Farm & Ranch

[AgriLife Today] Progressive Agriculture Safety Day set May 20 in Denton

Published

8 years ago

May 16, 2017

NTFR

By: Paul Schattenberg

Writer: Paul Schattenberg, 20-859-5752, [email protected]
Contact: Jessica Kimbro, 940-349-2882, [email protected]

DENTON –The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office for Denton County and others will present a Progressive Agriculture Safety Day for youth from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 20 at the North Texas Fairgrounds, 2217 N. Carroll Blvd. in Denton.

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

The cost is $5 per child, which covers lunch, snacks, event speakers, a T-shirt and bag of safety materials.

“This fun-filled day, presented by the Denton County Ag Committee, is open to third- through fifth-graders,” said Jessica Kimbro, AgriLife Extension agent for 4-H youth development, Denton County. “Event activities will include demonstrations and discussions on several safety-related topics.”

Kimbro said topics will include ATV, vehicle, farm equipment, lawn equipment, fire, electricity, food, chemical, water and sun safety. There will also be instruction on emergency response and a mobile learning barn.

To register, complete the registration and release and consent forms at http://bit.ly/2pFF4QI. Return or mail the completed forms with payment to: AgriLife Extension Denton County, 401 W. Hickory St., Suite 125, Denton, Texas 76201. Make checks out to Ag Demo Fund.

The deadline for registration is May 17. Space is limited to the first 250 who register, so attendees are requested to complete and return the forms as soon as possible.

For more information, call 940-349-2894.

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Farm & Ranch

Acorn Toxicity

Published

2 days ago

November 21, 2024

NTFR

By Barry Whitworth, DVM, MPH

With the prolonged drought, most pastures in Oklahoma end up in poor condition. With the lack of available forage, animals may go in search of alternative foods.

If oak trees are in the pastures, acorns may be a favorite meal for some livestock in the fall. This may result in oak poisoning.

Oak leaves, twigs, buds, and acorns may be toxic to some animals when consumed.

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

Farm & Ranch

Silver Bluestems

Published

3 days ago

November 20, 2024

NTFR

By: Tony Dean

There are a handful of grasses on North Texas grazing lands ranchers need to know, not because they are highly desirable, but rather because they are not of much value. I call them “decom” plants, which is am acronym for “Don’t Ever Count On Me.” Silver bluestem is a “decom” grass.

Silver bluestem is a perennial which grows in all areas of Texas. It can survive in almost all soil types, and in full sun conditions or in semi shade. It grows up to three feet tall and is easily recognized with the presence of the white fuzzy seed head. Also, one of the identifying characteristics of Silver bluestem is a bend in the stems at each node, causing the plants to take on a rounded shape as they mature.

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

Farm & Ranch

Meanwhile Back At The Ranch

Published

1 week ago

November 12, 2024

NTFR

By: Rayford Pullen

Fall is here which means winter is closing in on us and before we officially get into winter, we need to make sure our factories are either producing or will be producing in a few months.

We have been pregnancy testing our cows this fall and if they are not bred or nursing a calf, we are bidding them adios. With annual costs somewhere between $900.00 and $1,000.00 per cow, those cows not producing a live weaned calf are costing us quite a bit.

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