Although it is not yet the law in Texas to keep children rear-facing until at least age 2, it is best practice to follow the recommendations o… Read more
While June is best known for its rising temperatures and the beginning of summer, did you know that June is also National Fresh Fruit and Vege… Read more
What is the minimum safe distance to avoid spraying by a skunk? Speaking of skunks, what is their only predator? (This animal conveniently doe… Read more
The 2019 Texas Legislature wrapped up this week, but industrial hemp is still up in the air. What’s the holdup? Read more
How did it go? Did you get your warm-season vegetables in the ground on time? Did everything survive the cold snap and all the rain? It has be… Read more
According to the American Heart Association, nearly half of American adults are living with high blood pressure (also called hypertension), ye… Read more
Severe weather season is upon us. Denton has already had one confirmed tornado that took out many mature trees. Hopefully, we won’t have any m… Read more
African swine fever is a viral disease that affects swine of all ages. Recently, news broke that the disease had infected pigs in Japan and ot… Read more
One of my fondest memories of childhood is packing my bags and boarding the vehicle headed to Brownwood. We were off to 4-H camp! I’m sure my … Read more
Parents often ask car seat experts what is the safest seat for their child. Truth be told, it is not the brand of seat they purchase, but maki… Read more
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Denton County office depends on volunteers to expand its educational outreach throughout our communities,… Read more
As March came to a close, students across Denton County were actively wrapping up their projects and preparing for a new year with their proje… Read more
The end of March means a great deal for local youths raising a project for show — it’s Denton County Livestock Association Youth Fair & Ro… Read more
The recent discovery of the emerald ash borer in Fort Worth has prompted several actions designed to slow the advance of the infestation, incl… Read more
Maybe you have one of those trees with pretty white fluffs in your yard. Perhaps your neighbor has some. Wherever they are, they smell gross, … Read more
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Denton County will host a two-hour webinar from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday titled "Wildlife in t… Read more
Breaking clays, punching paper and flying arrows are all part of the 4-H Shooting Sports project. If you enjoy the outdoors and hunting, you s… Read more
Because we all lead different lifestyles, it is no surprise that dieting is not “one-size-fits-all.” Therefore, it is important to follow a he… Read more
Denton County is home to a wide variety of agriculture enterprises. As the county transitions from larger farms and ranches to small-acreage l… Read more
While February is best known for Valentine’s Day, did you know that it is also American Heart Month? This February, Texas A&M AgriLife Ext… Read more
Denton's chapter of the League of United Latin American Citizens has opened its 2019 scholarship campaign. Read more
The time is now to start your spring vegetable garden, so get out there! Read more
The summer and fall of 2018 left farmers and ranchers with a shortage of hay in Denton County. A short recap of the events are as follows: Read more
With the new farm bill passing and allowing hemp production at the federal level, everyone wants to know about industrial hemp. What is it? Ho… Read more
Finding reliable resources of health and wellness information can be a challenge. Since 1906, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has pro… Read more
Why not try your hand at growing your own fruit this year? Read more
As March rapidly approaches, students across Denton County are actively preparing to compete at the Denton County Youth Fair & Rodeo. Read more
A keynote presentation by Dan Hale will highlight the 57th annual Blackland Income Growth Conference on Jan. 15 at the Waco Convention Center,… Read more
We are getting ready for the start of the new year and it is the perfect time to establish new goals, habits and a healthy lifestyle. Texas A&… Read more
Stumped for a unique holiday gift for someone on your list? How about giving them a tree? Read more
A 2018 farm bill is being hashed out at the federal level. A conference committee for the Senate and House met Monday and released an agreed-t… Read more
Jessica Sanders: Here are ways to protect your 4-H livestock and horse projects in the winter months
With winter in full swing, bringing the threat of freezing temperatures, it can be a real struggle for not only humans, plants and house pets … Read more
November and December not only mark the holiday season in the Davis household, but also hunting season. With hunting season now in full swing,… Read more
Fall is here and so is the abundance of crops that come with it. While Texas is known for its ability to produce crops such as cotton, corn an… Read more
Agriculture Safety Days are as fun as they are educational. This one-day event was held Nov. 2 at Lewisville ISD’s Ethridge Elementary School … Read more
Researchers at Texas A&M AgriLife have developed a transgenic cotton plant — TAM66274 — with ultra-low gossypol levels. This new variety c… Read more
The rains came and will not leave. Rain is good, we all know that, but too much rain at one time is a problem. Read more
Halloween means children are getting outdoors to enjoy treats, fun and games. Read more
Every year, the first full week of October marks National 4-H Week. This week is a national celebration of the largest youth organization that… Read more
What could you do with an extra $20 to $40 a week? Over a year that’s $1,000 to $2000 you could use to reduce your debt, invest in your future… Read more
What is the world’s deadliest animal? It’s not snakes or sharks or even armyworms (fortunately). It’s mosquitoes. Read more
For the 76th consecutive year, millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni across the country will celebrate National 4-H Week from Oct. 7-13. Read more
The Denton County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office announced this week it has hired Zach Davis as the new agriculture and natural resou… Read more
Fruits and vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet, providing the nutrients and vitamins we need to perform daily activities. Unfor… Read more
Sometimes it is hard to turn my horticultural educator brain off as I go about my day. I see mistakes people are making with their landscapes,… Read more
Each year, the Denton County 4-H program hosts the Gold Star banquet to recognize the accomplishments of 4-H members throughout the past year. Read more
There’s an unmistakable sound in North Texas this time of year, and many Denton County residents have probably heard a lot of it recently. Cri… Read more
With several of our area school districts starting back this week, it is important for us to gather around the table to enjoy family meals. Th… Read more
While mere survival is all we can think about right now in our landscapes, one of our best gardening seasons is drawing near. Read more
4-H is America’s largest youth development organization and we empower young people with skills to lead for a lifetime. Read more
Most of us like to save money. We do our best to stretch our dollars and look to get as much out of our purchases as possible. However, where … Read more
The U.S.Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Denton County Soil and Water Conservation District invite t… Read more
We are currently in a moderate to severe drought according to the regularly updated U.S. Drought Monitor. This can be found at http://droughtm… Read more
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