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 large auditorium filled with men and women, many in cowboy hats, listening to a speaker on stage with a beef cattle presentation.
July 22, 2024

‘Rebuilding the Cow Herd’ theme of Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course on Aug. 5-7

More than 50 educational hours, 20 courses aimed at helping producers bring operations back to full speed.

Cattle stand in a pasture with a blue sky in the background.
July 22, 2024

East Texas Forage Conference set for Aug. 16 in Hallsville

Feral hog management, soil fertility and pond management among topics

July 19, 2024

AgriLife Extension assesses Hurricane Beryl agricultural losses

Matagorda, Wharton, Harris, Brazoria, Fort Bend counties on disaster focus list

Two horses in a pasture. The horse on the left is eating while the other is standing.
July 19, 2024

Small acreage landowner series begins Aug. 13 in San Antonio

Courses cover topics including water wells, feral hogs, equine nutrition

A person is tilling soil with a tractor at a farm in Corpus Christi.
July 19, 2024

Annie’s Project for women in agriculture will be Aug. 8-Sept. 12 in Pampa

Nationally acclaimed program focuses on agricultural risk

The Sam Houston National Forest
July 19, 2024

Forest landowner conference set for Aug. 6 in Hallsville

Climate-smart program, initiatives and best practices will be discussed

Men on horseback move cattle across a green field.
July 18, 2024

AgriLife Extension webinar to highlight Aldo Leopold’s tools for wildlife management

Program includes special focus on cattle grazing practices for wildlife diversity

Thompsons Creek watershed.
July 17, 2024

Thompsons Creek watershed protection meeting set for July 31 in Bryan

Residents invited to learn about, contribute to water quality improvement plan

A modern building behind a group of people cutting a purple ribbon.
July 16, 2024

Tarleton State, Texas A&M AgriLife cut ribbon for Research and Economic Development Building

Facility to bolster sponsored research, regional collaboration

July 16, 2024

Hurricane Beryl winds damage some crops, others benefit from rain

Texas Crop and Weather Report

July 16, 2024

Marina Rondon joins Texas A&M AgriLife to support plant pathology research and extension efforts

Rondon brings nematode management expertise to Lubbock

July 12, 2024

Ranch Horse Program on Aug. 4 kicks off annual Beef Cattle Short Course in College Station

Equine economics, joint health and renowned horse trainer on the agenda

July 11, 2024

Texas Climate-Smart Initiative announces incentives for landowners

Texas farmers, ranchers, small forest owners adopting climate-smart practices can apply to participate

An egret stands in the middle of a field.
July 11, 2024

Greens Bayou water quality training set for July 25 in Houston

Residents will learn how to improve water quality in Greens Bayou watershed

A row of graduation plaques for the AgriLife Extension TALL program. They are mounted on wood and feature a gold seal.
July 10, 2024

AgriLife Extension leadership program announces new cohort

Governor Dolph Briscoe Jr. Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership program offers intensive, two-year agriculture study

Two individuals hold a net containing a large group of catfish at water surface.
July 9, 2024

Texas catfish industry remains stable despite challenges

Texas Crop and Weather Report

A pond covered with bright green cyanobacteria.
July 9, 2024

Cyanobacteria topic of July 23 webinar

AgriLife Extension program to cover identification, concerns and management

July 8, 2024

Livestock, humans at risk of painful bites as horse fly populations increase

Rainfall fueling above-normal infestations of these relentless pests

July 8, 2024

AgriLife Extension responds to Tropical Storm Beryl

Agency’s Disaster Assessment and Recovery unit assets, personnel prepared to enter storm zone

Two hay bales are in a field that has been harvested.
July 8, 2024

Samples now accepted for Aug. 22 McLennan County Hay Show

Participants can submit hay, forage samples at nine McLennan County locations until July 24