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Cattle in a field
August 4, 2026

AgriLife Extension economist: Cattle prices haven’t hit the ceiling yet

...fair to excellent condition, and pasture and rangeland ranged from very poor to good. Wildlife were in good condition, with fawns progressing and quail and turkey seen with their offspring....

A forest of pine trees
July 28, 2026

Texas forest industry remains steady with large economic, ecological impact

...kept producers cautious, and some continued to sell cull cows and calves into strong market prices. Whitetail fawning was underway, and quail and turkey hatches were reported in some areas....

Cotton plant grows in a field near College Station, Texas
July 21, 2026

Cotton prices rally as Texas growing conditions turn mixed

...prices declined a few dollars per hundredweight at one sale barn. Pasture and rangeland conditions ranged from poor to good, and livestock were in fair to excellent condition. Quail chicks...

Wheat in a field.
July 14, 2026

Texas wheat: More problems than bright spots this year

...demand for replacement cows and heifers. Wildlife continued to recover from winter drought, with fawns hitting the ground and a second hatch of quail reported. Livestock were in fair to...

A female pasture mealy bug on a blade of green grass.
July 7, 2026

Pasture mealybug raises alarm for Texas livestock producers

...in one area. Wildlife observations improved, with white-tailed fawn sightings increasing and quail and turkey poults hatching. The New World screwworm remained the dominant concern alongside pasture mealybug. Some producers...

The AgriLife Extension logo on a maroon banner in front of a crowd of people in an auditorium
June 26, 2026

AgriLife Extension adds 20 new county agents, program specialists across Texas

...in Liberty County. She grew up riding cutting horses and was involved in 4-H through the shooting sports project. Her current interests are homestead quail management, gardening and being involved...

A man in protective clothing uses a drip torch to set a prescribed fire.
May 14, 2026

Understanding the role of prescribed fire in Texas

...a planned and regulated way. Burns can improve livestock forage quality, control invasive plant species like cedar, and enhance browse for white-tailed deer and cover for quail, Brooke said. Want...

Burgers on a grill being seasoned
May 12, 2026

Grilling season brings mixed prices for Texas consumers

...cattle prices remained strong. Flies became more problematic, and producers treated livestock accordingly. Wildlife conditions improved with increased green vegetation, while turkey nesting activity and early quail pairing were observed....

Roughly 30 people smile and give thumbs up in a large conference room.
March 26, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife wildlife management program earns statewide recognition

...received the Sam Beasom Memorial Scholarship, and Abby Dwelle was awarded the South Texas Quail Coalition Scholarship. Both are graduate students in the Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management.  ...

black and white faced cows
February 18, 2026

Texas dairy producers offset lower milk prices with higher calf prices

...due to limited forage availability, and producers continued to cull deep in their herds. Wildlife populations were seeking food closer to towns, roadways and rural residence areas. Quail hunters reported...

Backyard flock of chickens
February 6, 2026

What is avian influenza? Fast facts on ‘bird flu’ in the U.S.

...the same family as human influenza that can present a respiratory infection in domesticated poultry, including chickens, ducks, turkeys, guineas, and quail. HPAI has a mortality rate in chickens approaching...

A tractor plows an empty field in the background with an irrigation canal in the foreground.
January 21, 2026

Drought conditions intensify across Texas

...Hay prices were still high, and supplies were short in some areas. Landowners reported a good hunting season with an average to excellent quail crop and an average deer crop....

Henri Bariselle kneels next to Texas A&M mascot Reveille X.
December 18, 2025

Q&A: From Saudi Arabia to pursuing avian dreams at Texas A&M

...with it — the birds themselves, their behavior, their anatomy and physiology. After that, I kept raising more birds every summer, especially during COVID-19. Quail, guinea fowl, ducks, you name...

Christmas trees of varying sizes growing in rows
November 25, 2025

Texas Christmas tree industry sees growth in demand, farm acreage

...poor. Hay and feed were in demand in the area. Most wildlife species were not critically affected. White-tailed deer, turkey, dove and quail appeared plentiful and still in good condition....

A person places harvested grapes into a five-gallon bucket.
September 16, 2025

Texas vineyards report high-quality wine grapes

...supplementing with protein, corn and cottonseed. The hunting season began, with a strong presence of both white-wing and mourning doves reported in some areas. Turkeys and quail were notably abundant....

Dr. Monte Nesbitt holding a branch with a cluster of pecans on the end.
September 9, 2025

Texas pecans near harvest in challenging season

...a great success for many hunters, though populations were not as plentiful as in years past. However, turkeys and quail had good populations in the area, and wildlife was active....

a cotton stripper harvesting cotton
September 3, 2025

Cotton crop thrives with timely rains across the state

...hay were in great demand at a high cost. Wildlife managers reported a good fawn crop and quail numbers. Deer producers were supplementing extra and providing water to their ponds....

A bowhunter walks down a path surrounded by trees.
August 26, 2025

Rains, mild temperatures set the stage for strong fall hunting outlook

...varied by region, I think we can anticipate solid antler growth in most parts of the state this year.” Quail outlook positive Over the last three decades, Texas has experienced...

Striped bass.
July 29, 2025

Texas aquaculture production shows growth in multiple sectors 

...for municipalities, irrigation and livestock. Beef cattle supplementation was increasing, and beef cattle prices remained very high. Wildlife such as deer, quail and turkey remained in good shape, but water...

An orange forklift moves wood.
July 22, 2025

Texas timber industry eyes new opportunities amid steady markets

...pecans developed well. Peanut crops were irrigated and podding. Livestock and wildlife benefited from forage availability. Cattle markets remained strong, and wildlife activity was high, with frequent quail and turkey...