Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service-Johnson County

10/23/2026

Do the trees in your front lawn look rough? Want to plant a tree but don't know how? Join us for Rooted for Success - Arbor Day Tree Care Workshop for hands on demonstration, expert advice and an enjoyable morning! Live tree planting demo, tree care presentation & networking AgriLife Extension & Burleson Public Library.

Event Details
- Date: November 7th, 9 am - 11 am
- Location: Warren Park Pavilion (301 SW Johnson Ave)
- Features: Live tree planting demonstration, presentation on proper tree care in lawns presented by Jason Atwood, ISA Certified Arborist from Atwood Tree Care.
- RSVP: please mark "Going" on our Facebook event to give us an estimate on audience!

10/22/2026

Great resource for those new to owning land!

Inheriting land in Texas often means inheriting questions. How do you keep the soil healthy, the water clean, the livestock thriving, and the wildlife at home? Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s David McKnight ‘73 Ranch Management University helps new landowners answer them, teaching the fundamentals of soil, forage, water, and habitat so they can care for their land with confidence. Since its start, thousands of Texans have become effective stewards of the state’s rangeland.

We are proud that this work was featured in the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities’ National Land-Grant Impacts Database, the nation’s most extensive repository of land-grant impacts, and proud to help Texans care for the land for generations to come. 🌾

Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4yZMPn9

Ag Is America | Texas A&M University Department of Soil and Crop Sciences

10/21/2026

Save the Date for the 3rd Annual Early Winter Cattle Clinic on Thursday, Nov. 12th at the Hill County Exhibit Building!

Event Details:
Hosted by Hill, McLennan, Bosque, Johnson & Ellis Counties.
Date: Nov 12th, 8 am - 2:30 pm
Location: Hill County Exhibit Building (205 Stadium Dr. Hillsboro)
Cost: $20
CEUs: 3 credits (1 general, 2 IPM)
Lunch: Filet Medallion & Trimmings
Topics: Pasture Mealybug, Winter Nutrition Supplements, Cattle Market Update, FSA Update, Renovating Hay Pastures, New World Screwworm

Call the Hill County Extension Office at 254-582-4022 to RSVP by Nov. 5th.

10/20/2026

Great partnership project with Johnson County Master Gardeners - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the City of Joshua, Texas - Municipal Government! Thanks to all our awesome volunteers for their hard work designing the Monarch Waystation that is being installed, and thanks to the City of Joshua for their initiative.

10/19/2026

Hay samples were sent off today! 53 entries into the 2026 Johnson County Hay Show. Thanks to everyone who participated, mark your calendars for the award announcements on November 19th!

Special thanks to Wade Bingham from Chisholm Trail Ag Services for helping pick up samples from around the county.

Event Details:
- Open to anyone to attend!
- Date: November 19th, 6-8 pm
- Location: Cleburne Conference Center
- Featuring: Steak Tip Dinner, Presentation on Rainfall Insurance by Jacob Little, Crop & Range Insurance Services, and Hay Show Award Presentations
- Cost: Free thanks to our sponsors!
- RSVP: Please call our office at 817-556-6370 by Tuesday, Nov 15th to RSVP

Thank you to our sponsors:
4M Fertilizer
AgTexas Farm Credit Services
AgTrust Farm Credit
Alvarado Veterinary Clinic
Chisholm Trail Ag Services
Crop & Range Insurance Services
Ignition Land Services
Johnson County Soil & Water Conservation District #541

10/16/2026

Join us for a hands-on workshop celebrating Texas Arbor Day with the Burleson Public Library! Learn how to plant, protect and grow healthy trees with live demonstration & practical tips presented by ISA Certified Arborist, Jason Atwood from Atwood Tree Care.

Event Details
- Date: November 7th, 9 am - 11 am
- Location: Warren Park Pavilion (301 SW Johnson Ave)
- Features: Live tree planting demonstration, presentation on proper tree care in lawns
- RSVP: please mark "Going" on our Facebook event to give us an estimate on audience! https://www.facebook.com/share/19gMKzUKKa/

10/16/2026

Check out this month’s newsletter to see what’s going on in Extension this month.

The October newsletter features:
- 2026 Johnson County Hay Show Rules and how to submit samples
- Fall Garden Tips for Tulips & Garlic from Johnson County Master Gardeners
- Helpful Links on John Deer Right to Repair Settlement, updated Pasture Mealybug map, tips for the FAQ “how many animals can I have on my property” and more!

To join our email list to receive monthly newsletter & program updates, call our office at 817-556-6370.

10/15/2026

Today is the last day to drop off samples for your FREE forage test! Enter the Johnson County Hay Show & get free results on the nutrient content of your hay.

AWARDS
$150 certificate to Ignition Land Services for Honorable Mentions given to Overall Top 10% of entries
$200 certificate to Chisholm Trail Ag for Best of Show in following categories:
- Bermudagrass
- Warm Season Forage (kleingrass, sudan, haygrazer, etc)
- Cool Season Forage (wheat, oats, rye, barley, triticale, annual ryegrass, etc.)
- Youth Entry (must be submitted by a Johnson County 4-H or FFA member. Member must be involved in the production of the hay).

SPONSORS:
4M Fertilizer
AgTexas Farm Credit Services
AgTrust Farm Credit
Alvarado Veterinary Clinic
Chisholm Trail Ag Services
Crop & Range Insurance Services
Ignition Land Services
Johnson County Soil & Water Conservation District #541

FULL HAY SHOW RULES
Samples must be from this year, raised in Johnson County. They can be from any cut this season.
Hay samples may be from either square or round bales. They may not be taken from outer 4-6 inches of round bales. Samples from square bales should be from middle of the bale.
Participants should submit at least 1 gallon sized bag of hay. Entire bales will not be accepted.
Samples will be sent to Texas A&M Forage Lab, and individual results will be given to participant once received from the lab. Hay samples will be scored based on TDN, ADF and % Crude Protein.

10/14/2026

Thanks to Dr. Jason Johnson for speaking at the Johnson County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting last night. We enjoyed his stories, encouragement and tips for having a positive outlook in the agriculture industry. Thanks to Farm Bureau for all they do for our county!

10/14/2026

Last week, we hosted a Lunch & Learn about Fall Gardens with Johnson County Master Gardeners - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Cleburne Public Library, and Texas Health Community Hope.

JCMGA President, Debbie Goulding, gave a presentation on fall garden tips, and guests got the opportunity to tour Guinn Gardens, our JCMGA demo garden.

Thanks to all groups for their partnership to host this awesome event!