San Antonio International Farm and Ranch Show

Thursday, October 14th

9:00 am :
Laws & Regulations
Texas Department of Agriculture

10:00 am :
Brush Control 101
Bob Lyons, Texas AgriLife Extension Service

12:00 pm :
Welcome
Jeff Lynch and Lyle Larson

12:15 pm :
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
Chief Dave White

1:00 pm :
Benefits of Using Soil Survey
NRCS

2:00 pm :
Demonstrating Low Stress Husbandry for Deer
Texas Deer Association

3:00 pm :
Cattle Chutes on Center Stage
A Live Demonstration

4:00 pm :
ABC’s of Working with NRCS & FSA

4:30 pm :
Feral Pigs: Forget the War, Just Win the Battles
Dr. Jim Gallagher, Texas AgriLife Extension Service

5:00 pm :
Demonstrating Low Stress Husbandry for Deer
Texas Deer Association

5:30 pm :
Wildlife, Cattle and Fever Ticks
Latest News from Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC)

6:00 pm :
Cattle Chutes on Center Stage
A Live Demonstration

6:30 pm :
South Texas Commodity Symposium Reception
INVITATION ONLY

Friday, October 15th

8:00 am :
South Texas Commodity Symposium Registration
Hosted by the Texas Grain Sorghum Producers, Texas Corn Producers, Texas Wheat Producers, South Texas Cotton & Grain Producers, Texas Rice Producers Legislative Group, Texas Peanut Producers, and Texas Citrus Growers.
Moderated by Kristine Heinemann.

9:00 am :
The Future of Agriculture Tax Valuation in Texas
Susan Combs, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

9:45 am :
Agriculture Policy Update
Dr. Joe L. Outlaw, Texas AgriLife Extension Service

10:30 am :
Program Updates
Juan M. Garcia, Texas Farm Service Agency

11:00 am :
Ground Water Issues: A Round Table Discussion
Jack Hunt, Texas Water Development Board
Dr. Robert Gulley, Recovery Implementation Program
San Antonio Water System

12:00 pm :
Texas Commissioner of Agriculture
Todd Staples

1:00 pm :
Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Financial Assistance
Billy Curb, Business & Cooperative Specialist

Lunch provided by the South Texas Commodity Symposium

1:00 pm :
ATV Safety

2:00 pm :
Demonstrating Low Stress Husbandry for Deer
Texas Deer Association

3:00 pm :
Cattle Chutes on Center Stage
A Live Demonstration

3:00 pm :
Research Update on Feral Pigs
Tyler Campbell, U.S. Department of Agriculture, APHIS

4:00 pm, 5:00pm & 6:00pm :
Wine Tasting

4:00 pm :
Pulling Calves: Helps and Humor
Dr. Buddy Faries, AgriLife Extension

4:30 pm :
Grape Management for Texas

5:00 pm :
Demonstrating Low Stress Husbandry for Deer
Texas Deer Association

5:30 pm :
Wildlife, Cattle and Fever Ticks
Latest News from Texas Animal Health Commission

5:30 pm :
Grape Production 101 for Prospective Vine Growers

6:00 pm :
Cattle Chutes on Center Stage
A Live Demonstration

7:30 pm :
Texas Tractor Puller's Extravaganza

Saturday, October 16th

11:00 am, 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm :
ATV Safety

9:00 am :
Texas AgrAbility Project
Dr. Cheryl Grenwelge, Texas AgriLife Extension

10:00 am :
Lease Considerations for Energy and Easements
Dr. Judon Fambrough, Texas AgriLife Extension

12:30 pm :
Ranching on the River: It’s Different Now
U.S. Customs & Border Protection

1:00 pm :
Demonstrating Low Stress Husbandry for Deer
Texas Deer Association

2:00 pm :
Contract Labor and Migrant Workers: Management and Responsibilities
Texas Vegetable Association

2:00 pm :
Cattle Chutes on Center Stage
A Live Demonstration

3:00 pm :
Open Space Land and Wildlife: Your Appraisal District’s Expectations
Linda McMurry, Texas Parks Wildlife Department

4:00 pm, 5:00 pm & 6:00 pm :
Wine Tasting

4:00 pm :
Demonstrating Low Stress Husbandry for Deer
Texas Deer Association

4:30 pm :
Grape Production 101 for Prospective Vine Growers

4:30 pm :
Wildlife, Cattle and Fever Ticks
Latest News from TAHC

5:00 pm :
Cattle Chutes on Center Stage
A Live Demonstration

5:30 pm :
Control of Feral Pigs: Why We Wage War
Dr. Jim Gallagher, Texas AgriLife Extension

7:30 pm :
Texas Tractor Puller's Extravaganza