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Texas Field Reports: El Niño Expected to Bring Wetter Conditions Through Winter Sep 11, 2018
Texas is emerging from one of the hottest, driest summers on record, but the long-term forecast suggests winter and spring will be wet, according to the state climatologist. Dr. John […]
Texas Field Reports: Wine Grape Yields Down, Good Quality Expected Aug 7, 2018
Wine grape growers around the state experienced challenging conditions, but the 2018 season was expected to produce high-quality fruit, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Michael Cook, AgriLife […]
Texas Field Reports: Growers Facing Long, Hot Summer Jul 3, 2018
Dry conditions continue to persist in much of the state as this summer is shaping up to be one of the hottest on record, according to the Texas state climatologist. […]
Texas Field Reports: Pecan Crop Stronger, More Uniform Than Recent Years Jun 26, 2018
The Texas pecan crop looks heavy, and amid good growing conditions and few disease and pest problems, growers are being urged to thin the crop later this summer to avoid […]
Texas Citrus Growers Produce Bumper Crop May 30, 2018
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Texas Field Reports: Alternative Crop Interest Remains Steady Despite Lower Prices May 8, 2018
Oilseed crops like sunflowers and canola are experiencing lower prices, but it appears overall interest in alternative crops remains steady, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Dr. Calvin […]
Texas Field Reports: Lack of Rain, Low Temps Hinder Warm-Season Crops May 2, 2018
State Climatologist John Nielsen-Gammon, College Station, said the current weather situation around the state reflects a lack of rain hindering some areas and lower-than-normal temperatures hindering others. The Panhandle, gripped in […]
Texas Field Reports: Peanut Crop Looks Promising Nov 8, 2017
Peanut harvest has started across the state, and harvested acres provided good to great yields for Texas producers, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Dr. Jason Woodward, […]