Viticulture and Sustainable Fruit Applied Research Program
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Overview
Providing applied research, outreach and support; benefiting wine-grape and fruit growers throughout the state of Texas.
Conduct Applied Research to Address Challenges to Viticulture and Sustainable Fruit Production
Educational Outreach Activities addressing: Producers, Students, Private Land Owners, Businesses, and Civic Organizations
Propagation of Plant Material to Support Research and Demonstration Projects for Specialists and County Agents
Organizational Support for county and regional Extension programming : agent training, problem solving support, support of virtual and live county Extension programming including MG training
Diagnostic Support: Local Fruit and Wine Growers
Community Service: Produce Judging, Speaking
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Rangeland brush can be managed to accommodate wildlife. This publication discusses wildlife habitat requirements and lists 70 species of woody plants and the types of wildlife each attract, including butterflies, bees and other insects, deer, small mammals, songbirds, and game birds. (5 pages)
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The relationship between forage quality and the physical appearance of feces of grazing cattle is explained. Four photographs provide a quick and easy visual reference for evaluating the diet quality of grazing beef cattle. (2 pages)
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The effective use of rainfall depends on many factors, some of which can be managed to improve the productivity of range and pastureland. One such factor is the compaction of the soil. Renovation techniques discussed in this publication include plowing, subsoiling, chiseling, disking, and aerating. (6 pages)
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Managing noxious brush and weed species using herbicides can improve forage availability and enhance ranch profitability by increasing the livestock carrying capacity of native pastures. This publication takes 3 typical pasture scenarios and applies the Financial and Risk Management (FARM) Assistance model to evaluate the economic impact a rancher may expect from using herbicides to […]
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Range plants vary in nutritional quality. Forage quality is determined by the plant part eaten, plant age, season, soil and range sites, stocking rates, and other factors. Periods of high animal nutritional demand must match periods of high forage quality and supply. (8 pages)
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Leasing rangeland for a variety of uses can be a viable alternative to operating the enterprise yourself. This publication gives the landowner sensible guidelines for negotiating a lease and includes discussions on lessor/lessee objectives. (9 pages)