AquaExtension Events

Presented by Brittany Chesser Aquatic Vegetation Management Program Specialist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Lead Diagnostic Scientist, TAMU Aquatic Diagnostics Laboratory Description: Excess nutrients in ponds often lead to excessive aquatic vegetation issues, including algae blooms, which can require labor-intensive and costly management practices. This webinar offers practical solutions to help pond owners and managers address these nutrient management challenges effectively and efficiently. In this 1-hour session, we will explore the sources of nutrient pollution, how to identify nutrient-related problems in your pond, and effective strategies for overall nutrient reduction. Key strategies covered will include aeration, beneficial bacteria blends, nutrient... Read More →

Presented by Dr. Todd Sink Aquaculture Extension Specialist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Director, TAMU Aquatic Diagnostics Laboratory Description: This 1-hour how-to educational webinar will cover water quality related to the need to lime ponds and potentially clear them. It will also discuss the latest research from Texas A&M on the use of traditional agricultural lime versus commercially available liquid lime products for increasing alkalinity in ponds and pond clearing. Liquid lime products have been widely marketed as a replacement for the large volumes of ag lime required to lime ponds, but do we know if they really work? Alkalinity,... Read More →

Presented by Brittany Chesser Aquatic Vegetation Management Program Specialist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Lead Diagnostic Scientist, TAMU Aquatic Diagnostics Laboratory Description: Stay ahead of the curve with this webinar showcasing the latest research from Texas A&M University AquaExtension. Over the past year, we have been conducting small-scale trials on an innovative product designed to prevent harmful algal blooms (HABs). These blooms, that can be caused by blue-green algae (cyanobacteria species) and golden algae, can lead to livestock, companion animals, and/or fish kills, severely impacting the usability of your pond. In this 1-hour session, we’ll delve into the most recent... Read More →

Presented by Dr. Todd Sink Aquaculture Extension Specialist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Director, TAMU Aquatic Diagnostics Laboratory Description: This 1-hour how-to educational webinar will unravel common pond myths and mis-management practices related to water quality. The pond myths webinar from last year was our most popular webinar to date, and yet 2 hours (and a third hour for questions) was not sufficient to cover the numerous pond myths that exist (we covered 42 myths). We are back again this year to go deeper and dispel yet more myths, this time specifically related to water quality. Often it is more... Read More →

Presented by Brittany Chesser Aquatic Vegetation Management Program Specialist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Lead Diagnostic Scientist, TAMU Aquatic Diagnostics Laboratory Description: This 1-hour how-to educational webinar will unravel common pond myths and mis-management practices related to aquatic vegetation management. The pond myths webinar from last year was our most popular webinar to date, and yet 2 hours (and a third hour for questions) was not sufficient to cover the numerous pond myths that exist (we covered 42 myths). We are back again this year to go deeper and dispel yet more myths, this time specifically related to aquatic vegetation... Read More →

Presented by Dr. Todd Sink Aquaculture Extension Specialist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Director, TAMU Aquatic Diagnostics Laboratory Description: This 1-hour how-to educational webinar will unravel common pond myths and mis-management practices related to fish management. The pond myths webinar from last year was our most popular webinar to date, and yet 2 hours (and a third hour for questions) was not sufficient to cover the numerous pond myths that exist (we covered 42 myths). We are back again this year to go deeper and dispel yet more myths, this time specifically related to fish management. Often it is more... Read More →

Presented by Brittany Chesser Aquatic Vegetation Management Program Specialist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Lead Diagnostic Scientist, TAMU Aquatic Diagnostics Laboratory Description: Proactive management is the key to preventing aquatic vegetation problems in your pond. As the growing season winds down, the steps you take now can set the stage for a healthy and balanced pond next year. This webinar will provide late-season tips and strategies to address existing vegetation issues and prepare for the next season’s challenges. In this 1-hour session, we will cover: Evaluating and addressing current vegetation levels to prevent overgrowth. Late-season treatments and when they are... Read More →