Despite a challenging season for Texas rice growers due to pests and poor prices, yields have been average and conditions look good for the second crop. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Texas rice growers optimistic despite challenges

Reanna Santos ’22 ’25, a Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences former student, will serve as Miss Rodeo Texas 2025. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Howdy, Queen: Reanna Santos ’22 ’25 is Miss Rodeo Texas 2025

Rancher Minnie Lou Bradley dies at 93 

Texas Well Owner Network will offer a free well water screening on Aug. 21-22 in Georgetown for residents of Williamson County. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Private water well screenings set for Williamson County Aug. 21 -22

The annual King of the Ring sale is at Winter Livestock in Dodge City, Kansas. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

High Plains cattle sales report

According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts, cow/calf producers are realizing strong calf sale prices as a result of strong consumer demand for beef and low cattle supplies. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Low herd inventory ripples through U.S. beef market

Ornithodoros turicata ticks taken during a Texas A&M AgriLIfe Research project in Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge. (Brian Rich/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Collaborative study tackles tick challenge

Drought Monitor map - August 5, 2025

Drought map shows more rain in the High Plains