Writer: Steve Byrns, 325-653-4576, s-byrns@tamu.edu
Contact: Chad Coburn, 325-378-3181, c-coburn@tamu.edu
STERLING CITY – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will conduct a range management program beginning at 9 a.m.July 29 at the Sterling County Community Center just east of the courthouse in Sterling City.
“It looks as if the years-long drought is taking a break in our area, so we’ve planned this program to discuss proper management of the grass we now have growing,” said Chad Coburn, AgriLife Extension agent in Sterling County.
“We’ve asked Dr. Morgan Russell, AgriLife Extension range specialist at San Angelo, to discuss pasture revitalization tips in terms of plant vigor and to offer some grazing management recommendations on how to properly stock before, during and after a drought.
“As with any good range management plan, wildfire mitigation work needs to be considered,”Coburn said. “To that end, she’ll discuss keeping fence lines and firebreaks clear, and share her thoughts on the proper forage fuel amounts needed for a successful prescribed burn. And finally, she’ll share how to best use grazing animals to meet wildfire mitigation objectives.”
Two Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education units will be available.
Individual registration is $10, due upon arrival.
For more information, contact Coburn at 325-378-3181.
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