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.

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April 25, 2023

Master Wellness volunteers sought in Williamson County

Training May 9, May 23 to start volunteers in the Texas A&M AgriLife health program

April 6, 2023

Spring’s roller coaster temperatures impact gardens

From fertilizing and weeding to bagworms and aphids, horticulturalist offers tips for April

March 21, 2023

Tips to prevent barn swallow nests this spring

Federal law prohibits disturbing barn swallows once they nest, so take preventative action now

March 13, 2023

Field pest scouting program offered to Fort Bend County producers

Free program March 15-June 30 will look at weeds, insects, disease and gather data

March 8, 2023

Online ‘Drought Proofing the Ranch’ course now available

Management, drought mitigation strategies highlighted

February 14, 2023

Online OneOp course offered for those who serve military families

New course provides overview of military culture, unique needs of families

February 6, 2023

Texas Farm, Ranch and Wildlife Expo is Feb 21-22 in Abilene

Includes Big Country agribusiness event, Agriculture Legacy Luncheon

February 2, 2023

February gardening guide: New growth threatened by freeze

Tips from AgriLife Extension on encouraging root systems, winter plantings, fruit trees

December 12, 2022

Mistletoe: Is the Christmas plant friend or foe?

Is the kissing plant a kiss of death for trees?

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November 18, 2022

Registration open for 2023 Texas Pecan Course

Limited seating for popular Jan. 23-26 event near College Station

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November 17, 2022

AgriLife Extension expands online prescribed burn school

Expanded course for Natural Resources Conservation Service employees includes policy module

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November 15, 2022

AgriLife Research sets 2023 Angora performance test dates in Sonora

Pasture test for 2022 billies starts Dec. 13

November 9, 2022

15 tips to prepare your garden for winter

Texas A&M horticulturalist offers garden advice to enter cool season with confidence

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October 24, 2022

New moon marks end of monarch-spotting season

Last chance for Texans to catch a glimpse before butterflies continue to Mexico

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October 19, 2022

Three private water well screening meetings set in the South Plains

Seminole, Lamesa and Lubbock all will host well water testing

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October 6, 2022

Caldwell County agriculture program set Oct 27 in Luling

Cattle economics, cover crops, huisache control among topics

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June 24, 2022

Native bees need love too!

Native pollinators as important as honeybees

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June 13, 2022

Learn about butterflies, bring them to your garden

New online course covers the “B to Y” of a butterfly

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June 8, 2022

Beginners guide to harvesting rainwater

Don’t save it for a rainy day

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April 14, 2022

Start looking out for stinging caterpillar

Texas A&M AgriLife experts warn contact can cause rash, painful reaction