Writer: Kay Ledbetter, 806-677-5608, skledbetter@ag.tamu.edu Contact: DeDe Jones, 806-677-5600, DLJones@ag.tamu.edu AMARILLO – Livestock producers considering adding a layer of protection against drought loss on annual forage crops have an insurance deadline ahead, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialist. The Rainfall Index – Annual Forage Insurance plan, referred to as RI-AF, is a [...]
New, invasive species can hide among imported plants, fruits, vegetables WESLACO – A new, invasive species of slug found recently in South Texas serves as a good reminder to thoroughly wash fruits and vegetables before eating them, according to an expert with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Several specimens found in March in a [...]
AUSTIN — The Texas A&M Institute of Natural Resources will conduct a “Social Media 101—Raising Stakeholder Awareness in an Information Age” workshop July 18 in Austin. The workshop will be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Airport Commerce Park, 1340 Airport Commerce Park. The program is designed for governmental [...]
