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Ag Pesticide Applicator Update 2021
COVID-19 Pandemic
(GRACE PERIOD ENDS 12.31.2021)
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During the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of positive cases across the state, the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is extending this exemption of agriculture Continuing Education Unit (CEU) requirements. To address the CEU’s and licensure requirements for Ag Pesticide applicators, the TDA will work with the ag pesticide applicators and CEU course providers of Texas during this critical time. Licensed applicators with expiring licenses or needing CEU’s will be allowed to renew their license even if they have not met their CEU requirement for their current licensing period through December 31, 2021. To learn more click the link below:
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ATTENTION Livestock Producers
Time Nears for Re-Registration of Marks and Brands
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Every 10 years, Texas requires that Marks and Brands be re-registered per Section 144 of the Texas Agriculture Code. All brands will expire on August 30, 2021. The next re-registration period begins August 31, 2021. Brands cannot be renewed prior to that date. Brands must be recorded with the County Clerk of the county in which animals are located.
There is a 6 month grace period, from August 31, 2021 to February 28, 2022, to renew existing brands. After that date, all marks and brands that have not been reregistered are automatically available for registration by another party.
The cost of registering a brand in Washington County is $26.00 and $5.00 for each additional location of that brand on the animal. Payment can be made by cash or credit card.
For additional information, contact the Washington County Clerk's Office, 100 E. Main, Suite 102, Brenham, Texas 979-277-6200. Business hours are Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Soil and Forage Testing Campaign |
The Brazos Valley Soil and Forage Testing Campaign are underway in Washington County and will run November 1 – November 30. This campaign is made possible through the support of the Washington County Beef and Forage Committee and in cooperation with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Soil, Water, and Forage Testing Lab in College Station.
Soil sample bags and submittal forms for both the soil and forage testing campaign are available at three locations across the county including:
- The Washington County Extension Service located at 1305 East Blue Bell Road in Brenham
- Cattlemen’s Supply Inc located at 1850 Texas 105 in Brenham
- Brenham Produce located at 1103 South Market in Brenham
All soil samples, forage samples, and forms must be returned to the Washington County Extension Office to receive the discounted pricing. Full payment by check payable to the Washington Beef Sub Committee is due when the samples are submitted to the Extension office. Extension office staff will deliver your samples to the testing lab. Sample results will be returned to the Extension office and then distributed by email or mail.
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Private Pesticide Applicator Training
November 17, 2021
Washington County
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If you plan on using a state limited use or state restricted use pesticide, such as Grazon P+D, 2 4-D, Weedmaster, etc., and need a license, the Texas AgriLife Extension Service will be sponsoring a Private Applicator Training on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at the Washington County Extension Office Conference Room, 1305 E Blue Bell Road, Brenham. Books and study materials for the course need to be purchased ahead of time for $40.00 at the Extension Office. A registration fee of $10.00 will be charged for the training. The registration fee will include the training and additional study materials. The training will begin at 8:30am and conclude at approximately 12:30pm. Please reserve your spot for the training as soon as possible; seating is limited.
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TSCRA Ranch Gathering in Brenham
November 18, 2021
Washington County
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Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association would like to sincerely thank you for everything you do to promote and support agriculture in Texas, and especially in the beef industry. We are restarting our Ranch Gathering events and want to make sure you received the invitation for our upcoming event in Brenham on November 18th from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at South Texas Tack.
TSCRA Ranch Gatherings are open to everyone and free to attend. It’s a great opportunity to meet new neighbors, connect with old friends, and learn about the cattle industry in a social setting.
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Waller and Washington County Pecan Show
Entries due November 22, 2021
Waller and Washington Counties
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The Washington County Extension Horticulture Committee is excited to host the 2021 Washington County Pecan Show. The committee welcomes entries from landowners across the area who have an interest in learning more about their pecan trees and testing the quality of their crop.
Entries will be accepted through Tuesday, November 22nd at the Washington County Extension Office. The committee will crack and prepare the pecans for judging and results will be presented to all exhibitors on Thursday, December 1st at the Growing Pecans in Washington County Program.
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Growing Pecans in Washington County (CEUs)
December 1, 2021
Washington County
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Texas Watershed Steward Workshop (CEUs)
December 8, 2021
Austin County
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A Texas Watershed Steward workshop on water quality related to Mill Creek will be held from 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. on Dec. 8.
The workshop will be held at the Kenney Agricultural Society Hall, located at 444 Hall Rd in Bellville. A virtual attendance option will also be available for those unable to attend in-person.
The event will be presented by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board in cooperation with the Mill Creek Watershed Partnership.
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Registration for Texas Master Naturalist Training is Now Open |
The mission of the Texas Master Naturalist Program is to develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities for the State of Texas. Our Chapter includes Lee, Washington, Austin, Fayette, and Colorado Counties.
To learn more about the Texas Master Naturalist program and the Gideon Lincecum Chapter, please visit our website at https://txmn.org/glc/. If you have additional questions, please email Ken English at glctmnmkt@gmail.com.
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Registration for Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association Now Open |
The 2022 Bluebonnet Master Gardener Intern Training class will be held at the Austin County Extension Office in Bellville beginning Thursday, January 13, 2022. Classes will be on Thursdays from 8:30am to 12:30pm through Thursday, April 21, 2022. There will be 2 classes which will be held on Wednesday due to our speaker’s schedules (February 16th & April 6th). The final assessment will be on Thursday, April 21st and graduation will be held on Tuesday, April 26th, at the regular Bluebonnet Master Gardeners Association meeting.
The cost of the class is $175 per person, which includes a 400+ page color gardening manual, instruction from experts in numerous horticulture fields, and hands on experience with field trips and class activities throughout the training. Class size is limited, and students will be enrolled based on the order applications and payments are received.
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Mark Your Calendars - Future Events! |
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Multi-County New Landowner Series - Emerging Issues (CEUs |
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Contact your Washington County Extension Agent
Agriculture & Natural Resources
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Kara J. Matheney, MS
County Extension Agent - Agriculture and Natural Resources
Washington County
1305 East Blue Bell Road
Brenham, Texas 77833
(979) 277-6212 ext.2
kjmatheney@ag.tamu.edu
Visit us online by clicking the link below!
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Stephanie Rudolph
Office Manager
Agriculture & Natural Resource
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
1305 E Blue Bell Road
Brenham, Texas 77833
(979) 277-6212 ext. 2
stephanie.rudolph@ag.tamu.edu
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