Agriculture and Farming
4-H members deliver turkey boxes to Community Connections of Central Texas
Members of the Brown County 4-H on Thursday afternoon completed the annual community service project of creating and delivering 50 turkey boxes that were donated to the Community Connections of Central Texas to aid families who are
Brown County 4-H News: Dec. 19
DATES TO REMEMBER December 21 – Brown County Youth Fair Workday 8am at the Youth Fair Barns 23 – Extension Office Closed at Noon for Christmas Holidays 24-25 – Extension Office Closed for Christmas Holidays 28 –
Rising demand for Texas-grown Christmas trees
The demand for Texas-grown Christmas trees is on the rise as acreage and entrepreneurial interest in farms expands, despite back-to-back years of drought. Texas Christmas tree growers are experiencing a successful season, according to Dr. Fred Raley,
Texas 4-H Foundation receives largest single grant
Adam R. Scripps Foundation’s $700,000 grant will help develop, educate and empower Texas youth The Adam R. Scripps Foundation has a longstanding legacy of championing initiatives that drive education, health and community development. This generous contribution reflects
All I want for Christmas is … sides!
When it comes to Christmas dinner, it’s the side dishes that truly complete the meal! From cranberry sauce to green bean and sweet potato casserole, there are so many different sides to perfectly compliment your main dish.
Brown County 4-H News: Dec. 12
DATES TO REMEMBER December 15 – 4-H Rabbit Club Christmas Party 2:00pm at the Extension Office 19 – Annual Community Service Project “Turkey Boxes 12:30pm at the Extension Office 19 – Cen-Tex 4-H Club Christmas Party 5:30pm
Corporate Transparency Act blocked nationwide by Texas judge
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which would require U.S. businesses, including farms, to report stakeholder information to the U.S. Treasury Department, was preliminarily blocked nationwide by a Texas federal judge this week. U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant
Healthy Habits for a Joyful Season
It’s that time of year when we often celebrate with friends and loved ones. The holidays are frequently enjoyed with delicious meals and relaxing quality time with the people in our lives. While it can be tempting
Brown County 4-H News: Dec. 5
DATES TO REMEMBER December 7 – Brown County 4-H Project Show at the Youth Fair Barns 15 – 4-H Rabbit Club Christmas Party 2:00pm at the Extension Office 19 – Annual Community Service Project “Turkey Boxes 12:30pm
Beef: It’s what’s for holiday dinner
Beef Outlook: Consumers still dine on expensive cuts while cattle producers struggle to fill feedlots. Despite rising prices, the prospect of Prime rib for New Year’s Eve dinner continues to appeal to consumers. Seasonal price increases point
Food Handlers Certification Course Dec. 9
The “Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER)” was revised and updated and will be effective October 11, 2015. A major change in the revision now requires all food employees to complete an accredited food handlers training program within
Texans encourages to monitor for New World screwworm detected in Mexico
On November 22, 2024, the Chief Veterinary Officer of Mexico notified the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of a positive detection of New World screwworm (NWS) in Mexico. On