Extension Educationin Lee County

Wild Pigs in Texas Presented by James Long, Project Coordinator, Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute This presentation will introduce landowners to the spread of these invaders across both the U.S. and Texas and explain some of the biology and environmental factors that have led to their rapid population growth.  Mr. Long will then dive into the damage that wild pigs cause across the landscape to include agricultural, natural resources, and private property.  He will also address the disease risks that wild pigs pose to both livestock and humans.... Read More →

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Presented by Brittany Chesser, Aquatic Vegetation Management Program Specialist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Lead Diagnostic Scientist, TAMU Aquatic Diagnostics Laboratory This program on all thing's algae and cyanobacteria. We will cover how to identify the main groups of algae, from micro to macro forms, as well as, cyanobacteria and other harmful algal blooms. Once identified, we will briefly discuss their biology and how that plays a role in the pond’s ecosystem and management. Specific management strategies, including mechanical, biological, and chemical options, when applicable, will be covered... Read More →

Presented by Dr. Mark Matocha, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service This drift minimization program will discuss the two basic types of drift: particle drift and vapor drift. Physical characteristics of spray solutions, factors that influence drift, and applicator influence on drift will also be discussed.  Finally, strategies such as delayed applications, nozzle type and droplet size, boom height, and adjuvants will be covered as methods to minimize drift. This webinar will offer 1 Drift CEU from the Texas Department of Agriculture. Register by... Read More →

The Lee County 4-H program will host it's annual Awards and Kick-Off Meeting on Sunday, August 20, at 2:00 pm, in the Family Life Center at St. John's Lutheran Church in Lincoln. At this event: the 4-H members who achieved high goals last year will be recognized information about upcoming events will be shared opportunities regarding the 2024 LCJLS will be discussed Fried Chicken Dinner tickets will be distributed this meeting will count toward meeting attendance requirements of the 2024 LCJLS

Presented by Dianne Robinson, Research Associate, Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute Much of our ranch efforts involve management of plants and animals, but it can be difficult to decide which battles to pick.  In this webinar, we will highlight a few of the many plant and animal species seen on our ranchlands and discuss which are invasive, aggressive natives, or simply a misunderstood native species that might deserve a bit more of our appreciation. RSVP by noon on July 5 to 979-542-2753.  

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Participants must be enrolled in the Texas 4-H program.

Presented by Dr. Bill Fox, Associate Professor and Extension Range Specialist; Director, Center for Natural Resources Information Technology; It’s all the rage in discussions of carbon, water, biodiversity and so much more… what is this “new” benefit that everyone is talking about?  Well, it is as “old” as planet Earth, just in a new package. The benefits that our natural resources provide to landowners and society as a whole have been around since the dawn of time; but now, we have markets that are beginning to emerge that... Read More →