Texas A&M AgriLife Ranch to Retail

Discussion between Mason Carter, Briscoe County CEA-Ag and Dr. Sonja Swiger, Extension Entomologist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.  Dr. Swiger discussed background, timing, control, importance of controlling external pests and research that has been conducted in these areas.

Dr. Tim Steffens continues discussion about grazing management and thoughts on introducing small ruminants into grazing systems. Robert Devin and Brady Miller with TCFA discuss the Youth Feed Yard Technician program designed to prepare youth for careers in this industry and Agriculture in general

Discussion with Dr. Tim Steffens and Marcel Fischbacher regarding drought decisions, recent rains and how that impacts long term decisions, grazing management decisions, and much more.  Keep in mind this recording was done before recent additional rainfall but the information is still timely and valuable.  This is the first of a two part discussion with Dr. Steffens regarding range management decisions.

Dr. Tom Hairgrove, Dr. Jason Smith, and Andy Holloway discuss effects of Winter Storm Uri on the impact of reproduction in bulls and cows.  Great information supported by experience and research.

Dr. Morgan Treadwell, Extension Range Specialist, discusses tools to control brush and weeds in pastures and information regarding controlled burns opportunities.  Dr. Treadwell does a great job of laying out the positives and challenges of these tools. Brandon Boughen, Extension DAR Agent for the Amarillo district, discusses the new position that is engaged with the Covid 19 fight with other AgriLife employees helping with PPE's, testing, vaccines, and support for Texans.  We get into the

Josh Brooks, Hall County CEA-Ag interviews Brent Baucom and Courtney Ruiz with the NRCS in Hall County to discuss background regarding CRP program signup, contract values, contract requirements, point system and how it is established, what land is eligible, etc.  They also talk about opportunities with EQIP to help producers with local needs through cost share programs. DeDe Jones, Risk Management Specialist also discusses the economics of decisions such as reenrollment in the program, taking land

Dr. Jason Smith discussed nutritional impacts on calving, calf size, calf vigor and survivability, Body Condition Score, and Alternative Feed Sources.   Extension Economists Drs. Anderson and Benavidez visit about investing into reproduction and health and the impact on cows and bulls and live calves.

Dr. Jason Smith, Extension Beef Cattle Specialist will discuss topics including; Cows Nutritional Needs, Water Quality and Availability, Compensatory Growth, Myths about overfeeding pregnant cows, and the importance of reproduction Dr. Jourdan Bell, Extension Agronomist will discuss prussic acid, latest test results, ideas and recommendation for avoiding this issue