Taylor County Extension Office - Agriculture

06/04/2026

New World screwworm has been detected in Texas.

Stay informed, be observant, and report any potential cases you may see.

Inspect, report and stay informed with us at tx.ag/screwworm.

06/03/2026

05/28/2026

For the full agenda click here: https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Conservation-2.png

05/20/2026

Save the date. Get 2 Free General CEUs!
RSVP by June 3rd.
For the agenda click here https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Conservation-2.png

05/04/2026

Be sure to RSVP for this year's Big Country Wheat Tour by May 5th - Help us know how many to plan for lunch.

Call us at 325-672-6048 or email [email protected]. Just let us know your name, number, and how many will be attending.

04/27/2026

Be sure to RSVP by May 5th so we make sure we have enough for lunch. Call and leave a message and let us know your name and how many to expect with you. 325-672-6048. Up to 3 CEUs. No registration fee. 🎉🎉🎉

Join us for the Big Country Wheat Tour 2026!

This is a great opportunity to get out in the field, evaluate wheat conditions, and hear the latest updates from specialists and industry professionals.

Friday, May 8th Two stops included:

Stop 1 – Eula, TX
FM 603 & County Road 250
• Forage Production & Pest Management
• 1 CEU – General

Stop 2 – Tuscola, TX
FM 614 & US Hwy 84
• Variety & Research Trial Overview
• Wheat Market Updates
• Pesticide Laws & Regulations
• 1 CEU – General + 1 CEU – L&R

Lunch will be provided thanks to our sponsors.

Please RSVP by May 5th:

Callahan County Extension: 325-854-5835
Taylor County Extension: 325-672-6048

04/24/2026

Looking for something to do tomorrow? Be sure to join the Big Country Master Gardeners. Their FREE Saturday Seminar topic is Turfgrass. Come and bring your questions.

Start your morning with us tomorrow! Our FREE Saturday Seminar is tomorrow April 25th. Doors open at 8:30. Program starts at 9:00 am. Our topic is TURFGRASS.

04/20/2026

Join us for the 2026 Big Country Wheat Tour on Friday, May 8th.
Two stops, expert speakers, and the latest in wheat production, research, and market updates. Lunch will be provided.

Up to three CEUs for attendees with pesticide applicator licenses.
(One CEU at Eula. Two CEUs at Tuscola)

RSVP by May 5th to reserve your spot. This is a free event.

Taylor County Extension: 325-672-6048 or
Callahan County Extension: 325-854-5835

Callahan County Extension Office - Agriculture

04/17/2026

Tomorrow is the day! Come out to Abilene State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife!

10 am until 2 pm. Park entry is only a $5 cash donation per car.

HTeaO and El Texican food trucks will be there for items to purchase.

Come spend the day!

Update 04/18: 7:35am: This event is canceled. We hope to reschedule sometime in the fall.

Join us THIS Saturday at 10 AM at Abilene State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife for Wings on the Wind: A Science & Nature Festival!

The event runs until 2 PM, and admission into the park is just a $5 CASH donation per car at the gate .

We’re excited to have HTeaO and El Texican food trucks on site with items available for purchase. So come hungry and make a day of it!

This is a fun, family-friendly event you won’t want to miss.

And with cooler temps on the way, it should be a perfect day to be outdoors!

For more info go to our website at: https://txmn.org/bc/wings-on-the-wind-a-science-and-nature-festival/