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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An array of pesticide sprayers sitting on the dirt ground
October 28, 2024

AgriLife Extension to host pesticide license training Nov. 13 in Floresville

Program will prepare participants for Texas Department of Agriculture exams

A woman on horseback skillfully lassos a cow in an arena.
October 28, 2024

‘The Road to Casper’ celebrates the grit of two Texas A&M Rodeo Team stars

Three-part video series, created by Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications, premieres Oct. 28

a smiling man in a maroon tie and blue suit in an outdoor setting
October 25, 2024

Xu named editor of prestigious plant breeding journal

AgriLife Research corn breeder brings expertise to Journal of Plant Registrations

A man, Samson Oladokun, Ph.D., wearing glasses and a purple shirt smiles into the camera outside a poultry science building at Texas A&M.
October 25, 2024

Samson Oladokun brings microbiome expertise to the Department of Poultry Science

Research focuses on harnessing the chicken microbiome to improve health and welfare

A wild tobacco plant in light conditions showing the spread of green fluorescence, indicating viral spread.
October 24, 2024

Plant pathologists develop new method to study plant defense against viruses

Landmark study caps off career of Texas A&M AgriLife researcher and professor

Rows of large round hay bales
October 22, 2024

Hay stocks improve cattle winter feeding outlook

Texas Crop and Weather Report

A man stands in a red shirt in an outdoor setting
October 18, 2024

New AgriLife Research genomicist plans to start at the molecular level to improve Texas crops

Jayakodi to focus on turfgrasses and controlled environment crops

A drone flies over green vegetation.
October 18, 2024

Drones and technology in rangeland management focus of Nov. 7 webinar

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service program highlights integrating technology into land management practices

closeup of diesel nut peanuts
October 17, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife to develop market for high-oil peanuts

Peanut breeders establishing new opportunity to support U.S. growers

A cow grazes on grass
October 17, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife outreach improves producer-focused resources for enhanced grazing land management

Landowner input, capacity-building techniques integral part of federal grant-funded projects

closeup of peanuts
October 16, 2024

Texas peanut production climbs in 2024

Texas Crop and Weather Report

A coyote with dark skin in the late-stage of mange.
October 15, 2024

From spooky lore to science fact: Unmasking the ‘chupacabra’

Texas A&M AgriLife expert provides scientific explanation for the paranormal creature

Three beef cattle grazing in a pasture
October 11, 2024

Annual Beef Cattle and Forage Management Seminar set for Oct. 28 in Franklin

Program will offer seven hours of continuing education units

October 9, 2024

Q&A: Tackling the red flour beetle

AgriLife Extension experts provide education, answers about invasive pest

cattle in the foreground and a horse and rider in the back
October 9, 2024

Beef industry comes together for first Texas A&M Beef Sustainability Summit Nov. 11-12 in College Station

New event to discuss economic, environmental and social sustainability of the industry

A sack filled with green army worms
October 8, 2024

Texas forage producers battling fall armyworms

Texas Crop and Weather Report

A cow and calf in front of others in a green pasture
October 8, 2024

53rd annual South Central Texas Cow-Calf Clinic set for Oct. 25 in Brenham

Presentations, live cattle and drone demonstrations highlight the day’s events

October 8, 2024

South Texas Tick Workshop scheduled for Oct. 22-23 in Weslaco

Course will provide knowledge on how to identify and manage ticks

October 4, 2024

AgriLife Extension will host Backyard Chicken seminar series starting Oct. 21

Virtual workshops include chicken basics and egg grader training

October 4, 2024

AgriLife Extension will host pick-your-own farming, agritourism workshop on Nov. 15 in Prairie View

Participants will learn essentials of launching and managing successful operation