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- PublicationCitrus is an important crop in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, but reduced water supplies in the area mean irrigation must be used. Citrus farmers can use different irrigation methods...
- PublicationSouth Texas ranching operations may increase their profitability by adopting three management strategiesCow pregnancy testingBreeding soundness testingShortening calving seasonsAccording to research by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service. The study used...
- PublicationPure breed cattle operators in South Texas who adopt an embryo transfer program may increase profitability by over 5 percent, according to a study by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service....
- PublicationResearch has shown that South Texas cow-calf operations may increase their profitability by artificially inseminating their cows. This publication explains the benefits of artificial insemination. (5 pages)
- PublicationThis publication explains how South Texas cow-calf operations may significantly increase their profits by adopting the four calf-management practices analyzed in this case study. (6 pages)
- PublicationLaurel wilt is a fungal disease transmitted by the redbay ambrosia beetle that affects desirable trees in urban and residential areas of Texas. This publication discusses signs, symptoms, and management...
- PublicationThe availability of credit is critical to agricultural production. In the current tight credit situation, it is important for borrowers to understand the sources of credit and the nature of...
- PublicationThis publication is designed to inform readers about the threats of pharmaceuticals and personal care products on water quality and the steps to be taken to properly dispose of unwanted...
- In-Depth Economic Impact Briefs Agriculture: Crop Production Boll Weevil Eradication Efforts Showing Significant Economic Benefits Controlling Cotton Root Rot in Texas Evaluating Cotton Stalk Destruction Methods Evaluation of Cotton Varieties...
- PublicationAlthough wildfire is a natural process in native rangeland ecosystems, the aftermath can have physical, chemical, and biological effects on water quality. This publication explains how reduced plant cover, rainfall-runoff,...