Agriculture and Farming
Scorpion activity is now at a peak in Texas
The species most common and widespread in Texas loves to invade homes. If you’ve seen more scorpions in Texas lately, it’s for a reason. July and August are when temperatures are usually the hottest and conditions are
Brown County 4-H News: Sept. 5
DATES TO REMEMBER September 8 – Cen-Tex 4-H Club Meeting 3:00pm at the Extension Office 10 – Brookesmith 4-H Club Meeting 5:30pm at the Brookesmith Community Center 11 – Brown County 4-H Intro to Food & Nutrition
2024 Central Texas Child Care Conference Sept. 28
Calling all early childhood professionals! Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is proud to host a professional development conference for all child care providers, directors, and other early childhood educators. Join us on Saturday, September 28th from 8
Mealtime with friends and family
How we eat and who we eat with has a powerful influence on what we eat. Eating with friends and loved ones can have benefits that lead to making healthier food choices. Connect With Each Other and
Growing and Enjoying Bell Peppers in Zone 8a
In Zone 8a, where the growing season is long and warm, bell peppers thrive, offering gardeners and food enthusiasts a bountiful harvest. This region’s climate, characterized by mild winters and hot summers, is perfect for cultivating vibrant
College students should add powers of attorney to back-to-school checklist
According to Extension Ag Law Specialist Tiffany Dowell Lashmet: When we think of the long list of items that college students need to think about before heading back to campus in the fall, legal documents are likely
New year hunting, fishing licenses for 2024-25 on sale
Texas hunters and anglers can purchase their 2024-25 hunting and fishing licenses online and at retailers statewide. Current single-year licenses, unless otherwise noted, expire at the end of August. Texas hunting and fishing licenses will be available
The Results of Drug-Impaired Driving Could Wreck Your Life
From August 14 through September 2, which includes the Labor Day holiday weekend, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will be working alongside local law enforcement for the If You Feel Different,
Brown County 4-H News: Aug. 21
DATES TO REMEMBER August 25 – Brown County 4-H Banquet 6:00pm, Brownwood Claybird Event Center 25 – 4-H Rabbit Club Meeting 2:00pm at the Extension Office 26 – Brown County 4-H Livestock Judging Beginner Workshop 4:30pm at
5 things you should know about Texas agriculture
Everything’s bigger and better in the Lone Star State. Even agriculture. And there are five things we think everyone should know about Texas agriculture. 5. There are lots of farms! In fact, Texas has more than 236,000
Brown County 4-H News: Aug. 15
DATES TO REMEMBER August 19 – Deadline to RSVP for Brown County 4-H Banquet 20 – Deadline to Submit Project Proficiency Award Form 20 – 4-H Livestock Judging Information Meeting 5:00pm at the Extension Office 25 –
The best time to pick produce, keep tomatoes from splitting
Some gardeners might have noticed their tomatoes splitting after the rains from Hurricane Beryl and tropical storms left parts of the state waterlogged and others with much-needed moisture. Watering and harvesting gardens are two issues gardeners throughout