Join the Texas A&M Summer Ag Academy, held from June 9-21, at the Agriculture and Workforce Education Center on the Texas A&M-RELLIS campus in Bryan. Explore 15 interactive workshops designed to enhance high school agriculture teachers’ skills with the latest innovations in agriculture and other industries. Register by June 1 to secure your spot and gain valuable experience to enrich your classroom.
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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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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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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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As wildfires ravage the Texas Panhandle, ranchers like Jay OโBrien 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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