Category Archives: Agriculture News & Information
USDA Secretary Perdue Commits to Prioritizing Food Waste Solutions
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue hosted a food waste roundtable, food industry leaders, and non-profit groups at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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Washington County Tractor Holds 5th Annual Customer Appreciation Night
Thursday March 8, 2018, Washington County Tractor held their 5th Annual Customer Appreciation Night. The event serves to show the businesses appreciation for their customers as well as giving the customers the chance to get things prepared for the upcoming growing season.
Read moreAustin County 4-Hers Bring Home 3rd Place Title at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
Austin County 4-H would like to send out a hearty congratulations to Jack Luedeker, Madison Diezi, Samantha Diezi and James Schumann who served on the Junior/Intermediate Beef Quiz Bowl Team at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and took 3rd place.
Read moreAustin County AgriLife’s Walk Across Texas Report – 4th Week
Bellville and Brazos ISD families are doing a great job accumulating miles across Texas. At the end of the 4th week, several classes and groups are pressing closer to the finish line in their quest to complete Walk Across Texas.
Read moreWalk Across Texas Reports – Week 2
Bellville and Brazos are off and on the go! This year Brazos ISD has joined the ranks to participate in Walk Across Texas by having 6 adult teams on the south end of the county!! At the end of the 2nd week, several classes are walking full steam ahead in their quest to Walk Across Texas. To date, the participants and their families have walked 22,505 miles at the end of the 2nd week. Everyone is cruising right along!
Read more4-H County Food Show & Food Challenge
On November 28th, twenty Austin County 4-Hers participated in the 2017 Austin County 4-H Food Show and Food Challenge Contest. We want to recognize them for their achievements in the 4-H Food and Nutrition Program.
Read moreAustin County To Get New Extension Agent [VIDEO]
Austin County has been without an extension agent since July but, the county will be getting a new agent on December 1, 2017. Haylee Wolfford, who is currently an extension agent in Hardin County in district 9, will be moving over to Austin County and assuming the duties of the position here.
Read more37th Annual Austin County Pecan Show and Bake Show
It’s time once again for all commercial pecan growers and home pecan tree enthusiasts with a few pecan trees to gear up for the 37th Annual Austin County Pecan Show and Bake Show. Everyone with an interest growing pecans or eating pecans is encouraged to participate.
Read moreCitrus Field Day
Citrus field day in Sealy at the Hill Center on Friday, October 20th, 2017.
Read moreUSDA Disaster Assistance and Hurricane Recovery Workshop Set for October 11, 2017 in Brenham
The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Service Center in Austin/Washington County is hosting a disaster assistance and hurricane recovery workshop on October 11, 2017, at 10:00am at Washington County Fair Grounds Sales Facility.
Read moreDo Well Be Well With Diabetes and Fantastic Food with Flair!
Do you have type 2 diabetes? Do you have questions that are unanswered or you just want the facts? Would you like to learn how to manage your diabetes and prepare dishes using simple ingredients? If so, please join the Austin County AgriLife Extension for Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes and Fantastic Food with Flair!
Read moreUSDA Offering Disaster Assistance and Low-Interest Loans For Hurricane Harvey Affected Farmers
The USDA’s Farm Service Recovery Agency is offering disaster assistance and low-interest loans to assist agricultural producers affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Read moreBack to School Health Fair 2017
Austin County families took advantage of getting an A+ jump on health at this year’s “Back to School Health Fair” which was sponsored by Texas Children’s Health Plan of Texas Children’s Hospital, Department of State Health Services and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Austin County.
Read moreBack to School Safety Tips – Time for Drivers, Bicyclists and Pedestrians to Think Safety
Whether your oldest is just starting kindergarten or taking that first trip to school in his or her own car, parents can play an important role in keeping their children safe while going back to school.
Read moreUpcoming Public Meeting to Discuss Feral Hogs and Water Quality
The Mill Creek Watershed Partnership is pleased to announce Josh Helcel, Feral Hog Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will be providing a Feral Hog presentation at the upcoming quarterly meeting. The public is invited to attend, we will learn about feral hog management and its impact on water quality. During the meeting, we will also provide updates on current implementation efforts within the Mill Creek Watershed, including water quality testing.
Read moreWhat Is the Dairy Pride Act and What Legal Issues Could It Face?
The basic premise behind a bill (S. 130) pending before the United States Senate titled the “Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, Milk, and Cheese To Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday Act” or abbreviated as the “DAIRY PRIDE Act.” is that “Only actual milk should be called milk in order to avoid misleading consumers.” “It should not be called milk because it is not milk.”
Read moreAustin County Agrilife: 6th Week Walk Across Texas Reports
After six complete weeks of walking, the Walk Across Texas participants reported they have walked 67,235 miles!
Read moreWater Well Owner Training Set For Apr. 28 in Brenham
Anyone interested in private water well management is invited to a Texas Well Owner Network training April 28 in Brenham.
Read moreBlinn Livestock Judging Team Earns Reserve Champion Honors at Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
The Blinn College livestock judging team was named reserve champion at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. Blinn’s Agricultural Sciences Program is one of the largest in the nation with almost 800 students enrolled – roughly four times the size of any other two-year agricultural program in the state.
Read moreThe Ag Paradox: Farm Incomes And Equipment Purchases Tank While John Deere’s Stock Soars
Last week the U.S Department of Agriculture’s latest biannual report of farm incomes painted a very bleak picture for the American farmer. In its first forecast for 2017, the USDA saw real farm cash receipts down 14% versus 2015 and 36% from the previous high set in 2012 as farm debt continued to soar and leverage surged to all-time highs.
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