Castro County - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and 4-H

06/11/2026

What was for supper at your house???
Today was the first edition of our Summer Freezer Club!
This is a come and go workshop you must RSVP (to ensure supplies). Then come by the office and make that months meal. You can take it home to grill or freeze for later!

Included today was
**adobe chicken recipe
**recipe book with
~~7 ready to freeze meals perfect for the gril
~~tips for freezing foods
-~info on grilling and how to choose a grill

We enjoyed the chicken adobe for supper!!

We will be making cheddar ranch burgers in July! See Flyer to RSVP or comment!!!
I’ll remind you so you don’t forget!!

Also note this is great for adults, but also for kids to come make a meal and then help cook supper at home!!

06/10/2026

The office has received several calls and seen posts about this bug in gardens and yards (pictured). So we talked to our IPM Specialist, John Thobe.
He shared that this is Mozena Obtusa (common name leaf-footed bug). They are being seen all over right now, and were in 2022. He shared this article with some great information.
https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2022/07/14/insurgence-of-mozena-bug-concerns-crop-producers-homeowners-alike/

Some Things to Know:
*They are annoying but not harmful to humans, pets, or most homeowner plants.
*They typically phase out pretty quickly and aren't an all-summer pest.

If you have other questions or need more information, feel free to contact your local county extension office.

06/10/2026

Week 1 of the our annual Terrific Tuesday series at Rhoads Memorial Library!!
Our Tuesday program has a book reading and fun activity with a snack!
Today started this years theme of Unearthed. Learning about dirt and soil layers with Kristie Keys, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Castro/Hale/Lamb County Agronomy agent!

The 18 youth that attended enjoyed a book all about dirt and then made their own dirt!
With
🥨 pretzels for rocks
🪨 pudding for subsoil
🍫 chocolate chips for worm and insect droppings
🥥 shredded coconut for sand
✔️crushed Oreos for topsoil
🐛 and a gummy worm for on top

They all enjoyed this version of dirt!

Plus they got two books from Dimmitt Area Retired Teachers Assocaition. And many started or worked on their list for prizes for the summer reading program!

We will be back next week with a special guest!
Tuesday 4pm at Rhoads Library!

06/09/2026

New World screwworm is a serious livestock (as well as pets, wildlife and humans) pest that requires awareness and quick action.

The good news: experts, agencies and producers are not starting from scratch. Preparation and planning have been in place.

What matters now is staying vigilant and recognizing the signs early.

Inspect. Report. Stay informed.

Read more: tx.ag/Screwworm
Texas Agriculture Alert System: https://agalert.tamu.edu/

06/06/2026

Extending the RSVP deadline to Monday, June 8 for Wednesday June 10 come and Go event!
Come get great recipes and make your own chicken adobe freezer meal!

NEW this summer!
FREEZER CLUB
Grilling Edition!

This is a COME-and-GO Workshop!!
We will have 2 sessions
1. June 10--we will make Adobo Orange Chicken
2. July 15 Ranch Burgers!

You will come to the office, create your freezer meal, it will be then packaged ready for your to make that night or place in the freezer for your convenience!

We will also have other easy recipes ready to make freezer meals for you to try!

THIS is a GREAT quick way to get some TIPS, TRICKS, and a MEAL!!
You MUST RSVP to ensure we have enough supplies! Save your spot here
https://forms.gle/o7aJYnp8wZao4YHt5

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

Food Handler Course will be held on Tuesday, June 9! This is required training for all food service employees in Texas!
Restaurants, Food Trucks, Schools, etc. This is an opportunity for you or your employees. Call the office at 806-647-4115 to sign up!!

06/03/2026

Have you Saved your Spot for FREEZER Club??
Friday, June 5 is the last day to ensure we have enough supplies for the June Sessin!

This is a COME-and-GO Workshop!!

June 10--we will make Adobo Orange Chicken

You will come to the office, create your freezer meal, it will be then packaged ready for your to make that night or place in the freezer for your convenience!

We will also have other easy recipes ready to make freezer meals for you to try!

THIS is a GREAT quick way to get some TIPS, TRICKS, and a MEAL!!
You MUST RSVP to ensure we have enough supplies! Save your spot here
https://forms.gle/o7aJYnp8wZao4YHt5

Sign up for Freezer Meal Club! Get a meal kit and recipe ideas for only $25 per session. Summer Grilling Season--We will have two Come and Go Sessions! Wednesday, June 10--Recipe of the month will be a chicken recipe Wednesday, July 15--Recipe of the month will be a beef recipe. Come to 205 N. Broad...

06/03/2026

The Castro County Burn Ban has been lifted until further notice. It is asked that persons burning use extreme caution, especially when wind speeds are above 15 mph. If you are going to burn large trash pits, please call the Sheriff's Office at 806-647-3311 so that we are aware that it is a controlled burn. This helps not to have to page out fire departments if not necessary.

06/03/2026

Any youth going to be a senior this coming year!! This is a great program to fit into your schedule!

Know a Texas student who will be a high school senior next year? Have them sign up for our THRIVE program!

This learning experience is part of our Student Success Series.

Students participating in this program will develop public speaking and leadership skills, learn more about the free enterprise system and hear from engaging motivational speakers. Plus, they’ll dive deeper into digital advocacy efforts and participate in a media training.

Thrive will take place July 31 - Aug. 2 in Waco.

Registration closes July 14 and is limited to the first 150 students who sign up.

Get all the details at https://txfb.us/thrive26