Wild pigs increase their urban and suburban area sprawls
As wild pig territory expands into city limits, public health and safety concerns increase
Texas Crop and Weather Report – Dec. 11, 2019
After a record start to 2019, wool prices declined as uncertainty in the market made price speculation for buyers iffy, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Research expert. Ronald Pope, Ph.D., AgriLife Research director of the Bill Sims Wool and Mohair Research Lab, San Angelo, said wool prices are still good, but trending downward after…
Texas Crop and Weather Report – Dec. 4, 2019
Texas’ Cotton Belt experienced tough 2019 Producers in Texas’ Cotton Belt reported lower than expected yields as a result of a tough beginning, middle and end to the 2019 growing season, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Jourdan Bell, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension agronomist, Amarillo, said the 2019 season started “rough” for cotton producers…
Texas Crop and Weather Report – Nov. 27, 2019
Restrictions on tomato imports could mean volatile prices at grocery stores Tomato prices could rise on the heels of an import restriction to scrutinize produce for a disease that could pose a threat to Texas crops, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. All tomato imports from Mexico, Israel, the Netherlands and Canada will…
Texas Crop and Weather Report – Nov. 20, 2019
Pecan quality and quantities are exceeding early expectations, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Larry Stein, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension horticulturist, Uvalde, said the early pecan crop estimate was for a below-average year. But timely late-season rains and plenty of sunshine helped kernel production. “Pecans were originally predicted to be off somewhat, but…
Your 2019 Thanksgiving turkey prices just went up
Price-conscious consumers should shop around for holiday turkeys due to higher prices
Texas Crop and Weather Report – Nov. 14, 2019
The price for wholesale, whole turkeys is higher this year as producers grapple with the ups and downs of marketing during the holidays, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Turkey sales typically peak leading up to Thanksgiving through Christmas as consumers prepare traditional holiday fare, including whole birds, said David Anderson, Ph.D.,…
Is a bacon shortage coming?
What you need to know about the reports of a looming 2020 bacon shortage
Texas Crop and Weather – Nov. 5, 2019
Cotton prices low amid poor market conditions
Pesticide applicator course Dec. 5 in Overton
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a pesticide applicator training course Dec. 5 in Overton. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center, 1710 Farm-to-Market Road 3350. The course will be from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Preregistration cost is $35 per person by Nov. 30 or…
