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A battle for the cattle: new Madison County extension agent tackles agriculture threats and youth programs
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Kenny Graves , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points This includes the agent's efforts to address specific challenges in Madison County, such as a screwworm threat. A new extension agent has been appointed in Madison County.
A new extension agent has been appointed in Madison County. Shannon Dietz, who is from Prairie View A&M, has taken on the role and is already one month into the job.
Details about the agent's work are available from local news sources. It is known that the agent is tackling certain issues in the area, including threats to agriculture and programs for youth.
Further information about the extension agent's responsibilities and initiatives can be found by watching the full story from KXXV News. This includes the agent's efforts to address specific challenges in Madison County, such as a screwworm threat.
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Category: local Published: June 22, 2026 Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News Reading time: 1 min
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