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March 11, 2026

Texas A&M senior honored by Texas Society of American Foresters

Keira Mattson recognized for leadership, academic excellence and commitment to conservation

Farm & Ranch Press Releases
A herd of goats in a wheat field.
March 10, 2026

Seasonal supply squeeze drives sheep and goat prices higher

Texas Crop and Weather Report - March 10, 2026

Farm & Ranch Press Releases
Two fire ants gathering a kernel of bait.
March 10, 2026

How to get rid of fire ants: Expert tips that work

Science-backed fire ant treatments to protect lawns, gardens and pastures

Farm & Ranch Lawn & Garden Trending
An aerial view of a boat driving across a lake.
March 9, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife fills critical need for pond, aquaculture diagnostics

Statewide testing supports 1.3 million private ponds and growing aquaculture industry

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Environment Farm & Ranch
A man stands in a field of cotton holding a large drone
March 6, 2026

Chris Cobos expands soil, water conservation science in Rollings Plains

New AgriLife Research scientist to concentrate on sustainable, regenerative conservation practices

Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas Press Releases
Two people in a pen with a herd of Brahman cattle in front of them.
March 4, 2026

AgriLife Research Brahman program at Overton named Breeder of the Year

American Brahman Breeders Association honors 50 years of research-driven leadership in herd performance

Farm & Ranch Press Releases Science & Tech
A woman holding a package of chicken meat.
March 3, 2026

Experts expect shift in chicken prices amid fertility, bird flu concerns

Texas Crop and Weather Report - March 3, 2026

Farm & Ranch Life & Health Press Releases
Aquatic vegetation under the water's surface.
March 3, 2026

March 17 webinar to focus on proactive management of aquatic vegetation in ponds

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service program to cover early-season preventative actions

Event Advances Farm & Ranch
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February 27, 2026

New AgriLife Research engineer focuses on sustainable livestock systems

Peiyang Li joins High Plains center to address manure management and emissions

Environment Farm & Ranch Press Releases
Caroline Gleaton sits at her desk with computer screens to her left
February 26, 2026

A passion for people and numbers

Caroline Gleaton to retire after 47 years with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

Farm & Ranch
pasture mealybugs on a crop
February 25, 2026

Virtual pesticide continuing education units program slated for March 6

AgriLife Extension webinar open to applicators across the state

Event Advances Farm & Ranch
A person entering data into a laptop while sitting outside by a stream
February 25, 2026

Lone Star Healthy Streams workshop set for March 10 in Orange

Meeting will address natural resource priorities, watershed health, livestock and land management

Environment Event Advances Farm & Ranch Life & Health
a blue tractor with a large round bale on the front forks
February 24, 2026

High demand dwindles hay supplies as dry weather persists

Texas Crop and Weather Report - Feb. 24, 2026

Farm & Ranch Press Releases
A close-up of a New World screwworm fly.
February 24, 2026

AgriLife Extension publishes human, pet fact sheets on New World screwworm

New resources expand education on potential risks

Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas Life & Health Press Releases
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February 23, 2026

Sandbur management webinar scheduled for March 17

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service event to focus on herbicide strategies for controlling stickers

Event Advances Farm & Ranch Lawn & Garden
A herd of sheep with one sheep standing closely in the foreground.
February 23, 2026

‘Principles B4 Practices’ grazing workshop set for March 13 in Barnhart

Concho Valley event to focus on practical tools, strategies to enhance rangeland health, productivity

Event Advances Farm & Ranch
Research assistants work with plants inside the Borlaug Center for Southern Crop Improvement greenhouses.
February 23, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife modernizes greenhouses to support innovative plant science

State-of-the-art facility enhances research capabilities to advance scientific solutions for growers

Farm & Ranch Press Releases Science & Tech
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February 20, 2026

Texas A&M animal science faculty and graduate student earn national honors

Smith and Soffa recognized at American Society of Animal Science meeting

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Farm & Ranch Press Releases
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February 19, 2026

Wildfire preparedness encouraged as conditions remain warm and dry across Texas

Texas A&M Forest Service offers preparation and preventive tips

Environment Farm & Ranch Life & Health Press Releases
A man in a polo with arm raised stands between two rows of planted rice speaking
February 19, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife Research projects to enhance rice yields, health benefits

Studies explore new rice breeding technology to improve quality and advance purple rice

Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas Press Releases Science & Tech