Why feral pig management is essential for new landowners
Texas faces a threat that is adaptable, pervasive, and alarmingly expensive: the feral pig (Sus scrofa), known variously as wild hogs, wild boars, or razorbacks. This invasive exotic species has populations estimated in the millions, and the damage they inflict can be severe. A new publication, "Managing Feral Pigs on Small Acreage Properties and Metropolitan Areas," underscores the urgent necessity of modernized feral pig management strategies, especially as Texas rapidly urbanizes.
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Nationwide effort to protect pollinators gains momentum
Pollinators, including bees, bats, butterflies, and birds, are vital to U.S. ecosystems and food security. These species transfer pollen from a flower’s stamen to its pistil, enabling fertilization and the production of fruits and seeds for plants that cannot self-pollinate. They support biodiversity and enhance crop yields, significantly contributing to the productivity of working lands and the economy.
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NRI Map Store featured in The Austin Chronicle
NRI's new Map Store featured in The Austin Chronicle's Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup
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Texas A&M AgriLife guides solutions where wild and urban lands meet
From wildfire resilience to wildlife management, experts tackle Texas’ growing ‘wildland-urban interface’
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