Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service - Upshur County

11/03/2026

11/03/2026

Here are Upcoming events in and around Upshur County!

11/02/2026

For those seeking to obtain their Private Applicator License!

The next applicator training will be Friday, January 15, 2027-the same day and location as the EXPO at the Cross Brand Cowboy Church--Youth Building. (see address below). 8:00 AM-11:30 AM.

The Applicator Exam will IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW THE TRAINING.

The cost for everything that day is $10.00 Registration fee and $50.00 Class Manuals. No cost for the Exam.

Call to register now--903.590.2980; email: [email protected], or if you have any questions.

10/30/2026

Hunting Season Resources provided by Texas Agriculture Law

You can learn more about the legal considerations surrounding hunting in Texas and access practical tools designed to help landowners and hunters make informed decisions.

Links:
Ranchers Leasing Handbook:https://agrilife.org/texasaglaw/files/2023/09/Ranchers-Agricultural-Leasing-Handbook.pdf

Ag Law in the Field: Texas Hunting Laws: https://aglaw.libsyn.com/episode-220-mallory-lindsey-tx-hunting-laws

What documentation should I have for hunters on my property?: https://agrilife.org/texasaglaw/2018/08/20/questions-from-tiffanys-desk-what-documentation-should-i-have-for-hunters-on-my-property/

10/28/2026

Stay up to date with the Texas Crop & Weather Report: tx.ag/CW102826

Pasture mealybug and prevailing dry conditions have put a dent in hay production for parts of the state, while other areas have fared well this season, according to AgriLife Extension experts.

Stay up to date with the Texas Crop & Weather Report: tx.ag/CW102826

Texas A&M University Department of Soil and Crop Sciences | Texas A&M Animal Science

10/27/2026

Today is the LAST DAY to let us know you're coming by calling 903.590.2980!

Where's the Beef? FREE Ag Program here @ the Smith County Extension Meeting Room is THIS FRIDAY, October 30th--9 AM-12 Noon.

Where's the Beef? FREE Ag Program here @ the Extension Meeting Room is THIS FRIDAY, October 30th--9 AM-12 Noon. Please let us know you're coming by calling 903.590.2980 by Oct. 27th! Check out the Speakers & Topics and Sponsors below!!🐂🐂

10/26/2026

ATTN: For those seeking to obtain their Private Applicator License

The next applicator training will be Friday, January 15, 2027-the same day and location as the EXPO at the Cross Brand Cowboy Church--Youth Building. (see address below). 8:00 AM-11:30 AM. The Applicator Exam will IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW THE TRAINING. The cost for everything that day is $10.00 Registration fee and $50.00 Class Manuals. No cost for the Exam.

If you ever wanted your license, this is the class for you. Call to register now--903.590.2980; email: [email protected], or if you have any questions.

ATTN: For those seeking to obtain their Private Applicator License, this will be a different training. There will not be a November Class. The next applicator training will be Friday, January 15, 2027-the same day and location as the EXPO at the Cross Brand Cowboy Church--Youth Building. (see address below). 8:00 AM-11:30 AM. The Applicator Exam will IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW THE TRAINING. The cost for everything that day is $10.00 Registration fee and $50.00 Class Manuals. No cost for the Exam. This is as good as it gets. If you ever wanted your license, this is the class for you. Call to register now--903.590.2980; email: [email protected], or if you have any questions.

10/23/2026

New World screwworm has been detected in a hunter-harvested elk in Pecos County, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Hunters, inspect your harvest for maggots or a smell of decaying flesh before field dressing or moving the carcass. Suspect a wild animal is infested? Contact your local TPWD wildlife biologist or call 512-389-4505. For livestock, call TAHC at 1-800-550-8242.
Inspect. Report. Stay Informed.
🔗 Resources and guidance: tx.ag/Screwworm
🔗 TPWD news release: https://bit.ly/4zO2G8e

New World screwworm has been detected in a hunter-harvested elk in Pecos County, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.

Hunters, inspect your harvest for maggots or a smell of decaying flesh before field dressing or moving the carcass. Suspect a wild animal is infested? Contact your local TPWD wildlife biologist or call 512-389-4505. For livestock, call TAHC at 1-800-550-8242.

Inspect. Report. Stay Informed.

🔗 Resources and guidance: tx.ag/Screwworm
🔗 TPWD news release: https://bit.ly/4zO2G8e

Texas A&M Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management

10/21/2026

Water is becoming an increasingly important factor in Texas land transactions. A new TREC disclosure form highlights the need for landowners, buyers, and industry professionals to understand the value and complexities of water rights when buying or selling property. https://agrilife.org/.../new-water-disclosure-form.../

Water is becoming an increasingly important factor in Texas land transactions. A new TREC disclosure form highlights the need for landowners, buyers, and industry professionals to understand the value and complexities of water rights when buying or selling property. https://agrilife.org/texasaglaw/2026/10/19/new-water-disclosure-form-important-for-landowners-buying-or-selling-property/