Brown County 4H news and updates
DATES TO REMEMBER
March 2 – Shooting Sports Practice 2:00pm at the Woodman of the World
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Starting Seeds Indoors for a Thriving Spring Garden in Brown County, Texas
Growing a garden from seed is an economical and rewarding way to ensure a healthy harvest of vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Starting seeds indoors for gardeners in Zone 8a, including Brown County, Texas, can extend the growing season and provide a strong foundation for plants before transplanting them outdoors.
“Learn to live with ugly” after freeze damage
Pruning dead plant material can cause more harm through winter.
Cattlemen of Brown County
John Jefferson Driskill was a Texas cattleman in the 1870’s in Brown County. His sons; John Wiley, Jesse Lincoln, and Samuel Lafayette, were also cattlemen. Cattle ranchers led herds that sometimes numbered from 1000 to 6000 head. They went up the Chisum Trail that John Chisum blazed out and other trails and crossed the Red River, to go to Western Kansas. They had to deal with stampedes, storms, dry weather, lack of water, and Native Americans that sometimes wanted to steal the cattle or get them by threat of harm.
USDA announces sign up periods for safety net programs
Farmers can begin enrolling in the key farm safety net programs for the 2025 crop year later this month.
Egg prices continue to climb
Outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, continue to drive egg prices to record highs across the U.S., said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.… Login to continue reading Login…
Brown County 4H news and updates
DATES TO REMEMBER
February 17 – Extension Office Closed for President’s Day
March 3 – County Deadline for Duds to Dazzle and Fashion Show
17 – County Deadline for FCH/Livestock/Horse Quiz Bowl
Tiny Winter Weeds—Consider Control before Spring Growth
The weeds are so small—and it is cold. But control can be best before rapid spring growth.
Mitigating the threat of toxoplasmosis this winter
As temperatures drop, outdoor cats may spend more time indoors, which calls for attention to a health threat — Toxoplasma gondii, T. gondii, also known as the “cat parasite.”
How To Stretch Your Grocery Dollars
Drop High-Cost Habits
If you’re in the habit of eating fast food or other restaurant food, you can save money by eating at home more often.
When you’re shopping for food consider the store brand rather than buying name brands.
Avoid buying food that is already cut up or prepared in some way.
Stop wasting leftovers or letting food spoil before it can be eaten.