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New provisions of Texas Farm Animal Liability Act go into effect …
WEBAug 23, 2021 · New signs must be posted to get Texas Farm Animal Liability Act legal protection beginning Sept. 1. The Texas Legislature passed and Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 365, making important changes to the Texas Farm Animal Liability Act, said Tiffany Dowell Lashmet, AgriLife Extension agriculture law specialist, Amarillo.. Lashmet spoke at the recent Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course on the ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Anthrax diagnosis, treatment and handling - AgriLife Today
WEBAug 26, 2021 · For more information on anthrax and other TVMDL test offerings, visit https://tvmdl.tamu.edu or call the College Station laboratory at 1-888-646-5623 or the Canyon laboratory at 1-888-646-5624. To learn more about precautions when handling suspected anthrax samples and disposal of anthrax-infected carcasses, visit the Department of State Health ...
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 ...
AgriLife Extension expert talks Bermuda grass 101
WEBMay 26, 2018 - by Adam Russell. Writer: Adam Russell, 903-834-6191, [email protected]. Contact: Dr. Vanessa Corriher-Olson, [email protected]. OVERTON – Not all Bermuda grasses are created equal, but varieties are often confused as their own separate species, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.
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 …