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A herd of cattle grazing in tall, green grass. A cow in the center of the herd looks up from grazing.
November 7, 2025

AgriLife Extension launches online ‘Principles B4 Practice’ course

Curriculum focuses on soil health principles, grazing management, rangeland monitoring

A man and young boy ride horses across a field accompanied by a dog.
November 6, 2025

Generation Next: Our Turn to Ranch online course now registering

12-week AgriLife Extension agriculture business and land management course begins Jan. 26

beef cattle close up
November 5, 2025

Texas A&M Beef Sustainability Summit set for Dec. 8-9 in Dallas

Event will provide critical insights, build alignment across the beef sustainability landscape

Gary Smith sitting at a table with his hands clasped together
October 27, 2025

Gary Smith receives 2025 industry achievement award

Gary Smith, Ph.D., retired professor and former dean of the Texas A&M Department of Animal Science, earned the 2025 Certified Angus Beef, CAB, Industry Achievement Award at the Feeding Quality Forum in Rochester, Minnesota, for the indelible mark he left on the meat science and beef industries.

A woman on a horse in a pen with a rope and cattle in the background.
October 23, 2025

Emma Coffman ’20 champions agriculture in modern media

Department of Animal Sciences former student turned her passion into substantial following

A herd of red cattle stands in a field.
October 13, 2025

Southeast Texas Urban Ag and Farm Safety Summit set for Nov. 13 in Spring

AgriLife Extension event to feature educational sessions, hands-on demonstrations

Cattle in a tall ryegrass pasture.
October 8, 2025

Dry spell weighs on Texas’ cool-season forage planting

screwworm fly
September 29, 2025

Texas A&M AgriLife to aim eBeam at New World screwworm fight

Collaboration targets screwworm reproduction with new 'eBeam' technology

Cattle in a field
September 29, 2025

Carr Ranch gathering set for Oct.10 in Wilson County

Event to feature industry updates, expert speakers, CEUs and cattle viewing near Floresville

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
September 19, 2025

Coburn to lead livestock judging at Texas A&M University

Chad Coburn has joined the Department of Animal Science as livestock judging coordinator and senior lecturer. With more than 30 years of experience in the industry and teaching, Coburn will guide the department’s nationally recognized livestock judging program and competitive team.

Two combines harvest cotton.
September 5, 2025

McLennan County Harvest Celebration set for Sept. 25 in Crawford

Event recognizes volunteers, businesses that support agriculture

Steaks on a grill.
September 5, 2025

The Beef Brief grilling workshop set for Sept. 19 in Huntsville

Hands-on program teaches grilling techniques, beef nutrition and offers a steak dinner

screwworm fly
August 7, 2025

Tiny parasite; big problem

Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course panelists: Plan now to minimize impact if New World screwworm crosses border

Cattle in a pen
August 5, 2025

Low herd inventory ripples through U.S. beef market

Texas Crop and Weather Report - Aug. 5, 2025

A beef cow in a feed lot
August 1, 2025

Multicounty beef summit slated for Aug. 20 in Bellevue

Counties include Archer, Clay, Jack, Montague, Wichita and Wise

A man feeding cattle with a dusting of snow on the ground
July 31, 2025

East Texas Forage Conference set for Aug. 15 in Hallsville

Winter forage selection, herbicide trial update among topics on agenda

Texas A&M meat judging team
July 28, 2025

Meat judging team crowned international champions

Texas A&M Department of Animal Science team wins global title at Australian competition

three people with the middle woman holding a plaque
July 25, 2025

Miller wraps up pioneering career in meat science

Trailblazer’s 37-year career advanced sensory science, research and mentorship

a hat with an agenda in it
July 23, 2025

Industry trends highlight beef course Aug. 4-6 in College Station

Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course offers youth and adult tracks

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
July 21, 2025

Animal science expertise honored at international conference

Department of Animal Science faculty and students recognized by American Society of Animal Science