Category: Agriculture

Texas A&M Forest Service’s Pruning Tips To Prevent The Spread Of Oak Wilt

Texas A&M Forest Service’s Pruning Tips To Prevent The Spread Of Oak Wilt

Feb 7, 2024 |

Winter is traditionally a good time for pruning trees, but recent droughts and freezes have left trees more vulnerable. Texas A&M Forest Service warns that pruning stressed trees can cause more harm than good this year, especially for oak trees, which are susceptible to oak wilt, one of the deadliest tree diseases in the U.S. To prevent the spread of oak wilt, it’s crucial to avoid pruning or wounding oak trees from February through June, as wounds serve as entry points for the pathogen.

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U.S. Beef Cattle Herd Smallest Since 1951

U.S. Beef Cattle Herd Smallest Since 1951

Feb 6, 2024 |

The Texas beef cattle herd may be on the path to recovery after reaching its lowest numbers in a decade, say experts from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Rebuilding the herd will depend largely on weather conditions, particularly rainfall and soil moisture to support forage production. Recent rains have improved soil moisture indexes, fueling optimism among producers and leading to spikes in calf prices at local cattle markets.

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Reasons Not To Hug, Snuggle or Kiss Chicks And Chickens

Reasons Not To Hug, Snuggle or Kiss Chicks And Chickens

Feb 5, 2024 |

While National Snuggle a Chicken Day on January 8th may sound like a heartwarming idea, a Texas A&M AgriLife expert advises caution and awareness when interacting with baby chicks and chickens. Dr. Greg Archer, a poultry specialist, warns of potential health risks, including salmonella and external parasites on these feathered friends. He emphasizes the importance of proper hygiene, sanitary precautions, and gentle handling to ensure the well-being of both chickens and humans.

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Hay Supplies Remain Tight For Texas Cattle Producers

Hay Supplies Remain Tight For Texas Cattle Producers

Jan 31, 2024 |

Texas ranchers are facing tight hay supplies and rising costs for winter feeding as a result of back-to-back challenging years of drought and hot, dry conditions. While hay supplies have improved compared to the previous year, they are still below pre-drought averages, leading to higher prices for hay. Some ranchers are even shipping in hay from out-of-state due to low availability locally, and experts are emphasizing the need for optimizing hay production in 2024 to alleviate the ongoing challenges faced by producers.

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From Moon ‘Dust’ To Moon ‘Soil’

From LTUREoon ‘Dust’ To Moon ‘Soil’

Jan 30, 2024 |

Jessica Atkin, a graduate student at Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and her colleagues have successfully grown chickpeas in simulated moondust, a groundbreaking achievement. The research aims to address the challenges of growing crops on the moon, where traditional soil with organic nutrients is absent. Atkin’s work involves creating a fertile moondust by leveraging beneficial soil fungi and vermicompost, potentially paving the way for lunar agriculture and sustainable space exploration.

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