Watchout: New pest invades Georgetown lawns

Warm and very wet June conditions have resulted in heavy plant growth and an explosion of various insect pests. You may have already heard about New World screwworm impacting cattle in Texas, but another invasive pest, the Pasture Mealybug, has now been found on turf in Georgetown.

Williamson County launches measures aimed at preventing New World Screwworm

With the rise in New World Screwworm cases in Texas, Williamson County created a website page with information for residents to protect their pets and livestock from the parasite.

Wilco AgriLife Extension Office offers resources for bakers, gardeners

While some residents were in line to vote or attend court hearings at the Williamson County Annex last Thursday, others enjoyed the Williamson County AgriLife Extension Office’s Lunch and Learn sourdough breadmaking class.

Application open for spring Good Water Master Naturalist classes

Beginning in March, those interested in becoming a Good Water Master Naturalist can take classes to become a volunteer that is dedicated to the “education, outreach and conservation of Texas natural resources.”

AgriLife Extension Office honors 4-H achievements, hosts open house

As a new 4-H year begins, Williamson County 4-H is celebrating the accomplishments of its youth members, who have demonstrated leadership, dedication, and excellence across a range of disciplines.The Wilco AgriLife Extension Office 4-H program gives special recognition to:Aarah Sardesai, Cedar Park...