Agrilife Extension Resources
From strategic agricultural production practices to safe handling of produce coming out of gardens and fields, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service provides in-depth information and a variety of experts to help food producers get fruits and vegetables and other crops to consumers safely.
Related Departments: Soil and Crop Sciences, Horticultural Sciences, Animal Science, Agricultural Economics
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Any plant growing in the wrong place can be a weed. Crepe myrtles growing on a putting green would certainly be weeds. The same goes for bermudagrass growing in flower. Learn the basics of identifying and controlling weeds, as well as cultural practices, equipment, and application and reading labels correctly.
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Prepare to take the Private Pesticide Applicator Exam administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture with this course designed for pesticide applicators in Texas. Private pesticide applicators use or supervise the use of restricted-use or state-limited-use pesticides to produce an agricultural commodity.
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This Picolinic Acid Chemistry Stewardship Training covers the application requirements for the use of Invora™️ herbicide for brush and weed management on rangeland sites in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
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This course is for Texas Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicators seeking TDA continuing education units (CEUs). This course provides 1- Drift Minimization CEU. Applicators who complete the course will gain knowledge of the factors affecting pesticide drift, such as inversion, spray nozzles, and drift factors.
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As urban areas expand and homeowners continue to want attractive lawns and landscapes, the use of pesticides to control plant pests has continued to grow. Take this course to become an apprentice and learn about pesticides and their proper use, as well as how to apply them for home, lawn, and other landscapes.
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This course teaches the basics of growing tomatoes in your garden, and allows you to cover the material at your own pace and on your own time schedule so begin when you’re ready. This course was first developed for Texas gardeners. However, most information is suitable for other regions.
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This course provides two CEUs to TDA agricultural applicators. Aerial applicators will receive the required credits for drift minimization and safety addressing human factors. All TDA applicators who complete the course will gain knowledge of spray drift minimization as well as pesticide safety.
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Deepen your understanding of wine chemistry. This self-paced, 6-hour enology course gives you the knowledge needed to craft balanced, high-quality wines. Learn how sugars, pH, nitrogen, SO₂, aroma, phenolics, and fermentation influence wine quality. Start learning today!
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Develop a thorough understanding of different wine types, grape juice composition, enology chemical analysis methods, alcoholic fermentation, lab setup, and more with our course. Focusing on theoretical knowledge and virtual demonstrations, you’ll be on your way to being a high-quality winemaker after our course. Enroll today!
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The Viticulture Concepts and Practices course and textbook bundle prepares learners for successful careers in the grape industry.