Room to Grow : Plan ahead for Japanese beetles

MARK BRAY

If history repeats itself, then in a few weeks we can expect to see the plague-like onslaught of Japanese beetles in the home landscape. The anticipation of these pests presents the home gardener with an excellent opportunity to implement an Integrated Pest Management strategy. IPM combines cultural, mechanical, biological and chemical-control methods to reduce pest populations to tolerable levels. - Sunday, May 11, 2008

Around the Farm : Get it in writing

ROBERT L. SEAY

I’d rather take a beating than get into discussions on the pricing of hayland and pasture rental property. There seems to be a 50-50, and sometimes a 100-percent, chance that someone is not going to be happy. - Sunday, May 11, 2008

Pet Talk : Summer hazards for pets

TEXAS A&M

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Emergencies can happen to pets just as people, and sometimes it’s necessary to get Fido or Fluffy to the ER, stat. - Sunday, May 11, 2008