Hill Country Agriculture Briefs

Weather models and trends have been on the minds of many in recent months.  Folks continue to ask the question, “When are we going to get any significant rain?”  If you look at the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center or any other source, most models show the same thing – dry (drought) conditions with above normal temperatures. […]

College Station – The second annual Texas Fruit Conference will offer information for both novice and experienced growers, according to organizers with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. “While this conference is intended to assist commercial fruit producers, the materials presented will also be helpful to homeowners and gardeners who simply want to grow fruits […]

If you’ve ever had an interest in planting a small grain crop, then check out the link below.  You’ll find several years worth of statewide data including various publication resources.  Useful information such as common diseases, insects and weed control recommendations are also included. http://varietytesting.tamu.edu/wheat/index.htm

Want to figure out what soil(s) are present on your property?  If you’ve never tried web soil survey, check it out!  It’s a great resource for landowners.  Thanks to Larry Stark for sharing. http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/

Check out the latest edition of the Entomology Update from Wizzie Brown addressing spider mites. 08- Aug13- spider mites

Mark your calendar for Friday morning, September 20th for a field day at Blaschke Ranch near Tarpley.  Travel on FM 470 from Bandera towards Tarpley approximately 10 miles and the ranch will be located on the right.  The program will begin at 8:00 a.m. and conclude at 11:00 a.m. Attendees will have the opportunity view […]

Below is most recent edition of the Bandera SWCD newsletter.  It is filled with timely and valuable information.  The staff is very knowledgeable and willing to assist producers with their inquiries.  Their office is located in the same building as the Extension Office at Mansfield Park. BanderaSWCDNewsltr2013Summer

Check out the following webinar.  Although we are not part of the Trinity River Basin, the information presented can still have a lot of application for producers in Bandera County. COLLEGE STATION – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Trinity Waters are continuing their land and management series with the webinar “Turning Your Land […]

Mark your calendar for an informative program addressing Predator Management on Thursday, August 22nd from 6:30-9:00 p.m. at the Mansfield Park Recreation Center.  Registration will begin at 6:00 p.m. Topics include: Feral Hogs – What’s Legal and What’s Not? – Dr. James Cathey, Associate Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist, Texas A&M University Predator Trapping – […]