Precision Agriculture New Frontier: Crop Digital Twins

Crop farmers in South Texas are witnessing the future of agriculture unfold with the advent of digital-twin technology. Spearheaded by Texas A&M AgriLife Research, this cutting-edge approach …

Protecting Structures from Wildfires: Essential Strategies

As wildfires become increasingly frequent and intense, safeguarding homes, structures and properties is more crucial than ever. Here are some effective strategies to protect structures from the …

Livestock Export Testing Safeguards Against Infectious Diseases

The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory is the only laboratory in Texas authorized to perform testing on any livestock destined for export. Authorized to perform testing that …

Holiday Side Dishes Will Be A Bit More Expensive

Consumers will pay slightly more this year when they prepare side dishes that make the Thanksgiving meal, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialist said. There will be some good buys …

Ham Prices And Choices Increase Near Holidays

Lower pork production going into the holiday season compared to last year won’t restrict the availability of all cuts, but prices could rise, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service …

Honey Production Up In 2024 After A Difficult 2023

As beekeepers finish up their last fall harvest, honey production is looking better than last year, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Garrett Slater, Ph.D., …

Hay Stocks Improve Cattle Winter Feeding Outlook

Hay stocks for winter feeding of Texas’ cattle herd are much-improved compared to last year, but the early outlook for cool-season grazing has been dampened by drought, according to Texas …

Five Steps To Prepare Your Garden For Winter

Early fall is the best time for Texans to prepare their garden for winter. A good rule of “green” thumb is the farther north you live in the state, the sooner you need to start preparing. …

Texas Forage Producers Battling Fall Armyworms

Forage producers around the state are battling fall armyworms and taking protective measures to defend high value pastures and fields for hay and grazing, according to Texas A&M AgriLife …

Fishing Report

Alan Henry -GOOD. Water clear; 75 degrees; 0.24 feet above pool. Crappie are fair in 15-30 feet on jigs and minnows fishing over trees. Report by The Bait Shop, Post, Texas. Arrowhead -GOOD. …

Soil Moisture Conditions Expected To Worsen Across State

While many areas of the state received badly needed rains weeks ago, most of the benefits to agricultural producers are evaporating due to less than adequate rain and higher-than-normal temperatures …

Texas Pumpkin Yields And Quality Up Despite Hot Summer

The 2024 growing season was good for Texas pumpkin producers, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert and pumpkin farmers. Yields and quality were up for most growers compared …

Fishing Report

Alan Henry -GOOD. Water clear; 83 degrees; 0.78 feet below pool. Crappie are good 15-20 feet on jigs and minnows over brush tops. Report by The Bait Shop, Post, Texas. Arrowhead -GOOD. Water …

Texas Hunting Season Outlook Positive Based On Timely Rains

Timely rainfall benefited Texas wildlife and set the stage for a positive fall hunting season outlook, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Although more than half of …

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