Texas A&M Forest Service’s pruning tips to prevent the spread of oak wilt
Disease kills millions of Texas oak trees
Disease kills millions of Texas oak trees
Texas A&M Forest Service, the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, Lubbock County Soil and Water Conservation District, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, High Plains Underground Water Conservation District and Texas Parks and Wildlife will present the second in a series of conservation workshops on Oct. 24 at 5 p.m. at the Lubbock Lake Landmark, 2401 Landmark…
The Texas A&M Forest Service is urging Texans to help prevent the spread of oak wilt by minimizing the transportation of firewood this winter. Oak wilt is one of the most destructive tree diseases in the U.S. and has been blamed for epidemic proportions of tree kills in Central Texas. Because the disease primarily spread…
COLLEGE STATION — Significant wildfire potential will increase Sept. 7-9 across West and Central Texas as temperatures remain near 100 degrees, and wind speeds increase to 10 mph to 15 mph. Due to the emerging drought, hot temperatures and limited rainfall, cured grasses and brush are highly receptive to ignitions and burning, according to the…
COLLEGE STATION — Eligible forest landowners can receive financial and technical assistance by helping reduce the threat of southern pine beetle, or SPB, infestations and outbreaks. Landowners in 21 East Texas counties conducting first-thin operations in overly dense, pulpwood-sized pine stands may apply for the 2019 Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Program Thinning Cost Share. This…
COLLEGE STATION — Due to exceptional drought conditions in the Panhandle and South Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott issued a state of disaster on Aug. 23. Abbott announced the state of disaster in Duval, Hall, Jim Hogg, Randall, Swisher, Webb and Zapata counties. In early July, only 5% of the state registered any drought level. Almost…
Texas 4-H’ers involved in community service projects statewide COLLEGE STATION – Each year during National 4-H Week more than 12,000 Texas 4-H youth participate in over 350 service projects across the state, said Dr. Chris Boleman of College Station, Texas 4-H Youth Development director and member of the National 4-H Council board. “This year, National…