Multi-County Water Screening Program

Dimmit County Office

Private water wells should be tested annually. The Multi-County Water Screening Program is sponsored by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Atascosa, Dimmit, Frio, McMullen, LaSalle, and Zavala counties. The offices are hosting a water well screening on April 17, 2024 to give area residents the opportunity to have their well water tested. The cost is $15.00 per sample. Samples will be collected on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Well owners may pick up a sample bag and instructions from their County... Read More →

Multi-County Water Screening Program

Water Screening Results - Virtual Program Understanding what is in your drinking water and protecting your well head. Topics: Bacteria Contaminants, Saline levels, Hydrocarbons, Nitrates, Recommendations for each positive element. Presented by: Dr. Joel Pigg, Extension Program Specialist

2024 South Texas Agriculture Symposium

Dimmit County Office

Virtual workshop hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension - South Texas Based Specialists Topics Include: Plant Diseases & Their Management Weather-Related Challenges for Tree Management Common Wildlife Diseases & Parasites Basics of Wildlife Tax Valuation (1-D-1) Essentials to Every Rangeland Management Plan The State of Warm-Season Grasses Sedge Management in Pastures & Hay Fields Options to Expand Your Cowherd Digital Agriculture: Economic Implications