REMINDER: Governor Abbott Launches Free NWS Inspector Training To Keep Texas Livestock Moving

In case you missed it, last week, Governor Greg Abbott launched a free online course to expand the number of certified New World Screwworm (NWS) inspectors across Texas.

2026 Lamb County 4-H Project Camp

Kids in Lamb County will have the chance to learn and make new friends this summer at the 2026 Lamb County 4-H Project Camp.Hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, the camp will be held at the Lamb County Agriculture Building from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lamb County AgriLife Extension Announces New Child Passenger Safety Fitting Station

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Lamb County is proud to announce the establishment of a new Child Passenger Safety Fitting Station to serve families throughout the county and surrounding communities.

Managing Early-Season Insects in Home Landscapes

With the rise in temperatures also comes the increase of early-season insects in gardens and landscapes. New plant growth, cool nights, and a little bit of rainfall followed by warming days create the ideal environment for several common pests, including aphids, flea beetles, and thrips.

USDA announces base acre increase opportunity safety net programs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced eligible landowners have from June 1 until Aug.

New World screwworm news stirs cattle markets, not meat supply; Texas Crop and Weather Report

While the fed cattle futures market reacted and eventually the cash market might react to news of the New World screwworm’s arrival in the United States, nothing has changed with the quality or quantity of the meat supply, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economist.

The History Behind Freedom Day

Juneteenth is coming up this month, and it’s important to recognize its history. Celebrated on June 19, Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the United States and is also known as America’s second Independence Day.

Littlefield High School Welcomes New Agriculture Teacher Cody Graham

Littlefield High School is welcoming Cody Graham, one of two new agriculture teachers hired this year, into its Agricultural Science Department.

Early Season Cotton Scout School in Littlefield June 18

The latest West Plains IPM Update from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service seems to show a steady start to the growing season across Hockley, Cochran and Lamb counties, with pest activity remaining low so far.