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A roasted turkey sits atop a grill with a meat thermometer in it
November 6, 2024

Picking the perfect Thanksgiving turkey

Things to know when selecting your centerpiece bird

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November 5, 2024

Tips to make your holidays more joyful by lessening financial stress

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert gives tips on how to budget for the holidays

Closeup of a red poinsettia.
October 30, 2024

How to keep your poinsettias beautiful through the holidays

Choose, care for and keep poinsettias with these expert tips

Hands holding two small pumpkins with larger pumpkins underneath
October 22, 2024

Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?

And the difference between a fruit and vegetable

October 9, 2024

Q&A: Tackling the red flour beetle

AgriLife Extension experts provide education, answers about invasive pest

A cluster of bats hanging upside down in a cave.
October 8, 2024

Millions of bats call Texas home sweet home

Separating fact from fiction about this fascinating flying mammal

red, yellow, white and pink mums fill the picture frame
October 8, 2024

10 quick tips to help your mums survive and thrive

What to look for, how to care for fall favorite flower

A person pouring a glass of red wine.
October 3, 2024

How to choose the right bottle of red wine

And know the different categories to pick from

October 1, 2024

The strange types of spiderwebs found in nature

AgriLife Extension specialist unravels the strategies of different spiderweb styles

A closeup of a field cricket
September 24, 2024

Why crickets swarm in the fall

Avoid the annoyance of annual cricket swarms around homes, businesses.

Spoon measure Whey protein chocolate powder for fitness and bodybuilding gaining muscle.
September 17, 2024

The rise of whey: From cheese byproduct to protein supplement

AgriLife Extension dairy specialist ‘whey’s in’ on the popular product

September 10, 2024

Back-to-school traffic safety tips

AgriLife Extension expert offers tips for school zone, bus, pedestrian safety

September 4, 2024

When do I plant wildflower seeds for stunning spring blooms?

From bluebonnets to Indian paintbrushes, planting in fall is key

August 28, 2024

Equine owners advised to act against EEE

Texas A&M AgriLife veterinarian recommends vaccinations to protect horses from mosquito-borne disease

July 31, 2024

Are you a mosquito magnet? Science says you might be

AgriLife Extension entomologist talks mosquito menu preferences

July 9, 2024

What really happens when you get a sunburn?

Cell injury researcher answers burning questions on the science behind sunburns

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 3, 2024

Hurricane preparedness for families

Start now with a plan, assemble hurricane 'go bag'

July 2, 2024

Tips to avoid heat exhaustion, heatstroke

AgriLife Extension experts warn outdoor activity requires greater precautions in heat

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