Four tips to prevent and remove grass stickers - AgriLife Today
Aug 13, 2024 · Whether you call them grass stickers or sandburs, you know these prickly little pain dispensers are no fun. Luckily, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert can help you win the war against them.. Sandburs are a type of weed grass with sharp, spiny seed pods that stick to most everything they touch.
Ogallala Aquifer: Situation to manage, not problem to solve
Mar 19, 2021 · The Ogallala Aquifer’s future requires not just adapting to declining water levels, but the involvement of a wide range of participants comfortable with innovation who will help manage the situation and drive future changes.
Lettuce losses could cause shortage across U.S. - AgriLife Today
Nov 13, 2020 · Lettuce crop losses in California could affect availability and prices at Texas grocery stores and restaurants and highlights the fragility of the nation’s food supply chain, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Twelve cultivars of bibb, loose-leaf and romaine lettuce being grown hydroponically using the nutrient film technique.
Comprehensive report on U.S. cattle market published - AgriLife …
Oct 4, 2021 · In response to a request from Congress and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA, the Agricultural and Food Policy Center, AFPC, at the Department of Agricultural Economics in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences have completed an extensive report on the U.S. cattle market, including information on supply chain disruptions.
How to choose the right fertilizer for home vegetable gardens
Sep 17, 2020 · Trips to the local garden center can be a bit overwhelming when trying to decide what fertilizer is best for your home vegetable garden. With a bit of knowledge about the fruits and vegetables you’re planning to grow and understanding what your goals are for your garden, these tips from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service horticulture expert Lisa Whittlesey can help you make the best plan ...
Texas A&M AgriLife maps out Texas’ working lands
Jul 24, 2020 · A new set of visual representations by the Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute, NRI, shows the breadth and diversity of the state’s working lands for agricultural production as well as the statewide support provided by Texas A&M AgriLife. “The Texas A&M AgriLife Support Network is a descriptor of a collective effort that brings advancements to Texas agriculture and all Texans,” said ...
Chicken prices rising, supplies low - AgriLife Today
May 4, 2021 · David Anderson, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension economist, Bryan-College Station, said wholesale chicken prices continue to rise as demand from restaurants has put pressure on supplies of certain poultry cuts.
When stocking ponds with fish, stick to the process
Apr 8, 2020 · Springtime is the right time to begin the process of stocking new ponds with fish, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.. Todd Sink, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension aquaculture specialist, College Station, said many landowners believe simply adding fish to a pond will result in a healthy and sustainable fish population. But a planned approach, starting with creating a good ...
Apply fall preemergence herbicide to avoid spring weeds
Sep 23, 2020 · Chrissie Segars, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension turfgrass specialist, Dallas, said homeowners looking to improve the look and feel of their lawns by preventing annual weeds and burs should prepare to apply fall preemergence herbicides.Preemergence herbicides are designed to disrupt the germination and emergence of unfavorable plants.
Anthrax diagnosis, treatment and handling - AgriLife Today
Aug 26, 2021 · The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, typically diagnoses two to three positive cases of anthrax in livestock and wildlife every summer.This year, TVMDL has confirmed seven positives. Although these numbers are still slim compared to more active years and a report from Val Verde County is not surprising, the positives from Hardeman and Armstrong counties are, as they ...