Four tips to prevent and remove grass stickers - AgriLife Today
2024年8月13日 — Tip 1: Understand your location’s needs. Sandburs are nasty little weed seed pods. Ridding your lawn of them takes some time and effort, but it can save you and your household some real pain. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife) Your location determines how to control sandburs. Boeri warns that Texas’ wide range of climates makes it ...
Ogallala Aquifer: Situation to manage, not problem to solve
2021年3月19日 — Courage, experimentation, voices needed to drive change. March 19, 2021 - by Kay Ledbetter. The Ogallala Aquifer’s future requires not just adapting to declining water levels, but the involvement of a wide range of participants comfortable with innovation who will help manage the situation and drive future changes.
What is that fuzzy black caterpillar? - AgriLife Today
2023年12月13日 — Woollybear is a term used for several species of caterpillars that are densely covered in hair, or setae. Two common species of woollybear caterpillars found in Texas are the saltmarsh caterpillar and the garden tiger moth caterpillar. The saltmarsh caterpillar ranges in color from black to brown to yellowish, while the garden tiger moth ...
When stocking ponds with fish, stick to the process
2020年4月8日 — Springtime is the right time to begin the process of stocking new ponds with fish, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.. Todd Sink, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension aquaculture specialist, College Station, said many landowners believe simply adding fish to a pond will result in a healthy and sustainable fish population. But a planned approach, …
Comprehensive report on U.S. cattle market published - AgriLife …
2021年10月4日 — The 180-plus page book, titled “The U.S. Beef Supply Chain: Issues and Challenges” can be viewed on the AFPC website at https://afpc.tamu.edu. It is the result of proceedings from an AFPC-hosted workshop on cattle markets held June 3-4 in Kansas City, Missouri. The book puts into context a variety of disruptions in the cattle market ...
Texas A&M Forest Service's pruning tips to prevent the spread of …
2024年2月7日 — How to stop the spread of oak wilt. To stop the spread of oak wilt through the root system, trenches can be placed around a group of trees — at least 100 feet away from the dripline of infected trees and at least 4 feet deep, or deeper — to sever all root connections. Another common management method for oak wilt is through fungicide injection.
Apply fall preemergence herbicide to avoid spring weeds
2020年9月23日 — Segars said AgriLife Extension recommends the fall preemergence herbicide regimen to begin when soil temperatures reach approximately 70 degrees. This recommendation is commonly based on annual bluegrass – a weed that germinates when soil temperatures are below 70 degrees. This generally falls in September or October, depending on where you ...
How to choose the right fertilizer for home vegetable gardens
2020年9月17日 — Fertilizer can be added in many different forms, including organic, non-organic or traditional, water-soluble and slow-release. “Gardeners often choose these based on personal preference,” Whittlesey said. “Organic is great for working into the soil, while granular fertilizers can be used during planting, and liquids are good for ...
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2024年11月14日 — Texas A&M AgriLife faculty earn Advancing Discovery to Market Innovation Awards. Gene editing, phage technology, crops and livestock among projects supported. Around Texas A&M AgriLife Farm & Ranch Science & Tech. November 8, 2024.
Rainwater harvesting tips for beginners - AgriLife Today
2020年8月19日 — Rainwater harvesting quick tips. Make rain barrels out of food-grade barrels to help keep harvested water clean. Avoid containers that once held petroleum or soap. Modify an existing downspout to divert water into your rain barrel. For a roof with no gutters, position your barrel under the valley of the roof, where two sloped planes meet.