The Bexar County Beef Cattle Short Course will be livestreamed Jan. 11 from 5-8 p.m. Due to the county-wide increase in COVID-19 cases, there will not be an in-person option. The program will be held virtually through Microsoft Teams.
The course is free but advance registration is required by calling the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in Bexar County at 210-631-0400. Sarah Nichols, AgriLife Extension administrative assistant for Bexar County, will also accept registration by email to [email protected]. Registered participants will receive an email invitation on the morning of Jan. 10 with instructions for the online event.
There are two Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education units available, one general and one laws and regulations.
“Attendees will learn the latest regarding key hot button issues affecting beef producers and the cattle industry,” said Sam Womble, AgriLife Extension agriculture and natural resources agent for Bexar County.
Rangeland herbicide research work will be highlighted as well, he said.
“New research and products are being introduced, affording clientele safer and more practical options for managing pastures and rangeland,” Womble said.
Topics and speakers
The event will begin with an overview and welcome from David Janszen, chairman, Bexar Agriculture/Natural Resources Committee, San Antonio.
Topics and speakers will include:
— Future Challenges of the Beef Industry—What’s on the Horizon? Joe Paschal, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension livestock specialist, Corpus Christi.
— Pesticide Laws and Regulations, Vick Alexander, TDA assistant regional director of pesticides, San Antonio.
— Range Herbicide Update and Research News, Bob Lyons, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension range specialist, Uvalde.
