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September 17, 2024

Rainwater harvesting, turf management training set for Oct. 1 in Medina

Area residents are invited to attend the free workshop

September 12, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife researchers identify novel approach to minimize nitrogen loss in crops

Biological nitrification inhibition trait in sorghum may allow reduced fertilizer use and greenhouse gas emissions

September 10, 2024

Cypress Creek, Blanco River water quality training set for Sept. 24 in Wimberley

Workshop to help residents learn about water resources, local watershed protection

September 9, 2024

Private water well screenings set for Port Lavaca and Bay City Sept. 23-24 

Samples will be screened for contaminants and salinity

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 

September 5, 2024

Alternative crops offer options when weather doesn’t cooperate

Texas Crop and Weather Report

September 4, 2024

Fourth annual McLennan County Harvest Celebration Sept. 26 in Crawford

Event provides opportunity to visit with agriculture supporters and vendors

August 29, 2024

Rolling Plains Field Day scheduled for Sept. 19 in Vernon

Three general continuing education units offered to participants

August 28, 2024

Geronimo and Alligator Creeks Watershed Partnership meeting set for Sept. 17

Partnership strives to restore and protect local water quality

Kyle Field at Texas A&M University, with a clear morning sky, as two workers apply fresh white paint to the SEC logo on the green turf. The stadium's large, empty stands and scoreboard loom in the background, emphasizing the preparation for an upcoming football game.
August 26, 2024

From turfgrass to touchdowns

How Aggie turfgrass science students keep Kyle Field game day ready

A windmill and water tank stand bathed in the golden evening light in a rural scene
August 23, 2024

South Plains private water well screenings set for Sept. 16-20

Samples will be screened for contaminants and salinity

August 20, 2024

Cotton crop faring better than past two drought years

Texas Crop and Weather Report

August 20, 2024

Central Texas Turf and Pest Management Workshop set for Sept. 10 in Hewitt

Continuing education units will be offered to pesticide applicator license holders

A creek with trees lining its banks in Bellville, Texas.
August 16, 2024

Lone Star Healthy Streams workshop set for Aug. 30 in Industry

Program will focus on quality of Mill Creek watershed

August 13, 2024

Four tips to prevent and remove grass stickers

How to banish and manage sandburs for good

August 7, 2024

Improving natural resource conservation through agricultural producer collaborations

Texas A&M AgriLife Research to lead three major grants

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 5, 2024

Top wheat ‘Picks’ list released by AgriLife Extension

Some new varieties among producer options

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
August 1, 2024

Mithila Jugulam named director of Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Beaumont

Seasoned researcher to advance strategic priorities in region, beyond

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