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Pasture-cropping practice could improve degraded Texas grassland soils
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (756+ words) Pasture cropping, a relatively new and innovative land management system, integrates direct seeding of cool-season annual crops into dormant perennial warm-season grasses. It was pioneered by Colin Seis, an Australian farmer. Now the potential for implementation of the practice in…...
How to attract hummingbirds to your yard
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (364+ words) Want to attract hummingbirds to your yard? More than 300 species of hummingbirds exist worldwide. However, only about 18 are regularly found in the U. S. , including nine common species in Texas. Experts from the'Texas A&M Agri Life Extension Service'and'The Gardens at Texas…...
Texas FFA students recognized for excellence in soil stewardship public speaking contest
3+ week, 3+ day ago (266+ words) North Texas e-News The annual contest encourages Texas FFA members to develop a deeper understanding of natural resource conservation while strengthening their public speaking and communication skills. This year's contest theme, "From Roots to Rivers: Growing a Water-Wise World," challenged…...
Spring graduate gains hands-on research experience at Clymer Meadow Nature Preserve
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (756+ words) Field experience and faculty mentorship prepare one East Texas A&M senior for a future in wildlife conservation. As she prepares to graduate from East Texas A&M University, Elizabeth Weinmann is already stepping into the next phase of a…...
Op-ed: Wildlife needs you
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (350+ words) Every spring across Texas, wildlife rehabilitators open their homes, empty their wallets, sacrifice sleep, and devote countless unpaid hours to saving orphaned and injured wildlife. From tiny squirrels needing feedings every few hours through the night, to injured birds, opossums,…...
May hunting - Turkey or squirrel, take your pick
2+ mon, 1+ hour ago (305+ words) Through the years, I've had many longbeards sneak in unannounced. One minute, I will be making soft yelps and putts with my call and the next a brilliantly feathered gobbler will be sneaking into view. This makes hunting a bit…...
NRCS announces second application sign-ups for agricultural land easements
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (277+ words) North Texas e-News Washington, D. C. -- The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is establishing a second national deadline for agricultural producers and landowners to apply for fiscal year 2026 assistance in the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)....
Learn how to create and care for a wildlife pond in your backyard
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (527+ words) Backyard wildlife ponds " also called ornamental ponds or water gardens " do more than add beauty to your landscape. When designed well, these small, in-ground features provide a'reliable water source'for birds, amphibians, pollinators and other wildlife, especially during hot, dry Texas…...
Sherman-Hagerman Bird Festival May 16
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (311+ words) Sherman, Texas -- On May 16, the Sherman Cultural District joins with Friends of Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge for a spectacular day of bird-themed events, avian art, and activities in tribute to Sherman's unique bird connections. The inaugural Sherman Bird Festival features:…...
Leading with purpose: Anne Holt's role in local conservation
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (830+ words) Farm/Ranch Leading with purpose: Anne Holt's role in local conservation By Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board Apr 7, 2026 Anne Holt doesn't talk about conservation as an abstract idea. For her, it's something lived, day in and day out,…...