Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Beekeeping Program & Big CEU opportunities



Save the Date: Beekeeping 101 December 10, 2015 - details to follow soon!
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Pre Plant Seminar and CEU Shootout
 Sponsored by: Atascosa Cattlemen’s Association, Atascosa County Extension Office
7 CEU’s to be offered
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Registration 9:00 a.m.
Program Start 9:30 a.m.
$25.00 Registration Fee
Location:  Atascosa County Extension Office Auditorium,  25 East 5th Street,  Leming, Texas 78050

An RSVP is Requested by Monday December 7, 2015 by calling the Texas A&M  AgriLife Extension Office of Atascosa County (830) 224-0366

9:30 a.m.            Variety and Biotechnology Update for Row Crops in South Texas    
                           Dr. Joshua  McGinty Extension Agronomist 
10:30 a.m.          Row Crop and Forage Insect update for South Texas.                        
                           Dr. Robert Bowling  Extension IPM Specialist
11:30- 12:00      Lunch   
12:00   noon      Variety update and preparation for annual and perennial forage crop, 
                           Dr. Joshua McGinty  Extension Agronomist.       
1:00 -2:00 p.m.  TDA And EPA Laws and Regulations Update                                       
                           Dr. Mark  Matocha  Extension  Agriculture and Environmental Safety Specialist
2:00 -3:00 p.m.  Understanding Nutrient Management and how herbicides work in the soil   
                           Dr. Tony Provin Extension Soil Specialist
3:00 -3:10          Break
3:10- 4:10 p.m.  Disease Management in Row Crops, Peanuts and Vegetable Crops in South Texas 
                           Dr. Kimberly Cochran  Extension Plant Pathologist
4:15- 5:15 p.m.  Drift Management and Minimization                                       
                           Bryan  Davis Wilson County Extension Agent Ag/ Nr

Individuals with disabilities, who require an auxiliary aid, service or accommodation in order to participate in any of the mentioned activities, are encouraged to contact the County Extension Office at 830-224-0366  at least eight days before all programs for assistance.