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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How to Control Prickly Pear and Other Cacti: Individual Plant Treatment Leaf and Stem Applications
...pear is not a one-time job. Both livestock and wildlife spread seeds and scatter pads that can root into new plants, so monitor your land regularly to control unwanted seedlings....
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Overview of Seed Saving Laws
...federal law. The first such law, the Plant Protection Act (PPA), was passed in 1930 and applied only to discovering and creating distinct varieties of asexually reproducing plants. (2 pages)...
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High Tunnels for Crop Production in Texas
...high-value crops because they allow you to extend the growing season and protect plants against harsh environments. This publication uses a case study to explain basic hoop house construction. It...
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Generalist Predators of the Sweet Potato Whitefly (Bemisia tabaci)
...potato whitefly: Life cycle, host plants, and the plant damage it inflicts. Nature’s predators: Know the natural predators of the sweet potato whitefly. Predator profiles: Know the biological details of...
Horticulture Publications
...Calendar (PDF) Lubbock TX Planting Calendar (PDF) Garden Planting Guide: March (PDF) March Garden Checklist (PDF) Dealing with Freeze Damage on Plants (PDF) Garden Planting Guide: February (PDF) CURRENT PEST...
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Boron in Livestock Drinking Water
...for both quantity and quality. Although an essential nutrient for all plants, boron is not essential for humans or livestock. This publication covers the facts and risks associated with boron...
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Grazing Principles for Profitable and Regenerative Resource Management Series: III. Factors Affecting the Magnitude of Grazing Effects on Plant Responses and Forage Quality
...stocking rate, and how to use these concepts on their land. This publication details the major factors that affect grazing and how plants interact with various environmental conditions. (8 pages)...
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What Range Herbivores Eat — and Why
Different range animals have different diets. Some eat grass, some eat browse (leaves from woody plants) and forbs (wildflowers, weeds, etc.), and some eat all three. The differences in their...
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Rio Grande Wild Turkey in Texas: Biology and Management
...birds' daily and seasonal movements and the effects of predation and diseases on their survival. There is a thorough discussion of the kinds and amounts of food and cover plants...
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OWTS: Evapotranspiration Bed
Evapotranspiration (ET) beds treat wastewater in the soil by evaporation and by transpiration from plants growing there. This publication explains the treatment, design, operation, and maintenance of ET beds. (4...