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September 19, 2024

Registration for David McKnight ’73 Ranch Management University open

Workshop provides crash course to new or inexperienced ranchers and landowners

Spoon measure Whey protein chocolate powder for fitness and bodybuilding gaining muscle.
September 17, 2024

The rise of whey: From cheese byproduct to protein supplement

AgriLife Extension dairy specialist ‘whey’s in’ on the popular product

A young man in a cowboy hat, Zach Hoelscher, stands beside a feed bunk in a cattle feedlot with his thumb up during his internship
September 17, 2024

Internships guide students to animal science careers, high-impact learning 

Career paths and opportunities can be explored through internships

September 11, 2024

Connecting students to the dairy industry

U.S. Dairy Education and Training Consortium offers unique educational opportunity for future industry leaders

September 11, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife home to world’s top animal science researchers

Fuller Bazer and Guoyao Wu ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in the world for animal science research

September 6, 2024

Livestock judging camp lays foundation for successes

Turner Matkin’s journey from camper to counselor to college.

A white livestock guardian dog laying in a pasture in front of two white sheep.
September 4, 2024

Sept. 19 webinar to cover latest research on livestock guardian dogs

Speaker will discuss reducing livestock predation

August 19, 2024

Veterinary Science Certificate Program makes job-ready high school graduates

AgriLife Extension offers path into veterinary science with industry-recognized certification

Hereford cattle graze on hay in a field burned by the Smokehouse Creek Fire.
August 16, 2024

AgriLife Extension hosts agriculture tour Sept. 9-10 out of Hemphill County

Visits include stops in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas

August 14, 2024

Cow-calf producers weigh options for herd replacements

AgriLife Extension experts offer advice for rebuilding the herd

August 13, 2024

Texas ranchers optimistic amid slow beef herd rebuild

Texas Crop and Weather Report

A cow looks at a camera at a ranch.
August 9, 2024

Texas Beef Quality Assurance training set for Aug. 27 in Corsicana

Course focuses on beef quality and food safety

Perennial sorghum growing at an irrigation trial.
August 7, 2024

Forage sorghum plot tour set for Aug. 20 in Bushland

New hybrid varieties, research updates discussed

August 2, 2024

Texas A&M animal science expertise leads at international conference

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

August 2, 2024

Sheep and Goat Field Day set for Aug. 16 in San Angelo

Event celebrates 51st year of serving industry producers

A rider in blue competes on a brown and white horse
August 1, 2024

Texas 4-H Horse Show builds horsemanship skills, lifelong friendships

Pinnacle event hosted over 350 youth to showcase Texas 4-H horse projects

Hay bales at a farm.
August 1, 2024

Stockpiled forage, winter pasture management workshop set for Aug. 23 in Overton

Participants will learn ways to reduce winter feed costs

July 31, 2024

Superior Service Awards honor outstanding AgriLife Extension employees

Exceptional dedication and service recognized

July 29, 2024

Beef 706 courses offer hands-on training in beef quality

Two sessions are scheduled Aug. 12-13 and Aug. 14-15 in College Station

Cattle in a pasture at Thomas Ranch.
July 26, 2024

Beef cattle management meeting set for Aug. 22 in Vega