Texas AgriLife Extension

DeForest retires from extension agent post

Growing up on a farm in Goliad as a young boy and teenager, Shannon DeForest developed a strong 4-H background and a love for forage and raising cattle.That love for agriculture inspired him to attend one of the top agricultural schools in the state, Tarleton State University in Stephenville, where...

Pesticide applicator course offered Sept. 25

The Lavaca County Agri-Life extension office has announced that a pesticide applicators recertification course is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 25.Sponsored by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Lavaca County, the course will take place at the Hallettsville KC Hall with registration starting...

A&M Forest Service issues wildfire danger warning as hot, dry conditions persist

Staff Reports The Texas A&M Forest Service warns of increased wildfire danger, as high temperatures and dry conditions continue to impact the state.

Call it a car seat wellness clinic

Roughly a dozen locals turned out last week at Green Dickson Park to see if their child’s safety seat or booster seat was up to snuff and compliant with the current rules of the road in Texas.