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Succession is a relatively predictable process of change that occurs in plant communities and soils. It is an important concept when managing native plant communities for wildlife, livestock grazing, timber production or other goals. Plant communities are not static. They change in response to disturbances such as tillage, burning, mowing, More ... AUSTIN – (Aug. 10, 2009) For the week ending Aug. 8, 2009, feeder cattle price trends at Texas auctions were mixed, from $4 lower per hundredweight to $4 higher compared to a week earlier. Fed cattle prices were $1 lower on a decline in beef prices and a growing backlog of available cattle in feedlots. Cotton prices were higher amid prospects for improved global demand. More ... The water in our aquifers, creeks and rivers is heavily influenced by land use practices. One of the most important ways we can protect the quality and supply of water is through prudent management of our grasslands. Preserve Our Water is pleased to help promote this important educational event being held by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Leon County. More ... Local Master Gardener Interns get a lesson on plant propagation this week during the Texas Agrilife Master Gardener Traing at the Leon County Annex. Most plants reproduce more of their kind through production of seeds. This is SEXUAL REPRODUCTION and it involves the exchange of genetic material between two parent plants. Many ornamental plants do not come "true" from seed. More ... |
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