Search results for: “Drought”

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    This booklet addresses ways a homeowner can maintain a healthy lawn during a drought. It discusses water rationing and care of specific grass species. (3 pages)...
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    ...world. Time periods of below-average rainfall can fluctuate in duration and severity, but in Texas they are an expected part of normal weather patterns. Droughts vary across the state with...
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    When water is limited, farmers must make several difficult decisions about how many times to irrigate, when to apply the water, and how much to apply. This publication offers guidelines...
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    This publication explains how owners of private water wells can protect their well equipment and water supply when the groundwater level is low. (2 pages)...
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    This publication explains how owners of private water wells can protect their well equipment and water supply when the groundwater level is low. (2 pp.)...
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    Drought often causes hay shortages which prompt Texas producers to buy hay from other states to support their livestock. These cool-season grasses can offer more nutritive value than warm-season perennial...
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    ...Prickly pear are extremely tolerant of drought and harsh conditions, so they thrive across Texas, especially in the western half of the state. Controlling prickly pear is not a one-time...
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    ...supplemental forage for livestock during winter and drought periods. In this publication ranchers learn how to control pricklypear and how to use it as a valuable range resource. (7 pages)...
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    Huisache are drought-tolerant, competitive, shrub-like trees that can be difficult to control. This Brush Busters publication walks readers through methods for controlling huisache. (2 pages)...
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    Landowners replant a pasture for many reasons such as invasive plants, drought impacts, wildlife concerns, or changes in the ranch operation. This publication uses a series of questions and examples...