Hill Country Agriculture Briefs

This material was published through Ag News and Views, a publication of the Noble Foundation’s Agricultural Division.   Most Americans today are just as likely to have a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver on them as they are a flashlight, camera, calculator, entertainment center and even basic computing tools. That is, if they are carrying their smartphone. […]

Recently, I attended a training and thought I’d pass along some noteworthy points of interest.  The material below is a summary of information shared by Dr. Joe Masabni, Extension Horticulturist in College Station. The best raised bed material is a 50% sand 50% organic matter material.  If you want to just purchase a good topsoil […]

Just a reminder that the Water Conservation and Plant Selection program focusing on Earth Kind landscape principles is nearing.  To sign up, please contact the Extension Office at 830-796-7755 by Friday, April 11th.  A wide array of topics will be addressed so make plans to attend.  The registration fee is $10 and includes CEU credit.  See the attachment for […]

A Private Applicator Training and Testing program will be offered on Thursday, April 24th at the Bandera County Extension Office, 2886 Hwy 16 N located at Mansfield Park.  Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. with the training to follow at 8:30 a.m.  The test will be administered after lunch at 1:00 p.m.  This training is for […]

The Bandera Soil and Water Conservation District will again be hosting a fish stocking program for interested clientele.  Orders must be received by Monday, May 12th.  For specific information on the program and a price list, please stop by the office or call 830-796-3334.

A sheep and goat management workshop is planned for Thursday, May 22nd from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Bandera United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.  Program topics will include an industry update, marketing options and health/reproductive considerations.  Registration fee is $15 and includes dinner.  Sign up today! Sheep Goat Program Flyer May 2014

Our Extension Economist Rob Hogan forwarded some very interesting facts concerning the beef industry and beef production in particular.  The material was put together by Dr. Derrell Peel from Oklahoma State University.  I think you’ll find it quite interesting. Beef Cattle Notes

The Bandera County Water Awareness program is right around the corner March 21-22 at the Mansfield Park Recreation Center.  If you haven’t signed up, please visit http://agrilife.org/bcwa to register.  The program is free of charge, includes CEUs and lunch!  This is shaping up to be a great opportunity to learn about our most precious natural resource.  Check […]

For those of you interested in learning about how to get started with a vineyard, check out the flyer below.  Polvadeau Vineyards is offering a 1 day basic training day on what it takes to own, operate and run a vineyard.  This is a program you don’t want to miss.  Thanks to Andrea McGilvray for sharing. […]