Over the past three months, COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the nation’s agricultural sector. For most of agriculture, COVID-19 was the latest in an already problematic environment driven by depressed commodity prices, weather disasters such as widespread flooding, and ongoing international trade disruptions. This webinar will provide the latest updates on major developments that have occurred since March of 2020. In particular, the webinar will include a discussion of the following: • State proposals to shield processors from liability; • Current status of enacted and proposed federal legislation... Read More →

West Side Turn Row Meeting June 19, 2020   The bridge on Farmview Parkway is out.  From McGregor and Farmview Parkway South you will have to take Waldo Road/Old Spring Road.  We will have directional signs up.  Breakfast provided by Lone Star Ag Credit   7:30 am - 8:00 .................... Registration in the Field (Handout Provided to Prevent or Reduce Covid19)   Overview of Safety Measures to Prevent Covid 19 orally presented by Agent to begin meeting 7:30 am -8:00 ................................................................. Registration in the Field   8:00 –... Read More →

On Thursday, February 18, 2021, from 9 am – 12 pm, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will present the Sorghum Symposium 2021. This is a special, virtual program designed to educate our farming public about new developments and practical techniques to manage and market their sorghum crop. The recent surge in sorghum prices, driven primarily by foreign demand, has stimulated tremendous interest in growing sorghum. In response to strong grower interest, we have assembled a preeminent team of experts from AgriLife Extension for this ONE-TIME EVENT, including the top... Read More →

6 CEU Hours Offered in one day. 2 Laws and Regulations 1 General 1 Drift Management 2 IPM

Register now for our program on how to properly prep and managing your ponds this spring. Hear our AgriLife Extension Aquatic Specialist - Brittany Chesser, outline what you need to do during early spring to avoid expensive management problems (or worse) during this summer. This interactive seminar will deal specifically with the early season development and management of pond weeds and algae; discuss water quality basics, and best practices to support pond health and maintain a thriving aquatic environment. BONUS: You are encouraged to send clear, close-up digital images on a light background of your pond species of concern directly to Brittany at brittany.chesser@exchange.tamu.edu by March 14th and INCLUDE the DATE MARCH 17th so she can refer to them during the presentation. At the end of the presentation Brittany will identify your species of concern, diagnose any issues, and provide the group with Rx on how to manage your issue.

The Williamson County AgriLife Extension office will offer in person Private Pesticide Applicator Training in our office to assist those interested in obtaining their TDA License. Those producers or land owners who apply restricted use pesticides to their properties must be trained and licensed to do so. We provide all the necessary training instruction along with interactive Q&A time and printed materials to prepare you to take your private applicator exam. Loading…