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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...
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    Plants must have light, moisture, and nutrients to grow. The sun provides light. Moisture comes from rainfall or irrigation. Nutrients come from fertilizers, compost, or manure. If plants are not...
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    ...affect plants and by implementing diverse strategies to protect them. This publication explains several strategies that can be combined to help reduce damage to and death of plants from cold....
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    Aphids damage cotton by sucking sap from plants, stunting plant growth and yield, and fouling leaves and bolls with honeydew, all of which translates into economic loss for cotton producers....
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    Strawberries are small, evergreen plants in the rose family. Although strawberries are a perennial crop, in Texas, they are commonly grown as annuals. This factsheet instructs gardeners on the care...
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    Texas is home to countless varieties of plants. Several varieties are toxic to certain animal species while other varieties may be toxic only under certain environmental conditions. The Texas A&M...
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    There may not be one "best" way to control fire ants, but this publication can help you find the most cost-effective and environmentally sound method for each situation. It includes...
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    The survey found that about half of the market broiler producers reported economic losses from fire ants. 40% reported losses from darkling beetles. This publication provides information about pest problems...
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    Publication Information You've tried everything – the home remedies, the store-bought sprays, even the desperate dance of stomping and swatting. But those pesky fire ants just keep coming back! It's...