Category Archives: Ag/NR

Hay Field Day and Seminar Slated for June 1, 2023 in Hungerford, Texas

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Hay Field Day and Seminar Slated for June 1, 2023 in Hungerford, Texas By Corrie Bowen County Extension Agent – Agriculture/Natural Resources Wharton County Texas A&M Agrilife Extension, Wharton County Office announces a Hay Field Day and Seminar for Thursday, June 1, 2023 in Hungerford, Texas.  This is our second consecutive year for Sikora Hay Farm to host us for a field day. Last year’s Hay Field Day and Seminar was a success, with over 150 hay producers attending. We are offering a two-part program on June 1st. … Read More →

‘Pecan Listening Session’ Wharton Extension Office – April 5th

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‘Pecan Listening Sessions’ across Texas Opportunity for pecan growers to set industry priorities MARCH 14, 2023 The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Texas A&M AgriLife Research and the Texas Pecan Growers Association, TPGA, will hold the first of 12 Pecan Listening Sessions March 28 in Smithville. The collaboration is designed to uncover pecan growers’ attitudes, perceptions and needs. Session schedule The listening session meeting dates, pecan growing regions and cities are as follows: March 28, Lower Colorado River, Smithville. April 5, Gulf Coast, Wharton. April 11, Guadalupe Valley, Seguin. April 18, East… Read More →

30th Annual Upper Gulf Coast Grain Handlers Conference – January 17, 2023

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30th Annual Upper Gulf Coast Grain Handlers Conference – January 17, 2023 By Laramie Kettler County Extension Agent Colorado County The 30th annual Upper Gulf Coast Grain Handlers Conference will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at the El Campo Civic Center in El Campo, Texas.  An informative and timely program has been planned to provide grain handlers with valuable information. Along the upper Gulf Coast, there are still reports of mixed success when treating stored grain insects. Additionally, worker safety and fall prevention continue to be… Read More →

5-CEU Pesticide Recertification Program February 9

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5-CEU Pesticide Recertification Program offered in Wharton County – February 9, 2023 By Corrie Bowen County Extension Agent Wharton County The Wharton County office of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is happy to announce an opportunity for pesticide license holders to earn five continued education credits (CEUs) toward their TDA pesticide applicators license. The Wharton County Office of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will hold their annual 5-CEU program on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at the Wharton County Fairgrounds – Crescent Hall in Crescent, TX.  Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. … Read More →

Upper Gulf Coast Feed Grain and Cotton Conference January 24

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Upper Gulf Coast Feed Grain and Cotton Production Conference at Crescent – January 24, 2023 By Corrie Bowen County Extension Agent Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Wharton County   Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Wharton, Matagorda, Jackson, and Colorado Counties are happy to announce the Upper Gulf Coast Feed Grain and Cotton Conference for Tuesday, January 24, 2023.   This year’s conference will be held in Crescent Hall at the Wharton County Fairgrounds at 6036 FM 961 Road Wharton, Texas 77488.  Registration begins at 8:00 a.m., with our first… Read More →