The following information is courtesy of Dr. Joe C. Paschal, Extension Livestock Specialist, Corpus Christi, TX. A myth is an unproved or false collective belief that is used to justify a social institution. One popular myth is that cattle production is the major cause of global warming or climate change because of the production and… Read More →
Archives for July 2016
Grasshoppers
There are about 150 species of grasshoppers in the state of Texas, but 90% of the damage to crops, gardens, trees, and pastures is caused by just 5 species. Grasshoppers resting on a weed Grasshoppers deposit their eggs 1/2 to 2 inches below the soil surface in pod-like structures. Each egg pod consists of 20… Read More →
Tips for Managing Your Lawn in the Summer Heat
Keep your lawn a little taller than usual. The taller your lawn is allowed to grow, the better your lawn can keep the water that it has available. A slightly taller lawn will allow a little more shading of the soil which allows more water to remain in the soil. Hold off on the fertilizer. … Read More →