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Feral Hog Mitigation and Management workshop set for Dec. 13 in Matagorda

December 5, 2019

Source: AgriLife Today

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service for Matagorda County will host the Feral Hog Mitigation and Management Workshop Dec. 13 at the Matagorda County Fairgrounds, 2604 Nichols Ave.

Jay Guerrero, regional director for Senator John Cornyn, will be in attendance. Cornyn was instrumental in obtaining a portion of $75 million, available to 10 states across the South for hog mitigation and management.

Is a bacon shortage coming?

December 5, 2019

Source: AgriLife Today

Amid popular reports of a possible bacon shortage, many consumers wonder what the future holds for their favorite cut of pork.

The future of U.S. bacon supplies isn’t clear enough for consumers to panic about a potential shortage in 2020, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economist. [Read more…] about Is a bacon shortage coming?

Spring 2020 Battleground to Breaking Ground cohort now taking applications

November 13, 2019

Source: AgriLife Today

Applications are open from now until Dec. 6 for the Spring 2020 Cohort 7 of the Battleground to Breaking Ground Program, coordinators said.

Battleground to Breaking Ground is part of the Texas AgrAbility program of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. It is focused on veteran and active-duty military members interested in starting or expanding an agricultural business, but other beginner farmers and ranchers may participate.