Franklin County-Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

08/28/2026

Don't kill the good bugs! 🕷️ Molly Keck, AgriLife Extension senior program specialist, was featured in Better Homes & Gardens explaining why misidentifying spiders is a top summer pest mistake. Find out by clicking the 🔗 https://bit.ly/4zqgne5

Texas A&M Entomology

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

Succession planning isn’t just the transfer of assets, consider your knowledge too.

In our latest podcast, agricultural law specialist Tiffany Lashmet of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension (Texas Agriculture Law) suggests:

“Write it down, and then also start training the next generation right now while you're here. While you can impart some of that knowledge.”

Listen to the full episode: https://open.spotify.com/show/13K9rocs3nNRl7CFAEpi8E?si=e35caf3119574af9.

08/28/2026

Tired of sandburs (aka grass stickers) taking over your yard?

These prickly seed pods can hide in soil for years before sprouting, making them tough to get rid of for good. The good news? An AgriLife Extension turfgrass specialist has a few smart tips to help you take back your yard: tx.ag/NoMoreSandburs

Texas A&M University Department of Soil and Crop Sciences

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

Pasture mealybug has spread to 79 counties in Texas, putting grazing and forage grasses at risk. Losses could run $100 million to more than $1 billion a year, AgriLife Extension economists say.

Our updated fact sheet covers Centric 40WG, the first EPA-approved treatment, plus ID and monitoring tips. Get it here 🔗 tx.ag/PastureMealybugUpdate

08/14/2026

Wizzie Brown, AgriLife Extension senior extension program specialist, was recently featured in Yahoo Life on why dirty trash bins can be just as much to blame for gnats as your fruit bowl and sink drain. 🪰 🗑️

Learn more at: tx.ag/GotGnats

Texas A&M Entomology

08/14/2026

Overwatering your lawn is costing you money. WaterMyYard, a free app from AgriLife Extension and the Texas A&M University Department of Biological & Agricultural Engineering, uses local weather data to tell you exactly when and how much to water your yard. This app will save $14.2 million in annual water costs! The app is now available in 70+ Texas cities. 🌱💧

Check if it's in your area and download today: tx.ag/WaterMyYard