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Direct beef sales program to address legal, economic issues

Tiffany Dowell Lashmet discusses upcoming free sessions in her latest Texas Agriculture Law Blog. Read More

May 31, 2022

Scientists Are Modifying Potatoes To Be Better For Diabetics

Potatoes are a vital food source worldwide. They're the third biggest crop, behind wheat and rice, grown across the globe. Read More

May 28, 2022

New Research Facility Slated for West Texas A&M

The Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center of Amarillo will move to Canyon to complete an agricultural research, education and outreach… Read More

May 25, 2022

Beat the Summer Heat

As outdoor temperatures increase, so does the possibility of heat stress or even heat stroke. But there are ways to… Read More

May 25, 2022

Retail meat prices remain high

Retail meat prices remain higher than last year as consumers plan for traditional Memorial Day gatherings. Read More

May 25, 2022

Texas drought strengthens its grip, triggering wildfires, water restrictions and crop disasters

Hundreds of wildfires have broken out this spring. More than a dozen areas are under voluntary or mandatory water use… Read More

May 25, 2022

Researchers use CRISPR technology to modify starches in potatoes

Genetic engineering of potato starch opens doors to industrial uses Read More

May 25, 2022

How are crop input prices affecting your profitability?

Looking at crop input price increases and how they are impacting producers' profitability, the latest increases are reported by the Agricultural… Read More

May 24, 2022

New AgriLife Extension Programs to Address Direct Beef Sales

Interest in direct beef sales skyrocketed during the pandemic, along with a public desire to make that local connection in… Read More

May 20, 2022

Many Texas farmers to miss out on record wheat prices as drought intensifies

The good news for Texas farmers is that wheat prices are way up. The bad news is that a lot of… Read More

May 20, 2022