Small ponds and lakes are very common in the Tri-State. Whether they are designed for aesthetics or stocked for fishing, ponds and lakes offer lifelong enjoyment for many home and small farm owners.

EAST TEXAS (KLTV/KTRE) - Algae is a common and annually occurring weed in our ponds. Recently in the national news, there was a lot of talk about the blue-green algae and the toxicity that it could ...

In this video from K-State Research and Extension, Beef Extension Specialist AJ Tarpoff says it’s important that cattle producers monitor their water sources carefully for signs of cyanobacteria, or ...

EAST TEXAS (KLTV) - I’ve said many times here and to folks across the county that I get more questions specifically about pond management than any other topic. Indeed, a staple of east Texas land ...

LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - When you break up the pond questions into different management questions, how to clear out excess vegetation is at the top of that list. Before we start, please understand that ...

Runaway moss growth can make pond fishing about as exciting as, well, watching moss grow. According to Dr. Michael Masser, Texas Cooperative Extension fisheries specialist, aquatic vegetation is the ...

Water treatment professionals often turn to chemicals to control algae in power plant settling ponds. While this can be effective, environmentally friendly ultrasonic technology may do a better job at ...

In rural Kansas, the farm pond is a central part of family life. Aside from providing a water source for range cattle and other livestock, some ponds provide recreation for family members, including ...

ANGELINA COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - When you break up the pond questions into different management categories, getting rid of excess vegetation is at the top of that list. Before we start, please ...