Category Archives: Agriculture News & Information
Conservation Education Awards Go To Two Local Residents
The Austin County Soil and Water Conservation District is proud to present two Conservation Education Awards this year to Mr. Rod Vincent, and Mr. Jacob Diezi. Other Agriculture News & InformationAustin County Fair Scholarship Application Now OpenJan 18, 2021The Multi-County New Landowner Educational SeriesNov 3, 2020The Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association sets 2021 Training DatesNov 3, 2020Registration is Open for the […]
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Austin County Soil & Water Conservation District #347 2016 Banquet Of Champions
The Austin County Soil & Water Conservation District held its 2016 Banquet of Champions on Thursday, May 19, 2016, at the Cat Spring Agricultural Society Hall. The Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Charles Goeke. Pastor Kevin Haug of St. John Lutheran Church, Cat Spring, gave the invocation and benediction. Share This ArticleFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemail
Read moreTop 7 Reasons Pasture Weed Control Programs Fail
Since we are well into spring and nearly into summer, I wanted to touch on what NRCS calls Pest Management, or in other words weed control. We all want the best for our pastures, and by minimizing the mistakes or missteps, money and time can be saved. Share This ArticleFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemail
Read moreTesting and Decontaminating Private Water Wells After A Flood
If your well has been flooded, you should assume that the water in it is contaminated. Do not use the well water for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing your teeth or even bathing until you are satisfied that it is not contaminated. Share This ArticleFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemail
Read moreAgriLife Research Investigators Study Effects Of Aflatoxins On Quail Reproduction [VIDEO]
UVALDE – In an effort to find what’s causing the decline of Texas wild quail populations, Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists investigated whether regular ingestion of low levels of aflatoxins by bobwhite and scaled quail may impact their ability to reproduce. Share This ArticleFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemail
Read moreRunning Out of Agricultural Land
Fear that we are running out of important resources is perpetual. Oil is a favorite thing to worry about; landfill space is another, and trees yet another. I could continue listing things (coal, copper, iron ore, even tin) that people have worried would soon be exhausted, and I plan to discuss the persistent fear of resource exhaustion in future columns. […]
Read moreBeef Cattle Management Series to be held on Friday, March 18
The Beef and Forage Committee will be sponsoring a Beef Cattle Management Series this spring devoted to beef cattle producers interested in rebuilding their cow herd. Share This ArticleFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemail
Read moreTexas and New Mexico Supreme Court Rulings Impact Agriculture
Well it turned into a busy week for ag law right at the last minute and after I posted the weekly round up. Major actions from the Texas and New Mexico Supreme Courts that have major impacts on the agriculture industry in both states. Share This ArticleFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemail
Read moreSmall Farms & Vegetable Conference scheduled for February 26th
The Horticulture Committee of Austin County will be sponsoring a Small Farms and Vegetable Conference on Friday, February 26, 2016, at Cat Spring Ag Society Hall. Share This ArticleFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemail
Read moreAre You Taking Your Grass For Granted?
Almost everybody that has pastures take their grass for granted, and it has been that way for many years. Few of our early day cattleman had enough time to look closely at their grass and think about what it needed. The demands of early pioneer life usually assigned their grass “crop” a low priority. The apparent endless growing potential of […]
Read moreUSDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Texas Farmers and Ranchers Impacted by Winter Storms [VIDEO]
Our hearts go out to Texas farmers and ranchers affected by Winter Storm Goliath. USDA and Texas Farm Service Agency (FSA) stand with our communities when severe weather and natural disasters impact your livelihood and disrupt your way of life. ~ Judith A. Canales, Texas FSA State Executive Director Share This ArticleFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemail
Read moreGideon Lincecum Chapter of Texas Master Naturalist Training Course To Begin
The Texas Master Naturalist program is designed to develop a corps of well-informed volunteers who provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities for the State of Texas. Share This ArticleFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemail
Read moreThree-Part Beef Cattle Production Series Offered to Central Texas Producers
The Texas Beef Council (TBC) and Texas AgriLife Extension Service have teamed up to present a special Beef 706 program, a three-part series of hands-on sessions focusing on beef quality management and marketing opportunities. This program is available to beef cattle producers from Austin, Brazos, Burleson, Fayette, Lee, Waller, and Washington counties. Share This ArticleFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemail
Read moreLeadership Advisory Board to Host Annual Meeting
The Leadership Advisory Board of Austin County is charged with the purpose of promoting Extension work in the community and strengthening the programmatic efforts of the Agents in Austin County. This year’s event will take place on Thursday, January 14th, at the Liedertafel Hall, 116 Lux Rd. in Sealy. The event will showcase events of the year for the Texas […]
Read moreAustin County To Get New 4-H Agent [VIDEO]
Austin County will be getting a new 4-H Agent in the very near future. Donnie Montemayor, director of District 11 for the Southeast Region was on hand at Monday’s commissioner’s court meeting to introduce the new agent. Share This ArticleFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemail
Read moreBreach of Contract Case Offers Important Lessons
Recently, the North Carolina Court of Appeals issued an opinion in a breach of contract case pitting a chicken grower against Johnson Breeders, Inc. The case offers a good illustration and discussion of breach of contract claims in the agricultural context. Share This ArticleFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemail
Read moreOVERSEEDING FOR COOL SEASON FORAGES
Over seeding pastures with cool season forage species such as ryegrass or clovers is a good way to provide valuable forage during the fall, winter, and early spring. When raising animals that demand a large amount of high quality forage, planning to over seed one of these varieties can improve your land, reduce your inputs, and increase your profits too. […]
Read moreLiability for Snakes on My Land
Question: If someone is bitten by a snake on my land, can I be held liable? This is a great question and as I was working on this blog post, I came across a great quote in a Texas appellate court opinion that sort of summarizes this issue: “A good deal of the vegetation in Texas stings, sticks or stinks. […]
Read moreBrune Honored For Service
Herbert Brune has been a lifelong resident of Austin County and has been active in several areas of the community in regards to public service. He most recently served as valued member of the Austin County Soil & Water Conservation District. On June 23, 2015, he resigned after 29 years of faithful and dedicated service which included serving as vice […]
Read moreHay and Forage Producers Encouraged to Submit Samples for Analysis
The Beef and Forage Committee of Austin County is encouraging beef cattle producers to turn in a sample of their hay for analysis. Share This ArticleFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemail
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