Earth’s Deepest River Conceals an Evolutionary Mystery
The lower Congo River’s depths have made it a natural lab for convergent evolution, yielding fish with unexpected features.
Hemp or marijuana? THC scanner can say in seconds
A new scanner can quickly determine whether plants are hemp or marijuana without damaging the product, say researchers.
Keeping a plant on your desk can reduce workplace stress, study says
The study is the “latest of those that continue to point out that plants are beneficial to humans,” said Dr. Charles Hall, Ellison Chair of International Floriculture at Texas A&M University.
WHIP+ to deliver drought relief for 2018, 2019 crop years
Drought loss, excessive soil moisture and quality loss added to program.
Veggie compound fights fatty liver disease
A natural compound in many vegetables called indole may fight fatty liver disease, researchers report.
Walmart takes a step toward owning the food chain
“I think the broader implications are more big retailers exploring expanding into processing themselves versus buying the product from a current packer or processor.” – David Anderson, agricultural economist at Texas A&M University.
AgriLife Extension offering mental health first aid workshop
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will offer a free Mental Health First Aid workshop.
Texas cattle ranchers face tough decision to cull or sell herds as drought deepens
As the grass dries up, ranchers need to choose to either invest in bringing in hay from elsewhere or bring down their herd numbers, said Jeff Savell, an animal science professor at Texas A&M University.
What to do when pests become homewreckers
Janet Hurley, an extension entomologist at Texas A&M University, said, “I tell everybody, having a home is like being the owner of your own Fort Knox because you’ve got to watch it and every little thing can lead to something else.”
Bug attacks make organic fruits and veg healthier
Leaf wounds from insects make organic fruits and vegetables healthier for us to eat, researchers report.
