Wild pigs increase their urban and suburban area sprawls
As wild pig territory expands into city limits, public health and safety concerns increase
Life & Health
AgriLife Extension releases two publications on agriculture, health in the High Plains
Emphasizing the connection between agriculture and community health, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, in conjunction with the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce, released two publications at the recent Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show. “The Impact of AgriBusiness in the High Plains Trade Area” is a long-running publication, now in its fifth edition. The publication, updated…
From the Ground Up Conference offered for health professionals Jan. 14
From the Ground Up – Connecting Agriculture & Health is scheduled for Jan. 14 at the Waco Convention Center, 100 Washington Ave. in Waco. The conference, which will be held from 8:50 a.m. to 4 p.m., is for health professionals, registered dieticians, registered nurses, educators and students. Cost is $50 by Jan. 8 and $25…
Make home fire safety a holiday priority
Candles, old wires, Christmas trees among potential fire hazards
Tips for managing holiday stress
Prioritizing, planning, budgeting can lessen stress
Williams appointed 4-H program director for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Appointment effective Jan. 1, 2020
Holiday recipes can be altered to make them healthier
Minor changes could make big difference Holiday meals can be healthier and taste just as good by using some basic recipe substitutions or alterations, said an expert in the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences at Texas A&M University, College Station. Reducing fat, sugar, calories in traditional recipes “The sugar, fat or sodium content of many…
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
