Agriculture and Farming

Brown County 4-H News: March 27
DATES TO REMEMBER April 1 – County Deadline to Sign Up for District 7 4-H Roundup 1 – County Deadline for Senior Photography 18 – Extension Office Closed for Good Friday UPCOMING COUNTY DEADLINES FOR 4-H CONTEST

Brown County Ag Day set for April 17
The Annual Brown County Ag Day program is set for Thursday evening April 17, 2025. It will be held at the Adam Street Community Center. Registration will begin at 5:30pm and the program will begin at 6:00pm

Color your plate with fruits and vegetables
Why fruits and vegetables are in different colors? “The color of fruits and vegetables is an important indicator of their nutrient content and their underlying health benefits” says Dr. Sumathi Venkatesh, a Health Specialist with Texas A&M

Warm-season vegetable gardening
Warm-season vegetables grow best when the weather is hot, and the risk of frost is gone. These plants need full sun and warm soil to grow well. Common warm-season vegetables include tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squash, beans, okra,

Walk Your Way to Health: A Simple, Affordable Workout Plan
Getting fit doesn’t need to be complex or costly. One of the best methods is something you already do daily—walking. An ideal for beginners or those seeking a straightforward exercise, walking is effective, free, and requires no

Celebrating Cultures Through Food
Every year during the month of March the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics celebrates National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is “Celebrate a World of Flavors,” and focuses on celebrating foods and flavors from different cultures all

Brown County 4-H News: March 20
DATES TO REMEMBER March 24 – Deadline to Order State Steer/Heifer Tags 24 – Deadline to Order State Fair Lamb/Goat/Swine Tags April 1 – County Deadline to Sign Up for District 7 4-H Roundup 1 – County

Central Texas Pecan Program set for April 9
The annual Central Texas Pecan Program will be conducted by the Texas AgriLife Extension Office in Mills County on Wednesday, April 9th at the Mills County Civic Center at 1103 Cline St. in Goldthwaite. Registration will begin

USDA Expediting $10 Billion in Direct Economic Assistance to Agricultural Producers
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, on National Agriculture Day, announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing up to $10 billion directly to agricultural producers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) for the

Report shows sheep inventory up in Texas, U.S.
Texas sheep producers are seeing growth in their flocks, with the state’s total inventory increasing by 5% over the past year, according to the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) report. The Texas inventory of all sheep

Brown County 4-H News: March 13
DATES TO REMEMBER March 17 – County Deadline for FCH/Livestock/Horse Quiz Bowl 24 – Deadline to Order State Steer/Heifer Tags 24 – Deadline to Order State Fair Lamb/Goat/Swine Tags April 1 – County Deadline to Sign Up

Bluebonnets in bloom: A Texas tradition
Discover the beauty, history and impact of Texas’ most iconic wildflower As spring arrives in Texas, one wildflower always stands out across Texas fields, roadsides and gardens — the bluebonnet. With its vibrant blue petals and unmistakable