Date: Thursday, December 13th, 2012
Source: AgriLife Today
Evapotranspiration, or ET, is the amount of water a plant actively pulls from the soil. Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists are trying to utilize this basic measurement to help develop some simple formulas for watering lawns.
Date: Tuesday, December 11th, 2012
Source: AgriLife Today
Texas A&M University System experts to investigate whether use of ‘soapy’ water can lather up statewide interest
Date: Friday, November 30th, 2012
Source: AgriLife Today
Texas A&M AgriLife Research has released a set of recommendations for South Texas growers facing an extended drought and dwindling water supplies, according to an agency water engineer.
Date: Friday, November 23rd, 2012
Source: U.S. Fire Administration
Many families gather in the kitchen to spend time together, but it can be one of the most hazardous rooms in the house if you don’t practice safe cooking behaviors. Cooking equipment, most often a range or stovetop, is the leading cause of reported home fires and home fire injuries in the United States. Cooking equipment is also the leading cause of unreported fires and associated injuries.
Date: Monday, November 19th, 2012
Source: AgriLife Today
Lush, green lawns may not be possible during drought-restricted watering schedules, but sustaining and maintaining their grass is something homeowners can do with proper management, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Research expert.
View Texas EDEN Drought Resources
Date: Thursday, November 15th, 2012
Source: AgriLife Today
Hurricane Sandy’s landfall should be a reminder to Texans that it’s not a matter of if, but when, a similar disaster might again affect the Lone Star State, said experts from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
Date: Thursday, October 11th, 2012
Source: Texas Department of State Health Services
With flu season officially underway, the Texas Department of State Health Services urges everyone at least 6 months old to get vaccinated against the flu. A vaccination now will provide protection throughout the flu season, which runs through May.
Date: Wednesday, September 26th, 2012
Zoonotic Diseases are diseases that can be shared between animals and people.
A person may become infected with an animal disease indirectly from the environment or through flies, mosquitoes, ticks and fleas.
They can also become infected directly through close contact between animals and people.
Partial List of Zoonotic Diseases that can be found in Texas:
See the Texas EDEN Disease & Epidemic page for more information.
Date: Wednesday, September 12th, 2012
Source: Texas Department of State Health Services
Citing six deaths and more than 1,000 confirmed cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, in Texas so far this year, the Texas Department of State Health Services is issuing a health advisory urging immunization against the potentially lethal illness.
View Texas EDEN Pertussis Information
Date: Friday, August 31st, 2012
Source: Texas AgriLife Extension Service
Use these posters in and around animal exhibit areas to help stop the spread of flu.
Influenza H3N2v: Key Facts for People Exhibiting Pigs at Fairs
