Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service-Johnson County

06/02/2026

We harvested the Grandview Wheat Plot last week! Results will be posted at Texas Small Grains Variety Testing website (https://varietytesting.tamu.edu/smallgrains/) as soon all plots across the region are harvested & data is complied. Thanks to Davis Farms and Dr. Brandon Gerrish for making this happen!

06/01/2026

Great local resource for small business owners in the greater Grandview area. Check it out!

Did you know?

The Grandview Market Trail brings local growers, makers, bakers, and experience hosts together in one place—so you can easily see what's open, when, and where.

No more searching multiple pages or wondering who's open this weekend. The Trail helps you discover more local treasures, all in one place. And be sure to follow our social media pages for Friday updates of what's on tap going into the weekends.

Explore the Trail: www.gvmarkettrail.com

05/27/2026

Did you know? Over 4 million live Christmas Trees are sold in Texas each year! However, there are only around 120 Christmas Tree farms in Texas according to the Texas Christmas Tree Growers Association. Sound like a business opportunity?

If you are interested in a unique, family fun business that meets a demand of our state, check out this Growing Christmas Trees in Texas 101 class! Come learn the basics of through a hands-on class with local growers.

Event Details: Hosted by Sunset Hill Tree Farm & the Johnson County AgriLife Extension Office
Date: Saturday, June 13th, 9 am - 1 pm
Location: Sunset Hill Tree Farm (3400 Cty Rd 206 Alvarado)
RSVP: call 817-713-6114 or visit https://www.sunsethilltreefarm.co/
Cost: $10, Hot Dog Lunch Included
Learn the basics of growing trees in Texas through a hands-on workshop at live Christmas Tree farm with local growers.

Check out these links to learn more about the facts in this post:
- https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2024/12/04/real-texas-christmas-trees-boost-states-economy/
- https://www.texaschristmastrees.com/findafarm.html

05/26/2026

Last day to RSVP for the Beef Cattle Clinic!

Event Details: Hosted by Johnson County & Hill County AgriLife Extension Offices
Date: Thursday, May 28th, 6-8 pm
Location: Johnson County Livestock Exchange (Sale Barn) (3119 N Main St. Cleburne)
Dinner Provided
Cost: $10, cash or check pay at the door
RSVP: Call our office at 817-556-6370 to RSVP by May 26th
Topics: Heifer Replacement Selection (Dr. Jason Cleere), Mineral Recommendations (Brayden Hawkins)
Sponsors: Ag Texas Farm Credit Services, Ridley Block Operations, Serve-US Feed Mill
4-H Kids welcome!

05/25/2026

Today, we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice is the foundation of the freedoms we hold today — and we carry their legacy forward by supporting those who served alongside them.

As we remember the fallen, we also remain committed to caring for our veterans and their families, today and always.

05/22/2026

Sunshine story for the day!

A few months ago, we held the Vineyard Pruning & Propagation Class at Russell Farm Art Center with Viticulture Specialist Michael Cook and the Johnson County Master Gardeners.

Today, a Master Gardener and I went on a site visit to discuss tree planting with Leslee Roberts. While we were there, she showed us some healthy grapevines growing in her garden that she had propagated at our class! Always neat to see a successful garden story!

Thanks to all our volunteers and partners who help us host educational programs like these! Photos and story shared with Leslee's permission.

Johnson County Master Gardeners - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

05/22/2026

Don't forget, deadline to RSVP for the Beef Cattle Clinic is next Tuesday, May 26th!

Event Details: Hosted by Johnson County & Hill County AgriLife Extension Offices
Date: Thursday, May 28th, 6-8 pm
Location: Johnson County Livestock Exchange (Sale Barn) (3119 N Main St. Cleburne)
Dinner Provided
Cost: $10, cash or check pay at the door
RSVP: Call our office at 817-556-6370 to RSVP by May 26th
Topics: Heifer Replacement Selection (Dr. Jason Cleere), Mineral Recommendations (Brayden Hawkins)
Sponsors: Ag Texas Farm Credit Services, Ridley Block Operations, Serve-US Feed Mill
4-H Kids welcome!

05/21/2026

Join us Thursday the 28th as Dr. Jason Cleere talks about what to look for when selecting replacement heifers for your operation, with live cattle examples thanks to Grandview local Todd Bons!

Event Details: Hosted by Johnson County & Hill County AgriLife Extension Offices
Date: Thursday, May 28th, 6-8 pm
Location: Johnson County Livestock Exchange (Sale Barn) (3119 N Main St. Cleburne)
Dinner: Cooked by Hill County ANR Agent Zach Davis
Cost: $10, cash or check pay at the door
RSVP: Call our office at 817-556-6370 to RSVP by May 26th
Topics: Heifer Replacement Selection (Dr. Jason Cleere), Mineral Recommendations (Brayden Hawkins)
Sponsors: Ag Texas Farm Credit Services, Ridley Block Operations, Serv-Us Feed Mill
4-H Kids welcome!