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Get the inside scoop on this year's highly anticipated Plant Trial Roadtrip with Dr. Andrew King, Assistant Professor at Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension Center in Overton. In this Green Report Podcast episode, Dr. King previews what growers, retailers, and landscapers can expect when the tour kicks off June 26 in Overton. Discover which plants are standing out in both container and landscape trials, and learn about key insights shaping the season's top performers. Listen in and plan your visit: Watch the Overton Plant Trial Preview

In this insightful episode, we're joined by Dr. Andrew King, ornamental specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Research and assistant professor in the Department of Horticultural Sciences at Texas A&M University. Dr. King gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the Texas Superstar® Trials, explaining how this influential program evaluates and elevates standout plants that thrive in Texas conditions—impacting growers, landscapers, and gardeners statewide. We dive into the key traits researchers look for in potential superstars, from heat and drought tolerance to visual appeal and marketability. Dr. King also discusses his work in additional ornamental plant trials, shedding light on how these efforts complement the Superstar program and broaden the understanding of performance in diverse environments. Listeners will hear about some exciting new plants emerging from recent trials, what makes them promising for Texas landscapes, and the current research Dr. King is leading that could shape the future of ornamental plant selection and production. As climate conditions evolve, Dr. King shares his perspective on the biggest opportunities and challenges ahead for ornamental research—including sustainability, water use, and the importance of regionally adapted selections. Guest Bio: Andrew King, Ph.D., is the ornamental specialist for Texas A&M AgriLife Research and an assistant professor in the Department of Horticultural Sciences at Texas A&M University. Based at the AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Overton, Dr. King supports greenhouse and nursery operations across the state, with 75% of his role dedicated to research and 25% to extension outreach. A fourth-generation horticulturist with nearly 30 years of industry experience, he blends academic expertise with practical insights from his family's 110-year-old nursery business. Special Thanks: This episode is brought to you by the Federation of Employers and Workers of America (FEWA). FEWA is committed to supporting ethical employment practices and workforce solutions in agriculture and beyond. To learn more, visit https://fewaglobal.org/.  

In this episode, Dr. Kranthi Mandadi, Professor of Plant Pathology and Microbiology at Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Weslaco, Texas, joins host Matt Kasson to discuss his basic and translational research of fastidious (unculturable) plant pathogens including the causal agents of citrus greening disease (HLB) and zebra chip disease. He talks about his lab's innovative approaches to combatting plant diseases throughout the southern U.S. and his Texas-sized ambitions to develop solutions through public-private partnerships with industry. He also discusses the challenges of working with obligate unculturable plant pathogens and the need to balance basic science pursuits with high-risk / high-reward research. Show Notes Texas A & M University Plant Pathology and Microbiology Faculty Profile: https://plantpathology.tamu.edu/people/mandadi-kranthi/ Mandadi Lab webpage: https://agrilife.org/mandadilab/group/ 2024 APS Syngenta Award Profile​: https://www.apsnet.org/members/give-awards/awards/Syngenta/Pages/2024-Syngenta_Mandadi.aspx Farm Progress article on Dr. Mandadi: https://www.farmprogress.com/fruit/scientists-shift-from-defense-to-offense-to-fight-citrus-greening Dr. Kranthi Mandadi's Google Scholar profile: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=rWVhJ94AAAAJ&hl=en ‪ This episode is produced by Association Briefings (https://associationbriefings.com). Special Guest: Kranthi Mandadi.

A USDA survey revealed Texas landowners lose more than $200 million annually in crop damage and livestock production due to feral hogs. The 87th Texas Legislature tasked Texas A&M AgriLife Extension to determine the effectiveness of warfarin-based toxicant on feral hog; John Tomeček, associate professor of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management at Texas A&M and Texas A&M AgriLife Research, joins TSCRA Talk to share the findings of the study.   Episode 57 is brought to you by Invora Rangeview. Learn more at Invora.com.   

A USDA survey revealed Texas landowners lose more than $200 million annually in crop damage and livestock production due to feral hogs. The 87th Texas Legislature tasked Texas A&M AgriLife Extension to determine the effectiveness of warfarin-based toxicant on feral hog; John Tomeček, associate professor of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management at Texas A&M and Texas A&M AgriLife Research, joins TSCRA Talk to share the findings of the study.  Episode 57 is brought to you by Invora Rangeview. Learn more at Invora.com.

In this insightful episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Jourdan Bell, an agronomist from Texas A&M Agrilife, joins us to explore the evolving challenges in crop science. She explored the impact of irrigation practices, technological advancements, and strategic crop selection in the face of diminishing water resources and environmental constraints. Dr. Bell's expertise sheds light on the balance between agricultural productivity and sustainable resource management, offering valuable insights for anyone involved in the crop industry. Tune in for an enriching discussion on the future of crop science in the U.S."If we cannot meet that water demand, we see dehydration, reduced kernels, and a loss of leaf area because the plant can't transpire it, cool itself and it just becomes impactful." - Dr. Jourdan BellWhat you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:14) Introduction(04:26) Impact of irrigation on crop productivity(06:59) Irrigation strategies and crop management(09:32) Strategies to water challenges(18:14) Balancing water management and crop choices(22:14) Socioeconomic impact of changing irrigation practices(31:45) Final three questionsMeet the guest: Dr. Jourdan Bell is a regional research and extension agronomist at Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Amarillo. She specializes in soil science and crop water use and has expertise in conserving soil and water resources. Her journey in agronomy began as a student employee, evolving through roles at the USDA's ARS CPRL and leading to a Ph.D. in soil science from Texas A&M University. Dr. Bell's research, especially during the challenging Texas drought, provides invaluable insights into crop physiological responses to stress and effective irrigation strategies.The Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- KWSAre you ready to unleash the podcasting potential of your company? wisenetix.co/custom-podcast

*Texas ranchers are working hard to keep livestock comfortable during the cold.  *Texas A&M AgriLife Research is now taking applications from farmers and ranchers who are interested in joining their climate smart initiative.   *Remote monitoring of irrigation systems has been around for a while, but the technology keeps improving.*The Texas High Plains winter wheat crop is looking good.*It is important that farmers get soil nutrients prepared for planting the 2024 cotton crop.  *It is meeting time in East Texas.  *With the cold weather that has moved into Texas, we need to winterize our horses.  *A pair of deer hides were denied entry into the United States earlier this month.  

We bring you the latest news on that $191 million dollar Cattle Ponzi Scheme.  Bec has this one covered with the rest of the news including this week's Top Hand.  Buying your bulls is a whole lot easier using the technology available to us.  We share how to get registered and how to use DV auction.  Join Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt, the Boss Lady Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC', and our crew as we bring you the latest in markets, news, and Western entertainment on this all-new episode of the Ranch It Up Radio Show.  Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. EPISODE 164 DETAILS Technology has made purchasing your future herdsires and all livestock for that matter much much easier.  We can head to a producer's website, view videos and pictures, study the sale catalog and many times bid and buy online, IN REAL TIME!  The last part can be kind of intimidating for some producers.  Some are a bit nervous of a registration process to be approved to use any one of the online bidding platforms.  We are here to tell you that it does not have to be that way at all.  In fact, today registering to bid and buy online takes just a minute or two and your information is safe and secure.  One of the great features is being able to participate in the auction in real time! DV Auction has become a common household name for bidding and buying breeding cattle online.  We had the opportunity to visit with Justin Dikoff of DV Auction about the process behind using it as a tool, just as we would a sale catalog, bull video, pedigree, and performance data!  To begin the registration process, click HERE! We have lots of news to cover in this episode from the $191 million Cattle Ponzi Scheme to some of the hottest stories that made the news for 2023!  Our Ranch It Up Top Hand for the week is the North Dakota State University's 98th Little International Agriculturist of the Year Larry Schnell!  Very well deserved!  As always we have market recaps, some highlights of upcoming horse sales from Equine Market and lots more!  We have it all for you in this jam-packed episode of The Ranch It Up Radio Show!  As always Tigger & BEC and the Ranch It Up crew dive into the latest agriculture news, rodeo action not to miss, and cover the cattle markets.   ABOUT DV AUCTION Founded in 1999, DVAuction is the oldest and most respected livestock internet marketing service. Specializing in the real-time internet broadcasting of sales and special events, DVAuction provides a unique online viewing experience that is free to the public. Interested in watching events live as they happen? Just complete the free and easy registration process and you can watch and listen today! If you are interested in bidding at an event, simply complete the quick and easy bidder approval process. DVAuction staff will contact you once you have been approved, and you can begin bidding at any of the auctions just as if you were ringside! DV Auction offers their customers products and services unmatched by competitors. Track records prove real-time live auction broadcasts are a successful and viable marketing tool for anyone marketing products via a live auction. DVAuction.com is utilized by many unique visitors every month. Our database of registered viewers and approved online buyers continues to grow daily. During the last few years, DVAuction has received countless internet bids, resulting in the sale of many lots to online internet bidders. In addition to purebred specialty sales, they also broadcast weekly sales from auction markets, providing up-to-date access to current livestock market reports. Specialty sales include beef cattle, horse, boer goat, lamb, land and many other types of auctions. All auctions are broadcast with live video, live audio, and secure bidding and messaging features. COW COUNTRY NEWS   The SEC Seeks To Halt A $191 Million Cattle Ponzi Scheme According DTN Progressive Farmer and Meating Place, The Securities and Exchange Commission has frozen the assets of a Texas-based cattle marketing company, alleging the company fraudulently sold securities in "cattle contracts" as a $191 million Ponzi scheme that would "soon implode."   The company, Agridime LLC out of Fort Worth, Texas, is now under a court-ordered receivership under the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas with Agridime's assets frozen after the SEC obtained a temporary restraining order against Agridime and its owners.   Agridime has raised $191 million since 2021 from more than 2,100 investors in at least 15 states, the SEC stated. The SEC stated Agridime, however, had less than $1.5 million in cash as of Sept. 30, and insufficient operating revenues. The SEC stated, "It appears that Agridime's Ponzi scheme will soon implode unless it continues to raise money from new investor-victims."   Agridime sells investment contracts related to the buying and selling of cattle, dubbed as "cattle contracts." The SEC complaint stated Agridime promised investors guaranteed annual returns ranging from 15% to 20% -- going as high as 32% -- and marketed cattle contracts on Agridime's website as a way for investors to passively profit from owning cattle "without having to do all of the work."   Agridime is owned by Jed Wood, 62, of Fort Worth, Texas, and Josh Link, 30, of Gilbert, Arizona. Both are named as defendants in the case. Wood and Link founded Agridime in 2017.    The SEC alleges they told investors that Agridime would use their funds to acquire, feed, and raise cattle on its network of ranches, and investors would help provide “fellow Americans with the highest quality farm fresh beef available.” However, as the complaint alleges, the defendants did not purchase nearly enough cattle or generate sufficient revenues from cattle operations to deliver the promised returns.   Instead, the complaint alleges that, since December 2022, the defendants have used at least $58 million of new investor funds to make Ponzi payments to prior investors and more than $11 million to pay undisclosed sales commissions to Wood, Link, Link's wife, and other Agridime sales representatives.    A U.S. District Judge extended the SEC's temporary restraining order until Jan. 9, 2024, and delayed a hearing on the SEC's request for a preliminary injunction until a hearing now set for Jan. 5, 2024.   Some Top Highlighted Stories of 2023 from The Cattle Business Weekly  Cattle Prices Climb Throughout the year cattle prices continued to climb on all classes of cattle. That was a welcome relief for many cattle operations as higher interest rates and input costs were making bottom lines thin.  During the fall calf run October-November fresh weaned calves brought $1600-$1800 per head. That is almost double what was realized in 2022. Prices tapered off with uncertainty in the board as the final month of the year arrived, but overall prices were still above the year prior. Big Boost To Agricultural Research Funding USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture has established a new Research Facilities Act Program competitive grant program, which was approved to provide one-year funds for the first time in 2023. The program is designed to assist in the construction, alteration, acquisition, modernization, renovation, or remodeling of an agricultural research facility to enhance the institution's long-term impact on food and agricultural research. Awardees include: Mississippi State University, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, University of Idaho, University of Illinois, University of Kentucky, University of Vermont and State Agricultural College, and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.  Additional public and private funding sources are also emerging with a focus on agricultural research. As examples: the University of California at Davis received a $50 million private donation to build an agricultural research hub. Similarly, Ohio State University is developing an AgTech Innovation Hub and the University of Idaho will receive $55 million from USDA for ag research. Both efforts will research how to combat the impact of climate change. As well, Mississippi State University recently opened the Agricultural Autonomy Institute, the nation's first and only interdisciplinary research center focused on autonomous technologies to enhance on-farm precision and efficiency.  Cattle Contracts Library Pilot Program Will Continue Made available in January 2023, the USDA launched the Cattle Contracts Library Pilot Program in an effort to support the cattle market and show transparency in contract terms offered by packers to producers for the purchase of cattle.  In October, the USDA continued the Cattle Contracts Library Pilot Program in order to continue reporting vital market information for farmers and ranchers while gathering additional information on the effectiveness of the pilot. Support For More Regional Meat Processing Grows Piggybacking off of USDA funding in 2022, came additional funding for meat processors this year.  $125 million through two new grant programs was created to offer more options for meat and poultry farmers by investing in independent, local meat and poultry processing projects that increase competition and enhance the resiliency of the food supply chain. An additional $43 million was given for meat and poultry processing research, innovation and expansion in USDA's support of its ongoing efforts to transform the food system at every stage along the supply chain.  TOP HAND Larry Schnell Read more HERE FEATURING Justin Dikoff DV Auction https://www.dvauction.com/ @DVAuction   Shaye Koester Casual Cattle Conversation https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ @cattleconvos   Larry Schnell Top Hand, NDSU 98th Little International Agriculturist of the Year @NDSUAnimalSciences @NDSUSaddleandSirloin https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/academics/academic-units/animal-sciences https://www.ndsusaddleandsirloin.com/   Kirk Donsbach: Stone X Financial https://www.stonex.com/   @StoneXGroupInc      Mark Van Zee  Livestock Market, Equine Market, Auction Time https://www.auctiontime.com/ https://www.livestockmarket.com/ https://www.equinemarket.com/ @LivestockMkt @EquineMkt @AuctionTime Questions & Concerns From The Field? Call or Text your questions, or comments to 707-RANCH20 or 707-726-2420 Or email RanchItUpShow@gmail.com FOLLOW Facebook/Instagram: @RanchItUpShow SUBSCRIBE to the Ranch It Up YouTube Channel: @ranchitup Website: RanchItUpShow.com https://ranchitupshow.com/ The Ranch It Up Podcast available on ALL podcasting apps. Rural America is center-stage on this outfit. AND how is that? Because of Tigger & BEC... Live This Western Lifestyle. Tigger & BEC represent the Working Ranch world by providing the cowboys, cowgirls, beef cattle producers & successful farmers the knowledge and education needed to bring high-quality beef & meat to your table for dinner. Learn more about Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner aka BEC here: TiggerandBEC.com https://tiggerandbec.com/ #RanchItUp #StayRanchy #TiggerApproved #tiggerandbec #rodeo #ranching #farming References https://www.stonex.com/ https://www.livestockmarket.com/ https://www.equinemarket.com/ https://www.auctiontime.com/ https://gelbvieh.org/ https://www.imogeneingredients.com/ https://alliedgeneticresources.com/ https://westwayfeed.com/ https://medoraboot.com/ https://www.bek.news/dakotacowboy http://www.gostockmens.com/ https://www.dvauction.com/ https://www.meatingplace.com/Industry/News/Details/112696 https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/livestock/article/2023/12/18/sec-alleges-texas-cattle-investment https://www.agridime.com/ https://www.cattlebusinessweekly.com/articles/10-good-news-headlines-for-cattle-industry-from-2023/ https://www.rrfn.com/2023/12/17/little-i-to-honor-schnell/ https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/academics/academic-units/animal-sciences https://www.ndsusaddleandsirloin.com/

WESLACO, Texas - On the eve of a visit to the Rio Grande Valley by the leadership of the U.S. side of the International Boundary and Water Commission, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar has announced increased funding for the agency. The U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) is a federal government agency and the U.S. component of the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC), which applies the boundary and water treaties of the United States and Mexico and settles differences that may arise in their application. The USIBWC is headed by Commissioner Maria-Elena Giner. Giner is slated to visit the Valley on Wednesday July 19.“One of the things that I did even as our Republican colleagues we're cutting everywhere - I think they're going to cut about $131 billion - I was able to get an increase of over $36 million to the International Boundary and Water Commission. That's almost a 25 percent increase,” Cuellar said, in a webinar with news reporters.“The reason this is important is… the International Boundary and Water Commission will be able to - and I put some language (in the appropriations bill) specifically (for this) - there'll be able to improve the predictability and reliability of water delivery fees for the border.”Giner is slated to give the opening remarks at what is being dubbed a “Federal-State Stakeholder Meeting.” It takes place at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center's main building auditorium in Weslaco on July 19. The meeting is scheduled to start at 2:00 p.m. and finish at 5:00 p.m. Other agencies to be featured at the stakeholder meeting are the U.S. Department of the Interior, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and the Texas Water Development Board.The address of the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center is 2415 E. Highway 83, Weslaco, TX 78596.For more information about the stakeholder meeting call Esther Cortez, public affairs assistant for USIBWC at 915-317-5915. Or, email her at: esther.cortez@ibwc.gov.Here are Rep. Cuellar's remarks about the IBWC during the webinar.To read the new stories and watch the news videos of the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service go to www.riograndeguardian.com.

At the GNL and UTMB, we have a long-standing history of collaborating with Texas A&M . In this episode, we talk to Dr. Gerald Parker who has an amazing career.  In addition to his role as associate dean for Global One Health, Parker serves as campus director for Global One Health at Texas A&M University. Parker holds joint appointments with the Bush School of Government & Public Service as director of the Pandemic and Biosecurity Policy Program within the Scowcroft Institute for International Affairs and with Texas A&M AgriLife Research as a strategic advisor for the Institute for Infectious Animal Diseases. Thanks for listening to the Infectious Science Podcast. Be sure to visit infectiousscience.org to join the conversation, access the show notes, and don't forget to sign up for our newsletter to receive our free materials. We hope you enjoyed this new episode of Infectious Science, and if you did, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Please share this episode with others who may be interested in this topic! Also, please don't hesitate to ask questions or tell us which topics you want us to cover in future episodes. To get in touch, drop us a line in the comment section or send us a message on social media. Twitter @Infectious_SciInstagram @tick_virusFacebook Infectious Science PodcastSee you next time for a new episode!

Today on Veterinary Vitals, I speak with Dr. Robert Valeris-Chacin, assistant professor at Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Valeris-Chacin was recently awarded a $100,000 grant through Texas A&M AgriLife Research from the USDA-NIFA Animal Health and Disease Research Capacity Program. The grant will be used to research associated pathogens of Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD).Support the show

This week on the Head Shepherd podcast we have Monica Ebert.Monica has been involved with sheep her entire life. She grew up on a stud farm in North East Kansas, USA breeding and showing British Downs Breeds. The passion for wool came a little later after Monica studied Fashion Design and Marketing at University. This is where she started to see the link between fashion and fibre. She decided she wanted to focus on wool as it goes into apparel. Monica interned in Texas at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research centre. Monica returned to Texas AgriLife Research to complete her masters degree focusing on wool supply chains. There she focused on a genetic study crossing Australian Merino genetics to try and fine up the Rambouillet (Merino) in the US. From there she went to Montana State University to manage the Wool Research Lab for a year, focusing on working with local wool growers in the state of Montana. Mark and Monica worked together at the NZ Merino company and both left at similar times. Mark to start neXtgen Agri and Monica to South Africa. Monica is working for South Africa's (SA) biggest wool broker, BKB, managing a brand named Core Merino. Monica has been there for the past four years and she's been focusing on the environmental impact on fibre growing and what that means globally to both the producer and the consumer. Core merino is a wool athleisure brand started in 2012. Monica came on board in 2018 and gave the whole brand a revamp. "South Africa is a beautiful country, people enjoy being outdoors and being active"The perfect market for a merino athleisure brand but at the time they were only marketing it towards farmers. Monica increased the Core Merino online presence and the orders started adding up.Monica also gives Mark a run down of the farming systems in SA. Sheep are a massive part of the economy but as are crops and Angora goats- with South Africa having the largest agoria goat population in the world. “The farmers here are incredibly resilient.” It's not an easy place to farm with the weather, natural predators and animal health issues like Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) disrupting supply chains. With no first stage processing in SA, and Chinese borders closed to South African raw wool due to a FMD outbreak, it is getting increasingly harder for wool brokers to shift wool. This is the second time in the four years that Monica has lived in SA that a FMD outbreak has resulted in China closing their borders.“It has made the industry wake up and realise maybe we're too reliant on others. They are now looking at what they can do, but it won't be an overnight fix. "We could fine-up the wool and target the European market or process wool ourselves.” Monica says.After four years in SA, Monica is now back off to the US. She'll be working with the Woolmark company in North America working with multiple active outdoor brands.“I think we can see the need to collaborate as a wider industry to make sure consumers know that wool is the clean green fibre it is”.Monica has been championing wool her entire career so we imagine her upcoming role will be no different. Heads TalkA fly on the boardroom wall. Weekly in-depth conversations with FTSE Executives CxOs Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

The NIEHS Superfund Research Program (SRP) is hosting a Progress in Research webinar series to showcase new breakthroughs to advance sustainable solutions for hazardous substances in the environment. The three-part series will feature SRP individual research projects funded in 2020, who are incorporating new advances in materials science to optimize bioremediation of contaminants in soil, sediment, or water. In each session, awardees will describe their research projects, accomplishments, and next steps. The third and final session will focus on strategies to improve how plant and fungi remove hazardous substances from soil. Texas A&M Agrilife Research scientists are designing an integrated system using nanotechnology to enhance the capacity of fungi to break down persistent organic pollutants, such as PFAS. They seek to understand how modifying their nanomaterials can improve chemical adsorption and favor fungal growth. Laboratory tests are using samples collected from the Randolph Air Force Base in Texas. At the University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers are genetically engineering plants to take up arsenic from soil and store it in their tissues. They are modifying the expression of genes that control the binding of arsenic and adding nanosulfur to the plant to improve its growth arsenic storage capacity. Yale University researchers are designing nanomaterials customized to bind and take up PFAS from contaminated soil and water into hemp plants. Their nanomaterials are based on silica nanoparticles with high porosity and surface area, and on carbon dots known for their small size and fluorescence, which will allow the team to visually track the PFAS movement into and throughout the plants. To view this archive online or download the slides associated with this seminar, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/srppir18_051322/

The NIEHS Superfund Research Program (SRP) is hosting a Progress in Research webinar series to showcase new breakthroughs to advance sustainable solutions for hazardous substances in the environment. The three-part series will feature SRP individual research projects funded in 2020, who are incorporating new advances in materials science to optimize bioremediation of contaminants in soil, sediment, or water. In each session, awardees will describe their research projects, accomplishments, and next steps. The third and final session will focus on strategies to improve how plant and fungi remove hazardous substances from soil. Texas A&M Agrilife Research scientists are designing an integrated system using nanotechnology to enhance the capacity of fungi to break down persistent organic pollutants, such as PFAS. They seek to understand how modifying their nanomaterials can improve chemical adsorption and favor fungal growth. Laboratory tests are using samples collected from the Randolph Air Force Base in Texas. At the University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers are genetically engineering plants to take up arsenic from soil and store it in their tissues. They are modifying the expression of genes that control the binding of arsenic and adding nanosulfur to the plant to improve its growth arsenic storage capacity. Yale University researchers are designing nanomaterials customized to bind and take up PFAS from contaminated soil and water into hemp plants. Their nanomaterials are based on silica nanoparticles with high porosity and surface area, and on carbon dots known for their small size and fluorescence, which will allow the team to visually track the PFAS movement into and throughout the plants. To view this archive online or download the slides associated with this seminar, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/srppir18_051322/

Listen in to hear a great conversation featuring Jeff Goodwin, Program Director at Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute; Dr. Bill Fox, Texas A&M AgriLife Research; and Tiffany Dowell Lashmet, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension about carbon credit contracts. Learn about the benefits to your land and the potential opportunities to make money.

Domestic herbivores – such as cattle, sheep, and goats – are remarkably important to ecosystems. Their feeding behaviours aid the management of natural habitats by preventing any individual plant species dominating the landscape. Thus, understanding livestock dietary preferences is vital for informing land management decisions. Dr John Walker from the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center has devoted his career to exploring livestock dietary preferences, and how they can be manipulated to benefit rangelands. His ‘Aggie Cedar Eater' (ACE) goats are now helping to control invasive juniper shrubs across the Great Plains of the US.

Learn about the ins and outs of your septic system during a free virtual clinic on septic system maintenance for homeowners from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 23. The event is offered by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, and the Lampasas River Watershed Partnership. Homeowners will get a basic understanding of the operational and maintenance activities of a septic system and explain how activities within the home can impact it. Additional discussion will include the implementation of the home sewage systems components of the Lampasas River Watershed Protection Plan. Interested participants can register...Article Link

4-20-21 AJ DailyMycoplasma Bovis: An Increasingly Frustrating Challenge, adapted from an article by Heather Smith Thomas, Angus Beef Bulletin.http://www.angusbeefbulletin.com/extra/2021/03mar21/0321hn_B_Mycoplasma.htmlR-CALF Sends Letter to USTR and USDA Concerning USMCA, adapted from a release by R-CALF USA.https://www.r-calfusa.com/many-ranch-groups-send-letter-to-ustr-usda-seeking-relief-from-usmca/Rio Grande Salinity Drives Innovation, Change in Agriculture, adapted from a release by Chantal Cough-Schulze, Texas AgriLife Communications.https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2021/04/19/rio-grande-salinity-drives-innovation-change-in-agriculture/Compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor, Angus Journal. For more Angus news, visit angusjournal.net. 

In honor of National Dairy Month, we go over 5 facts YOU didn’t know about cows! I’m joined with my friend and cow expert Dr. Jennifer Spencer from Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center. We also recount funny stories from the FFA, “dirty” job stories from the field, and advice for young people wanting to work with farm animals.For more information, please visit: https://texasdairymatters.tamu.eduTexas A&M Dairy Extension on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasdairymattersE-mail Jennifer YOUR Questions: jennifer.spencer@ag.tamu.eduFollow Corbin MaxeyWebsite: https://corbinmaxey.com YouTube: https://goo.gl/ZbuBnRInstagram: https://goo.gl/NDYWFF Twitter: https://goo.gl/F4zVfNFacebook: https://goo.gl/ZsE1SP TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/prvYxR/Animal Nights LIVE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nwCP3gJqHd8 Animal Nights LIVE website: https://corbinmaxey.com/animal-nights-liveSupport the show! https://www.patreon.com/animalstothemaxGoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-support-corbin039s-animals

Dr. Peter Dotray is a professor of weed science at Texas Tech University and holds a joint appointment with Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension, where he is the Extension Weed Specialist on the High Plains. We talked about what first piqued his interest about weed science, the updated dicamba label, and the challenges of controlling weeds on the South Plains. Podcast Music: Kody West || "Melody" (used with permission)

Texas has 29,000 species of insects! Join our conversation with entomologist, Mike Merchant, of Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension for more insight on some of our unique insects.

Dr. Katie Lewis, a professor and soil scientist with a joint appointment between Texas Tech & Texas A&M AgriLife Research, talks about her passion for soil, the delicate balance between ensuring profitability and taking care of the soil, as well as why her connection to farming is the basis of her research.Music: Kody West "Melody" (used with permission)

As winter’s grip tightens across the nation, there are a few things we can do to help our trees. Check out this week’s episode of Trees Are Key to find out how to help your trees survive the cold. Species Spotlight: Citrus is one of winter’s sweet surprises. Have you tried to grow your own citrus tree, but it was too cold where you live? Check out this week’s tree of the week – ‘Arctic Frost’ satsuma, a Texas SuperStar®. Texas SuperStar® is a program of Texas A&M Agrilife Research visit http://texassuperstar.com to learn more.