Fire is an important process in the ecology of native plant and animal communities, especially in uplands. Most plant and animal communities in the Great Plains and eastern forests evolved with fire. In many situations, land managers can use prescribed fire to manage native plant communities, wildlife habitat, … Read More
Texas experienced warm temperatures and scattered thunderstorms throughout most of the state last week. Precipitation in East Texas and the Gulf Coast ranged … Read More
Clint Perkins, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Agent, Tyler, says he has received several phone calls about grasshoppers over the past several days. That means it’s that time of year to start thinking about treating hay meadows, pastures and around houses. Thus far Perkins says he’s seen quite … Read More
Cattle activity in and around a stream causes erosion, sediment build-up, and an increase in water pollutants. To help them get to the other side while protecting the stream, put in a crossing. Add exclusion fencing along the stream bank to provide the best results. -Successful Farming -… Read More
Who owns the bulls in a beef cow lease? Who gets the cull cows value? Who owns the replacement heifers? All these questions and more are answered in this BEEF Magazine blog from Harlan Hughes on fair cow leases. Read more…
The Kansas Department of Agriculture is considering implementing a plan that would quarantine Caucasian and yellow varieties of old world bluestem grasses. The old world bluestems are an invasive species that have threatened all but 3 counties in the state, and pose a threat to survival of the state’s native … Read More
