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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A herd of cattle eating
July 14, 2025

Manure management issues conference Sept. 16-17 in Fort Worth

Brings together producers, technical advisers, researchers and agency professionals

A close-up of a New World screwworm fly.
July 11, 2025

Uvalde County New World screwworm workshop scheduled July 23

Program to focus on surveillance, reporting, response measures for ranch and wildlife managers

A woman opens a gate to a field on a farm.
July 11, 2025

Generation Next: Our Turn to Ranch online course now registering

12-week AgriLife Extension agriculture business and land management course begins Aug. 25

a red cow looks into the camera
July 10, 2025

3 livestock skin concerns to watch for this summer

Sun, heat and moisture can harm animals’ skin, but early care helps to keep livestock healthy

Flood waters left behind debris and sand
July 8, 2025

AgriLife Extension offers private water well screening in flooded counties

Sampling for bacteria, E. coli available on July 9-10 in Burnet, Lampasas, Llano and San Saba counties

Bales of cotton sit outside a gin.
July 8, 2025

Production outlook optimistic for Texas cotton amid low prices

Texas Crop and Weather Report - July 8, 2025

A windmill with a cloudy sky behind it
July 7, 2025

Well water screenings set for South Texas July 16-18

Water samples will be screened for contaminants, salinity

two men in suit and ties holding Signal Service Fellow award
July 3, 2025

Animal science faculty, students honored at national conference

Osburn receives American Meat Science Association Signal Service Fellow Award

A crowd shot from the back of the room at the Beef Cattle Short Course
July 3, 2025

Texas A&M’s Beef Cattle Short Course tackles markets, herd management Aug. 4-6

Maximizing high calf prices, weather, markets and New World screwworm among hot topics

Mandadi inspects a citrus tree outside
July 3, 2025

AgriLife Research reimagines citrus greening treatment delivery

Multistate grant to investigate two innovative techniques for sustainable therapeutic delivery

A pond with lily pads.
July 3, 2025

Debunking pond water quality myths focus of July 22 webinar

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service program to dispel myths related to water quality

potatoes in a bin
July 2, 2025

Texas Potato Field Day slated for July 16 in Springlake

Update on Texas A&M Potato Breeding Program, advanced clones to be discussed

wheat in the field
July 1, 2025

Wheat harvest wraps up with mixed yields

Texas Crop and Weather Report - July 1, 2025

Stiles Farm Field Day sign
June 30, 2025

Emerging agriculture technologies highlight Stiles Farm Field Day

Experimental soybeans, smart weed control and water issues spark insight

two men standing with one holding a plaque
June 27, 2025

Texas A&M AgriLife dairy leader honored for lifetime impact

Tomaszewski, students earn top recognitions at American Dairy Science Association meeting

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
June 27, 2025

AgriLife Extension hires new agents and program specialists

New personnel will lead educational outreach and programming in their communities

A horse looks out over a vast rangeland.
June 27, 2025

AgriLife Extension offers new online rangeland ecology course

Program provides key management information for landowners and natural resource professionals

A woman with two watermelons on a table.
June 26, 2025

3 tips to pick out a sweet watermelon

A ripe, juicy watermelon can be a mouthwatering snack on a hot summer day

A man stands in the back of a greenhouse with corn plants growing in small containers.
June 25, 2025

A season in decline — diagnosing a failing crop

AgriLife Extension supports growers, mitigates risks with new corn disease identification in the High Plains

Sushil Paudyal shows off a new invention
June 25, 2025

Research advances precision dairy care with AI-powered tools

Paudyal drives innovation to support dairy farmers with data-driven tools to boost efficiency