Category: Agriculture

Cattle Surviving The Devastating Texas Panhandle Wildfires Need Immediate Care

Cattle Surviving The Devastating Texas Panhandle Wildfires Need Immediate Care

Feb 28, 2024 |

Following devastating wildfires across the Texas Panhandle and parts of East Texas, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts urge cattle owners to prioritize safety while assessing land and livestock. Immediate actions include moving cattle away from fire paths and not allowing them to re-enter hot areas. Proper evaluation, nutrition, and water management are crucial for cattle recovery, with ongoing monitoring needed for potential delayed symptoms.

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Cool-Season Crops Doing Well Thanks To Fall Rain

Cool-Season Crops Doing Well Thanks To Fall Rain

Feb 27, 2024 |

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

Charting The Path For Industrial Hemp In Texas And Beyond

Feb 26, 2024 |

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

Integrated Toxic Plant Management The Subject Of March 7 Webinar

Feb 22, 2024 |

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

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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