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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Cattle in a pasture at Thomas Ranch.
July 26, 2024

Beef cattle management meeting set for Aug. 22 in Vega

A hand holds a net containing a red drum fish.
July 24, 2024

AgriLife Extension launches genetic improvement program for Texas red drum

Aquaculture stock improvement program will be the first for the species

July 24, 2024

AgriLife Extension adds honey bee specialist in Overton

Slater’s 18 years of experience meets industry request to improve Texas beekeeping programs

Tall grain crops are silhouetted against a blue sky and bright sun.
July 23, 2024

Insect pressure remains intense, corn leafhopper reach expanding

Texas Crop and Weather Report

A tree reflecting off the surface of the water.
July 23, 2024

Rowlett Creek water quality training set for Aug. 13 in Plano

Workshop discusses watershed improvements, resident involvement

July 23, 2024

Innovative science drives Rio Grande Valley horticultural success

Horticultural research and outreach spur economic, environmental sustainability in South Texas and beyond

Flames from a prescribed fire rise above tall grass.
July 23, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to host Great Plains Fire Summit Aug. 13-15 in Canyon

Prescribed fire conference open to landowners, students and land management professionals

A large auditorium filled with men and women, many in cowboy hats, listening to a speaker on stage with a beef cattle presentation.
July 22, 2024

‘Rebuilding the Cow Herd’ theme of Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course on Aug. 5-7

More than 50 educational hours, 20 courses aimed at helping producers bring operations back to full speed.

Cattle stand in a pasture with a blue sky in the background.
July 22, 2024

East Texas Forage Conference set for Aug. 16 in Hallsville

Feral hog management, soil fertility and pond management among topics

July 19, 2024

Agriculture damage reports mounting as AgriLife Extension disaster response teams assess Hurricane Beryl losses 

Matagorda, Wharton, Harris, Brazoria, Fort Bend counties on disaster focus list

Two horses in a pasture. The horse on the left is eating while the other is standing.
July 19, 2024

Small acreage landowner series begins Aug. 13 in San Antonio

Courses cover topics including water wells, feral hogs, equine nutrition

A person is tilling soil with a tractor at a farm in Corpus Christi.
July 19, 2024

Annie’s Project for women in agriculture will be Aug. 8-Sept. 12 in Pampa

Nationally acclaimed program focuses on agricultural risk

The Sam Houston National Forest
July 19, 2024

Forest landowner conference set for Aug. 6 in Hallsville

Climate-smart program, initiatives and best practices will be discussed

Men on horseback move cattle across a green field.
July 18, 2024

AgriLife Extension webinar to highlight Aldo Leopold’s tools for wildlife management

Program includes special focus on cattle grazing practices for wildlife diversity

Thompsons Creek watershed.
July 17, 2024

Thompsons Creek watershed protection meeting set for July 31 in Bryan

Residents invited to learn about, contribute to water quality improvement plan

A modern building behind a group of people cutting a purple ribbon.
July 16, 2024

Tarleton State, Texas A&M AgriLife cut ribbon for Research and Economic Development Building

Facility to bolster sponsored research, regional collaboration

July 16, 2024

Hurricane Beryl winds damage some crops, others benefit from rain

Texas Crop and Weather Report

July 16, 2024

Marina Rondon joins Texas A&M AgriLife to support plant pathology research and extension efforts

Rondon brings nematode management expertise to Lubbock

July 12, 2024

Ranch Horse Program on Aug. 4 kicks off annual Beef Cattle Short Course in College Station

Equine economics, joint health and renowned horse trainer on the agenda

July 11, 2024

Texas Climate-Smart Initiative announces incentives for landowners

Texas farmers, ranchers, small forest owners adopting climate-smart practices can apply to participate