A study examining the presence of salmonella in beef cattle feedyards was the focus of a series of studies by Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists and faculty in the department of animal science at Texas A&M University, College Station. (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service photo by Blair Fannin)

An increase in broadleaf crop acres is presenting some challenges in the region. Specifically, since a high percentage of the land is in pastures, summer pasture weed control options need to be considered carefully in order to prevent off-target movement and cotton or soybean injury.

Rookie bull rider Tristan Mize might have had the ride of his life at the final performance of the Caldwell Night Rodeo.

After such a positive response last year, four new Rancher Leasing Workshops covering grazing, hunting and livestock leases are scheduled across the state by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

Beekeeper Charles Touchstone, Arapaho, Oklahoma, tends to one of 68 bee colonies staged for honey production and pollination near a 90-acre field of Silver River Sweetclover being grown for seed production. (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service photo by Adam Russell)

Clayton Biglow, a bareback rider from Clements, Calif., is the big winner here so far after scoring 86 points on Powder River Rodeo's American Thumper during the first performance. That ride held the top spot through the remaining competition. His first-place check of $3,466 is the largest paid here so far.

The Texas pecan crop is projected to exceed 50 million pounds, according to estimates by the Texas Pecan Growers Association. Dr. Larry Stein, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service horticulturist in Uvalde, said producers face a variety of hurdles, but 2017 is on track for high yields. (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service photo by Kathleen Phillips)

Wheat variety trials similar to this one are grown around the state by Texas A&M AgriLife Research breeders. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Kay Ledbetter)

Saddle bronc rider Cody DeMoss arrived in Caldwell early before his competition at the Caldwell Night Rodeo.

Team roping fans got to see the best team at the Caldwell Night Rodeo so far when Clay Smith and Paul Eaves competed on Wednesday night.

Backyard producers should be aware that handling poultry, such as chickens and ducks or their eggs can expose them to salmonella. Practicing good hygiene, such as washing hands with warm water and soap is the best protection from the bacteria. (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service photo by Adam Russell)

North Texas -- Livestock were in good condition. A heavy infestation of ticks was reported in Kaufman County. Damage from armyworms was reported in Delta County.