Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Trinity County

09/02/2026

🐂 Cow Country Congress is coming to Normangee!

Join us on Friday, October 9, 2026, at J5 Pasture Palace in Normangee for the annual Cow Country Congress. This multi-county program is a great opportunity for beef cattle producers and landowners to hear timely updates from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension specialists and connect with others in the industry.

Topics will include w**d management, winter supplementation, feeding and vaccine/disease management, pasture mealybug updates, and pesticide laws and regulations.

📅 October 9, 2026
📍 J5 Pasture Palace – Normangee, TX
💲 $25 per participant
🎓 3 CEUs available for TDA pesticide license holders
🍽️ Speakers, vendors, lunch & door prizes!

Counties participating include Anderson, Freestone, Houston, Leon, Madison, Polk, Trinity, and Walker.

➡️ Register by scanning the QR code on the flyer.

For additional information, contact the Leon County Extension Office at 903-536-2531.

Please share with local cattle producers, landowners, and anyone who may benefit from this program! 🐂🌱

09/02/2026

🌱 2026 Houston/Trinity County Pesticide CEU Conference

Join us on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the Houston County Extension Office for our annual Pesticide CEU Conference!

Participants can earn 5 CEUs, and Private Applicator License Training will also be available.

Topics will include:
• W**d Identification & Control
• Mealybug
• New World Screwworm
• Result Demonstration Discussion
• Laws & Regulations

📅 September 11, 2026
⏰ Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
📍 Houston County Extension Office
💲 5-Hour CEU Course: $60
💲 License Training: $85
📌 Registration deadline: September 4 — a $10 late fee applies after the deadline.

See the flyer below for registration information, fees, and additional details.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with producers and pesticide applicators in Houston, Trinity, and surrounding counties!

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