Category: Agriculture

Don’t Be Caught ff Guard By Mild Temperatures, Make Garden Resolutions For 2024

Don’t Be Caught Off Guard By Mild Temperatures, Make Garden Resolutions For 2024

Jan 5, 2024 |

Start the new year with green resolutions by turning your attention to your garden and landscape. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert, Larry Stein, suggests garden-centric resolutions like maximizing rainwater utilization, planting drought-resistant Texas Superstar plants, and spacing trees and plants appropriately to promote their health. January also provides an opportunity to care for cold-weather annuals, plan your spring flower and vegetable gardens, and inspect your evergreens for pests, ensuring a vibrant and fruitful year for your outdoor space.

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Texas A&M AgriLife Research Gets .2 Million Grant For Onion Improvement

Texas A&M AgriLife Research Gets $5.2 Million Grant For Onion Improvement

Jan 5, 2024 |

Texas A&M AgriLife Research has secured over $5.2 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to tackle various issues within the southern U.S. onion harvest system. Led by Dr. Subas Malla, the project aims to enhance the economic viability of short-day onion production through mechanized harvesting. The research team, in collaboration with several universities, will work on developing suitable cultivars, minimizing damage to onion bulbs during mechanized harvesting, assessing profitability, and communicating the benefits of adopting these innovations to growers, ultimately seeking to bolster the competitiveness of the U.S. short-day onion industry.

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Generation Next: Our Turn To Ranch Online Course Now Registering

Generation Next: Our Turn To Ranch Online Course Now Registering

Jan 4, 2024 |

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is offering a 12-week online course titled “Generation Next: Our Turn to Ranch” from Jan. 29 to April 21. Designed for both new landowners and those with existing knowledge in agriculture, this program provides expert instruction on topics ranging from starting agricultural businesses to tax and insurance considerations, land management techniques, and ecotourism opportunities. Participants will develop a comprehensive business plan with support from professionals in the field, and upon completion, they will receive a Generation Next certificate and T-shirt.

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Texas Climate-Smart Initiative Opens Producer Application Period

Texas Climate-Smart Initiative Opens Producer Application Period

Jan 3, 2024 |

Texas A&M AgriLife Research is spearheading the Texas Climate-Smart Initiative, a five-year project with a $65 million funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resource Conservation Service. This initiative invites Texas commodity producers to participate and enhance the sustainability of their operations through climate-smart agriculture and forestry practices. Participants will receive incentives to implement environmentally sustainable practices, and the application process is currently open for interested individuals.

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New Heat Pump System Being Developed To Dry, Dehydrate Food Products

New Heat Pump System Being Developed To Dry, Dehydrate Food Products

Dec 28, 2023 |

Scientists at the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, led by Dr. Rosana Moreira, are working on a $3 million project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy to develop an environmentally and economically friendly heat pump system for drying food and feed products. Traditional drying methods are energy-intensive and rely on fossil fuels, contributing to carbon pollution. This innovative heat pump system aims to improve energy efficiency, reduce industrial carbon emissions, and enhance product quality, representing a significant step towards sustainable food processing technologies.

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