Some hay quality issues being reported. By Lawton Stewart, University of Georgia Extension Many beef cattle producers are about to start their calving season. Forage availability in many regions is variable. Some places saw severe drought in late summer/early fall, causing producers to feed more hay and deplete their winter hay supply. Other producers were able to put up plenty of hay. In Georgia, we have received several emails and phone calls dealing with hay quality being lower than expected this year. Entering the peak of hay feeding… Read More →

By Marty Morgan, Wise County Ag Extension Agent Well if needed, we are all looking for the best supplement to get our cows through the winter without adding extra labor or breaking the bank. First, if you have not tested your hay then how do you know what and how much to supplement. Get your hay tested! You might be pleasantly surprised that you need very little if any extra protein and energy for your cows this winter. If your hay test at least 8-10 percent protein and… Read More →

November 2023 Wise County Ag Newsletter Staying Wise With AgriLife Take a look at our November Wise County Ag Newsletter. https://mailchi.mp/1e28b9c74f28/ag-newsletter-12662868

October 2023 Wise County Ag Newsletter Staying Wise With AgriLife Take a look at our October Wise County Ag Newsletter.  We have a lot of great upcoming programs in this edition. https://mailchi.mp/b09941d26ecd/ag-newsletter-12654663

Once again it is time for our annual Wise County Hay Show.  You should always test your hay to know what the nutrient content is and know how to supplement the hay you feed to meet your cattle’s nutrient requirements, if a supplement is needed at all.  A lot of times we feed a supplement and it is not necessary because sometimes our hay is good enough to meet the protein and energy needs required.  Without a test we would never know that we didn’t need to supplement.  Besides… Read More →

July/August 2023 Wise County Ag Newsletter Staying Wise With AgriLife Take a look at our July/August Wise County Ag Newsletter.  We have a lot of great upcoming programs in this edition. https://mailchi.mp/6c06e14e7df6/ag-newsletter-12615185?e=[UNIQID]    

Take care of yourself and your animals during a heat wave Well there is nothing like the Texas Heat beating down on you and your animals come summer time.  I don’t have to tell you it is brutally hot out there!  We should take care of ourselves first, yes, but don’t forget about your animals.  They depend on you to think ahead and prevent them from getting heat stress.  Let’s talk about us first.  To stay cool wear a broad-brimmed hat and loose-fitting, breathable, light-colored clothing and complete… Read More →

The pecan is our Texas state tree, being native to about 150 counties and capable of growing and producing in all Texas counties. The tree is popular for landscaping and as a source of nuts. Proper attention to cultural requirements and pest control will help to assure a long and productive life for home pecan trees.  They do require a lot of management and care. Nitrogen Needs Apply 1 pound (2 cups) of 21-0-0 or 33-0-0 for each inch of trunk diameter in late March before bud break…. Read More →

April 2023 Wise County Ag Newsletter Staying Wise With AgriLife Take a look at our April Wise County Ag Newsletter.  We have a lot of great upcoming programs in this edition. https://mailchi.mp/b40239de023d/ag-newsletter?fbclid=IwAR2SgFZ4gGj6qr475gNFV5dVBV2Qkj_M2jSH-_DYQ843ok703Rjaip6Deec