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Free online trainings for those providing essential employee child …
WEBApr 29, 2020 · Gov. Abbott and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service collaborated on free online trainings for those providing care for children of essential employees.
Ogallala Aquifer: Situation to manage, not problem to solve
WEBMar 19, 2021 · The Ogallala Aquifer’s future requires not just adapting to declining water levels, but involvement to help manage and drive future changes.
Lettuce losses could cause shortage across U.S. - AgriLife Today
WEBNov 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.
When stocking ponds with fish, stick to the process
WEBApr 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.
Cattle fever tick numbers on the rise - AgriLife Today
WEBMay 20, 2020 · Cattle fever tick infestations have spread outside the permanent quarantine zone in Texas, prompting concern from Texas A&M AgriLife Research experts.
Anthrax diagnosis, treatment and handling - AgriLife Today
WEBAug 26, 2021 · Texas A&M AgriLife experts discuss recent anthrax deaths identified by TVMDL in cattle and horses amidst public concerns.
Comprehensive report on U.S. cattle market published - AgriLife …
WEBOct 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.
Four tips to prevent and remove grass stickers - AgriLife Today
WEBAug 13, 2024 · Whether you call them stickers or sandburs, a Texas A&M AgriLife expert can help you win the war against these prickly little pain dispensers
Apply fall preemergence herbicide to avoid spring weeds
WEBSep 23, 2020 · Segars recommends granular herbicides for homeowners due to ease of application. “For best results, we generally recommend at least one application of a preemergence herbicide in the spring and fall,” she said. “These two applications, if done properly, can greatly reduce the number of annual weeds in your yard.”.