This document provides information on agriculture in District 12 of Texas. It lists the top counties for agricultural income and their major crops and livestock. Hidalgo County leads in total agricultural income. Major crops include citrus, cotton, vegetables, sorghum and watermelon. Livestock production includes beef cattle, dairy cattle, goats and horses. The document also outlines Extension programs in areas such as food safety, natural resources, youth development and more.
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Conference Report: 2014 Governor's Conference on AgricultureNevada Agriculture
The final report from the Nevada Governor's Conference on Agriculture held November 13, 2014 at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nevada. This report summarizes the conference workshops and panels, contains the Nevada Centennial Awards awardee information, and summarizes audience feedback about the conference.
The rural trump vote who's behind the traumaBrad Wilson
Decades of historical trauma lies behind the farm vote for Trump. Heroic farmers have fought back over the long haul. Now we see that farmers got less under Trump, even with bigger subsidies.
Can Knowledge Become Power? Opportunities to Increase Land Supply for Bioener...Braeden Van Deynze
This document discusses a survey of landowners in northern Michigan and Wisconsin that found 58% were familiar with corn residues for bioenergy production, 27% were familiar with switchgrass, and 47% were familiar with poplar trees. The survey also found that less than 30% of landowners would be willing to rent land for bioenergy crops currently, but familiarity affects willingness. Landowners familiar with switchgrass were more likely to rent land for it. Increasing familiarity with bioenergy crops, especially switchgrass, through education programs could significantly increase land available for bioenergy crop production.
The document summarizes an assessment of agricultural production in five municipalities in Chuquisaca Center, Bolivia. Chuquisaca Center is a global center for groundnuts and primary center for genetic diversity of peppers and amaranth. The assessment examined the economic, environmental, and social conditions concerning production of groundnuts, peppers, amaranth, and quinoa. It identified challenges including integrated crop management, development of marketing channels, and water management. Recommendations include improving soil and water conservation, developing markets and post-harvest systems, and adapting to climate change for each of the four crops.
Day 1_Session3_TRIPS_WASDS_Bioversity - This presentation sets out the planned research activities of Bioversity in action sites of the West African Sahel and Dry Savannas target region.
Conservation Priorities for CWR in the United StatesCWRofUS
This document discusses conservation priorities for crop wild relatives in the United States. It provides an inventory of over 4,600 crop wild relatives taxa in the US, including the highest priority native relatives of 38 major food crops (250 taxa). The document analyzes gaps in conservation and recommends priority areas for further collecting of 219 wild relative species. It outlines ongoing conservation efforts like plant collecting initiatives and cooperation between the US Forest Service and USDA to establish in situ conservation areas for crop wild relatives on National Forest lands. The goal is comprehensive conservation of crop wild relatives nationally to ensure availability of genetic resources and meet global biodiversity targets.
Energy Development Impact on Transportation Infrastructure presented by TxDOT at Ports-to-Plains Alliance Annual Meeting in Washington DC on April 26, 2013.
Thiocapsa roseopersicina is a type of purple sulfur bacteria discovered in the 1880s. It is a gram-negative, non-motile bacterium that is typically rose or milky white in color. It can be found in microbial mats in hypersaline and marine environments where there is abundant organic matter. T. roseopersicina uses different types of metabolism based on its environment, utilizing photosynthesis under anaerobic conditions and chemolithotrophy in dark environments. It has spherical cells that can form tetrads and uses various substrates for energy. T. roseopersicina plays a role in nitrogen fixation and the detoxification of dimethyl sulfide.
Conference Report: 2014 Governor's Conference on AgricultureNevada Agriculture
The final report from the Nevada Governor's Conference on Agriculture held November 13, 2014 at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nevada. This report summarizes the conference workshops and panels, contains the Nevada Centennial Awards awardee information, and summarizes audience feedback about the conference.
The rural trump vote who's behind the traumaBrad Wilson
Decades of historical trauma lies behind the farm vote for Trump. Heroic farmers have fought back over the long haul. Now we see that farmers got less under Trump, even with bigger subsidies.
Can Knowledge Become Power? Opportunities to Increase Land Supply for Bioener...Braeden Van Deynze
This document discusses a survey of landowners in northern Michigan and Wisconsin that found 58% were familiar with corn residues for bioenergy production, 27% were familiar with switchgrass, and 47% were familiar with poplar trees. The survey also found that less than 30% of landowners would be willing to rent land for bioenergy crops currently, but familiarity affects willingness. Landowners familiar with switchgrass were more likely to rent land for it. Increasing familiarity with bioenergy crops, especially switchgrass, through education programs could significantly increase land available for bioenergy crop production.
The document summarizes an assessment of agricultural production in five municipalities in Chuquisaca Center, Bolivia. Chuquisaca Center is a global center for groundnuts and primary center for genetic diversity of peppers and amaranth. The assessment examined the economic, environmental, and social conditions concerning production of groundnuts, peppers, amaranth, and quinoa. It identified challenges including integrated crop management, development of marketing channels, and water management. Recommendations include improving soil and water conservation, developing markets and post-harvest systems, and adapting to climate change for each of the four crops.
Day 1_Session3_TRIPS_WASDS_Bioversity - This presentation sets out the planned research activities of Bioversity in action sites of the West African Sahel and Dry Savannas target region.
Conservation Priorities for CWR in the United StatesCWRofUS
This document discusses conservation priorities for crop wild relatives in the United States. It provides an inventory of over 4,600 crop wild relatives taxa in the US, including the highest priority native relatives of 38 major food crops (250 taxa). The document analyzes gaps in conservation and recommends priority areas for further collecting of 219 wild relative species. It outlines ongoing conservation efforts like plant collecting initiatives and cooperation between the US Forest Service and USDA to establish in situ conservation areas for crop wild relatives on National Forest lands. The goal is comprehensive conservation of crop wild relatives nationally to ensure availability of genetic resources and meet global biodiversity targets.
Energy Development Impact on Transportation Infrastructure presented by TxDOT at Ports-to-Plains Alliance Annual Meeting in Washington DC on April 26, 2013.
Thiocapsa roseopersicina is a type of purple sulfur bacteria discovered in the 1880s. It is a gram-negative, non-motile bacterium that is typically rose or milky white in color. It can be found in microbial mats in hypersaline and marine environments where there is abundant organic matter. T. roseopersicina uses different types of metabolism based on its environment, utilizing photosynthesis under anaerobic conditions and chemolithotrophy in dark environments. It has spherical cells that can form tetrads and uses various substrates for energy. T. roseopersicina plays a role in nitrogen fixation and the detoxification of dimethyl sulfide.
Statistical analysis of electrodeposited in2 s3 films techconnect conferenceArkansas State University
In2S3 has received attention as an alternative to CdS as the buffer layer in heterojunction solar cells. Although having a bandgap of 2.0 eV relative to 2.5 eV for CdS, the lower toxicity and environmental impact of indium relative to cadmium, and significant photosensitivity, compel ongoing research [1]. Indium sulfide thin films were deposited onto molybdenum-coated glass (SiO2) substrates by electrodeposition from organic baths (ethylene glycol-based) containing indium chloride (InCl3), sodium chloride (NaCl), and sodium thiosulfate (Na2S2O3.5H2O), the latter used as an additional sulfur source along with elemental sulfur (S). The Taguchi method was used to optimize the deposition paramters so as to minimize non-uniformity, cracks, and improper stoichiometry. The measured performance characteristics (molar ratio (In:S) and crack density) for all of the In2S3 films were calculated to analyze the effect of each deposition factor (deposition voltage, deposition temperature, composition of solution, and deposition time) involved in the electrodeposition process by calculating the sensitivity (signal to noise, S/N, ratios).
Properties of electrodeposited semiconductor thin films are dependent upon the electrolyte composition, plating time, and temperature as well as the current density and the nature of the substrate. In this study, the influence of electrodeposition parameters such as deposition voltage, deposition time, composition of solution, and deposition temperature upon the properties of In2S3 films were analyzed by the Taguchi Method. According to Taguchi analysis, the interaction between deposition voltage and deposition time was significant. Deposition voltage had the most impact upon the stoichiometry of In2S3 films and deposition temperature had the least impact. The stochiometric ratios between sulfur and indium (S/In : 3/2) obtained from experiments performed with optimized electrodeposition paramters were in agreement with predicted values from the Taguchi Method. The experiments were carried-out according to Taguchi Orthogonal Array L27 (3^4) Design of Experiments (DOE). Approximately 600 nm-thick In2S3 films were electrodeposited from an organic bath (ethylene glycol-based) containing indium chloride (InCl3), sodium chloride (NaCl), and sodium thiosulfate (Na2S2O3.5H2O), the latter used as an additional sulfur source along with elemental sulfur (S). An X-ray diffractometer (XRD), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) unit, and scanning electron microscope (SEM) were respectively used to analyze the phases, elemental composition, and morphology of the electrodeposited In2S3 films.
There are four key factors that determine the economic viability of drilling projects in the Eagle Ford shale play: geographic location, capital investment (drilling and completion costs), completion technique, and estimated ultimate recovery (EUR). The document analyzes these factors for several counties within the play. It finds that average well costs must be approximately $5 million with oil prices near $48/barrel for most counties to be economically viable. Of the counties analyzed, Karnes has the highest estimated recovery at 738 Mboe and remains economic at lower prices than other counties.
This is the slideshow I developed for the Arizona Native Plant Society\'s Grow Native, Don\'t Plant a Pest Campaign. Check out www.aznps.com for a narrated version.
This document discusses biochemical tests used to identify Enterobacteriaceae bacteria, including the Triple Sugar Iron test, IMViC tests (Indole, Methyl Red, Voges-Proskauer, Citrate), and other tests like Urease, Phenylalanine Deaminase, and Nitrate Reductase. It provides details on the procedures and expected results of each test to differentiate bacteria based on their ability to ferment sugars, produce enzymes, and catalyze other biochemical reactions.
This document discusses antioxidants used in pharmaceutical preparations. It defines antioxidants as agents that inhibit oxidation and lists some common examples. The document explains that antioxidants terminate chain reactions from free radicals that can damage cells. It describes how antioxidants are added to pharmaceuticals to prevent oxidation and deterioration of active components. Some official inorganic antioxidants discussed include sodium metabisulfite, hypophosphorous acid, sodium bisulfite, sodium nitrite, and nitrogen gas. Their mechanisms and uses as antioxidants in pharmaceutical preparations are summarized.
Smoke inhalation affects the lungs and body in 5 main ways: heat causes airway injury, particulates cause wheezing and ARDS, hypoxia causes brain damage, carbon monoxide causes functional anemia, and cyanide causes histotoxic hypoxia. Smoke inhalation is often seen with other major injuries. Diagnosis involves using co-oximetry rather than a pulse oximeter to detect carbon monoxide levels, and treating with high levels of oxygen. Cyanide poisoning should be suspected in patients with shock, seizures, or profound lactic acidosis, and can be treated safely with hydroxycobalamin and sodium thiosulfate.
Sulfur is an essential plant nutrient that is becoming increasingly deficient in soils. It is required by plants in relatively high concentrations and is an important component of proteins and enzymes. Sulfur deficiencies are more common now due to reduced sulfur emissions, lower sulfur fertilizer usage, higher crop yields, and increased conservation tillage. Soil sulfur levels are declining across the Midwest according to soil testing data. While sulfur is important for plant growth, soil test levels do not reliably predict the need for sulfur applications. Alfalfa is generally the most responsive crop to added sulfur in Illinois soils.
This document discusses the challenges posed by unconventional natural gas drilling and water demand in Texas. It notes that while natural gas drilling provides economic and environmental benefits, it also risks water contamination and uses significant amounts of water. The document presents data showing that hydraulic fracturing accounted for about 40,000 acre-feet of water usage in 2011, equivalent to 5 days of water usage for every Texan. It also notes that for 7 of 16 water planning regions, fracturing water usage in 2011 was over 70% of estimated unmet water needs. The document discusses the collision between drought conditions and increased drilling in many Texas counties and calls for increased use of non-potable water sources, water recycling, transparency, and education to address public
Hydraulic Fracturing - Oil and Gas Perspective, Steve JesterTXGroundwaterSummit
This document discusses water supply and demand related to oil and gas development in the Eagle Ford Shale region. It estimates that at peak development, water demand from drilling and completions will be between 28,600 to 36,100 acre-feet per year, representing about 5-6.7% of total water demand in the area. The document also examines water supplies from the Gulf Coast and Carrizo-Wilcox aquifers, which are projected to have sufficient availability to meet projected incremental demand from Eagle Ford development according to Texas Water Development Board data, though local conditions need monitoring.
This document summarizes the MerOx sweetening process, which involves the oxidation of mercaptans in hydrocarbon streams. It discusses the types of sweetening processes, including removal and conversion. MerOx stands for mercaptan oxidation and involves oxidizing mercaptans to alkyl disulfides using oxygen in the presence of a metal chelate catalyst. The process occurs in three main vessels: a pre-wash vessel to dissolve mercaptans using caustic, a reactor vessel where the oxidation occurs over activated charcoal and catalyst, and a settler vessel where the products separate by gravity. The overall reactions convert mercaptans and hydrogen sulfide to alkyl disulfides, sodium thiosulfate, and regenerate ca
This document describes a single-laboratory validation study of a combustion method for determining total sulfur content in fertilizers. The method involves combusting samples at 1150°C, converting sulfur species to SO2, and measuring SO2 levels using a thermal conductivity detector. Eleven fertilizer samples with sulfur content ranging from 1.47-91% were analyzed over multiple days. Recoveries ranged from 94.3-125.9% and precision was good, suggesting the method is accurate and precise for determining total sulfur in fertilizers. Further collaborative study is recommended to validate the method.
DI Courthouse is a searchable digital database of real property records and documents that provides immediate 24/7 access from any location. It allows users to search records in new ways not previously available, in order to reduce time spent researching in physical courthouses. The database includes records from 143 Texas counties in subscription coverage and 15 counties in syndicated coverage, with some counties' records indexed back to sovereignty. DI Courthouse aims to reinvent how users research title by increasing productivity and allowing them to focus on high-value work rather than searching records.
Microbiology Practical 2!!!! i will miss this class! (Ilana Kovach)Ilana Kovach
The document describes several microbiology techniques used to identify bacterial species including biochemical tests to determine enzyme production from substrates and differential and selective media. Identification of both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria is discussed along with their reactions in tests such as catalase, coagulase, triple sugar iron, lysine iron agar, and rapid identification methods for pathogenic species.
This document discusses opportunities for economic development in California's Central Valley region through partnerships between rural and urban areas. It notes that the San Joaquin Valley dominates California's agricultural production and exports. There is potential to develop an agricultural technology cluster centered in Fresno by combining the state's strengths in agriculture and technology. Broadband infrastructure is seen as critical for enabling new technologies and connecting rural, urban and agricultural sectors. The document recommends a regional approach to broadband deployment through coalitions between city and rural stakeholders.
Moving Forward in Agriculture: Past achievements, current capacities and futu...Cami Ryan
(1) The document discusses past achievements, current capacities, and future possibilities in agriculture. It outlines major developments from the 1800s to today, including improvements in farming techniques, technologies, and sustainability practices.
(2) Currently, agriculture is an important economic sector in Canada, though it faces challenges from misinformation, urbanization, and growing global population. New technologies like precision farming and remote sensing have increased yields and efficiency.
(3) To move forward, agriculture must address barriers to new technologies, limitations in developing countries, and criticisms through open communication about innovations and sustainability. An integrated "toolbox" of methods is needed to maximize production for a growing global population.
Aguacate: Water Resources and System Resilience among Avocado Growers in San ...Riley Balikian
This document summarizes factors contributing to farmland loss among avocado growers in San Diego County, California. It discusses the region's historical growth and economic restructuring due to railroad expansion in the late 19th century and military buildup during World War 2. These events led to population increases that contributed to urban development and loss of over 186,000 acres of farmland between 2002 and 2012, with an annual loss of 8.42% in San Diego County. The document also notes that water access and costs are now major issues for avocado growers, as over 70% of the region's water comes from the Colorado River via the Metropolitan Water District.
The National Strawberry Sustainability Initiative - 2016 NASGA Meetingsberries
An overview of the achievements and outcomes of the National Strawberry Sustainability Initiative, presented at the 2016 North American Strawberry Growers Association Meeting in Savanhah, GA.
The document is an invoice from Symbology Inc. for a DigiCode data file ordered by Lancaster Newspapers, Inc. It includes details of the order such as the account number, purchase order number, invoice number, and details of the file such as its creation date and time. It also contains a notice that the file is confidential and must be approved for use, and confirms acceptance of the terms by using the file. The encoded text at the bottom is a representation of the website and publication information for Lancaster Farming.
For its sixth Future Thought Leaders panel discussion, “Behind ‘Farm to Table’: The Labor of Farming,” nine panelists joined us at Kitchens for Good to discuss the challenges of farming, including access to land and capital, regulatory changes, technological advances, and attracting a younger generation.
This is the presentation about the Pierce Conservation District's Agricultural Assistance Program presented by Sarah Wilcox at the June 18 Nisqually River Council meeting.
Statistical analysis of electrodeposited in2 s3 films techconnect conferenceArkansas State University
In2S3 has received attention as an alternative to CdS as the buffer layer in heterojunction solar cells. Although having a bandgap of 2.0 eV relative to 2.5 eV for CdS, the lower toxicity and environmental impact of indium relative to cadmium, and significant photosensitivity, compel ongoing research [1]. Indium sulfide thin films were deposited onto molybdenum-coated glass (SiO2) substrates by electrodeposition from organic baths (ethylene glycol-based) containing indium chloride (InCl3), sodium chloride (NaCl), and sodium thiosulfate (Na2S2O3.5H2O), the latter used as an additional sulfur source along with elemental sulfur (S). The Taguchi method was used to optimize the deposition paramters so as to minimize non-uniformity, cracks, and improper stoichiometry. The measured performance characteristics (molar ratio (In:S) and crack density) for all of the In2S3 films were calculated to analyze the effect of each deposition factor (deposition voltage, deposition temperature, composition of solution, and deposition time) involved in the electrodeposition process by calculating the sensitivity (signal to noise, S/N, ratios).
Properties of electrodeposited semiconductor thin films are dependent upon the electrolyte composition, plating time, and temperature as well as the current density and the nature of the substrate. In this study, the influence of electrodeposition parameters such as deposition voltage, deposition time, composition of solution, and deposition temperature upon the properties of In2S3 films were analyzed by the Taguchi Method. According to Taguchi analysis, the interaction between deposition voltage and deposition time was significant. Deposition voltage had the most impact upon the stoichiometry of In2S3 films and deposition temperature had the least impact. The stochiometric ratios between sulfur and indium (S/In : 3/2) obtained from experiments performed with optimized electrodeposition paramters were in agreement with predicted values from the Taguchi Method. The experiments were carried-out according to Taguchi Orthogonal Array L27 (3^4) Design of Experiments (DOE). Approximately 600 nm-thick In2S3 films were electrodeposited from an organic bath (ethylene glycol-based) containing indium chloride (InCl3), sodium chloride (NaCl), and sodium thiosulfate (Na2S2O3.5H2O), the latter used as an additional sulfur source along with elemental sulfur (S). An X-ray diffractometer (XRD), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) unit, and scanning electron microscope (SEM) were respectively used to analyze the phases, elemental composition, and morphology of the electrodeposited In2S3 films.
There are four key factors that determine the economic viability of drilling projects in the Eagle Ford shale play: geographic location, capital investment (drilling and completion costs), completion technique, and estimated ultimate recovery (EUR). The document analyzes these factors for several counties within the play. It finds that average well costs must be approximately $5 million with oil prices near $48/barrel for most counties to be economically viable. Of the counties analyzed, Karnes has the highest estimated recovery at 738 Mboe and remains economic at lower prices than other counties.
This is the slideshow I developed for the Arizona Native Plant Society\'s Grow Native, Don\'t Plant a Pest Campaign. Check out www.aznps.com for a narrated version.
This document discusses biochemical tests used to identify Enterobacteriaceae bacteria, including the Triple Sugar Iron test, IMViC tests (Indole, Methyl Red, Voges-Proskauer, Citrate), and other tests like Urease, Phenylalanine Deaminase, and Nitrate Reductase. It provides details on the procedures and expected results of each test to differentiate bacteria based on their ability to ferment sugars, produce enzymes, and catalyze other biochemical reactions.
This document discusses antioxidants used in pharmaceutical preparations. It defines antioxidants as agents that inhibit oxidation and lists some common examples. The document explains that antioxidants terminate chain reactions from free radicals that can damage cells. It describes how antioxidants are added to pharmaceuticals to prevent oxidation and deterioration of active components. Some official inorganic antioxidants discussed include sodium metabisulfite, hypophosphorous acid, sodium bisulfite, sodium nitrite, and nitrogen gas. Their mechanisms and uses as antioxidants in pharmaceutical preparations are summarized.
Smoke inhalation affects the lungs and body in 5 main ways: heat causes airway injury, particulates cause wheezing and ARDS, hypoxia causes brain damage, carbon monoxide causes functional anemia, and cyanide causes histotoxic hypoxia. Smoke inhalation is often seen with other major injuries. Diagnosis involves using co-oximetry rather than a pulse oximeter to detect carbon monoxide levels, and treating with high levels of oxygen. Cyanide poisoning should be suspected in patients with shock, seizures, or profound lactic acidosis, and can be treated safely with hydroxycobalamin and sodium thiosulfate.
Sulfur is an essential plant nutrient that is becoming increasingly deficient in soils. It is required by plants in relatively high concentrations and is an important component of proteins and enzymes. Sulfur deficiencies are more common now due to reduced sulfur emissions, lower sulfur fertilizer usage, higher crop yields, and increased conservation tillage. Soil sulfur levels are declining across the Midwest according to soil testing data. While sulfur is important for plant growth, soil test levels do not reliably predict the need for sulfur applications. Alfalfa is generally the most responsive crop to added sulfur in Illinois soils.
This document discusses the challenges posed by unconventional natural gas drilling and water demand in Texas. It notes that while natural gas drilling provides economic and environmental benefits, it also risks water contamination and uses significant amounts of water. The document presents data showing that hydraulic fracturing accounted for about 40,000 acre-feet of water usage in 2011, equivalent to 5 days of water usage for every Texan. It also notes that for 7 of 16 water planning regions, fracturing water usage in 2011 was over 70% of estimated unmet water needs. The document discusses the collision between drought conditions and increased drilling in many Texas counties and calls for increased use of non-potable water sources, water recycling, transparency, and education to address public
Hydraulic Fracturing - Oil and Gas Perspective, Steve JesterTXGroundwaterSummit
This document discusses water supply and demand related to oil and gas development in the Eagle Ford Shale region. It estimates that at peak development, water demand from drilling and completions will be between 28,600 to 36,100 acre-feet per year, representing about 5-6.7% of total water demand in the area. The document also examines water supplies from the Gulf Coast and Carrizo-Wilcox aquifers, which are projected to have sufficient availability to meet projected incremental demand from Eagle Ford development according to Texas Water Development Board data, though local conditions need monitoring.
This document summarizes the MerOx sweetening process, which involves the oxidation of mercaptans in hydrocarbon streams. It discusses the types of sweetening processes, including removal and conversion. MerOx stands for mercaptan oxidation and involves oxidizing mercaptans to alkyl disulfides using oxygen in the presence of a metal chelate catalyst. The process occurs in three main vessels: a pre-wash vessel to dissolve mercaptans using caustic, a reactor vessel where the oxidation occurs over activated charcoal and catalyst, and a settler vessel where the products separate by gravity. The overall reactions convert mercaptans and hydrogen sulfide to alkyl disulfides, sodium thiosulfate, and regenerate ca
This document describes a single-laboratory validation study of a combustion method for determining total sulfur content in fertilizers. The method involves combusting samples at 1150°C, converting sulfur species to SO2, and measuring SO2 levels using a thermal conductivity detector. Eleven fertilizer samples with sulfur content ranging from 1.47-91% were analyzed over multiple days. Recoveries ranged from 94.3-125.9% and precision was good, suggesting the method is accurate and precise for determining total sulfur in fertilizers. Further collaborative study is recommended to validate the method.
DI Courthouse is a searchable digital database of real property records and documents that provides immediate 24/7 access from any location. It allows users to search records in new ways not previously available, in order to reduce time spent researching in physical courthouses. The database includes records from 143 Texas counties in subscription coverage and 15 counties in syndicated coverage, with some counties' records indexed back to sovereignty. DI Courthouse aims to reinvent how users research title by increasing productivity and allowing them to focus on high-value work rather than searching records.
Microbiology Practical 2!!!! i will miss this class! (Ilana Kovach)Ilana Kovach
The document describes several microbiology techniques used to identify bacterial species including biochemical tests to determine enzyme production from substrates and differential and selective media. Identification of both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria is discussed along with their reactions in tests such as catalase, coagulase, triple sugar iron, lysine iron agar, and rapid identification methods for pathogenic species.
This document discusses opportunities for economic development in California's Central Valley region through partnerships between rural and urban areas. It notes that the San Joaquin Valley dominates California's agricultural production and exports. There is potential to develop an agricultural technology cluster centered in Fresno by combining the state's strengths in agriculture and technology. Broadband infrastructure is seen as critical for enabling new technologies and connecting rural, urban and agricultural sectors. The document recommends a regional approach to broadband deployment through coalitions between city and rural stakeholders.
Moving Forward in Agriculture: Past achievements, current capacities and futu...Cami Ryan
(1) The document discusses past achievements, current capacities, and future possibilities in agriculture. It outlines major developments from the 1800s to today, including improvements in farming techniques, technologies, and sustainability practices.
(2) Currently, agriculture is an important economic sector in Canada, though it faces challenges from misinformation, urbanization, and growing global population. New technologies like precision farming and remote sensing have increased yields and efficiency.
(3) To move forward, agriculture must address barriers to new technologies, limitations in developing countries, and criticisms through open communication about innovations and sustainability. An integrated "toolbox" of methods is needed to maximize production for a growing global population.
Aguacate: Water Resources and System Resilience among Avocado Growers in San ...Riley Balikian
This document summarizes factors contributing to farmland loss among avocado growers in San Diego County, California. It discusses the region's historical growth and economic restructuring due to railroad expansion in the late 19th century and military buildup during World War 2. These events led to population increases that contributed to urban development and loss of over 186,000 acres of farmland between 2002 and 2012, with an annual loss of 8.42% in San Diego County. The document also notes that water access and costs are now major issues for avocado growers, as over 70% of the region's water comes from the Colorado River via the Metropolitan Water District.
The National Strawberry Sustainability Initiative - 2016 NASGA Meetingsberries
An overview of the achievements and outcomes of the National Strawberry Sustainability Initiative, presented at the 2016 North American Strawberry Growers Association Meeting in Savanhah, GA.
The document is an invoice from Symbology Inc. for a DigiCode data file ordered by Lancaster Newspapers, Inc. It includes details of the order such as the account number, purchase order number, invoice number, and details of the file such as its creation date and time. It also contains a notice that the file is confidential and must be approved for use, and confirms acceptance of the terms by using the file. The encoded text at the bottom is a representation of the website and publication information for Lancaster Farming.
For its sixth Future Thought Leaders panel discussion, “Behind ‘Farm to Table’: The Labor of Farming,” nine panelists joined us at Kitchens for Good to discuss the challenges of farming, including access to land and capital, regulatory changes, technological advances, and attracting a younger generation.
This is the presentation about the Pierce Conservation District's Agricultural Assistance Program presented by Sarah Wilcox at the June 18 Nisqually River Council meeting.
This presentation discusses initiatives and strategies for sustaining working cultural landscapes in the US. It notes the trend towards larger industrial farms and loss of small family farms. Case studies are provided of efforts to conserve heritage agricultural landscapes through partnerships supporting sustainable farming, food policy programs, and initiatives recognizing cultural heritage values. Both challenges and opportunities are discussed for different types of agricultural landscapes and specialty crops.
The number of farms in the United States has declined significantly since 1950, while productivity and overall production has increased. In 1950, there were 5 million farms with 23 million people, but by 2013 only 2 million farms remained with fewer than 3 million people. Wheat production nearly doubled from 1 billion bushels in 1950 to 2.3 billion bushels in 2013, but the price per bushel dropped from $19.29 to $7.80. This document discusses why increases in agricultural productivity have led fewer people to choose farming as an occupation despite greater overall production.
This document discusses trends in agriculture in Wayne County, North Carolina. It notes that the percentage of Americans living on farms has declined drastically from 1790 to present day, while agricultural productivity has increased enormously over the same period. It provides statistics showing that farming and agribusiness make up a significant portion of Wayne County's economy and employment. The number of farms in Wayne County has declined significantly from 1950 to 2007, while farm acreage and gross farm income have also decreased, reflecting trends toward larger, more efficient farm operations.
This document provides an overview of the history of American agriculture. It outlines key historical achievements and innovations in agriculture from the 1700s to present day. These include the development of mechanical equipment like the reaper and tractor, scientific advances like hybrid crops and fertilizers, and organizations that supported farmers such as land grant colleges, extension services, and the USDA. The document also notes that due to these innovations, the average American family now spends less than 10% of their income on food, the lowest percentage in the world.
The document discusses sustainable agriculture and outlines several key points:
1) World agriculture will need to boost production sustainably to feed a growing population while minimizing environmental impact.
2) Sustainable agriculture meets nutritional needs, provides employment and income, maintains natural resources, and reduces vulnerability to stressors.
3) Agriculture makes major economic contributions in developing nations like Bangladesh and has increased food production but faces ongoing challenges.
The document discusses sustainable agriculture and outlines several key points:
1) World population growth will increase demand for food, requiring agricultural production to be boosted sustainably through intensification and reducing environmental footprint.
2) Sustainable agriculture meets nutritional needs of current and future generations, provides employment and living standards for farmers, and maintains or enhances long-term productivity without damaging the environment.
3) Bangladesh has made progress in agricultural production and exports but faces ongoing challenges of land degradation, stagnating yields, domination of rice, and population pressure on resources.
CURRICULUMVITAE-RESUME-ONLY ENGLISH Ricardo Prieto (Mar-2016)Ricardo Prieto Jasso
Ricardo Prieto Jasso has over 15 years of experience in agriculture. He holds a degree in Agronomy from Universidad Autónoma de Baja California. His experience includes managing HACCP food safety programs, conducting research on wheat proteins, and overseeing vegetable production. Currently he works as the Mexico Quality Assurance Manager for Keithly Williams Seeds, where he leads quality control efforts and provides training.
1) The document discusses issues with the current industrialized food system including child obesity, foodborne illnesses, diseases that spread among overcrowded and intensively farmed animals, and pollution from animal waste.
2) It notes that large agribusinesses control much of the seed, pesticide, meat production industries and use their influence over legislation.
3) The document promotes supporting local small farms through community supported agriculture programs, farmers markets, and home gardening as alternatives that are better for personal and environmental health.
Taking Root: A Glimpse at Agriculture in the Inner CityFayina19z
Urban agriculture has the potential to address poverty and lack of opportunity in West Philadelphia. The author researched four urban farms in the area and found they turned unused land into productive spaces while increasing local food access. However, youth involvement is needed for urban farming to succeed long-term. A well-planned business model with diversified production and distribution is also necessary to balance affordability and sustainability. Considering local culture and tastes is especially important to meet community needs. While criticisms exist, urban agriculture shows promise in improving quality of life.
“Agriculture is the most healthful, most useful and most noble employment of man”.
~ George Washington
“For all gainful professions, nothing is better, nothing more pleasing, nothing more delightful, nothing better becomes a well-bred man than agriculture”.
~ Marcus Tullius Cicero
“The ultimate goal of farming is not the growing of crops, but the cultivation and perfection of human beings”.
~ Masanobu Fukuoka
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15. Health & Wellness
(diabetes, healthy lifestyles, family health, wellness, safety,
community nutrition, food safety)
Education
(parenting, youth issues, technology education,
environmental, housing & home, higher ed)
Youth Development
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16. Family Development
(financial literacy & mgmt, parenting, rage mgmt, memory
education, housing & home)
Agriculture & Natural Resources
(water quality & conservation, whitetail deer mgmt, range
mgmt, ag profitability & sustainability, shrimp profitability)
Community Development
(business development, job skills, economic
development, emergency management, cultural arts)
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GAPs – Food Safety
Landowner Education
Nutrient Management
Master Gardeners
SAFE
Shrimp Production
Master Naturalist (Red Tide, Bahia Grande)
Whitetail Deer Management
Financial Planning for Limited Resource
Producers
Earth Kind
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Water Quality
Wildlife Management
Water well screening
Fever Tick Workshops
Hay Nutrition
Range Tours
Animal Issues
Pesticide Safety
Beef Development
Crop Production
Water conservation
H1N1
Gardening & Horticulture
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19. INIFAP - Northeast Center for
federal agricultural research –
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20. Extension Economist Luis Ribera
speaking to Mexican growers
about US market
Mexican Producers at Cameron
County Field Day exploring
irrigation technologies
District 12 includes the 20 southernmost counties in Texas. It is about 200 miles long and averages about 100 miles in width and includes counties from Brownsville to Eagle Pass, eastward to Atascosa County and West of I-37. Agriculture is a dominant part of this state and it has a rich history to accompany it’s promising future.
South Texas was a vast grassland at one time until cattle were introduced to the area and helped spread mesquite and other brush species that are now common in the area. It also served as a buffer between Mexico and Tejas, one of many territories it inherited from Spain when it won its independence in 1821. Texas rebelled against the federal government of Mexico in 1836 in the well-known battles recorded in Texas history. When Mexico returned to reclaim Texas in 1845, Texas enlisted the support of the United States by requesting statehood. In defending its new state, the U.S. fought two major, decisive battles at Palo Alto and Resaca de las Palmas around the Brownsville area. Young graduates from West Point used flying artillery strategies to defeat the Mexican army in these two battles, which were a prelude to subsequent battles that eventually captured Mexico City and led to the Treaty of Miguel Hidalgo. Palo Alto Historic Site is located between Brownsville and Los Fresnos and is an interesting site to visit.
The Spanish laid claim to present Mexico and most of what is now the Southwest. For 300 years they explored this area for gold and with orders to secure the land, map it, assimilate indigenous populations, and defend the territory against aggressors.
Mexican history comes to play after the Spanish are defeated following the famous “Grito” that made Father Miguel Hidalgo synonymous with Mexican independence. Much like the Spanish, the Mexican government provided land grants and invited foreign investors (mostly ranchers) into Texas in an attempt to settle the land and develop it. This strategy was so successful that these foreign investors began to arrive in large numbers, ultimately making up about 80% of the local Texas population. Eventually, disagreements associated with slavery, representation, and governance issues led to a revolution that ended in a declaration of independence for Texas.
The Constitution of 1824 set the terms of the agreement between the federal government of Mexico and the state of Coahuila y Tejas (represented by the two stars on the state flag). Coahuila got most of the attention and “Tejanos,” as residents of Tejas were known, grew impatient and intolerant of the lack of attention and priority placed in it by the federal government. Governed by a strong, centralized federal government, the Tejanos wanted more local control and authority. Thus, the fight began in 1836 and officially ended in 1845.
Now let’s look a little closer at agriculture in the region. Just to keep myself organized..somewhat…I’ve grouped comments I want to share into five general areas. First a little closer look at the history of agriculture in the region to go with general history of the region. Then we’ll look at demographics of the region, some issues in the region along with programmatic responses. Next, for lack of a better term…FEATURES…or simply “things” that are part of our district that are important to agriculture but may not be fully production-oriented. Finally, a look at some of the crops and commodities.
This is a windmill…a common feature on the ranges and ranches of South Texas born from a lack of electricity but still common and useful. This was taken on the Juan Salinas Ranch south of Encinal in Northern Webb County. It is now owned by his nephew, Ricardo Palacios, an oil & gas attorney in Laredo. Juan Salinas was an icon in the ranching community of South Texas and a world class calf roper, mentor to Toots Mansfield, won national titles and was ultimately inducted into the Cowboy Hall of Fame. Mr. Palacios wrote a book on him called “Tio Cowboy”. South Texas was essentially ranching country until row crop production began to take shape in the 1920s. Scenes like this were ALL you saw and still MOST of what you see. Because South Texas traded hands so much throughout this history and didn’t become part of the U.S. until the mid-1800s, the blending of cultures was more common between Anglo settlers and local Tejano landowners.
These are pictures of agriculture as it arrived in the Rio Grande Valley, where row crop agriculture became most prevalent. Enticed by land companies with significant land interests in the Rio Grande Valley, producers began to flow into this area in the early 1900s, purchasing land and clearing it for row crop production. Quickly behind this interest, the land grant university for Texas, in partnership with local commodity groups, landowners, and civic leaders, land was purchased by the Agricultural and Mechanical College System at about $275/ ac and accompanied by a local matching donation of land that set aside about 120 initial acres to be used for research and development of agricultural crops suitable for the area. The top left pictures shows one of the first pickups purchased for “SubStation #15” as it was named originally. The truck says “Texas A&M College Agricultural Experiment Station - Substation #15”. The site was Llano Grande (Large Plain), the site of a failed town that supported local national guard troops stationed in the Valley (1916-1917) to patrol the border during the “border bandit” period associated with the period of the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920). They left the Valley in 1917 to join the fighting in World War II. Below that photo is a picture of a cabbage field in 1923, where the going price was $100/ton. Beets and carrots went for $1/bushel, which was significant in those days and provide strong support funds for research from the industry. Top right picture is a telegram from the state research director (B. Youngblood), dated October 6, 1923, to H.B. Seay of American Rio Grande Land and Irrigation Company, congratulating them on the new research station. The bottom right picture is the sign “Valley Headquarters” for the research center, citing “Research – Graduate Instruction – and Extension Teaching.” Weslaco was named for the “W.E. Steward. Land Company”….borrowing letters from each word.
The top left picture here shows lined irrigation ditches being built by land and irrigation companies in the Valley. There are literally miles and miles that make up this irrigation water conveyance system. This is the same system in use today although continued technology improvements have been made in irrigation systems and introduction of telemetry to monitor and measure flow rates. Bottom left is a pumping plant in Mercedes used to lift water from the Rio Grande River and deliver it to this conveyance system. These pumping plants are the heart of irrigation districts today along with a closely monitored water supply. There are over 30 irrigation districts in the Rio Grande Valley that serve land in Cameron, Hidalgo, and Willacy Counties. Bottom right is the beginning of organized industry associations in citrus.
W.H. Friend was the first supervisor at Substation #15. Here he is pictured in a field of corn. Many followed him and initial reports described agricultural crops to be full of disease and insect damage, a considerable task to be tackled by early researchers. Arthur T. Potts had set up the first citrus and insect trials, but also reported testing a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, legumes, cotton and sugarcane. Friend and Potts reported many research challenges: root rot, freezes, hurricanes, salty river irrigation water, marketing problems and heavy infestations of insects and plant diseases. Top right is a reservoir built on the Center in 1953 which proved invaluable during the drought. Bottom right is onion harvest.
This is the AgriLife Research & Extension Center today. Extension joined the Center in 1969 and USDA also joined the site, co-locating USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) with the state university’s agricultural research program.
This photo was taken in Brownsville at their Historical Museum. Cowboy poets told stories about the history of ranching in the region and the museum captures this history through pictures and artifacts. McAllen, Yturria, and other prominent ranching families were part of this event. Here are some other facts about South Texas and its agriculture.
District 12 has 20 counties in it, identify by category according to size of the population, # farms, and scale of agricultural production and operations. We have a little of all shapes and sizes of counties from Category 1 counties of McMullen and Kenedy to larger counties of Hidalgo, Cameron, and Webb, and everything in between.
Population is about 1.7 million according to 2009 U.S. Census estimates. The 2010 count should provide an update to these figures. 1.2 million of these people live in 2 counties. Hispanics, mostly of Mexican descent, compose about 87% of the population throughout the district.
Here are some figures on agricultural income. The left side shows estimates of cash receipts for raw agricultural products sold at the farm gate…so to speak…in 2008. Top 5 commodities were “other beef” which boils down to cow/calf operations, followed by nursery crops, sorghum which has been enjoying a good run, hunting, then vegetable production. Total ag. Income is estimated at $1.1 billion. A breakdown of this according to crop and livestock totals is at the lower end of the table along with ag. Related income, which includes hunting, fishing, and other ag related forms of recreation/tourism. The right table is 2009 and shows you how things can change from year to year. Some of the top commodities swap out with sorghum falling to #5 mostly due to lower prices and hunting rising to the 2nd hole. Total ag income dropped a bit but the rank of the district across the state rose from 9th to 7th. Cotton acreage is down significantly due to strong grain prices but that acreage is beginning to increase which should put cotton back in the top 5….although rainfall this year makes it anyone’s guess.
Here’s a look at county rankings for counties with the highest level of ag. Income. Much like commodities, there can be shifts in where counties fall but overall, these counties tend to be the counties with the highest level of income.
WayneHanselka was out long-time Range Specialist until his retirement in 2009. He embodies the role of the specialist and how they work with agents to address issues of importance to south Texas agriculture through educational programs in agriculture. Following are some issues of importance to South Texas and the border for agriculture & natural resources along with families and youth.
Health and wellness is one of our biggest issues and
Features of our region affect agriculture in our region. The Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show was founded in 1939 by the Mercedes Chamber of Commerce. It supports projects for the entire Rio Grande Valley area (4 counties), although each county also has local shows. It’s the “major” show for most of our youth in the area.
Mexico is our neighbor, our competitor, and our partner. Bugs, disease, rainfall…none have any clue that the Rio Grande River is an international border and this has implications for agriculture. This is the INIFAP research station in Rio Bravo.
This is the border fence…in case anyone hasn’t seen it yet. I doubt any person hasn’t HEARD about it.
King Ranch History
Kenedy Ranch and other notable Ranches (Yturria and ranches formed from descendents of Francisco Yturria). George Strait’s Ranch shown in bottom right.
The Honorable Kika de la Garza…I would say…is easily another prominent feature in South Texas when it comes to Agriculture. As Chair of House Ag. Committee, he’s responsible for a lot of benefits to agriculture in the many years he served in Congress. He lives with his wife Lucille in McAllen but still makes his rounds and supports charitable causes. The USDA Center in Weslaco…along with many other facilties throughout the country bear his name.
Hurricanes are also a feature of South Texas. Most recent ones were Dolly in 2008 and Alex in 2010. Floodway provides a way for water to drain without flooding major population areas in the Valley.
These are 3 of about 300 pictures taken during Dolly. Dolly came in late July and knocked out a whole swath of citrus along with most all row crops in its path.
More pics of Dolly.
Major dams that control water along with border. Note IBWC logo and its international role in water & boundary management.
Photos of Alex.
Right is the floodway immediately after Alex then after dam releases a few weeks later.Left are aerials of the flood damage to crops, including about 20,000 acres in the floodway.
Flood control isn’t the only function of reservoirs. Irrigation districts manage the water cooperatively with Mexico for irrigation. Top rights is after a rain….too much irrigation.
Now for a look at commercial production. This is dozer work being done in Starr County. Notice the deer blind in the background.
Crops make up 57% of income for ag producers in District 12 as a whole. Commodities are listed to the left in order of their income. All figures are based on the 2009 crop year. Pictured is a test plot in Hidalgo County.
Cotton production – Cotton acreage has declined in recent years but acreage is expected to increase.
Other crops….recently introduced crops such as sunflower and soybean. Spinach is a staple crop in Zavala County, who were also host to the international conference recently.
Hay is a key crop as well. Some is grown in dryland conditions but most is irrigated.
Corn crops. Corn grown in the valley is mostly for export to Mexico for use in tortillas. In addition, Pioneer and operation in the Rio Grande Valley and contracts with valley growers for seed corn production for export to Mexican markets as well.
Grain sorghum…also an energy crop, which drove prices up recently.
Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers, Inc. Capacity of the plant will support grinding rights for about 40,000 acres. Planting is in the September and harvest begins shortly after and ends around March or early April. Cane is burned to facilitate harvest and handling. Sugar is stored in the warehouse prior to shipping. A new warehouse was built recently at the Port of Harlingen for shipping.
Peanut production is most prevalent in Frio, Atascosa, and Zavala Counties with smaller acreages in Dimmit and surrounding counties.
Onions remain a popular vegetable crop with markets. Most is grown in the Rio Grande Valley with small but active production areas along the river in Starr, Zapata, and Webb Counties.
The largest production area for pecans is in Maverick County along the river in Quemado area.
Spinach in Zavala County, Drip irrigation at Center on papaya project.
Top left is squash between wind rows with a similar crop on bottom left. Another green, possibly kale or swiss chard is on the bottom right.
Citrus production has declined over the years but remains a strong industry with 25,000 acres, mostly in Hidalgo County but also present in Cameron and to a lesser extent in Willacy County. At least as much citrus is produced in back yards throughout the state as well. Citrus Greening is a newfound threat to Citrus that is being researched by AgriLife, USDA, and the TAMUK Citrus Center.
Urban Agriculture. Nursery crops are the #1 crop in District 12.
Many traditional row crop land has been moving into turfgrass production and greenhouse production of ornamental plants has been increasing alongside urbanization of the region.
These are commodity areas in order of their cash value. Fed beef is a distant second.
Typical buffelgrass stand on south texas rangelands. On most ranches, you’ll hear the watering tank called a “bebedero” (thing you drink from). This smaller tank is gravity fed from a much larger “pila” (Spanish word for battery) … or basically a storage tank that is directly fed from a windmill.
Buffelgrass..introduced to south texas and made the cattle industry. It’s native to India & Africa and considered a pest now in the desert southwest (invasive species) but research to improve it continues in south texas along with other range grasses. Pictures is a typical Santa Gertrudis cow, which is likely a crossbred cow along with registered cattle (Thomas Ranch), which are also found throughout the area in the form of Beefmaster, Simbrah, Braunvieh, Zebu, and a number of other breeds with Brahman influence.
These are King Ranch Quarter Horses along with brush clearing implements and horse facility on the King Ranch. “Assault” was the 1946 Triple Crown Winner from the King Ranch along with the San Peppy line of horses. The Santa Gertrudis breed of cattle were founded at the King Ranch along with their more modern lines of Santa Cruz and other composite breeds.
Hunting is a staple industry in South Texas.
Livestock Markets are present throughout South Texas although not as numerous as in past years. Markets continue to operate in Rio Grande City, Edinburg, Alice (Gulf Coast), Live Oak County, and Atascosa County. The calves in this picture were part of a beef development program hosted at Rio Beef Feedyard.
For sport…and for business.
Goats and horses are a minor commodity but popular.
Much of the border is affected by the fever tick quarantine of livestock. Given the lower numbers of livestock, ticks move on to secondary hosts such as deer. The quarantine area expanded recently but has been relaxed somewhat. Deer have to be inspected prior to being removed from a quarantined area…along with cattle.
Photos of livestock facilities at Edinburg saleyard.
Kenedy Ranch and King Ranch got into a dispute about this alternative land use enterprise. Like many other places in Texas, wind-powered generators are a new source of income for landowners including the Kenedy Ranch. There is also a proposal to place these in the Gulf of Mexico. Hunting, recreation and coastal & marine resources are a significant source of income.
My father-in-law has said….show me a prosperous South Texas rancher and I’ll show you a landowner with production. Oil & gas revenue is a significant source of income with uranium coming onto the scene recently amid much controversy. The bull in the top right picture is the best herd sire you can have on a South Texas ranch.
Cola Blanca contest in Laredo is held annually and covers a broad range of counties, including Mexico. It’s sponsored by the Chamber but has a long-standing community and business support. Whitetail hunting is a big deal in Webb County and throughout the district.
Wildlife species
Javalinas…collared peccary. Feral hogs.
Whitetail rub (top left), bobwhite quail (right), Mourning dove (bottom left)….all top game species that are big income generators.
Exotic species include zebra, axis deer (this one in velvet)
Game species … shown on King Ranch website.
Typical south texas hunting setup. Water tanks support livestock but also serve as a natural source for watering of wildlife, typically more averse to drinking from man-made watering containers. More and more ranches have fewer and fewer livestock, especially among absentee landowners who purchase large tracts of land for recreational use….that usually doesn’t include livestock. This is most prevalent in the northern part of the district, with Maverick, Zavala, Dimmit, La Salle, McMullen, Atascosa Counties…it’s not uncommon for over 50% of land holdings to be tied to Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas business interests.
Helicopter surveys of wildlife are the most common method of taking inventory of whitetail deer and other premium wildlife species. Notice strips (vesanas) done to enhance edge effect for deer habitat.
Top left is a windmill with a pila (storage tank). Bottom right is a medium size whitetail (8-pointer) probably about 3 years old.
Tony Reisinger with Brownsville-Port Isabel Shrimp Producers…typicalshrimping boat. 7 tugs pushing & pulling a platform out into the Gulf.
Santa Cruz fleet during off season. Cambered door was engineered by Sea Grant to reduce drag and save fuel.
Chachalaca, Mexican game species. South Texas has a major birding trail and high numbers of bird species. This is one unique to South Texas and for many others, this area is the northern limit of their range. Recreation - coastal and marine resources
Fishing…choke canyon (bottom left), Falcon Lake (top left/bottom right)