Erath County Ag

10/09/2026

10/01/2026

AUSTIN, TX – The TAHC executive director issued entry requirements for all livestock, exotic livestock, fowl, and exotic fowl from New World screwworm (NWS) affected states outside of Texas. These additional movement requirements are placed to prevent potential introduction or spread of NWS to new areas of the state.

Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/4rJ4PiO

09/28/2026

*CEU OPPORTUNITY*

Come out for the Cattle Gathering Beef Program Friday, October 30th at The Station FNB in Dublin. Various topics will be covered and lunch will be provided by MERCK. Call to RSVP: (325)-356-2539

09/14/2026

We’ve got our eyes on wildlife 👀

We’re working with landowners, hunters, wildlife rehabbers, and other partners to stop New World screwworm, a devastating pest that can kill infested animals.

🔎 So far, we’ve investigated 10,854 animals statewide, and we’ll continue until New World screwworm is eliminated from the U.S.

You can help by reporting animals with suspicious wounds. 👉 Get details on how to report at tpwd.texas.gov/screwworm

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Our partners in the fight against New World screwworm
Texas Animal Health Commission
USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Texas Division of Emergency Management
Texas Department of Agriculture

09/06/2026

As hunters head outdoors this weekend, remember that many activities associated with hunting and camping can accidentally start a wildfire.

Vehicles, trailers, ATVs/UTVs and campfires can all cause wildfires when conditions are dry.

Before heading out...
🔥 Check local burn bans and restrictions
🔥Avoid driving or parking on dry grass
🔥Make sure trailer chains don’t drag on the road
🔥Always fully extinguish campfires before leaving

With firefighters currently responding to wildfires across Texas, everyone can do their part to help prevent the next one.

Follow Wildfire Education & Prevention - Texas A&M Forest Service for more wildfire prevention tips.

08/21/2026

*TRAINING OPPORTUNITY WORTH 4 DAHC CREDITS*

A Dairy Worker Training will be available Tuesday, September 15th from 12:00 pm- 4:30 pm at the TAMU AgriLife Extension Center in Stephenville. This training will be available in both English and Spanish and lunch will be provided by Zoetis to those in attendance.

08/21/2026

See innovation in action at the 2026 Southwest Dairy Day in Dalhart. This year’s program includes tours of Full Circle Jersey Dairy featuring dairy technology, animal health and reproduction, anaerobic digesters, nutrient management, forage production and more. Make plans to join us Sept. 2: https://bit.ly/45j6dyk

08/14/2026

Pasture mealybug has spread to 79 counties in Texas, putting grazing and forage grasses at risk. Losses could run $100 million to more than $1 billion a year, AgriLife Extension economists say.

Our updated fact sheet covers Centric 40WG, the first EPA-approved treatment, plus ID and monitoring tips. Get it here 🔗 tx.ag/PastureMealybugUpdate