Archived Webinars

Following is a list of all archived webinars available for viewing.

Exploring the Findings of the Southern Forest Futures Project [View Now]

Jun 16, 2011 12:00 pm
The webinar focuses on the interaction of urbanization, land use and ownership changes, forest pests, and other challenges identified by the Southern Forest Futures Project (Futures Project), which forecasts changes to southern forest conditions between 2010 and 2060....

Forestry in the 2008 Farm Bill [View Now]

Jun 15, 2011 12:00 pm
What you will learn: This presentation examines the potential to tap into Farm Bill programs by expanding the capacity of the federal agencies charged with administering programs ranging from forestry practice cost share to wetland easements. ...

State of the Science [View Now]

Jun 14, 2011 1:30 pm
The International Panel on Climate Change concluded that as the atmosphere warms the potential for more frequent and potentially more severe events increases. Following the hottest year ever recorded on Earth, the US is now experiencing numerous extreme events such as a record month for number of tornadoes (April) , a record for loss of life fr...

Southern Forest Futures Project [View Now]

Jun 2, 2011 12:00 pm
The webinar introduces the purpose, partners, and findings of the Southern Forest Futures Project (Futures Project), which forecasts changes to southern forest conditions between 2010 and 2060....

Avoiding and Managing Herbicide Resistance [View Now]

May 25, 2011 2:00 pm
Participants of this webinar learn about the extent of herbicide resistance in important row crops in the southern U.S. and management practices and products that can be used where herbicide resistance occurs....

Dove Biology and Management in Texas [View Now]

May 19, 2011 1:00 pm
May 19th, 2011 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (Central) 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm (Eastern) Presented by: Dale Rollins, Ph.D. Professor & Extension Wildlife Specialist Texas AgriLife Extension Service ...

How to claim a shade tree casualty loss [View Now]

May 18, 2011 3:00 pm
Claiming a casualty loss on an individual’s federal income tax return for damaged shade trees is possible—but only if the proper valuation techniques are used. Taking a loss requires knowledge of the value of the trees destroyed, before and after values of the property, and/or clean up costs. Dr. Deborah A. Gaddis, Mississippi State Universit...

How to claim a timber casualty loss. [View Now]

May 18, 2011 12:00 pm
Damage and destruction of timber due to weather events, such as the recent storms, is considered a casualty loss. Claiming a timber casualty loss on the federal tax return is not as simple as determining the fair market value of the damaged timber. As a capital asset, the loss is determined by the loss in fair market value or the basis in timber,...

An Update on USFS-Coop Forestry and SGSF Private Forestry Activities [View Now]

May 12, 2011 10:00 am
This program will provide the participant with an update on relevant private forest management initiatives that affect the productivity of their duties as Extension Forestry Specialists....

Wildlife for Lunch - Aquatic Weed Control in Texas Farm Ponds [View Now]

Apr 21, 2011 1:00 am
Participants will learn identification of various aquatic plants and the chemical, mechanical and biological control options available for each. Also, information on calculation of pond size and volume for chemical treatment rates will be discussed....

Communicating about Climate Change: An Extension Forestry Perspective on Problems and Solutions. [View Now]

Apr 20, 2011 12:00 pm
April 20, 2011 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (Eastern) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Central) 10:00 am - 11:00 am (Mountain) 9:00 am - 10:00 am (Pacific) What you will learn: Science-based information is the foundation for management of forests and we rely on researchers and educators to communicate this information for practical use. On the topic of C...

Wetlands Management for Attracting Waterfowl [View Now]

Mar 24, 2011 1:00 pm
March 24th, 2011 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (Central) 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm (Eastern) Presented by: Jim Cathey, Ph.D Assistant Professor & Extension Wildlife Specialist Texas AgriLife Extension Service Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences jccathey@tamu.edu ...

Climate Change and Managing Forests: New Models and Tools [View Now]

Mar 1, 2011 12:00 pm
What You Will Learn: Uncertainty abounds when it comes to predicting how and how much the climate will change, and how it will affect forest health. Fortunately, models and tools are available to guide managers' activities to promote healthy forests and make forests more resilient to the coming changes. By participating in this webinar you will ...

Timber Tax Update [View Now]

Feb 25, 2011 12:00 pm
February 25, 2011 11:00 am - 12:30 pm (Central) What You Will Learn: We will discuss the latest changes to the timber tax laws that will help you prepare your 2010 tax return. The webinar will provide provides tax tips for woodland owners and their tax advisors in the preparation of the 2010 individual tax return. Please be aware the informa...

Nutrition: The Pros and Cons of Supplemental Feed [View Now]

Feb 17, 2011 1:00 pm
February 17th, 2011 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM (Central) 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (Eastern) Presented by: David G. Hewitt, Ph.D. Research Scientist and Professor Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute Texas A&M University-Kingsville david.hewitt@tamuk.edu Provision of supplemental feed is a common management practice in Texas. Because all m...