Category: Agriculture

National Gardening Month: Time To Clean Your Garden โ€” Or Start One

National Gardening Month: Time To Clean Your Garden โ€” Or Start One

Apr 4, 2024 | ,

April is National Gardening Month, a perfect time for beginners to start with a small plot and for experienced gardeners to expand their gardens. Larry Stein, a horticulture specialist, advises planting what you like and offers tips for pruning, fertilizing, caring for roses, battling pests, and sowing warm-season annual ornamental seeds. Stein also suggests starting spring cleaning in the garden by weeding, mulching, and rejuvenating beds, while cautioning about the quality of new soil purchases to avoid introducing weeds or diseases.

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Texas Fruit Growers Cautiously Optimistic About Yields

Texas Fruit Growers Cautiously Optimistic About Yields

Apr 2, 2024 |

Texas fruit growers are cautiously optimistic about this year’s crop as chill hours and other conditions appear favorable for most areas. While low-to-mid chill regions are experiencing good conditions, higher chill areas are seeing marginal chill hours, leading to concerns like “doubles” or conjoined fruits in some crops. Additionally, the looming threat of drought could impact overall fruit production in the state, especially if hot, dry weather arrives early in the season.

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Texas A&M Meat Judging Team Finishes Spring Season Undefeated

Texas A&M Meat Judging Team Finishes Spring Season Undefeated

Mar 27, 2024 |

The Texas A&M University Meat Judging Team completed an undefeated spring season, triumphing in four major intercollegiate contests. Coached by Jennifer Wyle and Lauren Lee, the 16-member team, comprising sophomores and juniors from various majors, amassed over 100 trophies and ribbons, showcasing their dedication and skill in meat science. The team’s success has them eager to continue their winning streak as they prepare for upcoming fall judging competitions.

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Wheat Crop Shaping Up Better Than Past Two Years, But Prices Are Low

Wheat Crop Shaping Up Better Than Past Two Years, But Prices Are Low

Mar 26, 2024 |

Despite low wheat prices, Texas wheat producers are optimistic due to better-than-usual wheat production across the state. The Southern Plains, including major wheat-producing states like Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma, and Colorado, are reporting significantly improved conditions compared to last year. Producers are considering alternative avenues such as grazing wheat for cattle or harvesting for silage to capitalize on the favorable conditions.

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