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A white-tailed deer doe nuzzles her fawn in the forest.
April 8, 2025

Five important reminders when finding ‘orphaned’ wildlife

Texas A&M AgriLife expert shares advice to keep young wildlife wild

Multi-colored eggs are photographed from above, some brown, others white, some faintly green or blue – arranged in a cardboard egg carton
April 1, 2025

Why are eggs different colors?

Eggs-ploring why chicken eggs are laid in different colors, shapes, shades

A collection of soil test samples.
March 27, 2025

Boost plant growth with a simple soil test

Soil testing tips for better lawns, gardens and crops this spring

An ornate box turtle crosses and unpaved road.
March 25, 2025

Why are more turtles crossing Texas roads?

Texas A&M AgriLife experts explain the increased activity and how to help safely

A barn swallow sits on a sprinkler head attached to a building.
March 18, 2025

Tips to prevent barn swallow nests this spring

Federal law prohibits disturbing barn swallows once they nest, so take preventative action now

Black, brown and white chickens stand in a grassy yard with a wooden coop structure pictured behind them
March 17, 2025

Five things to know about raising backyard chickens

AgriLife Extension poultry expert shares essential tips for a healthy, happy flock

A gopher snake.
March 12, 2025

Five ways to prevent negative encounters with snakes this spring

Texas A&M AgriLife experts share advice on how to avoid bites and coexist peacefully

Patch of bluebonnets and wildflowers in an open field.
February 26, 2025

Bluebonnets in bloom: A Texas tradition 

Discover the beauty, history and impact of Texas’ most iconic wildflower

A rose bush filled with large pink rose blooms.
February 11, 2025

Rose pruning tips for stronger, more vibrant flowers

Annual rose pruning helps prevent disease, promotes growth and encourages blooms

oak wilt infection exhibited by green-rimmed leaves that are brown in the middle and hanging from a tree limb.
February 4, 2025

Prevent the spread of oak wilt in Texas

Don’t prune or wound oak trees through June

a half circle of chicken wings
January 31, 2025

Wing prices take flight ahead of Super Bowl LIX

Americans expected to consume 1.47 billion wings

Stacked flats filled with white chicken eggs.
January 22, 2025

Egg prices continue to climb

Texas Crop and Weather Report

January 16, 2025

Prepare for winter weather

Texas A&M AgriLife shares how to protect pets, plants and pipes from freezing temperatures

The hands of two individuals as they sit at a desk
January 7, 2025

Year-end and new year financial planning tips

Texas A&M financial planning professionals offer money management strategies for 2025

Grouping of healthful foods -- vegetables, fruits, grains
December 31, 2024

Make healthy eating habits stick in the new year

AgriLife Extension expert gives tips for making healthy eating resolutions attainable and sustainable  

A close up of someone pouring sparkling wine into a glass with another half full glass sitting in front of it.
December 26, 2024

Sparkling wine 101

AgriLife Extension viticulturist gives tips on selecting a sparkling wine

A collection of differently shaped wine glasses
December 11, 2024

Why your wine glass matters — and how to pick the right one

Make your parties sparkle as much as your beverage with a wine scientist’s advice on glassware

December 11, 2024

‘Cedar fever’ season begins in Texas

High concentration of pollen expected in the air

hands planting a bare root tree
December 10, 2024

Proper tree planting for more ‘fruitful’ results

AgriLife Extension expert provides tips to establish and maintain fruit trees in Texas

Burning candles spilling into a holiday decoration and catching fire.
November 20, 2024

Five holiday safety tips to prevent fires

AgriLife Extension encourages families to stay safe throughout holiday celebrations