How Prevent Spread Of Rabies From Wildlife To Humans
By Dr Mario Villarino Many wildlife diseases are transmissible to humans. Diseases such as rabies and plague are familiar to many people, but there are other, lesser known diseases that also are significant to human health. Persons who often come in contact with wildlife should be aware of these diseases and take precautions to minimize the risk of infection. Even without contact with wildlife, some diseases can be transmitted by...
Junior Market Show 2020
Submitted By Dr. Mario Villarino, Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources According to a 4-H parent, the benefit of the 4-H Livestock Project might be different for every 4-H’er depending on their goals and personal situation. “I could give you the typical answer of it builds character, creates discipline, teaches youth about agriculture, teaches sportsmanship, etc., etc. While all of that is...
Cool Season Weeds Can Be Detrimental To Warm Season Perennial Forages
Submitted by Dr. Mario Villarino, Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Agent, agriculture and natural resources. When it comes to controlling cool season weeds, Dr. Vanessa Olson, forage specialist from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension reports the following: As forage producers, we focus most of our energy on our warm season perennial pastures and hay meadows (bermudagrass, bahiagrass, etc.). That means most of our weed control efforts...
Know Your Native Plants: Pokeweed
Mario Villarino Submitted By Dr. Mario Villarino, Hopkins County Extension Agent, Ag., N.R. A common native plant setting berries this time of the year is the pokeweed. According to Penn State Extension: the common pokeweed (Phytolacca decandra) is an herbaceous perennial plant that can grow up to 9 feet tall. Mature plants resemble shrubs or young trees. However, the stems are not woody. Pokeweed reproduces from seeds. New leaves and...
A Year in Review: 2018 Hopkins County Water Conservation
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino,County Extension Agent forAgriculture and Natural ResourcesHopkins County, Texas Relevance: Water quality and conservation have emerged as predominant issues across Texas as indicated through local input, elected officials/legislative actions, and numerous other indicators. Water for domestic and agricultural use is becoming...
Getting Ready for October in the Garden
Getting ready for October in the garden and important dates in October. October is an important month for the gardener. Here the recommended list of activities by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension for the month of October: Carefully harvest material for dried arrangements at this time. Choose cockscomb, flowering artemisia, already mature okra pods, flowering oregano stalks and others to enhance fall and winter bouquets. October...
Hay, Bees and Livestock Shows
A livestock show for 4H and FFA students is taking place Saturday in the Civic Center Arena. AgriLife Extension Agent Dr. Mario Villarino says it’s a good chance for youths to practice and polish their skills in showing animals to get ready for the livestock showing season. Youths can show lambs, goats, heifers and steers. Dr. Villarino says there will also be a Bees of Texas presentation at the Extension Office on September 25 at 7...
