Writer: Steve Byrns, 325-653-4576, s-byrns@tamu.edu Contact: Pascual Hernandez, 325-387-3101, p-hernandez@tamu.edu SONORA –The Annual Wool and Mohair Show, now in its 76th year, will again be held in conjunction with the National 4-H Wool Judging and FFA Wool Judging contests. These contests join a host of other ranch-related youth competitions set for June 18-20 in [...]
Public input sought at Pecos, Imperial, Iraan and Ozona meeting sites Writer: Steve Byrns, 325-653-4576, s-byrns@tamu.edu Contact: Lucas Gregory, 979-845-7869, lfgregory@ag.tamu.edu PECOS – Landowners in the Pecos River watershed are invited to participate in discussions on Pecos River water quality and updates to the Pecos River Watershed Protection Plan during a series of upcoming meetings. [...]
Native landscaping, rainwater collection among methods to be discussed WESLACO – It’s not enough to shut off the faucet while brushing your teeth; it’s time homeowners make plans to conserve water in the long term, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service water expert in Weslaco. To help residents save water now and in [...]
Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, b-fannin@tamu.edu SIMONTON – The rain fell hard and heavy, but it didn’t stop more than 100 agricultural producers from attending the inaugural Upper Gulf Coast Ranch Expo at the 12,000-acre Twinwood Ranch near Simonton. A choking rain of several inches within an hour canceled the bus tours scheduled to view the [...]
COLLEGE STATION – With Memorial Day weekend approaching, many Texans are preparing their grills and menus for a cookout. To help ensure a trouble-free time, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts have offered some advice on grilling and food safety. “It’s extremely important that people take extra care if planning to grill outdoors, especially in [...]