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False parasol mushroom in a lawn
July 29, 2025

What are those white mushrooms in my yard?

‘Fairy rings’ may look magical but are likely toxic

July 22, 2025

Stay hydrated all summer

AgriLife Extension expert shares how to avoid dehydration or heat-related illnesses

Headshots of Roel Lopez and Phillip Kaufman
July 17, 2025

Texas A&M AgriLife experts draw on past success to tackle screwworm

Veterans of 2016 Florida outbreak reflect on lessons learned, share insight to protect Texas livestock and wildlife

a red cow looks into the camera
July 10, 2025

3 livestock skin concerns to watch for this summer

Sun, heat and moisture can harm animals’ skin, but early care helps to keep livestock healthy

A Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito.
July 2, 2025

Reduce your risk of West Nile virus infection

Stay safe from mosquito-borne disease by preventing bites

A woman with two watermelons on a table.
June 26, 2025

3 tips to pick out a sweet watermelon

A ripe, juicy watermelon can be a mouthwatering snack on a hot summer day

A Lone star tick.
June 19, 2025

Tick talk: How to spot, avoid and remove ticks in Texas

Texas A&M AgriLife expert shares tips to stay safe this tick season

Brown beetle from the species known as June bugs crawling across the green leaves of a plant.
June 13, 2025

Lights, buzz, action: June bugs are back in Texas

AgriLife Extension shares key facts and management tips for these summer beetle visitors

salt marsh caterpillar
May 29, 2025

Watch out for fuzzy, stinging caterpillars

Texas A&M AgriLife experts warn contact can cause rash, painful reaction

A hummingbird drinks from a flower mid-air.
May 27, 2025

How to feed hummingbirds in Texas

Simple tips for feeders, flowers and supporting their migration

Three steaks cook on a grill.
May 13, 2025

Prices up for most meat options as grilling season nears

Texas Crop and Weather Report - May 13, 2025

Adult leaf-footed bug on a plant
May 2, 2025

Protect your garden from leaf-footed bugs

Expert tips to spot the garden pest and stop damage to tomatoes and other crops

A cyanobacteria bloom appears as a vibrant green.
April 29, 2025

Toxic algae signs and safety tips

AgriLife Extension expert shares tips to prevent cyanobacteria bloom exposure as temperatures rise

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

Multicolored 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