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  • Through an expansive network of 250 county offices and more than 900 professional educators, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service provides practical, accessible solutions to everyday challenges. Connect with an...
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    Weed control in spinach is fundamental to a producer's economic viability. However, in the past decade, few new herbicides have been registered for use in spinach. This publication outlines the...
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    Western horse nettle is a weedy perennial in the nightshade family. Ranchers need to control it with herbicides to prevent livestock from ingesting poison that the weed produces. This publication...
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    This publication explains two simple, effective and environmentally responsible methods for controlling Drummond's and common goldenweed on rangeland. (2 pages)...
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    This publication explains two simple, effective and environmentally responsible methods for controlling common broomweed on rangeland. (2 pages)...
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    Coyotillo is a toxic plant that has poisoned people, cattle, sheep, goats, guinea pigs, horses, swine, and chickens. This publication describes the plant, lists symptoms of livestock poisoning, and discusses...
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    Thatch is the intermingled layer of living and dead grass stems, roots, rhizomes, and stolons that develops between the lawn's live green vegetation and the soil surface. A moderate thatch...
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    The tropical sod webworm can cause significant damage to managed turf very quickly. This publication explores this pest's life cycle and geographic distribution as well as how to identify the...
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    This publication outlines the cultural, mechanical, and chemical methods for controlling weeds in wheat. It includes recommendations for pre-plant, pre-emergence, post-emergence, and post-harvest herbicides as well as harvest aids. Also...
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    Weed identification is necessary to the success of any weed control program. Frequently, simple plant keys or "picture" identification guides are used to identify weeds. This handbook, which identifies and...