RGBI Briefs
Soil-testing Campaign Articles
The Rio Grande Valley soil testing program has been highly successful in saving farmers money and saving the Arroyo Colorado watershed by reducing the amount of crop fertilizer runoff. The soil testing program is a Texas AgriLife Extension Service effort supported by the Rio Grande Basin Initiative and funded by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and Texas State Soil and Water Conservation. This Nutrient Management Program has recently received a lot of publicity. Read the AgriLife Communications article featuring program results. This article has also been published by CropLife.com, Media Newswire, Southwest Farm Press, Valley Morning Star, AgriLife Extension, High Plains Midwest Ag Journal, Fresh Plaza, AgriLife Research, Hutchinson County Highlights and the Arroyo Colorado Watershed Partnership newsletter.
Rio Grande Valley Irrigation Training Program (ITP) in Hondo
The South Texas Irrigation Conference and Trade Show is scheduled for Jan. 20, 2009 in Hondo, Texas near Uvalde. This training event is part of six programs held around the state to help farmers and others learn about efficient tools and techniques of irrigation management. Each event offers region-specific information about irrigation practices, cropping systems, policy updates and cost-share programs available to local producers.
The South Texas event will be at the Medina County Fair Hall, FM 462, in Hondo. Registration is $10 in advance and $15 at the door. For more information, visit http://itc.tamu.edu/conferences.php.
The ITP is a collaborative effort of Texas Water Resources Institute, Texas AgriLife Extension Service, Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board, and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. The Texas Water Development Board provides support funding for the project.
