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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December 8, 2025

Carlos Rodriguez: Tracking disease to protect populations

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory expert turns diagnostic tests into disease surveillance

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December 8, 2025

Texas A&M Animal Welfare Judging Team wins second consecutive national title

Students earn top honors in rigorous science-based contest

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December 5, 2025

Texas A&M AgriLife, Ranchbot to advance agricultural technology

Collaboration to create satellite-based monitoring tools for smarter decisions and resource efficiency

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December 5, 2025

AgriLife Extension names new district administrator in South Texas

Andrea Valdez brings leadership in educational program impact, community engagement to role

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December 4, 2025

AgriLife Extension releases equine herpesvirus fact sheet

Updated, science-backed resource outlines symptoms, transmission and steps to reduce disease spread

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December 4, 2025

Texas A&M establishes statewide horticultural advisory council

Department of Horticultural Sciences aligns coalition to expand economic, educational opportunities in horticulture

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December 4, 2025

Free online septic system maintenance class for homeowners on Dec. 11

Event provides basic understanding of operational and maintenance activities for septic systems

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December 3, 2025

Crop, livestock risk protection seminar set on Dec. 17 across Panhandle, South Plains

AgriLife Extension offers in-person locations in 42 counties, 8 continuing education units

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December 3, 2025

FarmHope expands mental health care and education to ag industry

AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M Health initiative helps farmers and ranchers confront stigma, access barriers and stress

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December 3, 2025

Data modeling drives Texas A&M war on cattle ticks

Precision tick location tech boosts effort to protect U.S. beef supply

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December 1, 2025

Texas Resilient Landscapes Initiative offers $3.2 million in reforestation funding

Cost-share initiative helps landowners replant native trees after natural disasters

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December 1, 2025

Enhanced biosecurity training helps beef cattle producers secure operations

Agents and veterinarians learn to develop ranch protocols in Texas A&M AgriLife training 

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November 25, 2025

Texas Christmas tree industry sees growth in demand, farm acreage

Texas Crop and Weather Report - Nov. 25, 2025

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November 24, 2025

Soil, science, sustainability: Katie Lewis shapes farming’s future

AgriLife Research scientist turns passion into science to sustain the land, and people who depend on it

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November 24, 2025

District 8 Farm and Ranch Seminar slated for Dec. 11 in multiple Central Texas locations

AgriLife Extension educational event to focus on integrated pest management

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November 21, 2025

AgriLife Extension names new agents, program specialists and managers

Educational outreach and programming positions filled around the state

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November 21, 2025

Texas A&M soil and crop sciences department shines at international conference

Faculty, students earn Fellow titles, awards, presentations wins

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November 20, 2025

Texas A&M AgriLife builds beef cattle efficiency through producer education

Efforts equip producers with proven strategies to cut costs, improve herds and protect resources

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November 18, 2025

Texas citrus shows heavy crop, smaller fruit

Texas Crop and Weather Report - Nov. 18, 2025

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November 18, 2025

Board of Regents honors nine Texas A&M AgriLife faculty, professionals

Two receive Regents Professor titles, seven earn Regents Fellow honors