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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Cartons of eggs in a grocery store.
April 8, 2025

Egg prices falling ahead of Easter demand

Texas Crop and Weather Report - April 8, 2025

April 8, 2025

Private water well screenings slated for Far West Texas April 21-22 

Residents of Brewster, Jeff Davis and Presidio counties invited to screenings and results meetings

green-topped test tubes in a lab setting
April 4, 2025

One year later: Highly pathogenic avian influenza in dairy cattle

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory continues diagnostic testing to protect industry

Ranch land covered in floodwaters
April 3, 2025

Texas flood damage: how farmers can document losses, claim assistance

AgriLife Extension offers flood damage, disaster information for livestock, infrastructure insurance claims

A closeup of a red, ripe strawberry.
April 1, 2025

Season outlook promising for Texas strawberries

Texas Crop and Weather Report - April 1, 2025

Multicolored eggs are photographed from above, some brown, others white, some faintly green or blue – arranged in a cardboard egg carton
April 1, 2025

Why are eggs different colors?

Eggs-ploring why chicken eggs are laid in different colors, shapes, shades

A closeup of green algae.
April 1, 2025

Nutrient mitigation in ponds subject of April 15 webinar

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service program to provide practical solutions, strategies

A pair of hands working in the dirt among crops
March 31, 2025

Regenerative agriculture focus of workshop in Dumas

Program will meet on four Mondays in April 

A collection of soil test samples.
March 27, 2025

Boost plant growth with a simple soil test

Soil testing tips for better lawns, gardens and crops this spring

A man tilling a field
March 26, 2025

Landowner education series slated for April 14-May 12 in Waco

Course geared toward understanding and managing land effectively

green wheat plots at McGregor
March 25, 2025

Wheat production and prices are down, but options are available

Texas Crop and Weather Report - March 25, 2025

Woman standing with western wear clothing
March 21, 2025

COWGIRL honors former Texas A&M Department of Animal Science student

Sarah Prather ’17 recognized for her horsemanship and business ties

A woman driving a utility vehicle on a ranch
March 21, 2025

Agriculture financial assistance workshop set April 4 in Austin

AgriLife Extension event geared toward landowners, farmers and ranchers

Hay being unloaded from a truck
March 20, 2025

Tips for documenting wildfire-related agricultural losses

AgriLife Extension offers preparation information for livestock, infrastructure wildfire insurance claims

David Anderson standing and presenting during Texas A&M's Beef Cattle Short Course.
March 20, 2025

David Anderson receives national lifetime achievement award

AgriLife Extension economics expert recognized for 35 years of service to farmers and ranchers

plate of crawfish with an ear of corn
March 18, 2025

Crawfish production better, but still recovering from drought

Texas Crop and Weather Report - March 18, 2025

a woman standing in tall corn
March 18, 2025

Agriculture on all fronts

Texas A&M AgriLife family cultivates agricultural excellence through personal and professional passion

A brown bull inside a pen
March 18, 2025

Beef Cattle and Forage Field Day set for April 11 in Overton

Event includes presentations from Texas A&M AgriLife experts, field sessions

Black, brown and white chickens stand in a grassy yard with a wooden coop structure pictured behind them
March 17, 2025

Five things to know about raising backyard chickens

AgriLife Extension poultry expert shares essential tips for a healthy, happy flock

A chicken in a chicken house
March 17, 2025

AgriLife Extension will host Backyard Chicken seminar series starting March 31

Virtual workshops include chicken basics and egg grader training