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Tractors in a field near Corpus Christi.
April 21, 2026

Fertilizer price surge squeezes Texas producers

Texas Crop and Weather Report - April 21, 2026

Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas
Vegetables for sale at an outdoor market
April 20, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife study reveals why food waste rises, falls as incomes grow

Emiliano Lopez Barrera looked at patterns that shape how households buy, use and discard food

Farm & Ranch Life & Health Press Releases
An individual scoops into a watermelon half to take a sample.
April 20, 2026

How watermelon research shapes the melons on your table

Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientist blends taste, nutrition and resilience to make better melons

Farm & Ranch Life & Health Science & Tech
Two students standing and holding a crystal award on a Texas A&M Student Activities backdrop.
April 17, 2026

Dairy Science Club named Student Organization of the Year in partner category

Texas A&M recognizes student organization for industry collaboration and student engagement

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Farm & Ranch
A silverleaf nightshade in bloom.
April 17, 2026

Silverleaf nightshade management webinar scheduled for May 12

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

Event Advances Farm & Ranch Lawn & Garden
A person holds a large bass
April 17, 2026

More Bass, Less Grass workshop scheduled for May 29 in La Marque

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service program to cover pond, aquatic vegetation, fish management strategies

Environment Event Advances Farm & Ranch
Cow with yellow tag on it's ear.
April 16, 2026

Beef Cattle 101 workshop set for May 18-19 in College Station, Kosse

Two-day, hands-on AgriLife Extension program will cover essential herd and pasture management skills

Event Advances Farm & Ranch
A lab technician inspects cotton seedlings in a lab.
April 16, 2026

Tweaking plant cholesterol precursors could protect cotton

AgriLife Research team uses gene editing to exploit biological weaknesses in plant-feeding insects

Farm & Ranch Press Releases Science & Tech
man stands looking outside a barn into blue sky
April 16, 2026

FarmHope workshop set for April 28 in Sinton

Free workshop to cover estate planning, financial planning and farm stress

Event Advances Farm & Ranch Life & Health
A black and white sheep that is part of a herd looks forward.
April 16, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife Research Station at Sonora to host April 25 anniversary event

Community invited to celebrate 110 years of research with speakers, tours, exhibitors 

Event Advances Farm & Ranch
two men stand on a stage, one at a podium
April 15, 2026

Tomaszewski earns Dairy Challenge Founder Award

Longtime dairy education leader recognized by North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Farm & Ranch Press Releases
Closeup of ripening strawberry.
April 14, 2026

Texas strawberry season slow to start, but quality stays high

Texas Crop and Weather Report - April 14, 2026

Farm & Ranch
Gardening disks
April 13, 2026

Homestead Conference set for May 2 in Archer City 

AgriLife Extension event to feature hands-on sessions in beekeeping, food preservation, soap making

Event Advances Farm & Ranch Lawn & Garden
Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
April 10, 2026

AgriLife Extension agent receives cattle association’s top beef award

Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers present Outstanding County Agent-Beef award to Marcel Fischbacher

Farm & Ranch Press Releases
A hand wearing an Aggie ring holds up a bass with another person fishing in the background.
April 8, 2026

April 21 webinar to focus on fish management strategies in ponds

AgriLife Extension program to explore strategies to promote desired, remove undesired fish species

Environment Event Advances Farm & Ranch
A basket of tulips sits in front of sign that says "Moody Blooms."
April 8, 2026

Aggie turns farm into tulip destination

Former College of Agriculture and Life Sciences student Jerry Moody ’91 introduces people to agriculture through blooms

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Farm & Ranch Lawn & Garden
Bulls inside a pin at the Rio Beef Feed Yard
April 7, 2026

South Texas Beef and Forage Field Day set for April 29 in Beeville

Expert speakers to cover brush management, parasite control, ag law, cattle markets and more

Event Advances Farm & Ranch
A hand against a background of ornamental plants.
April 7, 2026

Texas ‘green industry’ shifts to steady, sustainable growth following COVID-era boom

Texas Crop and Weather Report - April 7, 2026

Farm & Ranch Lawn & Garden Press Releases
people behind a red ribbon in front of a building
April 7, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife celebrates new home for center serving the High Plains

Expanded facility in Canyon to better serve region through research and educational outreach

Environment Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas Lawn & Garden Life & Health Press Releases Science & Tech
woman standing in a cotton field talking to a group of people
April 3, 2026

Katie Lewis earns Texas Environmental Excellence Award for Agriculture

AgriLife Research scientist focuses on agricultural production support, strength

Farm & Ranch Press Releases