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 woman on horseback skillfully lassos a cow in an arena.
December 5, 2024

The Road to Casper: Episode one

Three-part video series, created by Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications.

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December 5, 2024

Texas A&M Animal Welfare Judging Team claims national championship

Three Texas A&M teams place in top five at annual Animal Welfare Assessment Contest

a black cow stands in a water stream
December 5, 2024

Controlling infectious disease between wildlife and livestock on shared rangeland

Texas A&M AgriLife-led research looks at the nexus of wildlife and livestock for solutions to zoonotic disease

Christmas tree branch with a blue bulb on it
December 4, 2024

Real Texas Christmas trees boost state’s economy

Related agritourism shows continued growth

Two feral pigs at night in the brush
December 4, 2024

Preempting African swine fever in Texas with research

Scientists assess a tick’s potential to spread disease in Southern U.S.

A field of cotton ready to be picked.
December 4, 2024

Crop Production and Risk Protection workshop slated for Dec. 18

In-person and virtual options available for all Panhandle and South Plains counties

A windmill against a cloudy sky
December 3, 2024

Private water well screenings Dec. 17-18 for Wilson County

Samples will be tested for contaminants, including total coliform bacteria, E. coli

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December 2, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife celebrates the Borlaug legacy

Remembering Norman Borlaug’s Nobel Peace Prize and impact on global food security

Citrus fruit on a tree
December 2, 2024

Saving our citrus: Addressing the billion-dollar global threat of citrus greening

AgriLife Research scientists switch from defense to offense to fight the U.S.’s most devastating citrus disease

A person holds half of an orange
December 2, 2024

Hope for the citrus industry

AgriLife Research scientists switch from defense to offense to fight the U.S.’s most devastating citrus disease

Small group of light brown, dark brown and black beef cattle in a field
November 29, 2024

Where’s the Beef? course now available online

Legal, economic considerations for direct beef sales to consumer highlighted

A pair of hands holding a pen with a brochure sitting underneath them on a table
November 28, 2024

Estate planning program for agricultural producers set for Dec. 17 in Canyon

Focus will be on creating farm and ranch estate succession plans

A man with a microphone standing by a lectern with projector image of Master Marketer materials in background.
November 27, 2024

Master Marketer program introduces revised programming model

New changes will broaden program reach, provide needed risk management education

Christmas trees at a tree farm.
November 26, 2024

Demand for live Christmas trees remains strong

Texas Crop and Weather Report

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November 25, 2024

Department of Agricultural Economics addresses growing student population with new faculty

New hires will be based in Bryan-College Station

David Baltensperger receives an award from the Crop Science Society of America
November 22, 2024

Texas A&M Department of Soil and Crop Sciences expertise recognized at international conference

Faculty, students earn national titles, awards

National Champions at AQHA World Show Collegiate Horse Judging Contest
November 22, 2024

Texas A&M University judging teams claim national titles

Horse judging team claims second consecutive national title, meat judging team finishes season as reserve champions

large round cotton bales wrapped in yellow plastic are piled on one another
November 21, 2024

AgriLife Research-led Cotton Belt sustainability effort underway

Project aims for system transformation through precision management

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November 21, 2024

AgriLife Extension fills new county agent positions across the state

Agency personnel provide educational programming, outreach in their respective communities

Heavy machinery converting loose hay into small bales
November 21, 2024

District 8 Farm and Ranch Seminar slated for Dec. 12

Multiple in-person locations, virtual options available