Category: News
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Alternative crops offer producers diversification and late-planting options
Texas Alternative Crops Overview Across Texas, alternative or nontraditional crops continue to find a significant role in many farming operations because they offer crop diversification or an additional opportunity for late-season planting after failed crops.
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Texas wheat: More problems than bright spots this year
Texas Wheat Crop and Weather Report The 2025-2026 Texas wheat season was characterized by drought and heat stress as well as viral and fungal infections across the state, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialist.
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How Texas is perfecting the peanut
Texas A&M AgriLife collaborations improve peanuts for consumers, farmers and industry Texas A&M AgriLife collaborations are improving peanuts for consumers, farmers and industry. Researchers, breeders and industry partners are working to develop peanut varieties with better nutrition, longer shelf life and stronger performance under Texas growing conditions. The work supports food innovation, agricultural sustainability and…
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Deep soil testing can reduce input costs amid high fertilizer prices
Accounting for in-soil nitrogen can offset some high crop production expenses Farmers should consider deep soil testing for residual nitrogen and other nutrients, especially when rising fertilizer prices impact profit potential, according to a team of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialists. The team of AgriLife Extension economists and agronomists published new findings after analyzing the benefits…
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AgriLife Extension shares cotton jassid guidance for green industry
Texas A&M AgriLife scientists continue to assess potential impacts and prepare strategies to control a new invasive pest – the two-spot cotton leafhopper, also known as the cotton jassid – that is impacting Texas’ ornamental nursery industry and threatens future cotton production. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas A&M AgriLife Research experts in the Texas…
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Texas drought, shifting markets shape 2026 Crop Outlook
Texas row crop producers are heading into planting season amid early weather uncertainty, shifting price relationships in major commodities, and ongoing economic pressure from high input costs, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economists.
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Texas A&M AgriLife reopens research and extension facilities at Vernon
Texas A&M AgriLife has reopened upgraded research and extension facilities in Vernon following repairs and improvements after tornado damage. The restored spaces support research, outreach, and continued service to producers across the region.
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Texas A&M AgriLife releases cover crop grazing guidance
Texas A&M AgriLife experts have released new guidance to help producers improve soil health while generating added income through livestock grazing on cover crops across the Southern Great Plains.
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Professional society names Ale Texas Agricultural Engineer of the Year
A Texas A&M AgriLife professional has been recognized as Texas Agricultural Engineer of the Year for contributions to agricultural innovation, research support, and service to producers across the state.
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Texas A&M AgriLife to develop market for high-oil peanuts
Texas A&M AgriLife researchers are working to expand market opportunities for high-oil peanut varieties, supporting value-added uses while maintaining strong agronomic performance for producers.
