Expansion of AgriLife Extension’s beekeeping program has been an effort supported by the Texas Legislature and the Texas Beekeepers Association to meet the growing demand for science-based knowledge, instruction and resources that serves backyard beekeepers to commercial pollinator and honey production operations statewide. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Start thinking about the biggest threats to the livestock and wildlife industry now. That was the advice given at the Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course.

Results of sale Wednesday, August 6, 2025 - 1,602 head

Every person on Earth lives in a watershed, whether they realize it or not. Although all watersheds are different, most Watershed Protection Plans have many topics in common. These include characterizing the watershed, assessing current water quality data, developing load estimates from differing potential pollutant sources and describing management measures to improve water quality. Additionally, a description of needed educational and outreach activities, a summary of available resources and funding sources, and measures of success to guide progress towards water quality goals are also included in the plan.

In the heart of South Texas, just outside Laredo, Memo Benavidez tends to more than just land. He tends to a legacy.

"The goal of the Grayson County Hay Show is to highlight the hay producers' hard work," said D. Chad Cummings, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Results of sale Monday, August 4, 2025 - 1,111 head

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a multicounty beef summit on Aug. 20 in Bellevue. The deadline to register is Aug. 15. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

North Central Texas Cattlemen’s Clinic is the finale of this multi-county series.

This event will gather hundreds of SWCD directors, employees, and conservation partners from across the state to explore innovative solutions, celebrate achievements, and chart the future of Texas conservation.

Results of sale Saturday, August 2, 2025 -970 head.

Live demonstrations are a part of the 50 hours of training and 30 courses covering new technologies and hot topics in beef cattle production that are offered during the Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course in College Station. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)