Few pond management practices are as misunderstood and misapplied as fertilization. Why, when, how and with what material seem to be vague in the minds of many pondowners. Let’s start with why we ...

Fish growth in farm ponds often times may be increased by pond fertilization. Food shortages will limit fish growth, and pond fertilization will increase the growth of microscopic plants ...

Spring is here and farm pond owners may wonder if they need to fertilize their ponds. The short answer is, “it depends,” according to Scott Jones of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Jones is ...

Spring and summer bass and bluegill fishing is in full swing. While it is a little late this year to start, you still can manage the fertility of your pond to keep the fishing good for the rest of the ...

Spring is just around the corner. With spring weather on the way, many farm pond managers look to stock the pond. There are a number of suppliers of fish for farm pond stocking in the area. In farm ...

The time has come to get back into the rhythm of active pond management, said Scott Jones, small impoundment extension specialist at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. While ambitious pond ...

During the summer months, landowners and their families can enjoy the fun, recreational benefits of having a farm pond, said Scott Jones, small-impoundment extension specialist at the University of ...

There are many interesting components of plant science and agriculture. County agents spend a large percentage of their time diagnosing pond weeds. Yes, there are weeds that grow in ponds. Call me ...

The recommended fertilization programs can produce four to six times more fish than without, he said. Fertilization also can limit the establishment of nuisance rooted vegetation by blocking sunlight ...

Ponds provide drinking water for cattle and a fun fishing experience for children and grandchildren and they add value to property. Neglect, though, leads to future headaches. Aquatic Vegetation ...

There are many interesting components of plant science and agriculture. County agents spend a large percentage of time diagnosing pond weeds and determining fertilization needs. Once air temperatures ...

The Texas AgriLife Extension Service will help landowners develop better pond management techniques at a half-day workshop April 27 in New Berlin, between San Antonio and Seguin. The workshop, which ...