Category: Agriculture

Cool-Season Crops Doing Well Thanks To Fall Rain

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts report that cool-season crops like leafy greens, carrots, cabbage, and onions are yielding well due to favorable weather conditions following last year’s mild and wet fall. Despite some disease issues from recent rains, South Texas producers are seeing average to above-average yields, particularly in the Rio Grande Valley. Producers in other regions, such as the Winter Garden area, are also experiencing positive outcomes, with crops like spinach and cabbage showing steady growth and good yields.

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Charting The Path For Industrial Hemp In Texas And Beyond

Dr. Russ Jessup, Ph.D., and his team at Texas A&M AgriLife Research are pioneering the future of hemp cultivation, focusing on developing cultivars that thrive in Texas’ heat and meet legal requirements. Their research aims to unlock the full potential of hemp, not only for CBD production but also as a sustainable source for bioproducts like plastics and pesticides. With groundbreaking discoveries and a commitment to innovation, they’re positioning Texas A&M as a leader in hemp research and cultivation.

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Integrated Toxic Plant Management The Subject Of March 7 Webinar

Join the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service webinar on March 7 from noon to 1 p.m. on integrated toxic plant management. Costing $35 with advance registration. The webinar offers one integrated pest management continuing education unit for pesticide applicators in Texas. Learn from Barron Rector, Ph.D., about utilizing integrated pest management principles to control toxic plants in native and introduced grass pastures.

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Dairy Producers Look For Positives in 2024

Texas dairy producers are cautiously optimistic for 2024 after recent rains have improved feed and forage prospects following two years of drought. The passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act by the U.S. House of Representatives may also boost demand for dairy nationwide. Despite challenges such as falling milk prices and decreased dairy numbers, Texas remains the third highest milk-producing state, with producers hopeful for a better year ahead.

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Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute launches The Land Steward Podcast

The Land Steward Podcast, produced by the Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute, offers Texans accessible and informative content on conservation, research, and land stewardship. Hosted by Brittany Wegner, each episode features experts discussing diverse topics like threatened species, habitat management, and land valuation, empowering listeners with science-based knowledge for natural resource stewardship. Whether you’re a landowner, wildlife manager, or conservation enthusiast, tune in to The Land Steward Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts to stay informed and inspired.

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