LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - Following the rough drought that we had, many pastures were full of weeds that persisted while cattle grazed on what little grass grew beside and under the weeds. Looking at ...

A June 30 report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimated national cotton acreage would be 10.1 million acres, down 10% compared to last year. Cotton acres in Texas, the nation’s leading ...

ANGELINA COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m., ... Weeds are always part of the landscape in pastures. Weeds compete for nutrients, sunlight, and water.

The most invasive plant in Texas is the common bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon). In certain cases, like a lawn or grazing pasture, it is extremely valuable to the landowner. Common bermudagrass ...

Anderson said Texas pastures produced the lowest amount of hay since 2011. Hay yields averaged nearly 1.95 tons per acre over the last decade but totaled 1.56 tons per acre in 2022.

LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - Traveling around the county recently, one can’t help but notice that spring is in full swing with many pastures looking great. It truly is the best time of the year for pastures ...

Dry pastures force Texas ranchers to slaughter ever more cows. By Evan Garcia. August 24, 2022 10:57 AM UTC Updated August 24, 2022 CROCKETT, Texas, Aug 24 (Reuters) - With almost all ...

Hay supplies remain short and prices continue to rise as Texas cattle ranchers try to feed herds through winter, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.