Whether you’re growing tomatoes, managing crops or striving for the perfect lawn, soil testing is key to success. A soil test ensures plants get exactly what they need to thrive.
A new study shows chicken fertility rates in U.S. broiler eggs could decline to approximately 60% by 2050. That decline could lead to chicken production issues and higher consumers costs.
A well-chosen bull drives genetic progress, influencing traits such as feed efficiency, carcass quality and maternal ability.
Last year, coming into March and early April, the drought index was improving, but this year, conditions are worsening as the wheat crop is breaking dormancy and starting reproductive growth.
USDA is projecting a significant increase in net farm income in 2025, primarily driven by an expected increase in direct government payments, rather than changes in commodity prices or costs.
The detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza in dairy cattle was the first of its kind and shocked the global scientific community.
There are several factors that contribute to a shift in consumer preferences when it comes to meat products, but one thing is a constant — those preferences are always changing.
Prior to the decline in available cattle, the average number of days for cattle on feed was 90 to 120, according to the USDA. It is now 200.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is launching agricultural trade promotion programs for 2025 and accepting applications for four export market development programs.
With the rising cost of eggs, more people are considering raising backyard chickens for fresh, homegrown eggs. However, caring for a flock requires more than just setting up a coop.
The Texas A&M AgriLife Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture hosted an agriculture forum Monday, bringing together industry experts to discuss ways of improving food nutrition, production, and consumer behavior.
When they purchased their ranch near Weimar, Lori and David Hessel had a vision—cattle, restoring native grasses, and managing their land sustainably. But they had no idea where to start.
The javelina is often mistaken as a feral hog, but the two are not related. Javelinas are native to Texas and are not considered a nuisance animal, as is the non-native feral hog.
The javelina is often mistaken as a feral hog, but the two are not related. Javelinas are native to Texas and are not considered a nuisance animal, as is the non-native feral hog.
Native to Texas and designated as state flower, bluebonnets flourish in the challenging climate. These wildflowers can survive extreme droughts, intense heat and occasionally freezing temperatures—a true symbol of resilience.
Texas sheep and goat producers are benefiting from strong market conditions in early 2025 with seasonal supply trends supporting elevated prices.
Consumers may have noticed the cost of chicken meat has not climbed in relation to soaring egg prices amid production losses due to highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI.
Water shortages and market fluctuations are causing significant challenges for producers in the Texas Winter Garden and lower Rio Grande Valley.
New research published in Science is reshaping our understanding of one of nature’s most stunning yet destructive phenomena — massive locust swarms moving together.
Most pastures are blanketed with snow or shades of brown, but it will soon be time to introduce bulls to cows as breeding season begins.
Springtime in Texas brings warmer temperatures, blooming wildflowers — and more active snakes. Experts from Texas A&M AgriLife share essential tips to help Texans stay safe while enjoying the outdoors.
Leasing instead of purchasing cows can be an effective financial strategy for cow-calf producers.
Days on feed are increasing largely because of the consumer’s demand for more meat, which in turn has forced the industry to produce more pounds of meat with less animals.
American ag exports are on a good run lately, although uncertainty remains due to a number of factors, ranging from global production to U.S. trade policy.
Texans can help prevent the spread of oak wilt — one of the deadliest tree diseases in the U.S.by avoiding pruning or wounding oak trees from February through June.