Local 4-H members competed in the Denton County Food Challenge contest Oct. 3 at Lake Dallas Middle School. In the challenge, teams of three o… Read more
Although Texas leads the nation in child heatstroke deaths, the state did go nearly 7 months into 2021 without a child dying from heatstroke i… Read more
Denton County 4-H members participated at the 75th Texas 4-H Roundup from June 8-10 in College Station. Texas 4-H Roundup, the pinnacle event … Read more
The Texas heat in July can be extreme, to say the least. So, you might be wondering how you and your kids can safely maintain a healthy level … Read more
With all the rain we’ve had, it’s little surprise that mosquitoes are having a population boom. The mosquito that carries the West Nile Virus … Read more
Local farmers are making it through one of the latest wheat harvest in recent memory. Wheat is Denton County’s No. 1 crop in terms of acres, w… Read more
National Cholesterol Education Month is observed during the month of September to increase awareness of our cholesterol levels and to educate … Read more
The weather is getting warmer and more and more people are preparing for grilling season. Grilling foods is popular for a variety of reasons —… Read more
Seems like it has been raining for 40 days and 40 nights, or at least it feels like it. I know that we will covet these rainy days soon enough… Read more
After a flood, there are a number of things you can do to protect your family’s health and well-being and restore your property, according to … Read more
A recent study by Texas A&M AgriLife indicates high school graduates who have participated in Texas 4-H for at least two years, as well as… Read more
Breakfast actually means “breaking the fast.” When we eat breakfast we are refueling our bodies after going without food during our sleeping h… Read more
We know a little more now on how our landscapes fared after February’s winter storm. For the most part, I have been pleasantly surprised! It s… Read more
Youth members have been very active the past few weeks with their different district contests. Eighteen members traveled to Farmersville on Ap… Read more
Many of us love saving money and do our best to stretch our dollars. Typically, the goal is to get as much out of your purchases as possible. … Read more
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s vision statement is to “be the leader in providing science-based information and solutions in agriculture a… Read more
Youth from around the state recently competed in a livestock judging contest hosted by one of our Denton County 4-H clubs. The Ag Leadership C… Read more
Every March the Academy of Nutrition celebrates National Nutrition Month. This month focuses on things people need when it comes to nutrition … Read more
The phrase “patience is a virtue” has certainly shown relevancy for gardeners in North Texas this season following the blanket of extreme cold… Read more
Winter storm Uri, which devastated most of Texas, is estimated to have caused 600 million in damages to Texas Agriculture, according to AgriLi… Read more
Denton County 4-H members recently competed in a local food challenge contest that helps students learn multiple life skills while participati… Read more
Plant and animal owners alike had more than themselves to worry about during last month’s winter storm. Read more
What just happened? It was crazy-cold is what happened. Like you, I don’t put up with our sweltering summers to have to deal with that kind of… Read more
We want and need to hear from you! An important aspect of our agency is providing educational programs that address local needs. We have commi… Read more
As the feral hog population continues to expand in Texas and other parts of the country, freeing up ways to control the invasive species is be… Read more
Last week I talked about soil, sun and water for your vegetable garden. This week let’s talk about what we are going to eat! (After we do some… Read more
Did you start vegetable gardening last year? If so, you weren’t alone, but you may have gotten a late start. Let’s kick this year off right by… Read more
January gives us a fresh start to a new year. It is also Family Fit Lifestyle Month, which is a great time to kickstart your year with the who… Read more
Dried-out Christmas trees are a fire danger and should not be left in the home or garage, or placed outside against the home, said Karen Staff… Read more
Winter season has officially started in Texas, which means cooler months ahead. During this time, it is also known to be cold and flu season. … Read more
Let’s talk about the most romantic of all holiday plants — mistletoe. You might have seen a mistletoe tree before, but like unicorns and the C… Read more
This upcoming growing season, hemp producers will have additional testing options through the Soil, Water and Forage testing lab in College St… Read more
This year we are preparing for one of the most different Christmases in our lifetime, but I have been looking forward to Christmas more this y… Read more
Amid shopping for all of the holiday staples such as the frozen turkey, stuffing and that tub of green bean casserole onion topping that magic… Read more
You don’t have to be a tree-hugger to appreciate trees. They provide beauty, shade, protection and oxygen. They filter pollutants and sequeste… Read more
We are holding our annual pesticide continuing education unit (CEU) recertification event on Dec. 4 at Global Spheres Center. Our event is imp… Read more
White-tailed deer season begins this week for Denton County hunters. Youth Season opened for the weekend of Oct. 31-Nov. 1, before the officia… Read more
With the holidays approaching rather quickly, it is important to be mindful of our eating habits. Read more
One of the cruel aspects of gardening is that things don’t grow when you think they should. For example, pumpkins are for the fall! Let’s plan… Read more
King Ranch bluestem, Bothriochloa ischaemum (L.) Keng, was introduced from China into California, and then onto the King Ranch around 1924. Po… Read more
October is declared National Child Health month. This is an essential time to increase awareness of the value of healthcare for children of al… Read more
Mushrooms are a great subject because of the obvious pun value, but they are also interesting. And no, we aren’t going to talk about eating mu… Read more
Sporting events around the country are taking place this year with no fans in the stands. The NBA is finishing its season in the Disney bubble… Read more
September is Childhood Obesity Awareness month. According to the Centers for Disease Control, in Texas about 31% of children are considered ob… Read more
As I left town for a few days, I said my goodbyes to all my plants. I knew it was going to be hot and dry and didn’t want to burden my cat sit… Read more
A large volume of hay has been produced around the county due to the wet year we had in early summer. After we finally were able to get some h… Read more
With summer coming to an end and many children returning to school, there is still time to have some fun with your families. August is the mon… Read more
Like emails from Nigerian royalty, you don’t want to open unusual packages from China right now. Well, it’s ok if you open the packages, just … Read more
AMARILLO — This week, the Texas County Agricultural Agents Association (TCAAA) recognized several North Texas county extension agents for thei… Read more
Last month, I wrote about 4-H families being optimistic about future livestock shows being held. That optimism took a little bit of a hit on J… Read more
Summertime in Texas means hot and humid temperatures and high heat index levels that may cause discomfort to many. It is very important that w… Read more
On my morning stroll, I noticed that many of the neighborhood trees have polka-dotted leaves. What is that? Why is it happening? When should w… Read more
African horse sickness virus is not in the U.S., but it is a growing concern as a potential threat. Texas A&M University AgriLife faculty,… Read more
Spring and summer are typically when you see 4-H members start buying their livestock projects for the upcoming year. This season focuses on a… Read more
As our world is currently experiencing challenging and stressful times, we must be mindful of our eating habits during this season. The past f… Read more
