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September Gardening: Fall Vegetables

Monday, September 1st, 2025
September Gardening: Fall Vegetables edition! September ushers in the perfect conditions for a flourishing fall vegetable garden in Texas. With cooler mornings and shorter days, it’s the ideal time to...

Fire Ant Control in Lawns & Pastures

Thursday, August 28th, 2025
Fire Ant Control in Lawns & Pastures is very important right now! Nothing spoils a barefoot walk or grazing session faster than red imported fire ants. Imported fire ants (Solenopsis...

Dog Days of Summer: Celebrating National Dog Day

Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
Dog Days of Summer, Celebrating National Dog Day! From stockguarding Anatolians to apartment Chihuahuas, Texans love their pups - so mark National Dog Day with practical pampering. Start with a...

Veggie & Chicken Skillet Dinner Recipe

Sunday, August 24th, 2025
This easy one-pan Veggie & Chicken Skillet Dinner Recipe is packed with August produce. It's perfect for using up garden surplus or highlighting what’s fresh at your local farm stand....

Safe Stock Tanks: Algae & Pet Risks in August

Friday, August 22nd, 2025
Safe Stock Tanks: Algae & Pet Risks in August: Warm, nutrientrich water turns Texas stock tanks peasoup green fast. Managing water tanks on a ranch is a critical task that...

Protecting Pastures During Central Texas Drought

Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Protecting Pastures During Central Texas Drought - La Niña summers mean crisp brown bermudagrass from Waco down to San Antonio. Rotate cattle every seven days, aiming to leave at least four inches...

National Honey Bee Day: Pollinator Friendly Practices

Saturday, August 16th, 2025
Beekeepers statewide will crack open hives on August 16 to celebrate National Honey Bee Day. Even if you don’t keep bees, you benefit: one in every three bites of food relies...

What’s Happening in Texas this August

Friday, August 15th, 2025
What’s Happening in Texas this August: Summer in Texas is more than just heat - it's a season full of celebration, community, and tradition. From the Hill Country to the...

Beat the August Heat: Keeping Backyard Chickens Cool

Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
Triple digit afternoons are tough on laying hens, but you can take measures to make sure you're keeping backyard chickens cool. High temperatures can stress hens, lead to reduced egg...

Tax Free Weekend is This Weekend!

Friday, August 8th, 2025
Tax Free Weekend is This Weekend! Texas’ Sales Tax Holiday isn’t just for back-to-school supplies—it’s a golden opportunity for farmers, gardeners, and animal lovers to save big on everyday essentials....