Montgomery County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

Market Barrow Tag-In is coming up! We can't wait to see y'all there🐷

'Tis the sneezin'! Oops I mean..."season."🤧

‘Cedar fever’ season begins in Texas - AgriLife Today It’s time for Texans to brace for ‘cedar fever’ - an allergic reaction to the pollen released by mountain cedar trees

When you go to Tractor Supply, be sure and add a paper clover in support of 4-H!

The Tractor Supply Clover Campaign is going on now.

🎓ATTENTION SENIORS🎓

Applications are now OPEN for the 2025 Montgomery County Fair Association Scholarship. We are thrilled to continue supporting the bright futures of Montgomery County seniors. For 2025, we’re excited to announce an increase in our scholarship award amount to $3,000!

Applications can be found by visiting our website. Please contact the Fair Office if you have any questions!

Our next schooling shows are January 14, 21, and 28, 2025 at the Lone Star Expo Center. Looking forward to seeing you there!

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension - Montgomery County staff hope you have a safe, enjoyable Thanksgiving. Our office will be closed on Thursday and Friday to celebrate with our families.

https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2024/11/21/avoiding-canine-kennel-cough-over-the-holidays/

Avoiding canine kennel cough over the holidays - AgriLife Today Pets can be exposed to canine infectious respiratory disease complex, otherwise known as kennel cough, if they are left over the holidays.

Are your oak trees dropping a lot of acorns? When trees produce and drop an abundance of nuts or fruits, the phenomenon is known as masting. While there is no exact science behind why trees do this, trees typically have a mast year every two to five years.

The number of acorns a tree drops during masting will depend on the age and size of the tree. While older trees typically produce the most, it takes nearly five to 10 years for new trees to begin producing acorns.

Masting is a natural cycle for trees and one thing we’re sure of is that squirrels and deer are very happy when it happens. If your tree is dropping acorns but at a smaller scale, that means your tree is not in mast but is still dropping acorns as part of its natural cycle.

If your trees are masting, drop a photo for us to see!

Pecan Sale going on now!

Citrus greening is a major threat when it comes to production: https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2024/11/14/what-is-citrus-greening/
More information and an interactive map of quarantined areas may be found here: https://texasagriculture.gov/Regulatory-Programs/Plant-Quality/Pest-and-Disease-Alerts/Citrus-Greening

What is citrus greening — and why is it so hard to stop? - AgriLife Today Citrus greening, a silent killer sweeping through the United States’ groves for decades, is a threat to more than just your morning OJ.

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Happy Halloween from the Montgomery County Extension Office staff!

Come see us tomorrow!

A little reminder!

🎃 Spooky Season is here! 🎃When planning and preparing your outdoor decorations, keep wildfire safety in mind!

🎃 Only use decorations rated specifically for outdoor use.
👻Choose flame-resistant decorations: Opt for decorations made from non-flammable materials like metal, plastic, or fabric treated with flame retardants.
🕯 Skip the Real Candles: Use battery-operated candles or LED lights to light up your pumpkins and decorations instead of real flames.
🍂 Keep Flammable Decorations away from the home: Make sure hay bales, spider webs, and other flammable materials are placed away from the home to reduce the risk of embers from a wildfire igniting decorations close to the home.
⚡️ Mind Electrical Wiring: Check that any lights or electronic decorations are in good condition—no frayed wires—and keep them away from flammable materials. Ensure the outlets are compatible with the electrical needs of the decorations.
💧 Water Your Yard: A hydrated landscape is less likely to catch fire, so give your yard a good soak BEFORE setting up your spooky display.
🔌 Always unplug lights and other electronic decorations before going to sleep or leaving your home.

Have a safe October!

TRICK OR TREAT! 👻 Join Montgomery Co. 4-H for a SPOOKY STEM Night Tuesday October 29th at 6:30pm! RSVP on the 4-H Website RSVP Hub using the link below! 🎃🍬

https://agrilife.org/montgomery4h/rsvp/