Category: Agriculture

Spring Is The Time For Texans To ‘Two-Step’ Toward Fire Ant Control

Spring Is The Time For Texans To ‘Two-Step’ Toward Fire Ant Control

Mar 20, 2024 | ,

Spring is an ideal time to start controlling fire ants, says a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. The Two-Step Method, involving semi-annual broadcast applications of fire ant bait followed by individual mound treatments, is recommended for its effectiveness and environmental friendliness. Proper use of fire ant control products, such as avoiding gasoline and following label instructions, is crucial for safety and effectiveness.

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Egg Prices Increase Ahead Of Easter Holiday

Egg Prices Increase Ahead Of Easter Holiday

Mar 19, 2024 |

As Easter approaches, egg prices are on the rise, driven by increased demand for holiday baking and activities. Despite this increase, prices remain lower than earlier in the year, offering consumers some relief. The ongoing effects of avian influenza have also influenced prices, with producers able to replace lost hens, leading to a more stable market.

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Bringing Back Native Grasslands After Wildfire

Bringing Back Native Grasslands After Wildfire

Mar 18, 2024 |

After the Smokehouse Creek Fire in the Texas Panhandle, ranchers face challenges in recovering their land. Texas A&M experts advise ranchers to keep livestock off burned pastures until forage recovers, consider leasing land or culling animals, and plan for smarter rebuilding to mitigate future fire risks. The fire, while devastating, provides an opportunity to build resiliency into ranching practices by stewarding native perennial grasses and strategically managing landscapes for future fire readiness.

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“It Does Not Get Easier”: Texas Ranchers Lose Cattle And Land In Historic Wildfires

“It Does Not Get Easier”: Texas Ranchers Lose Cattle And Land In Historic Wildfires

Mar 15, 2024 |

As wildfires ravage the Texas Panhandle, ranchers like Jay O’Brien face devastating losses of land and livestock. The Smokehouse Creek fire, one of the largest in recent memory, has left a trail of destruction, with thousands of cattle dead and extensive damage to pastures. Despite ongoing relief efforts, the road to recovery for these ranchers will be long and arduous, requiring years of support and rebuilding.

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Pioneering Wildfire Alert System Tested During Texas Panhandle Fires

Pioneering Wildfire Alert System Tested During Texas Panhandle Fires

Mar 15, 2024 |

Thousands in the Texas Panhandle received rapid wireless emergency alerts on Feb. 26-27, warning of an imminent, dangerous wildfire, thanks to a groundbreaking system developed by the Texas A&M Forest Service. Utilizing advanced fire and weather prediction technology, this new process allowed for nine times faster notification to the public and fire-fighting partners, demonstrating the effectiveness of strong inter-agency relationships in emergency management. The Integrated Team Fire Warning Paradigm Process, created in response to the 2018 Camp Fire in California, marks a significant advancement in wildfire detection, notification, and action coordination, ensuring timely alerts and safer communities.

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