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August 7, 2026

Texas A&M researcher earns national award for livestock nutrition research

Cattle in a field
August 4, 2026

AgriLife Extension economist: Cattle prices haven’t hit the ceiling yet

Texas Crop and Weather Report - Aug. 4, 2026

A sign that says Urban County Farm with people walking around.
July 31, 2026

AgriLife Extension Urban Rancher Lecture Series begins Aug. 11 in Houston

Six lectures will cover topics related to agriculture, natural resources, wildlife and land stewardship

a black cow with a white face stares forward in a herd of cattle
July 30, 2026

East Texas Forage Conference set for Aug. 14 in Hallsville

AgriLife Extension, Legacy Ag Credit offer livestock, pest control, conservation and market education

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July 27, 2026

‘Value of every pound’ theme of Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course Aug. 3-5

More than 50 educational hours, 20 courses aimed at helping producers increase efficiency, add pounds

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July 24, 2026

Beef Cattle Short Course Ranch Horse Program set Aug. 2 in College Station

New World screwworm, freeze branding and other issues highlight agenda

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July 23, 2026

McKinzie to mentor next generation of meat judging students at Texas A&M

Educator and champion coach brings experience to nationally recognized program

New World screwworm larva.
July 23, 2026

Spanish language New World screwworm webinar set for July 30

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service online event for agricultural workers to cover livestock, wildlife

gusano barrenador del nuevo mundo
July 23, 2026

Seminario web en español sobre el gusano barrenador del ganado programado para el 30 de julio del 2026

El Servicio de Extensión de Texas A&M AgriLife realizará un evento en línea para trabajadores agrícolas sobre manejo de ganado y vida silvestre bajo riesgo del gusano barrenador del ganado

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

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July 16, 2026

Department of Animal Science faculty and students earn national honors

Gehring, Walsh and Southern recognized for excellence in meat science

a red cow with an ear tag with 138 on it
July 14, 2026

AgriLife Extension offers New World screwworm field guide for cattle producers

Guidance provided on detection, reporting, collection, submission, treatment and prevention

a Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course book rests on the lap of an individual
July 9, 2026

Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course on Aug. 3-5 helps ranchers tackle top issues

Overarching topics will be New World screwworm and herd rebuilding

cattle in a winter pasture
July 8, 2026

Maverick County Beef and Forage Workshop set for July 14 in Eagle Pass

Event to address livestock nutrition, bull management and parasite control

cattle lay under a big shade tree
June 25, 2026

How to prevent heat stress in cattle

AgriLife Extension experts explain how environment and planning affect herd health

bbq brisket
June 25, 2026

AgriLife Extension hosts Brewed and Branded Series this July in Harris County 

Three-part workshop explores Texas coffee, leatherworking and barbecue traditions 

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June 23, 2026

Texas A&M Women’s Rodeo Team brings home National Champion honors

Young garners Rookie of the Year title, her horse Jettin to Docs Bar is Horse of the Yea r

New world screwworm adult fly
June 17, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife receives federal funding for New World screwworm research

14 projects to address sterile fly production, product assessment, other tools

a New World screwworm larva on a maroon background
June 15, 2026

AgriLife Extension takes screwworm education directly to Texas communities

Meetings paired with online tools give Texans access to up-to-date screwworm guidance

woman riding a horse ropes a black steer
June 11, 2026

Five Texas A&M women saddle up for national championship run

Aggies earn spots on collegiate rodeo’s biggest stage