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COLLEGE STATION, Feb. 18, 2010 – The Texas drought – one of the worst the state has ever experienced – has officially ended, according to figures from Texas State Climatologist John Nielsen-Gammon, who also serves as a professor of atmospheric sciences at Texas A&M University. More ... The San Antonio Livestock Exposition, Inc. has always understood that education is vital to the American agriculture industry. For 60 years, they have supported Texas youth by providing them a venue for competition and a market for their junior agricultural and livestock projects. More ... COLLEGE STATION – Rain, sleet and snow came to much of the state, adding more moisture to already saturated soils. Though certainly preferable to a drought, overly wet conditions are causing some concern for producers, particularly corn growers, said Dr. Travis Miller, Texas AgriLife Extension Service statewide agronomist. More ... Small farms should manage their operations similarly to larger agricultural enterprises to ensure long-term sustainability. To achieve this goal, substantial planning and development of a comprehensive business plan is key. A business plan is a written document that should be updated periodically. More ... The Texas Agrilife Extension Service in Leon County will host a Private Applicator Training on March 5, 2010. Participants must preregister in the Texas Agrilife Extension office on or before March 1, 2010. The training will begin with sign in from 8:00am to 8:30am in the Leon County Annex Grand Activity Room. Following the training Mr. More ... Interest in producing vegetables and fruits in personal gardens has continued to grow through recent years. To assist new gardeners in learning fundamental skills, The Texas Agrilife Extension Service Master Gardeners in Leon County and Bo Bo’s Nursery will host a Basic Gardening Seminar from 10a.m. to 12noon on Friday, Feb. More ... |
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