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December 19, 2023

AgriLife Extension to host Beef Cattle Short Course on Jan. 9 in San Antonio

...Antonio on Jan. 9. Attendees will learn about the latest topics and policies affecting beef cattle ranchers during the Jan. 9 Bexar County Beef Cattle Short Course in San Antonio....

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November 17, 2023

New AgriLife Extension county agents fill positions in districts across the state

...employs county agents to serve every Texas county. These county agents are the agency’s connection with the people in communities. They are instrumental in providing hands-on education and programming based...

October 6, 2023

Father’s legacy honored through endowed scholarship

...the Bexar County Junior Livestock Show. Serving as one of the original planners and organizers for the San Antonio Terminal Produce Market, the city’s premiere modern produce facility. Helping organize...

September 11, 2023

Pests indoors on the rise as Texas heat, drought continues

...water, which can lead them inside homes and into areas like kitchens and bathrooms, said Molly Keck, AgriLife Extension integrated pest management program specialist, Bexar County. Go around the outside of...

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September 1, 2023

Walk Across Texas challenge gets people moving

...Or  contact the local AgriLife Extension office to find out if an event is planned locally. Participants gathered at the Bexar County Courthouse to begin their Walk Across Texas challenge....

August 18, 2023

Green industry focused on drought impacts at nursery and landscaping expo

...choose these plants after extensive field testing,” said David Rodriguez, AgriLife Extension horticulture agent, Bexar County. “They are chosen for their attractiveness and ability to thrive in a variety of...

June 8, 2023

Top five tips for supporting pollinators this summer

...Texas A&M AgriLife expert Molly Keck, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service integrated pest management program specialist in the Texas A&M Department of Entomology and serving Bexar County, offers some science-based advice to...

May 22, 2023

Bee-vival? Is Texas’ bee population rebounding?

...about 2022 as yet, one can assume production was affected for a couple of reasons,” said Molly Keck, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service entomologist for Bexar County. “The two main...

March 21, 2023

What are crane flies?

...information McDowell; Molly Keck, AgriLife Extension, IPM specialist, Bexar County; and Wizzie Brown, AgriLife Extension, IPM specialist, Travis County, recently participated in a podcast about crane flies. It can be...

February 9, 2023

Watch UR Back program brings DUI awareness to Texans

...about the Watch UR BAC program through Angie Gutierrez, AgriLife Extension family and community health agent for Bexar County. “We already knew about AgriLife Extension through Angie because she had...

February 9, 2023

Love in the air—Lovebug fun facts that is 

...to these small black insects. For those new to the insect, lovebugs are not really considered bugs, said Molly Keck, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service entomologist for Bexar County. “Lovebugs are actually...

Superior Services Awards - Congrats to all winners!
January 11, 2023

AgriLife Extension honors employees with Superior Service Awards

...County; Morgan Runyan, Coke County; Michael Palmer, Coleman County; Chad Coburn, Howard County; Tom Guthrie, Mills County; Chase McPhaul, Reagan County; Brad Roeder, Gillespie County; Marty Vahlenkamp, Runnels County; Heath...

Gulf Muhly growing next to a brick walkway
October 27, 2022

Gulf muhly named new Texas Superstar plant

...Service horticulturist, Bexar County. This tough native grass is excellent for providing a shot of color as summer beds fade from excessive heat, Rodriguez said. Plants typically grow to 1.5-3...

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October 26, 2022

Texas honey production down due to heat, drought

...by Laura McKenzie) Molly Keck, AgriLife Extension entomologist and Beekeeping 101 instructor, Bexar County, said major wildflower bloom periods in parts of the state were stunted by the lack of soil moisture...

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October 26, 2022

New entomologists bolster AgriLife Extension pest programs

...at Texas A&M University, started with AgriLife Extension as an undergraduate student intern for Bexar County in the summers of 2013 and 2014. He graduated with a master’s degree in...

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September 8, 2022

Snout butterflies again nosing through Texas

...large swaths of the state, said Molly Keck, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service entomologist for Bexar County. The American snout butterfly emergence this year is expected to be smaller than...

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August 30, 2022

AgriLife Extension agricultural agents honor Man/Woman of the Year recipients

...and represents agriculture, community events and the youth of DeWitt County, as well as other counties throughout the state. The company is very involved with the Bexar County Livestock Show...

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August 16, 2022

Texas A&M AgriLife expands offerings at nursery/landscaping expo

...for Bexar County. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Texas Superstar display was an attention-getter at the Texas Nursery and Landscaping Association expo recently in San Antonio. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo...

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August 1, 2022

Monarch butterflies facing battle royal for survival

...our ecosystem and agriculture,” said Molly Keck, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service entomologist for Bexar County. “They are a type of environmental canary in the coal mine to show our environmental...

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July 22, 2022

New AgriLife Extension agents fill positions across the state

...from Upshur County. Madison Campbell, family and community health, Hansford County, transferred from Hemphill County. Tommy Yeater, agriculture and natural resources, Val Verde County, transferred from Howard County. Beverly Hodges,...