Texas A&M AgriLife Extension - Cameron County

09/01/2026

Free Soil Testing for Agricultural Producers!

Are you an agricultural producer in the Arroyo Colorado watershed (Hidalgo, Cameron, and Willacy counties)? You are eligible for free soil testing!

No acreage requirement and no limit on samples

Soil samples accepted from September 7, 2026 - March 31, 2027

Soil test results available within 2-3 weeks.

Pick up sample bags, forms, and sampling instructions at the locations below (your local AgriLife Center or the Harligen TSSWCB office).

Questions? Email [email protected]

More information on our website: https://arroyocolorado.org/free-soil-testing-campaign/

09/01/2026

🌟 Say hello to our Heart Healthy Ingredient of the Month for September: Flaxseeds! 🥄 This month, get ready for nutrition facts, a delicious recipe from Dinner Tonight, and interactive quizzes to test your flaxseed knowledge. 🧠🍽️ Add some heart-healthy goodness to your meals and join us all September long! 💛🌱



Have you heard of flaxseeds before?
👍 Yes, I use them all the time!
👀 I’ve heard of them, but haven’t tried them yet.
🤔 Nope, this is new to me!

Comment with the emoji that fits you best below—we can’t wait to see everyone’s answers!

08/31/2026

🌟 Breeden Elementary Students Shine! 🌟

We are so proud of our Breeden Elementary students as they confidently presented about Healthy South Texas! 💚 Their enthusiasm, knowledge, and willingness to share healthy habits with others are truly inspiring.

👏 Way to go, students! Keep learning, leading, and making a difference in our community!

08/24/2026

The 2026–2027 Cameron County 4-H Year is Here! 🍀

We are excited to kick off a brand-new 2026–2027 4-H year and can’t wait to see all the opportunities, experiences, and memories it has to offer our 4-H members and families! 💚

Interested in learning by doing, building new skills, making new friends, serving your community, and discovering your place in 4-H? Now is the perfect time to get involved!

📲 Texas 4-H has launched a NEW enrollment platform for the 2026–2027 year! Check out the flyer for information on the new platform and your next steps to enroll in Cameron County 4-H.

🍀 Learn by Doing. Grow with 4-H. Find Your Place in Cameron County 4-H!

08/20/2026

08/19/2026

🎃🌿 SAVE THE DATE! 🌿🎃
Join us for the BOO-tanical Fall Festival & Plant Sale
📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

Get ready for a morning of plants, family fun, and a little garden magic! 🍂🌱

08/18/2026

08/14/2026

Teaming up to protect livestock across the state.

Texas A&M faculty were featured in BEEF Magazine for their work to combat New World Screwworm infections in livestock. The team is helping to formulate wound care treatments designed to deliver rapid larval death and minimize chemical residues.

Read more about the research team and their work: https://bit.ly/4cyXvQb

Texas A&M Entomology | The Texas A&M University System | Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station | Texas A&M Engineering

08/14/2026

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

08/13/2026

Mark your calendars! Join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for the annual RGVLS Horticulture Clinic

Meet with Horticulture Committee members to review rules, procedures, and get answers to any questions you may have. Horticulture pots will also be available for purchase.