Category: Agriculture

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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Prune Your Roses And Your Lawn, But Leave The Trees Alone

Prune Your Roses And Your Lawn, But Leave The Trees Alone

Feb 8, 2024 | ,

As February rolls in, Texas gardeners are gearing up for the spring season with a mix of caution and anticipation. According to Larry Stein, a horticulture specialist, it’s essential to tailor gardening activities to your region’s weather patterns, with southern areas getting a head start on outdoor tasks. The month brings a range of tasks, from lawn care to rose pruning, offering opportunities to prepare for the vibrant growth ahead.

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Four Tips for Easier Mowing And Keeping Lawns Lush

Four Tips for Easier Mowing And Keeping Lawns Lush

Feb 7, 2024 |

As spring approaches and homeowners gear up for lawn care, the thought of tedious mowing looms large. However, with the right techniques, mowing can be made quicker and easier, ensuring lush lawns with less effort. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialist Pablo Agustin Boeri offers expert tips, including choosing the right mower, reducing mowing frequency through proper irrigation and fertilization, selecting the right turfgrass, and maintaining the proper mowing height.

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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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