Daily News Update, Feb. 8, 2008

Grazing and wildlife management clinic set for Feb. 22

Landowners and managers interested in learning how to maximize their grazing and wildlife will have an opportunity on Friday, Feb. 22 at the Jim Wells County fairgrounds' women's building in Alice, Texas.

The Jim Wells County Soil and Water Conservation District's (SWCD) third annual Grazing and Wildlife Management Clinic will feature a wide array of speakers and topics that include long term financial impacts of cattle and wildlife management on South Texas ranches; benefits of livestock grazing in wildlife management; the Texas deer lease agreement and landowner liability; weed and brush control practices; and updates for pesticide applicators.

Registration is 8-8:30 a.m. and presentations will run until noon. Admission is $10 and includes lunch. Seating is limited, so respond by Tuesday, Feb. 19 to 361/668-8361.

People needing Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education units (CEUs) can earn two credits for participating in this conference: .5 Laws and Regulations and 1.5 general. All Texas Department of Agriculture private applicator license holders are required to complete 15 hours of continuing education units during the five years their licenses are valid.

Sponsors include the Jim Wells County SWCD, United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service, Texas-Mexico Border Coalition and the Texas AgriLife Extension.