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Commercial & Noncommercial Pesticide Applicator License Training

Galveston County Extension Office 4102-B Main Street, La Marque, TX, United States

  Get prepared to take TDA exams for Pesticide License Course is for individuals seeking a commercial, noncommercial, or noncommercial political subdivision pesticide applicator license with the Texas Department of Agriculture. Participants will be prepared for the TDA General Standards and Category examinations. Good for drainage districts, road/bridge/highway departments, city/county parks, and more. Two training categories offered, $170 per category ($190 both categories) + fees Vegetation Management Aquatic Pest Control Register by 8/21 at https://tinyurl.com/4jdnvd4r Classes with less than 5 attendees will be cancelled

Prussic Acid & Nitrates

Virtual program, must register to receive meeting link

Register by noon on day of the program at https://prussic-acid-nitrate.eventbrite.com Join us virtually for this live presentation where Dr. Glennon Mays, DVM & Clinical Associate Professor for the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, will discuss when and how to test forage for prussic acids and/or nitrates, management options to mitigate risk, how to recognize clinical presentations of toxicoses in livestock, and therapeutic options for affected livestock.

Weed Series – Fall Weeds

Virtual program, must register to receive meeting link

Join us virtually for this live presentation where Dr. Stacy Hines, Extension Rangeland Habitat Specialist, will give an overview of management practices to help combat brush species, such as Macartney rose, Tallow, and Sennabean Register by day of the program at https://weed-control-pasture-hay.eventbrite.com   8 classes for 2023-24 This program is one of a 8-part series focusing on weed control in coastal Texas hay and pastures. Register for as many classes (or as few) as you want. Each program is from 6:00-7:00 pm 1 CEU credit (general) per class... Read More →

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Soil Testing Campaign for Ag Producers

Galveston County Extension Office 4102-B Main Street, La Marque, TX, United States

February 12-26, 2024 Livestock and forage producers can take advantage of reduced cost soil samples by participating in the Soil Testing Campaign. NO samples from lawns or gardens. All samples, forms, and payment due by February 26 at a participating location Reduced Cost Routine Analysis: $8/sample Routine + micronutrients: $15/sample Instructions Complete Soil Campaign Form Collect soil sample (see Submittal Form for directions) Drop off filled sample bags, completed forms, and payment at a participating location (see below)   Participating Locations Galveston AgriLife Extension Service Brazoria AgriLife Extension... Read More →

Texas Watershed Steward

Galveston County Extension Office 4102-B Main Street, La Marque, TX, United States

The Texas Watershed Steward program is a free, educational workshop designed to help watershed residents improve and protect their water resources by getting involved in local watershed protection and management activities. The workshop will provide an overview of water quality and watershed management in Texas, including a discussion on the Highland Bayou watershed and Galveston Bay Coalition of Watersheds. Efforts by Texas Community Watershed Partners, and best management practices local stakeholders may use to help improve and protect their water quality, will be highlighted. Free continuing education credits/CEUs... Read More →