October 19th, 2016
Texas A&M studying best varieties for Texas producers to meet new markets Writer: Kay Ledbetter, 806-677-5608, [email protected]: Dr. Clark Neely, 979-862-1412, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – Barley might not be on the top of the list as a feed and forage for livestock, but the growing interest in craft breweries and micro distilleries has Texas… Read More →
October 19th, 2016
Writer: Kay Ledbetter, 806-677-5608, [email protected] Contact: Dr. Jake Mowrer, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – As producers across the state are planting winter wheat, it is important they consider crediting soil nitrogen in their management plans, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialist. Dr. Jake Mowrer, AgriLife Extension state soil fertility specialist in College… Read More →
October 18th, 2016
Contacts: John Smith, 979-845-2761, [email protected] Dr. Diane Boellstorff, 979-458-3562, [email protected] ALICE — Results of recent private water well screenings in five South Texas counties underscored the importance of regular testing of private water wells, said a Texas Well Owner Network official. “Through these screenings, we identified several contaminants that could potentially cause illnesses or… Read More →
September 21st, 2016
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September 19th, 2016
Story and photos by Beth Ann Luedeker Texas AgriLife Extension, NRCS and producers from the Blacklands region came together September 8 at Oscar Store southeast of Temple to discuss conservation tillage practices and to open the door for more on-farm research trials in the state. Dr. Jake Mowrer, AgriLife Extension specialist in Soil Nutrient &… Read More →
September 13th, 2016
Writer: Kay Ledbetter, 806-677-5608, [email protected]: Dr. Paul Baumann, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – Weed problems in crops have been the focus of Dr. Paul Baumann for more than 27 years. But as of Aug. 31, he’ll be turning his interests to retirement. Baumann, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service state weed specialist in College Station,… Read More →
September 7th, 2016
Writer: Paul Schattenberg, 210-859-5752, [email protected]: Ward Ling, 979-845-6980, [email protected] SEGUIN – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority will present the Smart Growth Workshop from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Irma Lewis Seguin Outdoor Learning Center, 1865 U.S. Highway 90 E. in Seguin. The workshop is free and will include… Read More →
August 29th, 2016
OVERTON – Fall armyworms are on the march in parts of Texas. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agents in a few of the agency’s districts have reported increased armyworm activity in hayfields and pastures over the past few weeks. Dr. Vanessa Corriher-Olson, AgriLife Extension forage specialist in Overton, said producers should expect an increase… Read More →
August 24th, 2016
OVERTON – Mid- and late August is a good time for producers to plan ahead for winter forages, said Dr. Vanessa Corriher-Olson, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension forage specialist in Overton. Since most fall, winter and spring forages perform best when planted in late September through early October, producers should now be choosing forages, pricing,… Read More →
August 22nd, 2016
Writer: Kay Ledbetter, 806-677-5608, [email protected] Contacts: Dr. Calvin Trostle, 806-746-6101, [email protected] Dr. Jourdan Bell, 806-677-5600, [email protected] Dr. Emi Kimura, 940-552-9941 ext. 233, [email protected] Dr. Clark Neely, 979-862-1412, [email protected] AMARILLO – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has released its “Picks” of annual grain wheat varieties for the 2016-2017 cropping season in the High Plains and… Read More →
