Agriculture and Farming
Feral hog abatement workshop set for Jan. 20
A feral swine abatement workshop will be held on Monday January 20, 2025. It will begin at 1:00 pm behind the USDA building on HWY 377 South. This free workshop is a collaborative effort with Brown County
Brown County 4-H News: Jan. 16
DATES TO REMEMBER January 18 – Brown County Youth Fair Workday 8am-12pm at the Youth Fair Barns 20 – Extension Office Closed for Martin Luther King Jr Day 23 – Pathways to Mastering Scholarship Program 5:30pm at
Microwave cooking and safety
Originally written with contributions by Kimberly Cripps, former SDSU Extension Family & Community Health Field Specialist, and Carolyn Brown. As we get busier with work and school activities, it sometimes becomes challenging to have a meal right
Feed to breed: Bulls diet impacts fertility
Overweight bulls are not as fertile, and high-energy diets can create health and soundness problems. Nutrition is important when developing young bulls; most seedstock producers market bulls as yearlings and want them well-grown and ready to breed
Brown County 4-H News: Jan. 9
DATES TO REMEMBER January 5-11 – Brown County Youth Fair 18 – Brown County Youth Fair Workday 8am-12pm at the Youth Fair Barns 20 – Extension Office Closed for Martin Luther King Jr Day 23 – Pathways
Preparations for winter weather
Winter weather with sub-freezing temperatures is forecasted throughout much of the state over the next week. Here are some tips from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts on how to protect your plants, pipes and pets from the cold.
Latest ruling halts Corporate Transparency Act – again
Latest ruling halts Corporate Transparency Act – again Farmers no longer facing January deadline to file with feds Farmers don’t have to worry about a January deadline to file beneficial ownership information with the federal government. In
Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions By Setting Realistic Goals
People who make New Year’s resolutions tend to have more success at changing behaviors than those who don’t. Failing to plan is planning to fail, and New Year’s resolutions are no exception, according to a Texas A&M
Brown County 4H News: Jan. 2, 2025
4-H NEWS AND NOTES SUPPORTED BY BROWN COUNTY UNITED WAY DATES TO REMEMBER January 5-11 – Brown County Youth Fair 18 – Brown County Youth Fair Workday 8am-12pm at the Youth Fair Barns 20 – Extension Office
Make Healthy Eating Habits Stick in the New Year
AgriLife Extension expert gives tips for making healthy eating resolutions attainable and sustainable Eating healthier is one of the top resolutions for the new year, but this resolution is often abandoned because people set unrealistic goals that
Why your wine glass matters – and how to pick the right one
Choosing the right wine glass can feel as daunting as picking the right bottle of wine, but it is one of the simplest ways to elevate your wine experience and impress your guests. Luckily, selecting glassware doesn’t
Brown County 4-H News: Dec. 26
DATES TO REMEMBER December 28 – Brown County Youth Fair Workday 8:00am at the Youth Fair Barns January 1 – Extension Office Closed for New Year’s Holiday 5-11 – Brown County Youth Fair 20 – Extension Office