Category: Agriculture

Dairy Producers Look For Positives in 2024

Dairy Producers Look For Positives in 2024

Feb 21, 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

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

Feb 17, 2024 |

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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AgriLife Extension Updates Producers On Utilizing Dicamba Products

AgriLife Extension Updates Producers On Utilizing Dicamba Products

Feb 15, 2024 |

Growers of dicamba-tolerant cotton and soybeans in Texas must be aware of new deadlines for the purchase and use of over-the-top dicamba products, following a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Existing Stocks Order issued on Feb. 14. The order, resulting from a recent U.S. District Court ruling, allows for the use of existing stocks of Xtendimax, Engenia, and Tavium herbicides until specific deadlines in 2024. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will continue to provide producer trainings and support to ensure compliance with guidelines and best practices.

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South Texas Citrus Poised For A Comeback

South Texas Citrus Poised For A Comeback

Feb 13, 2024 |

Despite recent challenges like Hurricane Hanna, winter storm Uri, and droughts, the Texas citrus industry has shown resilience, with this year’s crop quality and quantity surpassing expectations. The industry, mainly located in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, has seen increased fruit prices and cash receipts, exceeding $200 million annually, highlighting its economic importance. While concerns about water availability persist, efforts to combat citrus greening and favorable growing conditions have contributed to a positive outlook for the future of Texas citrus.

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Bioenergy Sorghum Wax, A Potentially Valuable Coproduct, Enhances Crop’s Resilience

Bioenergy Sorghum Wax, A Potentially Valuable Coproduct, Enhances Crop’s Resilience

Feb 8, 2024 |

Researchers at Texas A&M AgriLife Research and the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences have identified a new attribute of bioenergy sorghum: high wax production. This discovery opens up a range of commercial possibilities, as plant waxes are valuable in cosmetics, inks, food coatings, and biofuels. The plant’s high wax production, around 90-180 pounds per acre, could provide growers with an additional source of income, adding to the plant’s existing benefits of biomass production and soil improvement.

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