When stocking ponds with fish, stick to the process
WEBApr 8, 2020 · 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, starting with creating a good ...
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WEBTexas A&M AgriLife home to world’s top animal science researchers, according to Research.com. Fuller Bazer and Guoyao Wu ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in the world for animal science research. ‘Buzzing’ with brilliance and dedication. Thompson named Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Canyon resident director.
Four tips to prevent and remove grass stickers - AgriLife Today
WEBAug 13, 2024 · 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
WEBMar 19, 2021 · 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.
Comprehensive report on U.S. cattle market published - AgriLife …
WEBOct 4, 2021 · 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 ...
Apply fall preemergence herbicide to avoid spring weeds
WEBSep 23, 2020 · 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 ...
Rainwater harvesting tips for beginners - AgriLife Today
WEBAug 19, 2020 · 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.
Red yucca is latest Texas Superstar - AgriLife Today
WEBMay 26, 2022 · Red yucca, also known as pink yucca, red-flowered yucca, soft-tip yucca or samadoque, is a favorite plant among gardeners in the southwestern U.S. The native plant resembles a cross between other common spine-pointed yuccas and aloe. It is an herbaceous shrubby perennial succulent with evergreen …
Eight great plants to bring butterflies to your garden
WEBMar 12, 2024 · A delicate butterfly alighting on a garden bloom is a tangible sign for many that spring has indeed arrived. A Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialist shared insights on how to draw these beautiful beneficial insects to your yard — not only in the spring but throughout the summer and fall. “The key to having the most butterflies is to have constant or overlapping blooms,” said ...
Texas A&M AgriLife maps out Texas’ working lands
WEBJul 24, 2020 · A new set of visual representations by the Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute, NRI, shows the breadth and diversity of the state’s working lands for agricultural production as well as the statewide support provided by Texas A&M AgriLife. “The Texas A&M AgriLife Support Network is a descriptor of a collective effort that brings advancements to Texas agriculture and all Texans,” said ...