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Farm Bill extension may make ACRE program a viable option for some area farmers

Three programs set May 28-29 to help producers decide   Writer: Steve Byrns, 325-653-4576, s-byrns@tamu.edu Contacts: Bill Thompson, 325-653-4576, w-thompson@tamu.edu Dr. Jackie Smith, 806-746-6101, j-smith34@tamu.edu              SAN ANGELO – The federally funded ACRE program might be a viable option for West Texas producers seeking to recoup drought-related losses to this year’s crop, said an economist [...]

Water quality training June 25 will focus on Double Bayou watershed

OAK ISLAND – A Texas Watershed Steward workshop addressing water quality issues related to Double Bayou watershed will be held from 1-8 p.m. June 25 at the Oak Island Lodge, 142-A Jackson Drive, Oak Island. Oak Island is in Chambers County between the east and west forks of the Double Bayou and about eight miles [...]

AgriLife Extension offers new hurricane preparedness materials

Agency helping Texans access various emergency preparation, recovery resources COLLEGE STATION – In conjunction with the state’s Hurricane Preparedness Week this month, as well as other preparedness efforts, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is making Texans aware of its many disaster and emergency-related materials. “With hurricane season approaching, AgriLife Extension is again reminding Texas [...]

New AgriLife Extension state turf specialist hired

Writer: Kay Ledbetter, 806-677-5608, skledbetter@ag.tamu.edu Contact: Dr. Casey Reynolds, casey_reynolds@icloud.com  Dr. Travis Miller, 979-845-4808, td-miller@tamu.edu COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Casey Reynolds has been named the new Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service state turf specialist and will begin July 1, according to Dr. Travis Miller, Texas A&M University soil and crop sciences associate department head in [...]

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