I’ve had a few questions arise as to the best approach in protecting plants from freezing weather.  There are several things that can be done to protect plants.  Consider the following suggestions: If you are only expecting a light freeze, you may be able to protect plants by covering them with a […]

If you’re interested in learning about prescribed burning – how to plan and conduct a burn, notification and regulations, equipment, liability and other topics then mark Saturday, November 17th on your calendar.  The program will be held in Boerne.  Three hours of CEU credit and lunch will be provided.  For more information, see attached flyer. Fire […]

Below is an interesting article from the Cow/Calf Corner Newsletter published by Oklahoma Cooperative Extension on the importance of observing bulls as the breeding season begins.  Enjoy! Observe Bulls Closely as the Breeding Season Begins Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist The 2012 fall breeding season is nearly here.  With the high input […]

The Kerr County Soil and Water Conservation District will be having a Native Tree Sale on Saturday, November 10th from 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon at the Kerr County Ag Barn.  All trees sold have been grown locally and are native species.  Species available include: burr oak, lacey oak, chinkapin oak, monterrey oak, cedar elm, mexican […]