Author: Harvey Stuessel

AgriLife Extension Updates Producers On Utilizing Dicamba Products

AgriLife Extension Updates Producers On Utilizing Dicamba Products

Feb 15, 2024 |

Growers of dicamba-tolerant cotton and soybeans in Texas must be aware of new deadlines for the purchase and use of over-the-top dicamba products, following a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Existing Stocks Order issued on Feb. 14. The order, resulting from a recent U.S. District Court ruling, allows for the use of existing stocks of Xtendimax, Engenia, and Tavium herbicides until specific deadlines in 2024. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will continue to provide producer trainings and support to ensure compliance with guidelines and best practices.

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Buccaneers Pull Away From Cougars For Key Region XIV Road Win

Feb 15, 2024 | ,

The Blinn College men’s basketball team extended their winning streak to six games with a commanding 86-70 victory over Coastal Bend College. Led by standout performances from Anthony Isaac, who recorded a double-double with 21 points and 17 rebounds, and Masiah Gilyard, who contributed 25 points, the Buccaneers dominated the game from start to finish. Coach Scott Schumacher praised his team’s focus and solid play, emphasizing their commitment to defense, rebounding, and ball movement, as they look ahead to their next matchup against Victoria College.

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Buccaneers Overpower Paris In Route To Region XIV Road Victory

Buccaneers Overpower Paris In Route To Region XIV Road Victory

Feb 15, 2024 | ,

The Blinn College women’s basketball team dominated Paris Junior College with a 68-50 victory, improving their overall record to 17-7 and 7-3 in the region standings. Led by standout performances from freshman guards Elizabeth Walton, Ja’Nya Thomas, and Chelsy Singleton, the Buccaneers displayed strong offensive prowess, securing a commanding lead early in the game. Blinn looks to carry this momentum forward as they face Tyler Junior College in their next region match-up on Saturday, Feb. 17.

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Rural Texans, Internet Providers Worry That Feds’ Broadband Expansion Plan Will Have A Painfully Slow Rollout

Rural Texans, Internet Providers Worry That Feds’ Broadband Expansion Plan Will Have A Painfully Slow Rollout

Feb 14, 2024 |

Texas is set to receive over $3.3 billion in federal funding to expand broadband, targeting 2.5 million households. However, challenges remain in distributing funds effectively, with concerns about past failures in rural broadband deployment and the need for responsible allocation. The state is also investing in the Texas Broadband Infrastructure Fund to further boost internet availability.

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Cultivate A Tastier, Healthier Future

Cultivate A Tastier, Healthier Future

Feb 14, 2024 |

Join the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service for Taste 360, a two-day conference in Bryan-College Station on March 15-16. Explore Texas grapes and wines, healthy eating, flower arrangements, and perfecting backyard gardens with experts from the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Register by February 28 for a chance to enhance your gardening skills and learn about food and wine pairings.

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