Delta, Fannin, Hunt, Lamar, Red River and Wise counties are included - Application period is Feb. 2 until March 4, 2026

Texas A&M veterinary experts recommend indoor shelter, proper bedding and limited outdoor exposure to protect pets during freezes. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

This invasive exotic species has populations estimated in the millions, and the damage they inflict can be severe.

The event is open to all and offers can’t-miss opportunities for landowners, ranchers, farmers and wildlife managers from across the country.

The Collin County Soil & Water Conservation District is currently taking orders for conservation tree and shrub seedlings. The purpose of this program is to assist farmers, ranchers & landowners with conservation practices such as windbreaks, noise and site barriers, erosion control and water conservation. Several varieties of evergreen and hardwood trees are being offered this year. All orders must be received by Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

Every person on Earth lives in a watershed, whether they realize it or not. Although all watersheds are different, most Watershed Protection Plans have many topics in common. These include characterizing the watershed, assessing current water quality data, developing load estimates from differing potential pollutant sources and describing management measures to improve water quality. Additionally, a description of needed educational and outreach activities, a summary of available resources and funding sources, and measures of success to guide progress towards water quality goals are also included in the plan.

On a cool morning along the West Fork of the Trinity River, NRI researchers waded carefully through flowing water to check a series of mussel silos submerged along the riverbed. These silos, concrete domes with a central opening that houses juvenile mussels and allows water to flow through, are a part of a project examining how water quality influences mussel growth and survival. The field team is led by research associate Rachel Carpenter and supported by Dr. Charles Randklev, research scientist and head of NRI’s freshwater mussel program.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Rangers led an investigation that resulted in felony indictments against Jessie Coleman of Lovelady, Andrea Houston of Houston and Cole Hoot Jr. of Dodge for theft of livestock valued at less than $150,000.

The North Texas Pest Management Conference (NTPMC) will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, in Sherman, TX. The event, brought to you by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on at the Sherman Municipal Ballroom, 405 N. Rusk St., Sherman, TX 75090.

Trace mineral supplementation may be needed for cattle for their overall wellbeing. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Results of sale Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 851 head. Sale on Wednesday, January 28 will be cancelled.

A new fact sheet from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1 & EHV-4): What Horse Owners Need to Know, covers disease basics, how the virus spreads, recommended biosecurity practices to prevent spread as well as measures to report cases to the Texas Animal Health Commission. (Courtney Sacco/Texas A&M AgriLife)