New Fact Sheet: New World screwworm

While it’s been decades since the New World screwworm has been in Texas, it’s top of mind for many. Read the updated fact sheet from Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts for key information.

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This publication explains how rainwater harvesting landscape methods can save consumers money, reduce the demand for potable water, use water efficiently, and reduce flooding, erosion and surface water contamination.

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The New World screwworm isn’t just a concern—it’s a challenge you need to be ready for. This factsheet teaches you what to watch for, how to respond, and steps to protect animals. Download now and turn research into action!

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This publication outlines ten practices that can easily be implemented to transform any existing landscape into one that is EARTH-KIND.

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We offer numerous free and affordable programs on agriculture and natural resources, family and community health, economic health and youth development. We also offer many volunteer opportunities. Browse the list below.
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The Healthy Lawns Healthy Waters program aims to improve and protect surface water quality by enhancing awareness and knowledge of best management practices for residential landscapes.

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NCPN-Roses is a network of scientists, educators, state and federal regulators that act together to ensure that rose budwood and rootstock is clean and available.

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Preserving the Harvest is a program series that teaches ways to preserve foods with tested recipes and research-based methods, using “hands-on” activities to practice preservation skills.

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Learn how green infrastructure can help manage stormwater, reduce flood damage, and increase property value. This course explores practical, nature-based ways to improve stormwater systems in cities, rural, and coastal areas. Enroll now and build resilient, ecofriendly communities!

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This online course covers the types of butterflies in Texas and how to attract them. Homeowners or garden enthusiasts will learn to invite new fluttery friends to the neighborhood.

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Do you want to restore native plants? Are you curious about when to plant and how to maintain it? This online course will discuss how land managers can select, plant, and maintain native plants and when to plant them.

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Aggie Horticulture has served the gardening and horticultural crop production industry for over two decades. Our goal is to serve the students, producers, professionals and gardeners of Texas…and the World.

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    This course will teach Master Gardener/Master Naturalist volunteers and nursery/landscape professionals how working with early childhood programs differs from working with elementary schools, key elements of quality early childhood outdoor learning environments, and how to work with early childhood educators.

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    This publication outlines ten practices that can easily be implemented to transform any existing landscape into one that is EARTH-KIND.

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    Defend your crops against the Sweet Potato Whitefly! Our free factsheet teaches you how to use this pest’s natural predators to help manage them. Learn about their biology and overall predator profiles. Download your copy today!

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    Grow beautiful roses easily with our EarthKind Roses Bench Cards. Learn the characteristics and basic needs for 5 rose varieties: Alister Stella Gray, Crepuscule, Double Knock Out®, Pink Double Knock Out®, and Easy Elegance® My Girl. Grab your set today!

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    This publication explains how home gardeners and small-scale farmers can increase their properties’Ao productivity by intercropping’growing two or more crops together on the same plot’ using species that perform specific functions to benefit their companion crop. Also discussed are the results of a 2-year study on intercropping okra, peanuts, peas, peppers, and watermelon. (4 pages)

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    This 2-page publication focuses on early sanitization practices to minimize the risk of plant disease in your garden.

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    This calendar illustrates year-round maintenance of St. Augustinegrass for the lawn, providing guidance on establishment, weed control, fertilization, and more.

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    This publication discusses several strategies to the establishment and maintenance of St. Augustinegrass.

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    This publication provides information on the biology of the crapemyrtle bark scale, the damage it causes, and the chemical and mechanical methods of control.

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    Aquaponics is a two-crop agricultural system consisting of: Vegetables or herbs and Fish, with each’ crop’ playing a unique role. To create maximum production, sustainability, and economic viability, the fish must be treated as a commercial crop and must be sold to generate income. In this model, fish are fed to achieve a marketable size. […]

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