Inconsistent precipitation: How can livestock producers prepare?
Great Plains grasslands, beef cattle production, rural economies challenged by climate variability
Poison, Helicopter Hunters, Sprays: Experts And Homeowners Try Anything To Fight Armies Of Feral Hogs
Critics called it the “pig bomb” The growing numbers of feral hogs in Texas have become a huge problem.
Celebrating Moon Trees on Arbor Day
What could be more appropriate to commemorate this Arbor Day, April 30, 2021, than a story about hundreds of seeds that went on a lunar journey 50 years ago and became known as Moon Trees after their saplings were planted throughout the world?
National Arbor Day 2021: Ways To Celebrate, Interesting Facts About Trees
It’s time to celebrate an important part of our planet — the trees.
Texas A&M AgriLife receives grant to support research on bacteriophage therapy
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIAID, part of the National Institutes of Health, NIH, has awarded $2.5 million in grants to support research on bacteriophage therapy, and Texas A&M AgriLife Research is among the grant recipients.
Garden Q&A: Bottlebrush, Pride of Barbados both slow to come back from freeze
Houston area gardeners continue to nurture life back into their gardens, and Texas A&M AgriLife expert Brandi Keller tackles questions about bottlebrush, powderpuff shrub, Pride of Barbados, olive trees and plumeria.
Local expert shares 10 easy and affordable plants for San Antonio gardens
There’s something about having plants in your garden, front porch, or kitchen that gives us a reason to smile. There’s growing evidence that shows gardening can benefit our mental health and reduce anger, according to AgriLife Today.
Plano buzzing over giant hive with more than 10,000 bees
Honey bees are often regarded as the most beneficial insect to humans because they pollinate crops and provide honey, according to the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
Everything you need to know about getting rid of fire ants in your yard
Although these small yet mighty insects are aggressive and persistent, they can be managed and dealt with fairly easily.
It’s stinging caterpillar season in Texas, these are the ones to avoid
Don’t touch those hairy caterpillars you may start to see around San Antonio.
