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 person holds a lit drip torch.
May 30, 2025

AgriLife Extension names new statewide prescribed fire coordinator

David Brooke to enhance stewardship by improving landowner resources, knowledge of prescribed fire

windmill with a blue sky in the background
May 29, 2025

Well water screening offered June 12-13 in Williamson and Milam counties 

Residents of Brushy Creek watershed, well owners near Thrall, Georgetown and Taylor invited

flooded land
May 29, 2025

Safeguarding Texas livestock from skin infections after severe weather

Diagnostic experts warn of bacterial infections following prolonged exposure to floodwater

A vibrant cyanobacteria bloom in a pond.
May 29, 2025

Harmful algal bloom research topic of June 17 webinar

AgriLife Extension aquatic experts to cover results of product-effectiveness trials

closeup of raspberries
May 28, 2025

Alternative fruits gain ground in Texas agriculture

Texas Crop and Weather Report - May 28, 2025

Screwworm
May 28, 2025

AgriLife Extension to host screwworm webinar June 9

Information will be provided on screwworm biology, prevention and treatment strategies

Screwworm
May 28, 2025

AgriLife Extension to host New World screwworm webinar June 9

soybeans
May 27, 2025

Soybean ‘power up’ meeting slated for June 4 in El Campo

Updates, pesticide regulations and economic outlook on the agenda

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

Former student Erin Morris joins USDA leadership

Department of Animal Science graduate named Agricultural Marketing Service administrator

Family photo of several generations of the Rosenthal family in an outdoor location with trees as a backdrop
May 21, 2025

Rosenthal family pledges $5 million to new meat science center

State-of-the-art facility to elevate meat science research, education and outreach at Texas A&M

A man on a horse demonstrates herding techniques
May 21, 2025

Registration opens for Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course Aug. 4-6

Educational event highlights include prime-rib dinner, Cattleman’s College, trade show

Stiles Farm tractors
May 20, 2025

Stiles Farm Field Day planned for June 10 in Thrall

Event highlights autonomous tractor technology

screwworm fly
May 20, 2025

Texas A&M AgriLife announces New World screwworm fact sheet

Experts from Texas A&M AgriLife provide education, answers about invasive insect

mature sorghum
May 20, 2025

Sorghum crop looks good where timely rains broke dry spell

Texas Crop and Weather Report - May 20, 2025

Three steaks cook on a grill.
May 13, 2025

Prices up for most meat options as grilling season nears

Texas Crop and Weather Report - May 13, 2025

A smiling Brittany Chesser stands in a pond.
May 12, 2025

Brittany Chesser: Science with a heart for Texas ponds

AgriLife Extension’s aquatic vegetation expert helps landowners turn complex data into healthy ponds

closeup of a wheat field
May 9, 2025

Wheat plot tour slated for May 22 in Bushland

Research and program updates, introduction of new AgriLife Extension entomologist on the docket

A man wearing a cowboy hat and unpacking a bag of clothing.
May 8, 2025

AgriLife Extension preps for Texas severe weather with Operation Readiness

Training focuses on animal sheltering, staging, planning

Beef cattle in a field
May 7, 2025

O.D. Butler Forage Field Day set for May 16 in Anderson

Modern building facade with text reading Animal reproductive Biotechnology Center
May 6, 2025

Texas A&M opens Animal Reproductive Biotechnology Center

Cutting-edge facilities to improve Texas, U.S. livestock success