Susan Himes

Susan Himes is a writer and media relations specialist for Texas A&M AgriLife. She writes news releases and features from science-based information generated by the agency. She also covers human interest stories and events across the state.

All posts by Susan Himes

November 22, 2023

How to help beneficial insects survive winter

Keep them snug as a bug in a natural rug

November 20, 2023

Mistletoe: Is the Christmas plant friend or foe?

November 17, 2023

A food safety guide to Thanksgiving leftovers

How to store, reheat leftovers and ideas on what to do with all that turkey

November 14, 2023

Let the thaw begin: How to safely prepare your Thanksgiving turkey

Guidelines for thawing and cooking your turkey, saving leftovers

November 2, 2023

Time to create a cold protection plan for your garden

AgriLife Extension gardening guide tips and to-dos for November

October 24, 2023

From the shadows to the spotlight – bring on the bats

More friend than foe, Halloween season a good time to dispel myths

October 23, 2023

Livestock guardian dogs: Unsung heroes of the livestock protection business

Special canines save sheep, goats from predators

October 13, 2023

Clayton Moore: Seventh generation farmer sees future in hemp

Department of Soil and Crop Sciences senior aims to aid rural farms

October 5, 2023

Autumn garden advice: Maintain the leaves you have, plan and plant ahead

AgriLife Extension’s Fall Gardening Guide offers tips on bulbs, seeds and holiday plants

September 19, 2023

Passion for food science leads student from Costa Rica to College Station

Doctoral candidate Karla Solis Salazar is studying microbiology to improve food safety

September 13, 2023

Tailgate food safety before, during and after a game

A tailgate party should be full of fun, not foodborne illness

September 11, 2023

Pests indoors on the rise as Texas heat, drought continues

AgriLife Extension offers advice on ants, scorpions, rodents and more

September 7, 2023

Waiting on rain: Texas gardeners to prioritize water

AgriLife Extension's September Gardening Guide offers tips to survive heat and dry spell

August 3, 2023

Water restrictions: Decide which trees, plants to prioritize when water is limited

Texas A&M AgriLife’s August Gardening Guide

July 25, 2023

Water well owners: Don’t get left high and dry during drought

What Texans who rely on groundwater need to know now

July 6, 2023

Know when and how to water lawn, garden to beat the summer heat

Texas A&M AgriLife’s July gardening guide offers summer tips

June 8, 2023

Top five tips for supporting pollinators this summer

Mother Nature’s messengers need consideration year-round

A man wearing yellow gloves holds open a septic tank lid in the middle of grass

June 5, 2023

Funding available for septic system repair and replacement in Lampasas River watershed

Residents who participate can reduce system failures, increase regional water quality

June 1, 2023

Harvest tips: How to maximize the taste of peaches, blackberries and summer vegetables

Texas A&M AgriLife’s June Gardening Guide

May 4, 2023

The power of flowers: How to keep your garden colorful through the summer

AgriLife Extension’s May Gardening Guide