Chemical Weed & Brush Control for Rangeland

Millions of acres of Texas rangeland are covered by an excess of undesirable woody plants and forbs. These dense stands of brush and weeds reduce grass production, which can cause soil erosion. This bulletin lists suggestions for using herbicide to contro

Coping with Feral Hogs

This web page is intended to provide a central source for accurate information regarding feral hogs.

Livestock for small acreage landowners

New rural landowners are often interested in establishing livestock enterprises, even when their acreages are small. While forage availability may limit stocking rate, there are some livestock operations that can succeed on small acreages.

National Pesticide Information Center

NPIC serves as an excellent resource for unbiased scientific information related to a variety of pesticide-related topics and is a coop between the Dept of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology @ Oregon St Univ & the Office of Pesticide Programs @ EPA.

On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Aerobic Trea

Spanish. Aerobic units treat wastewater using the same process, only scaled down, as municipal wastewater treatment systems. This publication explains how aerobic units work, what their design requirements are, and how to maintain them. (4 pp., 2 figures

On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Aerobic Trea

English. Aerobic units treat wastewater using the same process, only scaled down, as municipal wastewater treatment systems. This publication explains how aerobic units work, what their design requirements are, and how to maintain them. (4 pp., 2 figures,

Range & Wildlife Management Publications

TEXNAT’s primary purpose is to serve as an information database for those individuals interested in natural resource management of Texas rangelands. This information will include, but not be restricted to, pertinent research and extension publications, ma

Restoring Native Grasslands

Many landowners are interested in restoring native grasses because they are cheaper to produce for forage than improved pastures and they also encourage wildlife. This publication explains how to carry out such restoration and the results one can expect.

Texas A&M’s wildlife and fisheries page

Hosted by Texas A&M University’s Wildlife and Fisheries Department, this is your source for publications on wildlife and fisheries management.

Texas Toxic Plants

Knowing how to recognize toxic plants and the symptoms they cause is the first step in preventing poisonings. This database contains the: pictures, descriptions, information on distribution and habitat, information on the toxic agent, symptoms of poisoni

Texas’ Prohibited Species List

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Prohibited List of Exotic Fish, Shellfish, and Aquatic Plants

The Small Laying Flock

This publication helps families interested in maintaining a small laying flock to produce eggs for home consumption. It covers housing, feeding and management of pullets and laying hens. (4 pp.)

The Urban Rancher

Introductory information designed for urbanites living on 1-20 acres of land in a rural setting, desiring to take ranchette living to its highest level.

Venomous Terrestrial Animals of Texas

This pocket guide describes 24 species of venomous insects, spiders and snakes found in Texas. Color photos and descriptive text aid in identifying each species.

Woody Plants for Wildlife: Brush Sculpting in Sou

Rangeland brush can be managed to accommodate wildlife. This publication discusses wildlife habitat requirements and lists 70 species of woody plants and the types of wildlife each attracts, including butterflies, bees and other insects, deer, small mamma