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 greenhouse is filled with tomato plants.
July 5, 2024

Greenhouse and nursery pest management seminar July 26 in Overton

Will cover latest issues in greenhouse, nursery pests

A man in protective clothing uses a drip torch to set a prescribed fire.
July 5, 2024

AgriLife Extension to host prescribed burn school July 22-24 in San Angelo

Upon successful completion, participants eligible for state certification

A group of people are viewing a potato field during a recent Texas potato field day.
July 3, 2024

Annual Texas Potato Field Day set for July 17 in Springlake

Event features latest Texas A&M-released varieties

July 3, 2024

AgriLife Extension adds pecan, viticulture, and fruit pest management specialist in Stephenville

AgriLife Extension adds pecan, viticulture, and fruit pest management specialist in Stephenville

July 2, 2024

Texas dairy sees low milk prices, shifts in consumer demand

Texas Crop and Weather Report

A tractor sprays a crop on a farm.
July 2, 2024

Private pesticide applicator training set for July 17 in Waco

Course prepares participants for Texas Department of Agriculture exam

A pecan nut cluster on a tree.
July 1, 2024

Pecan mini short course set for July 15 in San Marcos

Event part of Texas Pecan Growers Association annual meeting

July 1, 2024

Texas Sheep and Goat Expo set for Aug. 16-17 in San Angelo

‘Hardcore Carnivore’ Jess Pryles is guest speaker

July 1, 2024

Keep livestock safe during hurricane season with an emergency plan

Veterinary expert covers hurricane preparation tips to minimize disease risk

July 1, 2024

Grower-focused programs aim of new AgriLife Extension rice agronomist in Eagle Lake

Rustom intends to address grower needs, increase efficiency and profitability

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
June 28, 2024

New agents and program personnel fill AgriLife Extension positions across the state

Personnel provide educational programming, outreach in their respective communities

A woman standing with an award plaque, a man and woman standing in either side
June 27, 2024

Miller first female recipient of R.C. Pollock Award

American Meat Science Association award presented for contributions and impact in meat science industry

A cut open green and red watermelon sitting on top of other water melons and surrounded by other fruits all laying on a table.
June 27, 2024

Three tips to pick out a sweet watermelon

A ripe watermelon can be a mouthwatering juicy snack for your family on a hot summer day

A person holds a bottle and a water sample collection bag.
June 26, 2024

Private well water screenings in Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer area set for July 10, July 11 in Austin

Samples will be screened for contaminants and salinity

June 25, 2024

Wheat harvest struggling across the state

Texas Crop and Weather Report

June 25, 2024

Live demonstrations highlight Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course

Facial recognition technology for cows, chute-side working demonstrations among offerings at Aug. 5-7 event

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
June 24, 2024

AgriLife Extension adds rangeland specialist to serve Trans-Pecos ecoregion

Alpine position joint appointment with Sul Ross State University

Rathore and ultra-low gossypol cotton created through the use of RNAi technology, a gene-silencing technique
June 21, 2024

Rathore earns international cotton Researcher of the Year recognition

Texas A&M AgriLife scientist’s work improves cotton sustainability

June 20, 2024

Texas A&M’s Agricultural and Food Policy Center key in farm bill development

Center helps inform legislators, advance policy to benefit farmers, ranchers, others

A person is speaking about rice research at a rice field day in Beaumont, Texas.
June 20, 2024

Annual Beaumont Rice Field Day set for July 11

76th annual field day to feature rice breeding, disease and pest management research