Texas A&M AgriLife Extension - Webb County

Do you use well water and need it tested? We will be collecting well water on Wednesday, June 22 from 8-10AM and will test it for FREE!

There will be an in-person results meeting on Thursday, June 25, 2026 in Benavides, however we can also get your results right here in Webb County!

Have questions? Contact our County Extension Agent, Jeffrey Hester at 956.523.5283 or email him at [email protected]

A free New World screwworm inspector training is now available to all Texans through AgriLife Learn.

The course covers New World screwworm biology, inspection protocols, reporting and more, and is open to anyone who wants to better understand how to protect their animals. Those who qualify may apply to become a certified New World screwworm inspector through the Texas Animal Health Commission.

Learn about the course at tx.ag/NWSTraining.

In order to increase participation, we are opening the program to virtual participants. If you are considering the program, please register soon! We will modify the program series based on registered participation.

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While recent rainfall and current conditions may not have us thinking about drought, experience has shown that drought can develop quickly and have lasting impacts on ranching operations, agriculture, and natural resources throughout our region. Preparing before drought conditions arrive is one of the most effective ways to protect your land, livestock, and livelihood.

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service's Drought Proofing the Ranch course provides practical, research-based strategies to help ranchers, landowners, and agricultural producers develop drought management plans, evaluate risk management tools, implement livestock and rangeland management practices, prepare for wildfire threats, and make sound economic decisions during dry periods. This self-paced online course equips participants with the knowledge needed to reduce risk, minimize losses, and build long-term resilience for their operations.

To learn more about this course or other educational opportunities available through Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, contact Jeffrey Hester.

https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/drought-proofing-the-ranch/01t4x000003uskFAAQ

Emiliano Ayala, Maximiliano Ayala, Adrian Urrutia, and Xavier Olivares attended the District 12 Election Convention at TAMUK. They proudly represented Webb County throughout the event. During the convention, our two voting delegates participated in the election process by casting votes for the District Council, helping select the leaders who will serve District 12. The group gained valuable experience in leadership, representation, and the voting process while connecting with fellow members from across the district🍀

Emiliano Ayala, Maximiliano Ayala, Adrian Urrutia, and Xavier Olivares attended the District 12 Leadership Lab at TAMUK. During the event, they developed valuable team-building and leadership skills, participated in wildlife and meat laboratory workshops, and gained hands-on learning experiences. They also enjoyed making new connections and had an amazing time dancing the night away🍀

🔎When it comes to New World screwworm (NWS) prevention, vigilance is key. The chances of finding a NWS fly are low, so producers and animal owners are encouraged to remain watchful and report suspicious maggots on their animals.

USDA and TAHC continue to work together to conduct fly surveillance by utilizing NWS fly traps. To learn more about the role livestock producers play in animal surveillance, visit https://bit.ly/FAQ-NWSSurveillance

On June 7th, USDA announced two additional NWS cases in Texas- a calf in La Salle County with an umbilical lesion, and a dog in Andrews County.

*UPDATE* The NWS case in Andrews County has been reclassified by USDA to be the first case in New Mexico, not Texas: https://bit.ly/USDA-NWSNM

An additional infested zone has been established in La Salle and Webb County, and additional epidemiological investigations are occurring to learn more about the case in Andrews County. Those located in the infested zones should stay updated with current movement requirements. View the TAHC interactive NWS map here: https://bit.ly/NWS-ZoneMap