Juan Anciso Ph.D.

Oranges are processed after being harvested at US Citrus on Wednesday, Jan 17, 2024, in Hargill, Texas. (Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications)
Crops, Other Crops, Southern Region, Texas

Texas citrus shows heavy crop, smaller fruit

Texas’ citrus crop is slightly behind schedule for the season and facing an uncertain future when it comes to water. Read More

The Texas pumpkin crop has a higher quality than last year, thanks to more favorable conditions. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)
Crops, Other Crops, Southern Region, Texas

Consistent summer rains spur this year’s Texas pumpkin harvest

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3 tips to pick out a sweet watermelon



Juan Anciso, Ph.D., a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service vegetable specialist, Weslaco, offers three main tips to make it easier to pick a good, ripe watermelon this summer. (Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Three tips to pick out a sweet watermelon

  • By Mary Leigh Meyer │ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension