COUNTY LIFE
Beef summit planned on Aug. 20
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a multicounty beef summit on Aug. 20 in Bellevue.
The cost of the summit is $30, which includes lunch. Registration is available online at https://tx.ag/MultiCountyBeefSummit or by emailing Bill Holcombe at bill.holcombe@ag.tamu.edu. The deadline to register is Aug. 15.
The summit will be 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m at the Vashti Community Center, 9345 Farm-to-Market Road 1288.
Counties included in the summit are Archer, Clay, Jack, Montague, Wichita and Wise Counties providing up-to-date information for producers and landowners in the North Texas area.
Topics that will be covered at the summit include: Beef cattle genetics, New World screwworm update, cattle market update, controlling brush in your pasture, parasite management, virtual fencing techniques and experiences, pasture weed management, spray nozzle calibration and pasture, rangeland and rorage insurance.
Speakers include:
- Ron Gill, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension livestock specialist and professor, Department of Animal Science, Chico.
- Jason Johnson, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension economist for management and associate professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, Stephenville.
- Colton Spencer, range and pasture specialist, Corteva Agriscience, Sherman.
- James Jackson, range and pasture specialist, Alligare, LLC, Stephenville.
- Kevin Przilas, product representative, Merck Animal Health.
- Donnell Brown, R.A. Brown Ranch, Throckmorton.
Three Texas Department of Agriculture general continuing education units will be available with pesticide applicator’s license.
RSVP to j-hansard@tamu.edu or call 940-894-2831 by Aug. 15.
National Weather Service Fort Worth report: We’re closing down the work week with another round of HOT and DRY weather. Much of the area will see an elevated fire weather threat again today! A Heat Advisory remains in effect through 8 pm this evening. More heat headlines likely this weekend and early next week
It’s time once again for the Montague County Cemetery Board Fish Fry.
The fish fry will begin serving at 5 p.m. on Aug. 22 at the Forestburg Community Center. The price is $10 per person for all you can eat, and child’s plate for 12 and under is $5. Take-out is also available.
The meal will consist of locally caught crappie and catfish, French fries, beans, hushpuppies, coleslaw and all the trimmings and homemade desserts.
The main purpose of the Montague County Cemetery Board is to look after the county’s abandoned cemeteries. The county has between 50 and 60 abandoned cemeteries. Cleaning a cemetery typically cost between $1,500 and $2,000. Any help is greatly appreciated. Help can be monetary, but it can also be as simple as reporting a suspected lost cemetery, allowing access to the cemetery, or spending a day alongside others cleaning. Volunteers are always welcome.
Another goal of the Cemetery Board is to obtain Historical Status from the Texas Historical Commission for the abandoned cemeteries. This status records the cemetery with both the county and state. It helps to protect them for years to come.
Leadership Montague County is now accepting applications for its upcoming class. Deadline to submit an application is Sept. 1.
Individuals who are interested in strengthening their leadership skills, expanding their knowledge of Montague County and building lasting professional and community relationships are encouraged to apply.
The program is a nine-month leadership development program consisting of nine, one-day, monthly meetings. Participants will explore topics including local government, agriculture, education, healthcare, business and industry, public safety, economic development and community leadership through interactive sessions and site visits. The group will be traveling to Austin in the spring to visit with the legislators and senators and to see how they work for the county residents.
Leadership Montague County is designed for emerging and established leaders who have a desire to become more involved in improving the quality of life throughout Montague County.
Class size is limited, and early application is encouraged. For additional information or to request an application, contact: Leadership Montague County, j-hansard@tamu.edu or call 940-894-2831
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