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a fire pit with someone standing over it
August 28, 2025

Texas hunters urged to practice wildfire safety during season

Texas A&M Forest Service offers 5 tips to keep in mind with dove season opening

A bowhunter walks down a path surrounded by trees.
August 26, 2025

Rains, mild temperatures set the stage for strong fall hunting outlook

Texas Crop and Weather Report - Aug. 26, 2025

Close up of multicolored violas with dark purple, yellow and orange blooms.
August 26, 2025

Viola selected as a Texas Superstar plant

Broad range of colors, bountiful blooms for fall and early spring

Catharine “Cathy” Ross, Ph.D., with Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease textbook on the table in front of her.
August 21, 2025

Ross appointed associate dean for faculty affairs

Leader in mentorship, research to guide faculty development at Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

An Angora goat
August 20, 2025

Texas A&M AgriLife empowers Texas sheep and goat production

Expo equips producers with tools to tackle threats and build resilient operations

Pigs eating in a pen
August 19, 2025

Pork prices reach record highs with holiday demand ahead

Texas Crop and Weather Report - Aug. 19, 2025

Bees on a honeycomb.
August 18, 2025

Record honey bee losses prompt AgriLife Extension webinar

Statewide honey bee specialist hosts free webinar Aug. 29 to discuss pollinator health and potential solutions

Rice growing in a flooded field.
August 12, 2025

Texas rice growers optimistic despite challenges

Texas Crop and Weather Report - Aug. 12, 2025

five women stand in from of a 4-H backdrop with an award
August 12, 2025

AgriLife Extension agents earn honors for 4-H program excellence

State association recognizes innovative STEM, agriculture, leadership and community service programs

A person holds a bottle and a water sample collection bag.
August 11, 2025

Private water well screenings set for Williamson County Aug. 21 -22

people standing in a courthouse with a signed document held between two women
August 8, 2025

Hood, Somervell counties adopt joint wildfire risk mitigation plan

Texas’ first multicounty Community Wildfire Protection Plan proactively enhances public safety

screwworm fly
August 7, 2025

Tiny parasite; big problem

Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course panelists: Plan now to minimize impact if New World screwworm crosses border

Labeled tubes filled with liquid
August 7, 2025

Researchers identify promising new compound to treat tuberculosis

World’s deadliest infectious disease needs novel, effective antibiotics

Cattle in a pen
August 5, 2025

Low herd inventory ripples through U.S. beef market

Texas Crop and Weather Report - Aug. 5, 2025

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
August 1, 2025

Texas Extension Specialist Association announces 2025 award winners

Professional association recognizes AgriLife Extension agents and staff for outreach, impact

low hanging brush that acts as wilfire fuel
August 1, 2025

Funding available for wildfire mitigation practices in Central Texas

Homeowners can reduce risk of loss to wildfire with defensive management strategies

the Greg Gruben family along with AgriLife Extension representatives - 7 people with two women and a baby
July 30, 2025

AgriLife Extension agriculture and natural resources agents earn awards

Outstanding programming and professional excellence recognized at state and national levels

Striped bass.
July 29, 2025

Texas aquaculture production shows growth in multiple sectors 

Texas Crop and Weather Report - July 29, 2025

A white-tailed deer buck stands at a forest edge.
July 29, 2025

White-tailed deer symposium scheduled Aug. 29 in Robstown

New World screwworm, chronic wasting disease, management practices highlighted

water flowing over rocks in a flood
July 25, 2025

Private water well screenings set for San Angelo July 30-Aug. 1

In wake of flooding, residents in San Angelo are invited to a free well water screening and result meeting