Taylor County Extension Office - Agriculture

08/25/2026

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

08/11/2026

The Big Country Wheat Conference is THIS Thursday!
$20 Registration fee if you RSVP by August 11th
$30 without an RSVP
You can now RSVP ONLINE!! RSVP NOW & Pay at the Door!
Just go to: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/irC28Y1JWq

You can also RSVP by calling 325-672-6048 (it's okay to leave a message) or by emailing [email protected].

5 CEUs offered to pesticide applicators.

More info + full agenda can be found: https://taylor.agrilife.org/event/big-country-wheat-conference-2/

08/10/2026

What's the latest on New World Screwworm?

Make plans to attend the Big Country Wheat Conference this Thursday, August 13th, to find out. Dr. Sonja Swiger, one of the state's leading entomologists on NWS will be giving updates on the current situation, response, and management.

Check out this and many other topics at the conference here:
https://bit.ly/4g6PtQM

RSVP by August 11th.
Online: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/irC28Y1JWq
Call 325-672-6048
or email: [email protected]

5 CEUs offered to pesticide applicators.

$20 for those who RSVP
$30 on the day of.
Pay at the door. See less See less

08/10/2026

Join us for the Big Country Wheat Conference this Thursday, August 13!

RSVP TODAY for an early bird discount.

Cost is just $20 if you RSVP by Monday, August 10
or $30 at the door
Earn 5 CEUs
Lunch included

Please RSVP so we can get an accurate head count for lunch!

Call the Taylor County Extension Office at 325-672-6048 or Email Amy Volcek at [email protected]

Big Country Wheat Conference is Thursday, August 13 inside the Big Country Hall on the Taylor County Expo Fairgrounds.

For a list of topics, see the Full Agenda at:https://taylor.agrilife.org/files/2026/07/2026-Big-Country-Wheat-Conference-Agenda.pdf

08/03/2026

Planning to plant wheat this fall?

If so, be sure to attend the Big Country Wheat Conference August 13th, at the Taylor County Expo Center. Find out about the latest varieties. Performance data for the region. Seed availability and more.

Check out this and many other topics at the conference here:
https://bit.ly/4g6PtQM

RSVP by August 11th.
Online: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/irC28Y1JWq
Call 325-672-6048
or email: [email protected]

5 CEUs offered to pesticide applicators.

$20 for those who RSVP
$30 on the day of.
Pay at the door. See less

07/31/2026

Yesterday, we had a wonderful time celebrating Amy Acosta and her incredible 39 years of service to Taylor County! If you know Amy, we HAD to have a petting zoo for her party!

Today marks Amy’s last day with our office as she begins a well-earned retirement.

Please join us in wishing Amy a heartfelt farewell and all the best as she starts this exciting new chapter.

Amy, the office won’t be the same without you. Thank you for your dedication, hard work, and the countless ways you’ve made a difference in our community over the past 39 years. We are grateful for your service and wish you many years of happiness, adventure, and relaxation in retirement!

Congratulations, Amy! Enjoy every minute. You’ve earned it!

07/31/2026

Could El Nino contribute to a good upcoming wheat crop? Be sure to attend the upcoming Big Country Wheat Conference August 13th, and hear from Randy Turner, Regional Chief Meteorologist for KTAB/KRBC TV, on what the long range forecast looks like.

Check out this and many other topics at the conference here:
https://bit.ly/4g6PtQM

RSVP by August 11th.
Online: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/irC28Y1JWq
Call 325-672-6048
or email: [email protected]

5 CEUs offered to pesticide applicators.

$20 for those who RSVP
$30 on the day of.
Pay at the door.

07/29/2026

Join us for the Big Country Wheat Conference on Thursday, August 13, 2026. $20 if you RSVP by Monday, August 10th or $30 the day of the event. Earn 5 CEUs (2 IPM, 2 Gen, 1 L&R)

Including New World Screwworm – Current situation, response, and management by Dr. Soja Swiger.

Full Agenda can be found at:https://taylor.agrilife.org/files/2026/07/2026-Big-Country-Wheat-Conference-Agenda.pdf

07/19/2026

Join us for our Big Country Wheat Conference, Thursday, August 13th and earn 5 CEUs! Cost is only $20 if you RSVP by Monday, August 10th. It's $30 at the door. Please let us know if you are coming so we can have a good head count for lunch!

RSVP by calling our office at 325-672-6048 or emailing Amy Volcek at [email protected].

07/03/2026