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A field full of bluebonnets with patches of Indian paintbrushes.
October 8, 2026

How to plant wildflowers this fall for spring blooms

Expert advice for timing planting, choosing seeds and growing lasting color

A gate leading to a flooded pasture.
September 29, 2026

Flood tips for Texas ranchers: Protect livestock before and after

A cilantro leave center of the frame with a bloom just out of focus in the background.
September 23, 2026

Cilantro named newest Texas Superstar plant

Fast-growing, cool-season herb delivers fresh flavor for salsas, salads and more

Orb spider web with dew on it.
September 22, 2026

The 6 different kinds of spider webs — and what they mean

AgriLife Extension entomologist unravels the strategies behind spiderweb styles.

red, yellow, white and pink mums fill the picture frame
September 15, 2026

How to choose and care for fall mums

Texas A&M AgriLife expert shares simple tips for longer-lasting color at home

a person sitting at a camp fire at night
September 2, 2026

Texas A&M Forest Service cautions hunters of high wildfire potential 

Ongoing drought conditions prompt wildfire safety warning as hunting season begins

a dog in a pond
September 1, 2026

Why dogs and cats can’t ‘sweat out’ summer heat

Fresh water, shade a must to prevent dehydration and heat stroke

A string of sandburs against a white background.
August 18, 2026

How to get rid of sandburs and grass stickers for good

Four expert-backed tips to stop these prickly lawn pests before they take over your yard

Woman chops avocado and dumps into bowl with fresh produce on counter in the background
August 11, 2026

How to eat healthy on a budget

Texas A&M AgriLife nutrition expert shares practical tips for saving money on healthy meals

A man places water measurement cups to audit a sprinkler system.
August 4, 2026

Questions about watering your yard? There’s an app for that

WaterMyYard uses local weather data to tell you when and how much to water

A senior woman cools her head with a towel in a park
July 31, 2026

Heat exhaustion and heatstroke: What you need to know

AgriLife Extension experts explain symptoms, treatment and prevention of heat-related illnesses

A downed tree blocks a road
July 22, 2026

Hurricane preparedness critical for inland Texans during storm season

AgriLife Extension encourages all residents to prepare for flooding, power outages and storm impacts

Hands pull forage from a hay bale.
July 17, 2026

AgriLife Extension shares guidance for flood-damaged hay

Proper documentation, inspection, disposal critical to recovery process while ensuring livestock health

A person watering tall flowering plants.
July 15, 2026

How to keep your lawn and landscape alive through summer heat

Expert tips on watering, drought stress and plant survival

A gate leading to a flooded pasture.
July 14, 2026

AgriLife Extension provides flood readiness tips for Texas ranchers

Disaster recovery specialists give guidance for preparation and post-flooding recovery

A hummingbird drinks from a flower mid-air.
June 16, 2026

How to attract hummingbirds to your yard

Simple tips for feeders, flowers and supporting their migration

A girl kneels down to collect an insect along a trail.
May 26, 2026

Chigger season tips to beat the itch

AgriLife Extension entomologist explains chigger habitat, bites and prevention

A chatbot on a mobile phone.
May 22, 2026

Research finds hotel booking chatbots can ‘creep out’ customers

Texas A&M study links chatbot dishonesty and incompetence to user discomfort, reveals simple fix

Flower clusters of the poison hemlock plant.
May 20, 2026

Poison hemlock: How to identify and avoid this deadly plant

AgriLife Extension expert explains identification tips, toxicity risks and safe removal methods

A praying mantid on a plant waits for prey.
May 19, 2026

Praying mantis facts: Friend or foe in the garden?

AgriLife Extension expert explains these insects’ behavior, prey and common myths