2025 South Texas Agriculture Symposium

Join us at the 2025 South Texas Agriculture Symposium to learn, network, and gain valuable resources and contacts!

About this Event

Welcome to the 2025 South Texas Agriculture Symposium! Get ready to dive into all things agriculture at this exciting event happening on Tuesday, April 29. Join us at the Fort Bend County Extension Office for a half-day filled with short, but informative sessions and networking opportunities. The day kicks off with a meet-and-greet breakfast with our Horticulture Agent, Jody Taylor. Whether you're a seasoned farmer or just starting in the industry, this symposium is perfect for anyone passionate about agriculture. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to learn and connect!

Pre-registration required. Registration Deadline: April 25, 2025 Cost: $15.00 per person

Agenda


🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Check-In & "Meet and Greet" Breakfast

Info: Check in at 8 am and join us for a Meet and Greet Breakfast with our Horticulture agent, Jody Taylor!

🕑: 08:30 AM - 08:45 AM
Small Acreage Opportunities
Host: Liz Tidwell

🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:00 AM
The Relevance of Income Diversification in Farm Production
Host: Dr. Yuri Calil

🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AM
Parasite Control in Goats and Sheep
Host: Dr. Jake Thorne

🕑: 09:15 AM - 09:30 AM
Knowing Your Plants: Creating a Farm/Ranch Herbarium
Host: Dr. Stacy Hines

🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:45 AM
Managing to Maximize Rainfall Infiltration
Host: Dr. Megan Clayton & Sam Womble

🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Things to Watch Out for with Generic Herbicides
Host: Dr. Josh McGinty

🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Increasing Your Cowherd’s Profitability with a Controlled Breeding Season
Host: Dr. Karl Harborth

🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Break

🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
What Mineral Supplement(s) Does My Cowherd Need?
Host: Dr. Karl Harborth

🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Vultures: Love Them or Hate Them?
Host: Liz Tidwell

🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Using Drones on Ranches
Host: Dr. Megan Clayton

🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
What’s That Fungus?
Host: Dr. Kim Cochran

🕑: 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
The Challenges of Growing Citrus
Host: Dr. Larry Stein

🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
The Corn-Leaf Hopper
Host: Dr. Jose Santiago-Gonzales

🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
The Economics of Grain Storage Decisions
Host: Dr. Yuri Calil

🕑: 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM
Watering and Fertilizing Fruit Trees
Host: Dr. Larry Stein

🕑: 12:30 PM
Evaluations / Workshop Closure

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