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OVERTON - - After East Texas growers take great pains to produce beautiful poinsettias, plants free of diseases and pests that could live for years, most consumers will take the plants home and kill them within a couple of weeks due to improper care, according to Texas AgriLife Extension Service experts. More ... AUSTIN – Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples called to order the new Texas Bioenergy Policy Council. The council was created by the 81st Texas Legislature to make the state a leader in biofuel and biomass production. More ... Soil testing is the basis of a sound fertilizer program; however, it is important to understand that the decisions made as a result of soil tests are only as good as the samples themselves. A little extra time spent during collection and submission can pay big dividends later. Following these five steps will help ensure you get the most from your soil samples. More ... COLLEGE STATION - - Winter weather slowed the cotton harvest in the western parts of the state, according to Texas AgriLife Extension Service personnel. The wet, cold weather also slowed or halted other field activities, but where there was accompanying moisture, winter pastures and wheat benefited, AgriLife Extension reports stated. More ... AUSTIN – (Dec. 7, 2009) For the week ending Dec. 5, feeder cattle prices at Texas auctions were $1 to $5 higher per hundredweight as buyers caught up with post-holiday orders. Fed cattle prices were lower as light demand and ample supplies of beef and other meats pressured the market. More ... |
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