Agriculture and Farming
Brown County 4-H News – May 26
DATES TO REMEMBER May 30 – Extension Office Closed for Memorial Day June 1 – Deadline to Submit Senior Spotlight Form 6 – 10 – State 4-H Roundup, College Station, TX 14 – D-7 4-H Horse Show,
Keep your horse vaccinations current
Texas has more horses than any other state in the nation, according to Texas Farm Bureau. They say Texas 4 times as many horses as Kentucky. Summer is close. Many horse related activities are beginning in our
Federal Law Enforcement Agencies Warn of Impersonation Scam Involving Credentials and Badges
New reports show that scammers are reviving an old tactic to gain trust. Scammers are emailing and texting pictures of real and doctored law enforcement credentials and badges to prove they are legitimate and scam people out
This Memorial Day do not become a memory
During the 2019 Memorial Day weekend in Texas, there were a total of 360 driving under the influence (DUI) alcohol-related traffic crashes, according to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Those crashes killed 16 people and seriously
Water critical to overall health
Water is critical to our overall health. It is widely accepted that humans can survive for more than a month without food, but only a few days without water. Water transports glucose, oxygen, and fat to working
The importance of whole grains in your diet
Grains provide our bodies with many nutrients, including dietary fiber, folate, and several B vitamins. Grains also provide us with needed minerals, such as iron, magnesium, and selenium. There are two subgroups of grains: whole grains and
AgriLife experts recommend pediatric advice on infant formula
With the shortage of infant formula on store shelves and uncertainty of when there may be new supplies, many people are turning to the internet and social media to find out how to make their own infant
Brown County 4-H News: May 19
DATES TO REMEMBER May 30 – Extension Office Closed for Memorial Day June 6 – 10 – State 4-H Roundup, College Station, TX 14 – D-7 4-H Horse Show, San Angelo, TX 22 – 24 – D-7
TFB wildfire relief fund applications due May 31
Homes, barns, equipment and more were destroyed, and livestock were lost in the wildfires earlier this year. Farmers and ranchers affected by the wildfires can apply for unreimbursed agricultural losses through TFB’s West Texas Wildfire Relief Fund.
Start looking out for stinging caterpillar
As the weather warms up and people begin spending more time in their yards, parks and forests, more people will have the opportunity to encounter insects, some of which can bite or sting. A fuzzy-looking hickory tussock
Aging your way: AgriLife Extension programs help older Americans stay healthier, more involved
As people age, nutrition and physical activity are even more important to their overall health. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is playing an important role in providing nutrition education and wellness outreach to help older adults stay active and
Brown County 4-H News: May 12
DATES TO REMEMBER May 21 – Hunter Education Classroom Course 8:00am – 5:00pm at the Claybird Range 30 – Extension Office Closed for Memorial Day June 6 – 10 – State 4-H Roundup, College Station, TX 14