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A green grasshopper on a green leaf
February 3, 2025

Spring integrated pest management seminar slated for Feb. 21 in Dallas

Attendees will receive the latest updates on pesticide laws, drift minimization and pest management strategies

A maroon banner with the words Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in white with a crowd in the background
January 31, 2025

AgriLife Extension announces new agents and program specialists

New hires to lead educational outreach and programming in their communities

a half circle of chicken wings
January 31, 2025

Wing prices take flight ahead of Super Bowl LIX

Americans expected to consume 1.47 billion wings

pecans on a tree
January 31, 2025

61st annual Texas Pecan Short Course slated for Feb. 18-21 in Somerville

Four-day course includes both classroom learning, hands-on demonstrations

A cotton boll
January 30, 2025

McKnight honored as Beltwide Cotton Specialist of the Year

Texas expert recognized for leadership and impact in cotton production as students earn top honors

January 30, 2025

Advancing Texas Wine

The sun goes down at a vineyard.
January 30, 2025

Wine science and viticulture certificate program available online

Texas A&M AgriLife coursework teaches vineyard and winemaking expertise to professionals and enthusiasts alike

A variety of foods and fruits that have been jarred.
January 30, 2025

AgriLife Extension hosting food preservation and canning workshop Feb. 15 in Houston

Workshop provides hands-on overview of food preservation and canning safety basics

Burned grass and smoldering trees
January 30, 2025

Wildfire preparedness meeting scheduled for Feb. 13 in Canadian

Attendees can meet with professionals, community leaders 

A hand holding cattle feed
January 29, 2025

Building a Marketing Plan for Feed Grains slated for Feb. 12-13 in Amarillo

Program is designed for agricultural producers and agribusiness leaders

Cattle grazing in a green winter wheat field.
January 28, 2025

Soil moisture levels improve for some, worsen for others

Texas Crop and Weather

Multiple raised vegetable garden beds in an area with a building in the background
January 27, 2025

Plantastic Gardening Seminar slated for Feb. 21 in Fredericksburg

Sessions will cover topics for new and experienced gardeners 

Stacked flats filled with white chicken eggs.
January 22, 2025

Egg prices continue to climb

Texas Crop and Weather Report

A fence post that has sustained damage due to wildfire
January 22, 2025

Wildfire preparedness publication to aid Texas landowners

Ranch preparation, livestock, risk management highlighted

A feral hog rooting in a field
January 21, 2025

Right-of-way, ornamental and turf conference slated for Jan. 30 in Amarillo

Conference offers five Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education units

Pecans in a scoop
January 17, 2025

East Texas Fruit, Nut and Vegetable conference set for Feb. 7 in Tyler

Program includes demonstration on proper pruning techniques

January 16, 2025

Prepare for winter weather

Texas A&M AgriLife shares how to protect pets, plants and pipes from freezing temperatures

Irrigation gate can be seen alongside the US/Mexico border wall in a field
January 16, 2025

Arroyo Colorado water quality training set for Jan. 30 in Weslaco

Public encouraged to become involved in improving and maintaining water quality 

An aerial view of a lake with lily pads and lake grass covering it
January 16, 2025

Cypress Creek water quality training set for Feb. 13 in Spring

Free event includes discussion on watershed systems, types and sources of water pollution

A bale of cotton wrapped in pink sitting in a field
January 15, 2025

AgriLife Extension hosting three annual crop conferences for northwest Panhandle producers