Montgomery County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

So our next freeze branding is scheduled for Monday, September 16th. Please call (936) 539-7822 to schedule a time.

📢 The Fall Heavy Trash Event is Saturday, October 12th! Mark your calendars!

The Heavy Trash Event is for Precinct 1 residents and held twice a year in an effort to keep our county roads free of illegal dumping. Examples of heavy trash items that we accept include mattresses, furniture, remodeling debris, lawn and garden debris, floor coverings, shingles, and fencing.

♻ Tire recycling, paint recycling and paper shredding are also available. Please see flyer for more details.

Although you will get some nutrients from drinking juice, you lose a lot of the health benefits of actually eating the fruit or vegetable because you miss out on a lot of the fibers.

Some juices are also loaded with sugar. Some have 35 grams in an 8oz serving — about 8 teaspoons of sugar — which is the same amount as a regular soda.

100 percent fruit juice is preferable to those labeled “from concentrate” since they have minimal fruit content and lots of added sugar.

In Texas, grapefruit makes up a large portion of the citrus industry. They grow best commercially in the lower Rio Grande Valley.

Sources: https://today.tamu.edu/2024/02/16/too-much-sugar-isnt-so-sweet-for-your-heart/

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4HOnline is open! Enrollment for the 2024-2025 Texas 4-H year begins now! 🍀

📣MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN📣

Are you wanting to get involved and give back to the youth of Montgomery County? We are now accepting new members to be a part of our organization. Visit the link in our bio to become a member or renew your membership today!

Spring Major Show Tag Orders have opened.
🐖🐐🐄From now through August 22nd, you can order at the regular price. Orders placed after that will incur a late price. If you know someone who plans to join 4-H next year for the first time, it is okay if the family places an order before his or her 24-25 enrollment is complete. Keep in mind these tags are not for animals competing at county fair, but those destined for major shows only.

Here are the needed Google form links:
Heifer tags
https://forms.gle/tWfZbceibMkYxbKH9
Lamb or Goat tags
https://forms.gle/y9psUGL5SuUC14ip8
Swine tags
https://forms.gle/RuDjhqPWqN1zRAk96

We are receiving a lot of calls from people who are seeing large wasps around their property. We would like to remind everybody that there have been no confirmed sightings of the Asian Giant Hornet in our area. We are, however seeing a lot of the Eastern Cicada Killers, which is normal this time of year. Here is more information on the Cicada Killer: https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2022/07/28/its-big-but-its-not-a-murder-hornet/

is hosting the Health Talk Express presentation by Montgomery County Family & Community Health - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

Join us on Tuesday, July 30th for a free class on specific health topics, providing the latest research-based information.

Register to attend free class at: https://forms.office.com/r/nGqjg5b4R6.

📅 July 30th, 2024
📍 Location: Montgomery Community Building - 14420 Liberty St.
⏰ Time: 4 PM
📕 Topic: "Prevent Now"
Proactive strategies to prevent cancer and diabetes.

Debris pickup is underway throughout Montgomery County. Please be patient with us as the shear volume of cleanup has exceeded over one million cubic yards of vegetative debris.

Pickup includes all residents of Montgomery County except residents within the City limits of Conroe.

To ensure your vegetation debris is collected, property owners are encouraged to complete the debris removal survey by visiting:

https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/d29e232a390c4c499fa77a130f7c4c7d

Debris should be placed in the county right-of-way nearest to the curb/street. Debris will not be picked up if its contained within any plastic bags. The only debris being picked up is vegetation such as trees, branches, logs, plants etc.

To look up what debris zone you live within please visit: https://moco.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/lookup/index.html?appid=8ca3d6f3a8ca48fc9e80ac517870d881

The following Debris zones will see trucks begin debris pickup today and run for several weeks. A second pass of these zones will be scheduled in the future.

Current Debris Zones with ongoing pickup:

A3-expected to take 2 weeks for completion of first pass
B8-expected to take 1 month for completion of first pass
B9-expected to take 2 weeks for completion of first pass
B11-expected to take 2 weeks for completion of first pass
C12- expected to take 2 weeks for completion of first pass
C13-expected to take 3 weeks for completion of first pass
C14-expected to take 3 weeks for completion of first pass
C15-expected to take 1 week for completion of first pass
D22-expected to take 2 weeks for completion of first pass

Additional zones will be added in the coming weeks. Check back here for notices of when new zones will expect a first pass attempt.

All About Mushrooms - Evening Everything you always wanted to know about mushrooms and then some

While our priority is keeping the shelters, cooling centers and distribution sites open and running until power is fully restored we are working behind the scenes with our debris removal contractors to get all the necessary permits and plans in place to begin debris removal within the next few days.

As we determine the exact location and dates of of debris removal we will share that information.

For now please make sure you’re following the debris guidelines below and get your debris to the curb or edge of the road.

Link for registration: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/d29e232a390c4c499fa77a130f7c4c7d?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0-cDRbB2z9aa57oaIOgRW1f99qDWgvsl7MZiqbiH1Svo2kiCAf1bAw0dU_aem_xAAkHEcPa5qu4T3NykgR6A

Tomorrow, Monday July 15th from 2-7pm (while supplies last) we will host a distribution center in Conroe at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. There will be ice, water, and meals ready to eat on site for residents. Open to all Montgomery County Residents.

The Extension Office will be closed on Wednesday, July 10th.

The Extension Office will remain closed today.

The Extension Office will be closed tomorrow, Monday, July 8th due to the threat of severe weather. Be safe and follow Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for updates in our area.
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Mark your calendars because the official 2025 Livestock Tag-In Schedule is here! We'll see y'all real soon🤠

Looking for a fun evening out this summer? Grab a friend or two and plan to mix it up with us at this mocktail-making class on July 12th. You will leave with a recipe book, mixing tools and some new skills!

🍹 Join us for a fun and interactive mocktail mixing class where you'll learn how to whip up delicious summer sippers using mason jars! Get ready to shake, stir, and sip your way through refreshing recipes perfect for hot summer days! 🍉

Our in-person event will have you feeling like a pro in no time. You will craft multiple mocktail recipes, explore natural garnishes, and learn how to go from the garden to the glass in this fun, festive class for adults! You will also take home a set of mixing tools and a recipe book! Fun, festive-themed food bites are also included!

Grab your friends and come enjoy a hands-on experience that will leave you with new skills and tasty drinks to show off at your next summer shin-dig! Get your tickets online: https://givebutter.com/su5vUI

We occasionally get phone calls from folks who would like to lease their land to producers. This handy class should answer all of your questions!

Looking for a course covering agriculture leasing agreements?

Look no further. The online Ranchers' Leasing Workshop addresses the legal and economic issues surrounding grazing, hunting and livestock leases. Topics addressed include average cash lease rates, common payment structures, legal issues, and key terms to be included in lease agreements.

https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/online-ranchers-leasing-workshop/01t4x000002ciNZAAY

Do you have exposed tree roots in your yard? Tree roots are often much shallower than most realize and as a tree matures, more exposed roots may begin to show.

A tree’s root system serves four primary functions – anchorage, absorption, storage and conduction. These functions play a critical role in the health of trees, so care should be taken to avoid injuring exposed roots, especially when mowing or trimming your lawn. Injuries to exposed roots can also become a point of entry for disease or decay.

The best solution to avoid injury is to cover the roots with mulch. Apply a thin layer (no more than 3 inches) of organic mulch under the tree’s canopy and over the exposed roots. Mulch not only protects the exposed roots from injury, but also provides other benefits like regulating soil temperatures, conserving water and improving soil health.

Happy National Dairy Month! Here is the scoop on milk.

June is National Dairy Month! Raise your glass of milk and celebrate the contributions of Texas dairy farmers!

All you need to know about the tent caterpillars and webworms in your trees:
https://mcmga.com/tent-caterpillar-infestation-in-montgomery-county/

YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS SALE!

You can VIEW the plants beginning June 1st on our website
www.mcmga.square.site

Start making your list and be ready to PURCHASE the plants on June 16. 8:00am-8:00pm.

PICK-UP PLANTS on Saturday June 22.
You will be notified of your Pick-Up time by email a few days after the purchase date.

Please check our website for more information: www.mcmga.com

MCMGA Phone-936 539 7824

FREE FISHING DAY AT BULL SALLAS PARK 🎣

This year, the Texas tradition of Free Fishing Day is this Saturday, June 1. Texans are allowed to fish on any public body of water in the state without a fishing license.

For more information on Free Fishing Day, visit:
https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/licenses/fishing-licenses-stamps-tags-packages/free-fishing-opportunities #:~:text=Free%20Fishing%20Day%3A%20Saturday%2C%20June,recreationally%20without%20licenses%20or%20endorsements

Have you seen any?

Texas tarantula tango: Understanding their annual hunt for food, love - AgriLife Today If you see tarantulas moving in greater numbers around Texas, don’t fear … they’re just looking for love, according to Texas A&M.

If you would like to host monarch butterflies and their caterpillars during their migration, fall blooming perennials can be planted now, while annuals may be planted in mid to late summer. Read on for more tips.

Beyond milkweed: creating a migratory oasis for monarchs - AgriLife Today Now is the ideal time to create an oasis for monarch butterflies that will funnel through Texas during their annual fall migration to Mexico.

Most of the questions in the Ag Office this time of year are related to pond management. Don't miss this important, free program. Earn CEU's too! Call or email to sign up.

❗️FEMA ASSISTANCE NOW AVAILABLE❗️

Homeowners in Montgomery, Harris, Liberty, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity, and Walker Counties are able to now apply for FEMA Individual Assistance.

3 ways to apply:
💻Disasterassistance.gov
☎️800-621-3362
📲Download the FEMA app

Residents should be prepared to provide the following information when applying with FEMA:
* Social Security number
* Address of the damaged property
* Description of the damage
* Information about insurance coverage
* A current contact telephone number
* An address where you can receive mail
* Bank account and routing numbers for direct deposit of funds

Got mosquitoes? Control methods include spray, larvicides, repellants, foggers, environmental measures and others. Check out the article to learn more:
https://mosquitosafari.tamu.edu/controlling/