EAST TEXAS — Drought, or anything that stresses shade trees, can make them susceptible to attacks by a number of insect borers. Commonly grouped under the catchall term of “shade tree borers,” these insects are known by various names, such as longhorned beetles, metallic wood-borers, cottonwood borers, poplar borers, locust borers and red-headed ash borers…. Read More →
DALLAS — Cattle ranchers in Texas continue to struggle with producing quality beef in the face of volatile markets, high feed prices and weather. “Beef producers in North Texas who attend the Dallas Metroplex Cattleman’s Conference can gain valuable information on how to deal with these difficult issues,” said Dr.Ron Gill, livestock specialist with the… Read More →
COLLEGE STATION — While folks complain about the heat, cost of watering a yard or expected crop losses likely from this year’s drought, another impact is being felt by perhaps less noticeable victims — Texas quail. Dry conditions translate into no hatch, no shelter and no food for the popular Texas bird, according to wildlife… Read More →
July 15, 1998 Writer: Kathleen Phillips (979) 845-2872, ka-phillips@tamu.edu Contact: Dr. Don Steinbach (979) 845-7471, d-steinbach@tamu.edu COLLEGE STATION — Texas residents may be getting closer views of the state’s wildlife population as the drought lingers. A whole host of critters are boldly venturing into backyard pet bowls for want of eat and drink, Texas Agricultural Extension Service wildlife specialists… Read More →
COLLEGE STATION — Without substantial rains, this year’s drought may be a worse disaster for Texas agriculture than the severe drought of 1996. Texas Agricultural Extension Service economists today estimated that the current drought will cause $1.5 billion in losses for farmers and ranchers and painfully squeeze $4.6 billion out of the Texas economy over… Read More →
FORT STOCKTON– The Texas Agricultural Extension Service is holding a series of eight Integrated Toxic Plant Management workshops across West Texas. The first two are scheduled in Del Rio on July 22 and in Ozona on July 23. Alpine, Van Horn and Fort Stockton will host workshops on Sept. 8, 9 and 10, respectively. Stanton,… Read More →
Your mother was born with it — that innate sense of always knowing just what to do. She could sort it all out. No matter what mess you’d managed to get into, she could usually get the mess out. But now you’re on your own and face the bitter realization that not one itty-bitty, teensy… Read More →
COLLEGE STATION — The state’s Feed and Fertilizer Control Service and Agricultural Analytic Service has been revamped in order to better serve its client groups, including manufacturers, distributors, consumers of feed and fertilizer and the public, the office’s director says. Part of the renewed effort to serve the state includes a new advisory committee for… Read More →
COLLEGE STATION — Shrinking water supplies, an increased urban demand and virtually non-existent rainfall have forced a change in irrigation strategies in the Rio Grande Valley over the past few seasons. A switch to a new type of irrigation, coupled with an incentive program, may be the answer to the Valley’s water problems. Farmers in… Read More →
COLLEGE STATION — As summer temperatures heat up, so do grills across the nation. But some recent media reports have people wondering if their favorite summer fares are safe to eat. Research shows very well-done, charred meat, especially if it has a lot of fat, possibly contains minute amounts of cancer-causing carcinogens, explains Dr. Davey… Read More →
