Farm & Ranch

Our experts share the latest research developments, teaching innovations and best practices in farming, ranching, land management for Texans.

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Six youth exhibitors practice showing their sheep.
September 11, 2026

Birthplace of Texas 4-H Lamb and Goat Show set for Sept. 26 in Jacksboro

a man works with a drone on the ground over an orange landing zone
September 11, 2026

New cropping systems researcher brings high tech to management decisions

Ravinder Singh to use technology to address crop stress, increase productivity and profitability

cattle in the High Plains with dry brown grass pasture
September 11, 2026

Beef Cattle Roundtable set for Dec. 2 at Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show 

Event to feature USDA chief economist keynote; industry panel discussions on marketing, genetics and policy

Close up of several pumpkins in a pile.
September 10, 2026

McLennan County Harvest Celebration set for Sept. 24 in Crawford

AgriLife Extension event celebrates local agriculture with vendors, food, prizes, education

A man monitors a prescribed fire in the clearing of a wooded area
September 10, 2026

Texas Prescribed Fire Field Day set for Oct. 1 in La Grange

Hands-on program to cover benefits of prescribed fire, regulations, wildfire mitigation practices

A person holds up a catfish as they harvest catfish with a net.
September 9, 2026

Texas aquaculture stable as producers contend with summer heat, drought

Texas Crop and Weather Report - Sept. 9, 2026

Three people hold binoculars and a camera while birdwatching.
September 9, 2026

Birders take flight through unique programs, partnerships and private land access

Birding with AgriLife Extension connects Texans of all skill levels with experiences in land stewardship, community

A sun sets over a Texas rangeland.
September 9, 2026

Camp Bullis land conservation program focus of Sept. 21 workshop

AgriLife Extension event to focus on Bexar, Bandera, Blanco, Comal, Kendall, Medina county landowners

Mandadi inspects a citrus tree outside
September 9, 2026

New gene-editing tool speeds regeneration of hard-to-breed perennial crops

‘CRISPR-Combo’ system cuts months off growing plants

A person holding handful of different hot peppers of various colors.
September 7, 2026

Texas A&M horticulture field day set for Oct. 2 near Somerville

Annual event opens facility to public with tours, tastings and research

Man wearing white coat displaying Texas A&M Department of Poultry Science logo that has a rooster with his thumb up.
September 7, 2026

Department of Poultry Science hosts annual steak fry in Bryan on Oct. 10

More than 25-year tradition brings together students, former students and industry supporters

AgriLife work in Amarillo
September 4, 2026

‘The Graze’ ranching conference set for Sept. 10 in Plainview

AgriLife Extension experts will discuss New World screwworm, markets and drought

green heads of wheat
September 4, 2026

Wheat Insect and Disease Scouting School set for Sept. 16 in Canyon

Free half-day program will help Panhandle producers scout, identify and manage wheat pests and diseases

September 4, 2026

El Paso New World screwworm educational event set for Sept. 14

AgriLife Extension program to address livestock, wildlife, public health concerns 

A sprinkler sprays a wide arc of water over tall, golden grasses, creating a misty glow in the sunlight while greener vegetation stands in the background.
September 4, 2026

Private applicator training set Sept. 18 in San Antonio

Training prepares agricultural producers to obtain private applicator license

Baby chick stands next to a feed dispenser under a UV light.
September 3, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife tests far-ultraviolet light to prevent bird flu in poultry

Poultry researchers to study light’s ability to reduce pathogens without harming birds

Woman in glasses and headset in front of a rice paddy holding a clipboard giving a lecture
September 3, 2026

Bernaola named to 2026 class of Kika De La Garza Science Fellows

Texas A&M AgriLife entomologist recognized for leadership in rice pest management, research, outreach

cattle standing in knee high green grass
September 3, 2026

Beef Sustainability Field Day set for Oct. 16 in Decatur

AgriLife Extension event will include moving outdoors to a working ranch

people standing in front of a field of green
September 3, 2026

Rolling Plains field day set for Sept. 17 at Chillicothe

Event to feature updates on cotton, peanut, cowpea, guar, forages and wheat varieties

people in seminar
September 2, 2026

Brazos County Farm and Ranch Seminar set for Sept. 25 in Bryan

AgriLife Extension event to cover invasive pest and weed updates, control methods