Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Lampasas County will hold the annual Central Texas Cow/Calf Clinic on Aug. 18 at the Lampasas County Farm Bureau building, 1793 U.S. Highway 281 North. Registration is at 8:45 a.m., and the program begins at 9 a.m.

Topics include insect management in beef cattle (fly control), forages and beef cattle (weed control), and a current look at this year's beef cattle market.

Recent spring and summer rains had Lampasas County pastures looking lush and green, but they brought along another set of challenges for beef cattle producers to face (parasites, flies, weeds, etc.). This year's program will address these important issues as well as try to make some sense out of the ever-confusing market outlook.

Guest speakers include Dr. Chris Sansone, associate department head and Extension program leader for entomology; Dr. Bill Thompson, assistant professor and Extension economist; and Dr. David Drake, associate professor and Extension agronomist.

Three continuing education units will be offered for those with a pesticide applicator's license. Cost to attend is $10 per person, which includes a catered lunch and any printed materials.

Please RSVP for an accurate lunch count to the Lampasas County Extension Office at 556-8271 or http://lampasastx.tamu.edu by Aug. 13.