CORSICANA, Texas (AP) — A national water quality initiative will provide $2.8 million in funding to farmers, ranchers and timberland owners along a major watershed of the Trinity River Basin to encourage conservation practices that will have a... 
Water planners, policy experts and scientists said Monday at the Texas Water Summit that they do not expect lawmakers to address increasing water demands when they convene in January because the most populated areas no longer are in severe drought. 
Restocking may be an option that many ranchers are considering, but rainfall and other factors will weigh heavily into the decision-making process, according to a Texas AgriLife Extension Service economist. 
Tracking the changes in water availability across the state using a variety of tools is an integral component of predicting and responding to drought. 
Searching for a cost-effective management tool to increase the natural resource value of your property? Get back to basics with one of the earliest methods used by nature and man — fire. 
The word Thursday derives from the Old Norse thorsdagr, meaning "Thor's Day." 
Last summer's drought and resulting wildfires were devastating, and the financial toll should come as no surprise. 
Topics this year will fit right into what Texas beef producers are experiencing with forage management, beef cattle management and beef cattle marketing. 
Add another $253 million to the billions of dollars lost to the drought. That's according to a new report by the Legislative Budget Board (LBB) that looks at losses from state agencies and public higher education in Texas. 
Whether aquatic vegetation causes problems or not depends on the goals for the pond, the types of vegetation present, and the amounts of vegetation present. For most pond goals, it is very desirable to have some aquatic vegetation present. 
No one really knows what will happen in 2012 in Central Texas, but another year of drought is a possibility and producers should be prepared to manage for it, said Logan Lair, AgriLife Extension agent for Navarro County. 
In the eastern part of Texas, where sufficient rainfall has been received this year, producers are cutting and baling hay. In the western part where it is still dry, ranchers are still feeding supplemental feed or hay. 
Undoubtedly, Texas will see water shortage and quality situations in the years and decades ahead. And it's important that our state maintain water plans and usage guidelines that promote conservation and strong agricultural production at the same time. TSCRA members and all involved in agriculture are encouraged to learn more about their regional water planning entities, then get involved in helping determine the most effective water plans for their region. |
The drought of 2011 may have been the canary in the coal mine of water security for Texas. Five fish species now extinct, an emerging energy crisis, and agriculture left out of water supply. Where does Texas go from here? 
ELKHART, Texas (AP) — Linda Galayda hauled water and flagged down truck drivers to ask about their hay. She sold calves and young cows and made her son leave their East Texas family ranch for a job in San Antonio. 
State wildlife officials are taking a “boots on the ground” approach to bobwhite quail management in Texas as part of a strategic action plan that involves hunters, landowners and science. The plan focuses on habitat management and does not include changes in harvest regulations. 
If you don't have a drought plan then you are hoping for the best. Without a drought plan you typically wait too long to react. 
While the idea of fire creating life might seem counterintuitive, the use of prescribed fire is actually vital to many species in the South and can be a land manager’s most valuable tool. 
Bastrop State Park is making a strong comeback after last Labor Day Weekend’s horrific wildfire that burned most of the park, but an additional $100,000 would give a huge boost to help this beloved and iconic state park rise from the ashes.
Anytime drought occurs, times are difficult for livestock producers. Tips for managing during these times are provided. 
Producers who rely on glyphosate-tolerant or “Roundup-resistant” crops probably should be expanding their weed-control toolbox, said Dr. Paul Baumann, Texas AgriLife Extension Service state weed specialist. 
Voluntary Conservation Efforts continue to show water quality success in Oklahoma and provide a model for us in the Trinity as we seek to do these practices. 
Agricultural Producers located in Ellis and Navarro Counties will be able to participate 
Agricultural landowners are invited to participate in this meeting to learn about community wildfire protection and pick up some recommendations to assist in their personal prevention efforts, or preparation for wildfire incidents. 
Rates have increased in many cities, but local conditions dictate by how much and how the increase is distributed. |
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