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A river flowing through tree-lined banks.
February 19, 2025

Richland-Chambers Reservoir water quality training set for March 5 in Corsicana

Workshop will discuss watershed systems, types and sources of water pollution

three feral pigs grazing at night
February 12, 2025

Feral hog management workshop set for Feb. 27 in Seguin

Attendees will learn about biology, behavior and control methods of invasive pigs

A tractor raking hay in a field.
February 11, 2025

Hay supplies mixed, new crop outlook hinges on rainfall

Texas Crop and Weather Report

a hand holding a large pair of tweezers put plant seedlings in a Petri dish
February 10, 2025

11th annual Plant Breeding Symposium set for Feb. 20

Student-run event highlights innovative ideas for implementing big data to support breeding decisions

A flowing creek with rocks and brush on both sides
February 6, 2025

Lone Star Healthy Streams workshop set for Feb. 20 in Milano

Focus on watershed health and grazing livestock, weed and brush management on pastures

A green grasshopper on a green leaf
February 3, 2025

Spring integrated pest management seminar slated for Feb. 21 in Dallas

Attendees will receive the latest updates on pesticide laws, drift minimization and pest management strategies

A cotton boll
January 30, 2025

McKnight honored as Beltwide Cotton Specialist of the Year

Texas expert recognized for leadership and impact in cotton production as students earn top honors

Cattle grazing in a green winter wheat field.
January 28, 2025

Soil moisture levels improve for some, worsen for others

Texas Crop and Weather

sorghum hybrid seeds
January 24, 2025

AgriLife Research team to develop nitrogen-saving sorghum hybrids with DOE support

New plant technologies could reduce fertilizer levels, costs for producers

A bale of cotton wrapped in pink sitting in a field
January 15, 2025

AgriLife Extension hosting three annual crop conferences for northwest Panhandle producers

An ear of corn on the stalk in a field
January 15, 2025

Row crop conference set for Jan. 27 in Hondo

Kicks off growing season for corn, cotton and sorghum in the Winter Garden

A photo of an unmanned aerial vehicle capturing crop data information.
January 9, 2025

Precision agriculture new frontier: Crop digital twins

Farmers can utilize remote sensing, big data, artificial intelligence to simulate real-world crop production scenarios

January 8, 2025

Vice Chancellor’s Awards in Excellence honor personnel

Individuals and teams recognized for exceptional contributions

a closeup of the wheels on a seed planter in a field as it is moving through a field
January 7, 2025

AgriLife Extension to host pre-plant meeting in Randall County on Jan. 22

Agenda includes updates on cotton, wheat, corn and sorghum silage, and crop production trials and studies

group shot of award winners with many of them holding framed certificates
January 7, 2025

AgriLife Research director’s awards honor faculty, staff, projects

Awards recognize exceptional agency contributions

a green army worm on a branch
December 23, 2024

East Region AgriLife Conference and Expo slated for Jan. 7 in Tyler

Participants can earn multiple continuing education units

cow-calf standing in pasture
December 19, 2024

44th annual Cow-Calf Clinic will be Jan. 9 in Cameron

Event provides Central Texas beef producers with proactive and valuable educational opportunity 

A group of beef calves in a sale ring.
December 17, 2024

63rd Blackland Income Growth Conference on Jan. 7-8 to address key commodity trends

Waco conference held in conjunction with Mid-Tex Farm and Ranch Show

A field of cotton ready to be picked.
December 4, 2024

Crop Production and Risk Protection workshop slated for Dec. 18

In-person and virtual options available for all Panhandle and South Plains counties

David Baltensperger receives an award from the Crop Science Society of America
November 22, 2024

Texas A&M Department of Soil and Crop Sciences expertise recognized at international conference

Faculty, students earn national titles, awards