Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

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A closeup of green algae.
April 1, 2025

Nutrient mitigation in ponds subject of April 15 webinar

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service program to provide practical solutions, strategies

A pair of hands working in the dirt among crops
March 31, 2025

Regenerative agriculture focus of workshop in Dumas

Program will meet on four Mondays in April 

water flowing over rocks
March 31, 2025

Stream cleanup for Geronimo and Alligator creeks set for April 12

12th annual event to be held in Seguin and New Braunfels

Close up of yellow blooms of a Mexican mint marigold plant.
March 28, 2025

Mexican mint marigold designated as a Texas Superstar

Low-maintenance ornamental plant doubles as a kitchen herb

A collection of soil test samples.
March 27, 2025

Boost plant growth with a simple soil test

Soil testing tips for better lawns, gardens and crops this spring

A water testing device sits on the ground next to a river
March 26, 2025

Private water well screenings set April 7-8 in Hays County

Residents invited to low-cost water well screenings and results meeting

A man tilling a field
March 26, 2025

Landowner education series slated for April 14-May 12 in Waco

Course geared toward understanding and managing land effectively

A gull standing on the beach
March 26, 2025

Tres Palacios Creek water quality training set for April 16 in Bay City

Workshop open to individuals interested in improving the region’s water quality

green wheat plots at McGregor
March 25, 2025

Wheat production and prices are down, but options are available

Texas Crop and Weather Report - March 25, 2025

Earth-Kind's Double Knock Out Rose.
March 24, 2025

Newly named Earth-Kind roses support sustainable gardening

2025 selections thrive with minimal care, offer beauty and resilience in Texas landscapes

A woman driving a utility vehicle on a ranch
March 21, 2025

Agriculture financial assistance workshop set April 4 in Austin

AgriLife Extension event geared toward landowners, farmers and ranchers

Hay being unloaded from a truck
March 20, 2025

Tips for documenting wildfire-related agricultural losses

AgriLife Extension offers preparation information for livestock, infrastructure wildfire insurance claims

David Anderson standing and presenting during Texas A&M's Beef Cattle Short Course.
March 20, 2025

David Anderson receives national lifetime achievement award

AgriLife Extension economics expert recognized for 35 years of service to farmers and ranchers

Two individuals working together on a laptop
March 19, 2025

‘TRICARE ECHO Demystified’ webinar scheduled for April 2

Free webinar provides military support professionals explanation of Extended Health Care Option

plate of crawfish with an ear of corn
March 18, 2025

Crawfish production better, but still recovering from drought

Texas Crop and Weather Report - March 18, 2025

a woman standing in tall corn
March 18, 2025

Agriculture on all fronts

Texas A&M AgriLife family cultivates agricultural excellence through personal and professional passion

A barn swallow sits on a sprinkler head attached to a building.
March 18, 2025

Tips to prevent barn swallow nests this spring

Federal law prohibits disturbing barn swallows once they nest, so take preventative action now

A brown bull inside a pen
March 18, 2025

Beef Cattle and Forage Field Day set for April 11 in Overton

Event includes presentations from Texas A&M AgriLife experts, field sessions

Shannon Combest, Ph.D., stands with her arms folded
March 17, 2025

Texas A&M AgriLife expands Food Science and Technology Extension

Combest hired to enhance training, research and support for Texas food manufacturers

Black, brown and white chickens stand in a grassy yard with a wooden coop structure pictured behind them
March 17, 2025

Five things to know about raising backyard chickens

AgriLife Extension poultry expert shares essential tips for a healthy, happy flock