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North Texas Drones in Agriculture Seminar Set For June 24

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Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Contact: Fred M. Hall, Tarrant County CEA, Ph: 817.884.1946; email: [email protected]

Is the Future of Agriculture in the Skies?

When precision technology and GPS became common language in agriculture, few folks in the industry thought unmanned
aerial vehicles (UAVs) would be the next logical step for taking technology to the field. “Monitoring crops from
the sky is here now and the science is getting better at it everyday,” says Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent Fred M.
Hall in Tarrant County. “If local producers and growers have an interest in developing this technology on there farms,
they should mark their calendar for the North Texas Drones in Agriculture Seminar on June 24”, notes Hall. The program
runs from 10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. on Friday, June 24 in the Magnolia Room at the Tarrant County Resource Connection
in Fort Worth.
Presenters for the day will include Dr. Alex Thomasson, an agricultural engineer from Texas A&M University, who will
cover the basics of the new technology. He will be followed by UAS Aviation Safety Inspector Al Brunner who will address
what the FAA rules are for today in agriculture. After lunch, several industry represents will review and demonstrate
what their produces can do. Vendors include Bill Thomas from Drone Global Network and Brandon Lee from ArchAerial.
The final item on the agenda will be a round-table discussion where farmers can ask the presenters questions.
The $25 registration will include program materials, refreshments, lunch and two continuing educational units for Texas
Department of Agriculture pesticide applicator license holders. Deadline to register for the meal count is Monday June
20.

Registrations can be made on-line at: http://agrilife.org/urbantarrantag/program-registration or by calling your local Extension
office. In Tarrant County call 817.884.1945.

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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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