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A message from the Texas A&M AgriLife New World screwworm task force.

Inspect. Report. Stay informed. tx.ag/screwworm by @txextension

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New World screwworm has been detected in Texas. Texas A&M AgriLife is prepared for this moment, and our experts are ready to help. Swipe to see what you need to know right now.

Inspect, report and stay informed with us at tx.ag/screwworm. Close-up image of a New World screwworm fly with text stating it has been detected in Texas. A prompt at the bottom indicates further information is available. by @txextension

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How to spot pasture mealybugs in Texas pastures and hayfields. 🔍

Spot this invasive pest? Contact your local county @txextension agent or visit tx.ag/PastureMealybugs Close-up of two pasture mealybugs on green grass blades. Text on the image reads, "How to Spy Pasture Mealybugs in Texas Pastures & Hayfields. by @txextension

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Love it or think it tastes like soap, cilantro is Texas' newest superstar plant! 🌿

Also called coriander or Chinese parsley, this low-maintenance herb thrives in the cooler months and grows fast. Let a few plants go to seed, and they'll often replant themselves for next year.

See how to grow your own: tx.ag/CilantroSuperstar Close-up of fresh cilantro leaves with small, delicate white flowers in the background, surrounded by lush greenery. by @txextension

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The camera roll of Texas A&M AgriLife! 📸 This is a collage featuring various images related to agriculture and lifestyle, with the prominent text "the camera roll of AgriLife" in the center. by @txextension

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For more than 50 years, the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Corpus Christi has helped South Texas producers raise healthier herds, protect their crops and build stronger communities. Swipe to see the work happening across the region. 🐮 🌾 💪

Learn more about the center at: tx.ag/CorpusChristiCenter Map of Texas with a marker near Corpus Christi. Text reads: "Serving South Texas agriculture, health and communities for over 50 years." Below, a sign reads: "Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Corpus Christi." by @txextension

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Leonard Haynes is an AgriLife Extension agent in Donley County whose heart is in working with young people, though his days stretch well beyond that into any area his community needs him most.

Leonard brings hands-on programs to schools across his community, giving kids a chance to learn by doing. He also makes time for landowner visits and helping producers work through tough seasons.

For Leonard, the impact shows up in the long run. It's the peanut producers he helped find a path forward after a new plant disease threatened their crop. It's the first grade teachers who look forward to his visit every year, and it's the former 4-H kids who are now bringing their own children into the program.

Get to know your local county Extension agent and see how they're making a difference where you live: tx.ag/MyCountyAgent.

#MyCountyAgent #AgriLifeExtension Leonard Haynes stands inside a barn-like structure. Text on the image reads: "#MyCountyAgent Leonard Haynes, AG & Natural Resources, Donley County. by @txextension

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There are six different kinds of spiderwebs, and each one reflects a spider's location and hunting strategy. 🕸️

Wizzie Brown, an AgriLife Extension entomologist with @tamuentomology, explains how to identify the most common types.

Learn more at: tx.ag/SpiderWebs A colorful spider with a yellow and black pattern is in the center of its web among some green leaves. The background is a soft white, highlighting the intricate web design. by @txextension

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Have a great shot of honey bees or beekeeping in action? 🐝 📸 Enter it in the Texas Beekeeping Photo Contest.

The contest is open to amateur photographers across the state, and selected images will help build a photo library for bee education and outreach. Top photos in each category will be recognized, with finalists competing for a People's Choice Award.

Submit by Oct. 31 at: tx.ag/BeekeepingPhotoContest A bee pollinates a cluster of white flowers, with delicate petals and green buds, set against a softly blurred natural background. by @txextension

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Ever wanted to turn your green thumb into an official title? Our Texas Master Gardener program trains volunteers to share gardening expertise in their own communities. 🌱 👍

Swipe through to see how to get started and find an association near you at: tx.ag/BeATexasMasterGardener A collage promoting the Texas Master Gardener program. Images show individuals gardening and planting seeds. Text reads: "Ready to Grow? The Texas Master Gardener program trains and supports a network of volunteers to provide horticultural-related information within their communities. Here's how to join!" A seed packet labeled "Texas Bluebonnet Seeds" is also pictured. by @txextension

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Don't let the name fool you! The cotton jassid has a bigger appetite than you'd think, and your garden could be on the menu. 🌻 🍆 🌺

Learn more about this invasive pest at: tx.ag/CottonJassid Poster featuring an illustration of a green insect labeled "Cotton Jassid." Text reads, "Likes more than cotton. Swipe to see what else this invasive pest affects." An arrow points right. by @txextension

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832 miles – that's how far it is from one side of Texas to the other, and how far Michael Lopez walked to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Walk Across Texas.

His journey took him from Orange to El Paso, taking in the Texas scenery along the way. The trek celebrated the program's three decades and its mission to encourage Texans to build healthier habits in their everyday lives.

Learn more about his walk across Texas and his experience along the way: tx.ag/WalkAcrossTexas A person wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a high-visibility vest stands in a field. Crops and trees are visible in the background. by @txextension

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