Agriculture and Farming

Brown County 4-H News: Feb. 12
February 2026 February 15, 2026, by 11:59 PM – Deadline to Apply for Texas 4H Scholarship February 16th: Presidents

What is avian influenza? Fast facts on ‘bird flu’ in the U.S.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, specifically HPAI H5N1, commonly referred to as “bird flu,” has rippled far beyond farms and impacted Americans of all walks of life, whether they know it or not. The current avian influenza

Brown County 4-H News: Feb. 5
February 2026 February 6th: OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED February 9th: Shooting Sports Informational Meeting, 6:30pm, Extension Office February 10th: BCYF

Texas Extension Agents remind fans: Don’t drink and drive on Super Bowl Sunday
Super Bowl Sunday is one of the most celebrated sports days of the year — and one of the most dangerous on the road. The Texas Department of Transportation, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Texas A&M

Brown County 4-H News: Jan. 29
January 2026 January 29th- “Pathways to Mastering Scholarships” Workshop, 5:30pm at Extension Office January 31st- NEW BCYF Workday, 8am at the Youth Fair Barns

‘Learn to live with ugly’ after freeze damage
Property owners and gardeners should practice patience when it comes to the eyesore of freeze-damaged plants, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife expert. Michael Arnold, Ph.D., director of The Gardens at Texas A&M University and professor of landscape horticulture in the Department

Protect livestock, plants, pipes and pets from winter weather
Freezing temperatures eventually reach every corner of Texas, due to the state’s famously unpredictable winter weather. With advance preparation, Texans can reduce damage to their homes and landscapes while keeping animals safe when temperatures drop. Texas A&M

Brown County 4-H News: Jan. 22
January 2026 January 24th– BCYF Workday, 8am at Fair Barns RESCHEDULED January 26th- FCH Coalition Meeting, 5pm at Extension Office January 29th- “Pathways to Mastering Scholarships” Workshop, 5:30pm at Extension Office January 31st- NEW BCYF Workday, 8am at the Youth Fair