The 44 Farms International Beef Cattle Academy is accepting applications for its 2020-2021 online certification program. Applications for this comprehensive certificate program, through Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, open June 20 and are due August 15. “We’ve developed the strongest course offerings paired with industry-leading experts, and we anticipate our third program year to build on… Read More →
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Organizers move Texas A&M’s Beef Cattle Short Course to online format
Texas A&M’s Beef Cattle Short Course, an annual event that draws thousands of people to campus each summer, will be held online this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event will broadcast Aug. 3-5, but will be available for registered participants to watch at their own pace. Topics include animal health, nutrition, reproduction, breeding,… Read More →
Online beef cattle, forage management program set for May 15
An online Beef Cattle and Forage Management program will be held from 9 a.m.-noon on May 15. The program, presented by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offices in Atascosa, Bexar, Guadalupe and Wilson counties, will offer one general Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education unit for attendees. The cost is $10. Attendees will need a laptop or… Read More →
Livestock Auctions Going Smoothly, But Meat Processing Could Face “Backlog”
AUSTIN, Texas — Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, workers in the agriculture industry are tasked with keeping food on the table, meaning livestock auctions are continuing as usual. While more animals are being sold, what happens further down the supply chain is becoming an issue. “A lot of your feed yards are getting bogged down cause… Read More →
South Texas Ag Symposium online program set for April 14
Posted on March 28, 2020 by maggielberger By Paul Schattenberg – 210-859-5752; [email protected] The 2020 South Texas Agriculture Symposium: Advocating for Agriculture, presented by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in collaboration with the Texas Department of Agriculture, will be held from 8 a.m to 1 p.m. April 14. Due to concerns with COVID-19, the program, sponsored by the Bexar County… Read More →
Ranch Management University set for April 6-10 in College Station
Posted on February 14, 2020 by maggielberger Registration open; limited to 50 By Kay Ledbetter, 806.677.5608, [email protected] Plans for the next Ranch Management University, to be held April 6-10 at Texas A&M University in College Station, are being finalized and registration is now open. A collaboration of the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Department of Animal Science, Department of Agricultural Economics and… Read More →