How to identify this predator insect that turns its prey into a smoothie
There are thousands of different species of robber flies with different variations. But one tell-tale characteristic will help you spot these (mostly) beneficial insects.
Raising the bar on food safety
When the food-consuming public thinks about food safety, their first thought likely goes to the role of government inspectors and regulators who play a role in ensuring their food is safe to eat.
Worst level of drought expands into Austin area, water levels continue decline
According to the crop and weather report from Texas A&M AgriLife released Tuesday, “hot, dry conditions continued throughout the district” that includes the Austin metro area and the Hill Country.
Ranchers impacted by drought turn to beef cattle short course
Managing animals and resources during drought were a key part of the message at the annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course.
Corn’s Wild Relative Comes to the Rescue
Texas A&M AgriLife researchers combined corn breeding and entomology expertise with traits from native and wild plants to tackle various corn production issues in the U.S.
Monarch Butterflies Facing Battle Royal For Survival
Texas A&M AgriLife entomologists are concerned about the decline in monarch butterfly populations and want Texans and others to understand why these “regal” insects are important to agriculture and the environment.
Flies, Roaches Probably Don’t Spread COVID
You may not have even considered the possibility, but new research finds that flies and roaches are not likely to spread COVID-19.
Flies, Roaches Probably Don’t Spread COVID
You may not have even considered the possibility, but new research finds that flies and roaches are not likely to spread COVID-19.
In Texas, it’s so hot that the sun itself is igniting fires. Here’s how it happened
Nearly 460 acres of land were burned in Palo Pinto County last week, and experts are calling the cause of the fire unusual and downright strange.
Drought-stricken rancher: “It’s kind of like farming in the desert”
A relentless heat wave is piling on the difficulties faced by ranchers and farmers who’ve endured up to two years of drought in the Western U.S., causing some to sell off cattle at an increasingly rapid pace.
