Agriculture and health news from Texas A&M AgriLife

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Rat population uptick possible

Tips for avoiding rat infestation, contact in your home

Life & Health

Back-to-school traffic safety a two-way street

AgriLife Extension expert offers tips for pedestrians, motorists

Life & Health

Former students named 2020 Distinguished Alumni of Texas A&M

Animal science, agricultural economics graduates among 12 honored

Campus & Community

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Rainwater harvesting, turf management online training Aug. 27

Healthy Lawns and Healthy Waters program for Lampasas, Mills counties

Environment

Increased wildfire activity, dryness in north central Texas, along the Interstate-35 corridor

Triple-digit temperatures create environment for ignition

Environment

Fire engine spraying fire north Central Texas

Top tips for a successful fall vegetable garden

Preparation and best practices are key for fall vegetable gardens

Lawn & Garden

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Events

Aug

Texas Sheep and Goat Expo: Online

Online

Aug

Pasture Management: Online

Online

Aug

Online: Pasture, hay insect pest management

Online via MS Teams

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In the news

Murder Hornets Could Spread Across U.S. and Establish Permanent Presence, Experts Say

Despite the potential for the insects to establish and spread, it is still too early to tell whether or not this will be the case, said David Ragsdale, Ph.D.

Common Critters: Nothing big or bad about the wolf spider — no matter how scary it looks

“They’re more afraid of you than you should be afraid of them,” said Molly Keck, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service entomologist.

Check trees for summer pests; devastating emerald ash borer hits Texas

To identify problems with trees, Texas A&M Forest Service forester Matthew Weaver recommends homeowners pay close attention to leaf color.

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