Texas Climate-Smart Initiative Announces Incentives For Landowners
The Texas Climate Smart Initiative, led by Texas A&M AgriLife Research, has announced...
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Category: Agriculture
Texas Catfish Industry Remains Stable Despite Challenges
Despite catfish remaining a beloved staple of Southern dinner tables, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert said growth in the Texas catfish aquaculture industry remains static amid myriad challenges Over the last...
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Feral Hog Bounty Program Addresses Hog Nuisance
Austin County combats the growing feral hog problem with a new bounty program, offering $5 for each pair of hog ears collected.
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Three Tips To Pick Out A Sweet Watermelon
To select a ripe watermelon, look for a large, creamy yellow field spot, which indicates the melon ripened well on the vine. Knock gently on the melon and listen for a deep sound, which suggests ripeness. Choose a dull-colored, heavy watermelon, as these traits correlate with juiciness and ripeness.
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Wheat Harvest Struggling Across The State
The 2024 Texas wheat harvest faced challenges due to varying weather conditions across the state, with areas experiencing heavy rains, hail, and drought affecting yield and quality. AgriLife Extension agronomists reported that while some regions, like the South Plains and Panhandle, had better conditions, others, such as the Blackland region and East Texas, suffered significant losses due to storms and hail. Overall, the harvest was delayed, and yields were lower than expected, reflecting the impact of weather extremes on agriculture in the state.
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