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[AgriLife Today] Small Acreage Pasture Management meeting set for Feb. 27 in Wichita Falls

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By: Kay Ledbetter

Writer: Kay Ledbetter, 806-677-5608, [email protected]
Contact: David Graf, 940-716-8610, [email protected]

WICHITA FALLS – A Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Small Acreage Pasture Management meeting will be held Feb. 27 at the River Bend Nature Center, 2200 3rd St., Wichita Falls,.

The program, which includes a meal, will be from 6-7:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public, said David Graf, AgriLife Extension agriculture and natural resources agent for Wichita County.

Graf said this program will allow new and experienced landowners who have small acreage to ask questions about unfamiliar tasks and hear the latest information on things like sprayer calibration, proper pressure and nozzle tips, and how to properly use products that keep the environment safe.

“Our office gets many requests during the year on improving the grass in their small pasture or working on it to be more attractive,” he said. “They have questions on weed, mesquite and prickly pear control, including when, what and how to do those things correctly and effectively. This session is directed at those concerns.”

Session information will be provided by James Jackson, AgriLife Extension range program specialist in Stephenville.

He will discuss hands-on plant identification, control options for weeds and brush, and application techniques and equipment, as well as answer any questions.

For more information, contact Graf at 940-716-8610 or [email protected].

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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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