Texas Soil and Water Stewardship Week recognizes the vital role of native ecosystems
Texas A&M NRI has partnered with the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) and the Association of Texas Soil & Water Conservation Districts (ATSWCD) to highlight Texas Soil and Water Stewardship Week and the importance of voluntary land stewardship in Texas. The statewide campaign is April 26 through May 3, 2026 and the focus this year is "Soil. Where it all Begins."
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Updated prescribed fire liability report for the southern US
The use of prescribed fire remains a critical component of land management across the southern United States. As land managers, private landowners, and agencies work to apply fire at the scale and frequency necessary to achieve ecological and management objectives, understanding liability continues to be an important consideration.
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An update on feral pig laws and regulations in Texas
Feral pigs now occupy nearly all of Texas, causing more than $670 million in agricultural damage each year while also impacting water quality, infrastructure and wildlife. With few hunting restrictions and a range of available control methods, effective management depends on understanding current regulations, safe practices and coordinated removal strategies.
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