Agriculture and Farming

Brown County 4-H News: June 12
UPCOMING EVENTS June 17th-Steer/Heifer Validation 9am-11am 21st- Duds To Dazzle Bake Sale Fundraiser 24th- Sheep/Goat Validation 9am-10am 24th-26th- D7 Leadership Lab 2025-2026 SHEEP/GOAT VALIDATION If you purchased Sheep/Goat tags for June, we will be having validation on

Appropriate Turfgrass Choices
Successful turfgrass management begins with a simple yet often overlooked principle: the right plant in the right place. Selecting a turfgrass species and cultivar well-suited to the environmental conditions of your location can significantly reduce the need

Know Your Prescription and Nonprescription Medications
Most people take a prescription or nonprescription medication from time to time. Consider these questions and answers for safety and effectiveness. How do I know how long to take my medications? Often, the type of medication you

The Ways We Move
Physical activity can be anything that gets our bodies moving. According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, adults need at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity and children ages 6 through 17 years need 60

USDA to Provide $1 Billion to Livestock Producers Impacted by Drought or Wildfire in 2023 and 2024
The USDA announced the release of Congressionally mandated Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) payments to cover grazing losses due to eligible drought or wildfire events in 2023 and/or 2024. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service

Brown County 4-H News: June 5
UPCOMING EVENTS June 9th- Deadline to apply for County Council 17th-Steer/Heifer Validation 9am-11am 24th- Sheep/Goat Validation 9am-10am 24th-26th- D7 Leadership Lab 2025-2026 SHEEP/GOAT VALIDATION If you purchased Sheep/Goat tags for June, we will be having validation on

Why are eggs different colors?
Have you ever wondered why chicken eggs can be different colors? While most eggs are white or brown, they also come in colors like cream, pink, blue and green. In addition — and this is no “yolk”

How Adding Omega-3s to Your Diet Supports Brain Health
After a hemorrhagic stroke—in which a blood vessel ruptures in the brain—32-year-old Kelly Fucheck changed her diet to restore her overall physical and mental health. Now 46, she and her family eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains,

Federal Programs Aid Wild Hog Management
A pilot program in the last farm bill included projects in Texas and other states for intense feral hog removal with state and landowner participation. Studies have shown that every dollar spent from the farm bill provides

Brown County 4-H News: May 29
DATES TO REMEMBER June 2nd-6th- Texas 4-H Roundup 9th- Deadline to apply for County Council 17th-Steer/Heifer Validation 9am-11am 24th- Sheep/Goat Validation 9am-10am 24th-26th- D7 Leadership Lab 2025-2026 SHEEP/GOAT VALIDATION If you purchased Sheep/Goat tags for June, we

Walk Across Texas inspires healthier lifestyles statewide
Texans of all ages and fitness levels have walked their way to better health with Walk Across Texas for nearly 30 years. Walk Across Texas, offered statewide through the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, continues to show measurable

The Truth About Seed Oils
Seed oils have gotten some bad press lately, but there is no evidence that they are harmful, and in fact, they might even be helpful. Seed oils are the fats extracted from the seeds of various plants,