Despite its innocently furry appearance, the puss caterpillar’s sting is brutal
One of the most venomous caterpillars in the U.S., the puss can be found feasting on foliage in states between New Jersey and Florida and as far west as Texas.
Strategies For Drought Management on Pastures
During a drought, little can be done to increase forage pasture growth. Proper management, however, can minimize impacts when drought does occur.
It’s not your imagination. Texas mosquitoes are bigger — and meaner — than usual
Floodwater mosquitoes, which are particularly aggressive, are thriving in Texas.
Texas plants are used to droughts, but humans are presenting new challenges
Plants native to Central and South Texas are smart.
Rio Grande Valley’s cotton crop thrives while drought wipe out much of the state’s harvest
The historic drought has ruined cotton across Texas.
Austin’s rat invasion: Drought, construction, COVID spur a rise in rodent problems
Beware: The COVID-19 pandemic, a huge wave of new construction and the drought have created an invasion of rats in Central Texas. And they are on the run looking for new homes.
Drought to wipe out most of Texas’ cotton crop
The Rio Grande Valley is the only region where producers expect to harvest what they planted.
Dry pastures force Texas ranchers to slaughter ever more cows
With almost all of Texas in drought, ranchers are sending ever more cattle off to slaughter, a trend likely to increase beef prices over the long term due to dwindling supply from the largest cattle region in the United States.
Pass the Mealworms? Researchers Say These Insects Can Be Cooked as a Healthy Food
The future of sustainable food consumption might rest with the humble, squirmy mealworm.
American farmers are killing their own crops and selling cows because of extreme drought
Nearly three quarters of US farmers say this year’s drought is hurting their harvest – with significant crop and income loss.
