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A new Texas A&M AgriLife Research study shows consumers are willing to pay more for flavorful, vividly colored tomatoes regardless of origin– evidence that sensory traits, not just a …
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11/22/25
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With dry weather conditions increasing wildfire risk across many parts of the state, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is sharing prevention and mitigation tips to help Texans safeguard …
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10/18/25
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Weather trends toward drought have Texas cattle producers considering their options as cool-season forage planting gets underway.
Much of the state has experienced an extended dry period in …
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10/11/25
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Texas pumpkin producers are experiencing a strong harvest thanks to consistent rainfall and a dry July. While quantity is on par with last season’s harvest, producers say overall pumpkin …
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10/4/25
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Despite some challenges, cotton production is expected to be better than average due to timely rains this season, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service reports around the state.
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9/6/25
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Thanks to timely spring rains and relatively mild summer temperatures, hunters have reason to be optimistic as they take to the field this fall, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension …
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8/30/25
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Retail pork prices hit record high levels this summer and are expected to remain elevated heading into the holiday season, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts said.
In July, average …
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8/23/25
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Constrained cattle supplies and strong beef demand continue to fuel record prices at all levels of the U.S. beef market – from sale barns to grocery aisles, said Texas A&M AgriLife …
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8/9/25
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Texas aquaculture remains strong, with significant growth occurring over the last five years, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.
Todd Sink, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension …
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8/2/25
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Texas’ timber industry continues to generate a significant economic impact for the state, with employment and output levels holding steady compared to 2023, said Eric Taylor, Ph.D., a …
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7/26/25
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Uncharacteristically wet weather this year has left many producers across the state with a growing weed problem, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.
Scott Nolte, …
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7/19/25
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Production expectations are good for Texas cotton, but low prices may stymie positive outcomes for growers.
John Robinson, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economist in the Texas …
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7/12/25
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Texas producers are facing another year of hit-or-miss rainfall, with stark contrasts across the state, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.
While many areas received …
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6/28/25
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Texas watermelon growers reported good yields and excellent quality, but market prices are not so sweet going into the peak season, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.
Juan …
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6/21/25
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Pampa, TX — Agriculture in the Texas Panhandle is facing a turbulent start to the summer season as farmers contend with severe weather, crop damage, and delayed harvests. A powerful hailstorm …
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By Marcus Lee Preuninger Gray County Extension Agent – Agriculture & Natural Resources| June 12, 2025
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6/14/25
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Rainfall has benefitted many crops statewide, but the moisture also serves as a catalyst for insects and pests, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.
Farmers across …
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6/7/25
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For much of the sorghum-growing regions of the state, the arrival of rain and the amount that fell have dictated this year’s outlook, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service …
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5/24/25
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Consumers are likely to see higher prices for beef and chicken at grocery stores as grilling season kicks off over the Memorial Day weekend, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.
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5/17/25
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Conditions in rangelands and unimproved pasture vary dramatically across Texas based on precipitation as the warm-season forage growing period begins, said experts with the Texas A&M AgriLife …
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5/10/25
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Hay and forage conditions improved across the state with recent rainfall, setting the stage for promising hay yields and rangeland conditions for livestock grazing, according to Texas A&M …
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5/3/25
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