South Central Texas Ag Conference (CEUs)

November 16, 2022

Pull out those yellow cards and take a second glance at the expiration date! Renewal time for pesticide applicators is quickly approaching and it’s time to get those last minute continuing education units collected before it’s too late. Private pesticide applicators are required to have 15 hours of Continuing Educations Units every 5 years to renew their Texas Department of Agriculture issued license. Of the fifteen required hours two must be in Integrated Pest Management, two in Laws and Regulations, and the remaining can be in any combination of General, Integrated Pest Management, or Laws and Regulations.

If you are looking for hours mark your calendar for Wednesday, November 16, 2022. The AgriLife Extension Offices of Grimes, Lee, Waller, and Washington Counties are excited to host the second in a series of Ag Conferences that will feature timely topics for landowners, continuing education units for pesticide applicators, and the opportunity to network with landowners and producers in the South Central Texas area.  

Bees and Trees for Homeowners (CEUs)

November 18, 2022

Washington County

The November meeting for the 2022 series will take place on Friday, November 18, 2022, at Blinn College in Brenham! Beekeeping continues to be a hot topic, especially for medium to small acreage landowners. Before you jump in head-first and order the equipment and a hive of bees, come learn what to expect! We will hear from several area beekeepers on what it takes to raise honeybees in this area of Texas, some of the challenges they face, and what they’ve found to be good solutions. In addition to bees we will take a portion of the afternoon to talk trees! In Texas and especially in our part of Texas trees are a valuable commodity that landowners care about and strive to keep them healthy and vigorous. Come learn about tree biology, how to recognize common tree problems, and how to manage for tree health. We will “leaf” no question unanswered, discussing planting, pruning, watering, fertilizer, insect and disease control.  Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity! Two CEUs (1 General, 1 IPM) will be offered for all licensed pesticide applicators.  

Washington & Waller County Pecan Show

Entries Due November, 21, 2022

Washington & Waller Counties

The Washington County Extension Horticulture Committee is excited to host the 2022 Washington & Waller 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 Monday, November 21, 2022, at the Washington or Waller County Extension Offices. The committee will crack and prepare the pecans for judging and results will be presented to all exhibitors on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at the Growing Pecans in South Central Texas Program. If an exhibitor is unable to attend the program results will be available at the Washington County Extension Office on Friday, December 2, 2022.  

Each exhibitor must submit 42 pecans (from the same tree) of any variety, including natives and all improved varieties. Entries will be judged on weight, percent kernel, color, and freedom from insect and disease damage. Entries must be submitted in paper bags with the exhibitor’s name, address, telephone number, and the variety name of each sample indicated on the bag. Any entries not listing the required information will not be judged. An entry form will be available at the Extension Office to be completed with all sampled entered.  No late entries will be accepted. 

Growing Pecans in South Central Texas (CEUs)

November 30, 2022

Washington County

Private Applicator Training

January 23, 2023

Washington County

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, January 11, 2023, 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 $50.00 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.