Agriculture and Natural Resources

Check out some of the most visited and requested Web sites in Texas AgriLife Extension Service's Agriculture and Natural Resources program.

Agriculture - General Info

Agricultural and Environmental Safety
Animal Science
Forestry
Gardening & Plants
Grapes and Wine
Insects
Producer Info
Wildlife & Natural Resources

Agriculture - General Info

Texas AgriLife Bookstore
Find all kinds of Texas AgriLife Extension Service publications about agriculture; gardening and landscaping; food and nutrition; health; the family; economics; and the environment.

The Urban Rancher
Introductory information designed for urbanites living on 1-20 acres of land in a rural setting.

Animal Science

Animal Science
The Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M University has achieved national and international prominence as the largest and most complex department of animal science in the nation. As part of its land grant mission, the Animal Science Department strives to meet the needs of all citizens by providing outstanding teaching, research and extension programs.

Forestry

Native Trees in Texas
Authoritative body of native tree research and photos.

Oak Wilt Suppression Project
Current research from plant pathologists and extension agents working to control this deadly tree disease.

Timberland Decision Support System
The Texas Forest Service TDSS is a web-based decision tool for non-industrial private forest landowners and others who are interested in timberland investment and management.

Wildfire Danger Report
Up-to-the-minute statewide conditions from the Texas Forest Service.

Gardening and Plants

Aggie-Horticulture
Many innovative on-line horticulture resources for everyday Texans.

Phytochemicals in Fruits and Vegetables
This site contains comprehensive information about the healthful components that help prevent diseases, like certain cancers.

Citrus-Growing Guide
A homeowner's guide to growing citrus trees.

PLANTanswers
Answers to frequently asked questions about plants and other horticulture topics.

Texas Citrus and Subtropical Fruits
A colorful and informative listing of fruits for Texas home growers.

Texas Commodity Calendar
From apples to broccoli, this site offers planting and harvesting dates by region or commodity.

Texas Plant Disease Handbook
Information on plant diseases and symptoms.

Vegetable and Fruit Improvement Center
Where research and education on more nutritional veggies and fruits begins at Texas A&M.

Weeds of the Northern Blackland Prairie
Photos and explanations of 52 different regional weeds for homeowners, ranchers, landscapers, municipal parks department officials, and others who need to identify the plants they find in the North Texas region.

Wildflowers in Bloom
Pictorial resource of wildflower information.

Grapes and Wine

Texas Winegrape Network
A comprehensive information resource for grape growers and wine makers.

Insects

Africanized Honey Bees
Information on identifying the bees, their habitat, what to do if encountering a hive and other educational information.

Entomology Fact Sheets
Answers to insect questions and pest problems for homeowners, agricultural producers--even classroom teachers.

Extension Entomology Publications
Publications for homeowners, agricultural producers--even classroom teachers.

Pesticide Safety Education
Information on the Pesticide Safety Education certification program for professional pesticide applicators.

Entomology on the World Wide Web
Department of Entomology at Texas A&M University presents everything you ever wanted to know about insects.

Digital Dragonfly Online Museum
The authoritative online resource of these creatures.

Insects in the Classroom
Contains lessplans and additional materials about entomology for teachers and parents.

Landscape Integrated Pest Management
A strategy used to manage insect pests in the landscape by using economically and environmentally sustainable practices.

Official Texas Imported Fire Ant Site
Management and control techniques, news in the battle against one of Texas' peskiest pests and more.

Vegetable IPM
Learn Integrated Pest Management techniques to use in your home vegetable garden.

Producer Info

Agrinet
A starting point to all agricultural resources -- agribusiness, associations, links -- on the Internet.

Assessing Risk for Management and Economic Decisions
A multitude of agricultural economics and marketing resources.

Center for Grazingland and Ranch Management
One-stop resource for ranchers and land managers.

Precision Agriculture
Info on the most advanced and efficient precision farming opportunities in Texas.

Reference Guide for Texas Ranchers
Managing livestock, control of noxious plants, improving forage quality and more.

Texas Nursery, Floral and Landscape Network
Information for commercial nursery, floral and vegetable producers in the state.

Wildlife & Natural Resources

Save Texas Water
The Texas AgriLife Extension Service has launched an educational campaign about water conservation. This web site offers tips for saving water indoors and outdoors.

TEXNAT
An information database for natural resource management of Texas rangelands.

Wild Things
Information on Texas wildlife in a fun-to-use format.