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North Texas Small Farm and Ranch Management School April 7

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North Texas Small Farm and Ranch Management School
Cooke County-Class 5, Setting Stocking Rates, Pasture and Livestock Management
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Cooke County would like to invite you to Class 5 of the North Texas Small Farm and Ranch Management School, Thursday, April 7, 2016 from 8am to 1pm, at the North Central Texas College Building 100(formerly known as The Little Theatre), 1525 W California St, Gainesville, Tx. This School is a multicounty effort in conjunction with the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation in Oklahoma. The topics for this class include Pasture Management, Grazing Systems, Drought Plans & Stocking Rates and will be presented by Noble Foundation Consultants Steven Smith, Hugh Aljoe and Rob Cook. Topics on General Livestock Management, Parasite Control, Vaccinations, Feeds and Supplements, Growth Hormones and Antibiotic use, will be presented by Cooke County Ag Agent Marty Morgan, with interaction between a Producer Panel and the Audience to discuss and answer questions anyone may have about Farm and Ranch Management.
The cost will be $15 with a meal sponsored by the Red River Farm Co Op, Gainesville, Tx.
2 General CEU’s will be given for Private Pesticide Applicators.
Please pre-register by April 4th by calling the Cooke County AgriLife Extension Office at 940-668-5412 or send an email to [email protected] We need an accurate meal count for lunch.
We hope to see you there,
Marty Morgan, Cooke County Ag Agent
301 S Chestnut, Gainesville, Tx 76240
940-668-5412
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Wichita Falls Area Cattlewomen

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By: Martha Crump

Most cattle producers can tell you quite a lot about balancing cattle diets for energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals based on the specific needs for their herd and type of operation.

A key factor, and one that is often overlooked, is that how your animals perform is also directly affected by their water intake.

Now many of you may already be thinking “well of course water is necessary, anybody knows that!”

In many years, as September marches into October, we are beginning to experience some return of rainfall. But as many of us know, that is not always the case. Often we are still experiencing hot and dry weather, and water supplies are dwindling.

When we find ourselves experiencing those types of fall conditions, it is critical to not only understand the daily water requirements for cattle, but also the impact that the quality of water can have on herd health and development.

To read more, pick up a copy of the October edition of North Texas Farm & Ranch magazine, available digitally and in print. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.

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Grazing North Texas: Managing Old World Bluestems

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By: Tony Dean

Since their introduction to the U.S. in the early 1900s, Old World Bluestems such as King Ranch bluestem and Dahl bluestem have become established on farms and ranches from the Rio Grande to Nebraska. With such a wide range of adaptability, these species are subjected to a wide range of management, depending on location and the goals of the rancher.

Due to the aggressive nature of OWBs, producers in far South Texas have been trying to find a way to eradicate OWBs in their pastures. Texas AgriLife Extension bulletin “Introduced Bluestem Grasses: Management on Native Lands” describes several methods being used in the effort to rid pastures of OWBs. In 2016, one project involved using chemicals, plowing, mowing, reseeding, summer burning, and combinations of these practices.

To read the about the researchers findings and hear Tony’s take, pick up a copy of the October edition of North Texas Farm & Ranch magazine, available digitally and in print. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.

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Meanwhile Back At The Ranch

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By: Rayford Pullen

Watching our pastures over the years, I have noticed our forages quit growing when nighttime temperatures begin hitting that 45-degree mark, and in North Texas, that will usually be around October 20.

While growth stops, our forages will still be high quality which allows our momma cows to gain weight for another 40 days or so.

Getting these cows in better condition is key to getting them through the winter and breeding after they calve.

Read more in the October issue of North Texas Farm & Ranch magazine, available online and in print. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive NTFR in your inbox each week.

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