Wildfires in the Texas Panhandle caused significant cattle losses for individual ranchers, but should not impact beef cattle markets or consumers, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.
An overwhelming task lies ahead for ranchers whose pastures and ranchland were burned by the wildfires that left thousands of miles of fencing to be repaired or replaced.
A Texas A&M AgriLife animal nutritionist believes precision livestock management — utilizing an extra set of eyes and ears and a little artificial intelligence — can go a long way toward making today’s livestock operations more efficient.
Although Texas crawfish farmers emerged from a challenging growing season slightly better off than producers in Louisiana, 2024 is shaping up to be a dismal crawfish season for producers and consumers alike, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.
More Texans may encounter the distinct vocalizations and dramatic strutting of male turkeys seeking a mate this spring thanks to ongoing education and research collaboration by Texas A&M AgriLife and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Roger Hanagriff knows he will have big shoes — or rather boots — to fill.
Dairy producers are optimistic 2024 will be better after recent rains offered the promise of more feed and forage production following back-to-back years of drought-related challenges, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.
Roger Hanagriff knows he will have big shoes — or rather boots — to fill.
Dairy producers are optimistic 2024 will be better after recent rains offered the promise of more feed and forage production following back-to-back years of drought-related challenges, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.
Just as people cut their toenails when they get too long, some beef cattle also need to have their hooves trimmed on occasion to help keep them from going lame, say Kansas State University veterinarians at the Beef Cattle Institute.
HOUSTON, Texas — The EPA announced the establishment of a new office designed to work on agricultural and rural issues at the 2024 Commodity Classic.
Cattle feeders who lose livestock to Bovine Congestive Heart Failure (BCHF) know the impact of the disease firsthand.
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host an “Owning Your Piece of Texas: Key Laws Texas Landowners Need to Know” workshop on April 23 in San Angelo.
Weeks after the smoke has cleared from the wildfires in the Texas Panhandle, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory is alerting livestock owners to watch their surviving livestock for respiratory issues.
Weeks after the smoke has cleared from the wildfires in the Texas Panhandle, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory is alerting livestock owners to watch their surviving livestock for respiratory issues.
The annual Southwest Beef Symposium, hosted jointly by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service, NMSU, will be held on March 7-8 in Roswell, New Mexico.
Growers need to be aware of new deadlines on the purchase and use of over-the-top dicamba products in light of a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Existing Stocks Order issued Feb. 14. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will continue the producer trainings offered around the sta…
One of the greatest challenges for cows in drought conditions is that forage quality and quantity is suboptimal, said Phillip Kesterson, veterinarian with Zoetis beef technical services. Based in Bridgeport, Nebraska, Dr. Kesterson has seen drought cycles and their effects several times over…
Cattle feeders who lose livestock to bovine congestive heart failure know the impact of the disease firsthand. Kelli Retallick-Riley, president of Angus Genetics Inc., recently presented a session about bovine congestive heart failure.
At first glance, Kaitlyn Kotrla and Delaney Brown have parallel stories. Both immersed themselves in 4-H and FFA, engaged in agriculture and had a passion for involvement in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. But below the surface, Kotrla and Brown are on distinct pa…
When cattle don’t want to move the culprit is most often lameness – pain or discomfort in the foot or leg.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently changed guidance for using implants in beef cattle after June 2023. Implants for beef cattle are placed under the skin of the ear and promote growth and improve feed efficiency.
Hay supplies may be better than last year, but they remain extremely tight as costs for winter feeding continue to mount for Texas ranchers, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.
Lunch used to be a big thing here in the office. Lunch plans usually were started around 9:30 or 10 in the morning, and went right up until noon. It is difficult sometimes to choose a place to eat with your significant other. I assume there have been many fights over the years on restaurant …
Drought continues to linger in patches of the state, but Texas agricultural producers face much better cropping outlooks going into spring, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.
Texas commodity producers interested in improving the sustainability of their operations can apply to participate in the Texas Climate-Smart Initiative, spearheaded by Texas A&M AgriLife Research.