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
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
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
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
It seems that when Americans go through tough times, they turn to creating gardens. It makes sense for many reasons. In the U.S., gardening is… Read more
Insects often come in droves. Some years we have fall armyworms, some years it’s a plague of grasshoppers, some years we have mysterious webs … Read more
Members of 4-H are staying active during the pandemic. Although face-to-face meetings have been canceled, some clubs are continuing to meet vi… Read more
The agriculture sector has been in the news quite a bit the past few weeks focusing on everything from processing plant closures to federal ai… Read more
The most popular question we get in the office is related to agriculture exemptions on property. A lot of producers have the assumption that t… Read more
During this time while many are at home due to COVID-19, we must find ways to keep active. Although gyms are closed and most cities are now to… Read more
May has been declared Mental Health Awareness month. Having a healthy mental state in life is key, especially during the challenges that we ar… Read more
Food and agriculture were recently designated a critical essential sector by the Department of Homeland Security. This allows and requires agr… Read more
COVID–19 has understandably thrown everyone a curve ball, including our local 4-H community. Like most civic service-based groups, 4-Hers meet… Read more
I’m not going to promise you lawn of the month, but I do have some tips that will ensure a healthy lawn this summer. Around here, we typically… Read more
Horses are remarkably active animals that make good use of their limbs and joints as they canter, gallop and trot. As such, it is important th… Read more
The most common question we get in the office is, “What qualifies for an agriculture (actually ‘ag use’) exemption?” Read more
Activity trackers are wearable electronic accessories that many individuals use to track their health and help them meet their fitness goals. … Read more
A living, vertical salad bar in the employee break room is more than just a novelty at the Texas A&M AgriLife Center at Dallas. It is a sm… Read more
Many kids receive little or no money management instruction, but having parents and other caregivers teach them basic financial literacy would… Read more
For many people, making efforts to reduce their environmental impact is important, but some pet owners may find that making this lifestyle cha… Read more
Landowners can learn more about managing their property in wet times and drought in a low-cost workshop Thursday evening, March 5, at Fair Hal… Read more
Registration for the 2020 Elm Fork Chapter of the Texas-Master Naturalist class, supported by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and Texas Parks… Read more
The weekend has gorgeous weather on tap, a most promising interlude between the next round of clouds, cold and rain. Read more
February is Pet Dental Health Month, an opportune time for pet owners to check in on the health of their furry friend’s mouth. Read more
It used to be that people had gardens and traded vegetables for eggs. Neighbors knew that the beef they had for dinner ate the grass from that… Read more
The 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak has been at the front of many health professionals’ minds, especially with the World Health Organization’s… Read more
Estate planning is a difficult process for families. There are a multitude of factors for families to consider. Many times this process can be… Read more
When faced with an emergency, everyone needs to know how to protect their family, their home and, let’s not forget, their pets. Our furry frie… Read more
Adopting a wild horse or burro just got a lot easier for Denton County residents. Read more
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