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a man in a Texas A&M sweatshirt stands in waist-high, green wheat.
December 3, 2025

Crop, livestock risk protection seminar set on Dec. 17 across Panhandle, South Plains

AgriLife Extension offers in-person locations in 42 counties, 8 continuing education units

Event Advances Farm & Ranch
A rural Hill Country landscape.
November 14, 2025

Land management workshop slated for Nov. 21 in Fredericksburg

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service event to focus on wildlife valuation, grazing, fire preparedness, more

Environment Event Advances Farm & Ranch
wildfire flames shoot up from dried grass
November 6, 2025

Elevated wildfire risk expected across Texas this week

Increasing dry conditions spark concerns across Texas Plains

Environment Farm & Ranch Press Releases
wildfire on open range
October 16, 2025

Plan ahead with wildfire prevention, mitigation tips

Expert offers practical steps to protect property and reduce risk during prolonged dry conditions

Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas
a large room with three flags in the front and a few people sitting
October 14, 2025

Texas A&M Forest Service awards $164 million to Texas fire departments

Almost 900 trucks and units provided through funding

Environment Impact on Texas Press Releases
a firefighter limbs trees
October 7, 2025

27th annual wildfire academy at Camp Swift builds national readiness

More than 350 firefighters expected to attend

Environment Press Releases
a large group of students posing behind a sign that says Sisters in Fire
October 1, 2025

High school students explore wildland firefighting professions

Texas A&M Forest Service provides hands-on learning, introduction to careers

Environment Press Releases
man in a uniform with his right hand raised in a swearing-in ceremony
September 10, 2025

Texas A&M Forest Service pins newest law enforcement officer

Officers investigate wildfire causes and timber thefts

Environment
The view down a busy city street with cars and people.
September 2, 2025

Texas A&M AgriLife guides solutions where wild and urban lands meet

From wildfire resilience to wildlife management, experts tackle Texas’ growing ‘wildland-urban interface’

Environment Impact on Texas
a fire pit with someone standing over it
August 28, 2025

Texas hunters urged to practice wildfire safety during season

Texas A&M Forest Service offers 5 tips to keep in mind with dove season opening

Environment Press Releases Trending
people standing in a courthouse with a signed document held between two women
August 8, 2025

Hood, Somervell counties adopt joint wildfire risk mitigation plan

Texas’ first multicounty Community Wildfire Protection Plan proactively enhances public safety

Environment Press Releases
low hanging brush that acts as wilfire fuel
August 1, 2025

Funding available for wildfire mitigation practices in Central Texas

Homeowners can reduce risk of loss to wildfire with defensive management strategies

Environment Press Releases
airplane with red fire retardant spraying out
June 25, 2025

Legislators allocate almost $630 million to Texas A&M Forest Service

New funds will support wildfire suppression aircraft, volunteer fire departments

Impact on Texas
land cleared through a tree area
June 11, 2025

Texas A&M Forest Service awards wildfire mitigation grants

$155,000 provided to assist landowners to reduce risk and severity of wildfires

Environment Farm & Ranch
steaks on a grill with fire below
May 23, 2025

Stop wildfires before they start: Memorial Day and summer safety tips

Be aware of outdoor activities that might cause a spark

students build a fire line
May 21, 2025

First responders attend East Texas wildland fire academy

Training focuses on skills and interagency coordination

Environment
a wildfire rises behind a homestead
May 5, 2025

Wildfire Awareness Month highlights proactive safety strategies

May is the time to get a plan and a go-kit prepared

Environment Impact on Texas
The remains of a house burned in a wildfire
May 2, 2025

AgriLife Extension hosts ‘reducing wildfire danger’ workshop

Event will cover ways to curtail fire risk factors 

Event Advances Farm & Ranch Life & Health
a vehicle approaches a wildfire on the side of a road
March 13, 2025

Texas volunteer fire departments receive $2.1 million in grants

Texas A&M Forest Service funding to aid 94 rural programs with equipment purchases

Impact on Texas
February 28, 2025

Prepare for wildfires as potential continues

Texas fire personnel and equipment activated as wildfire numbers increase

Impact on Texas