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Grapes on the vine
June 9, 2025

Prospective grape growers workshop set for June 28 in Lubbock

Texas wine industry overview, vineyard establishment on the agenda

A bearded Tyler Gilreath in blue polo shirt.
May 23, 2025

Gilreath fills AgriLife Extension entomology role in Amarillo

Research and outreach to farmers will focus on pest management for key row crops

closeup of a wheat field
May 9, 2025

Wheat plot tour slated for May 22 in Bushland

Research and program updates, introduction of new AgriLife Extension entomologist on the docket

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
April 18, 2025

AgriLife Extension hires new economics specialist in Amarillo

Day to provide risk management strategies for agricultural producers

Brandani uses a soil moisture probe and other equipment in a field
April 18, 2025

AgriLife Research soil scientist tackles semiarid environment

Brandani strives to increase use of agricultural ‘waste’ as potential soil amendments

pallets of turf grass in a lab
April 10, 2025

Turfgrass management seminars slated for April 22, April 24 in Lubbock and Amarillo

Attendees will gain insights and practical solutions for superior turfgrass management

A pair of hands working in the dirt among crops
March 31, 2025

Regenerative agriculture focus of workshop in Dumas

Program will meet on four Mondays in April 

A woman in a wheat field
February 17, 2025

Annie’s Project for agribusiness women opens March 4 in Plainview

Workshop offers 18 hours of educational information, networking with other women in agriculture 

Burned grass and smoldering trees
January 30, 2025

Wildfire preparedness meeting scheduled for Feb. 13 in Canadian

Attendees can meet with professionals, community leaders 

A hand holding cattle feed
January 29, 2025

Building a Marketing Plan for Feed Grains slated for Feb. 12-13 in Amarillo

Program is designed for agricultural producers and agribusiness leaders

A feral hog rooting in a field
January 21, 2025

Right-of-way, ornamental and turf conference slated for Jan. 30 in Amarillo

Conference offers five Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education units

A man wearing a dark colored shirt with his hands in his pockets stands in a lab
January 14, 2025

Texas A&M AgriLife Research aims for better control of widespread tomato spotted wilt virus

Federal grants to help wrangle vector-borne disease of tomatoes, peppers, thousands of other plants

January 8, 2025

Vice Chancellor’s Awards in Excellence honor personnel

Individuals and teams recognized for exceptional contributions

a farm field being plowed
November 13, 2024

AgriLife Extension offers educational programs Dec. 3-4 at Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show

Continuing education units, market outlooks and grassland management on the agenda

A smiling woman in a maroon shirt
October 31, 2024

A new era for bovine health: Specialist joins Texas A&M’s campus in Canyon

Klima will bring expertise in antimicrobial resistance to Texas A&M AgriLife Research

September 11, 2024

Connecting students to the dairy industry

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

A closeup of cotton on a stalk in a field
September 5, 2024

Climate-Smart Cotton Field Day set for Sept. 18 in Plainview

Event to feature tours of three innovation farms, regenerative agriculture focus group 

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

A man is demonstrating machinery and a drone on a corn plot.
August 9, 2024

Randall County Agriculture Day and Crops Tour set for Aug. 27 in Canyon

Sessions feature program updates, equipment demonstrations

Wheat in a field.
August 7, 2024

Grain grading workshops set for Aug. 28 and Aug. 29 in Canyon

Participants learn importance of grading corn, other grains