Female horse flies can be stubborn, aggressive blood feeders. Reports of the pest have not been high so far, but they are expected to increase in areas that received heavy rains over recent weeks. (Bart Drees/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Livestock, humans at risk of painful bites as horse fly populations increase

Tomatoes picked too soon will not ripen, but can be used for fried green tomatoes. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

How to store tomatoes

The Generation Next: Our Turn to Ranch 12-week online course is open for registration. The program includes expert instruction related to agricultural business operations and land management. (Courtney Sacco/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Generation Next: Our Turn to Ranch online course now registering

Learning how to get the best out of container gardening will be the topic of a webinar hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in Travis County on May 8. (Photo: Brylee Williams/Texas A&M AgriLife)

‘The 6 D’s of Container Gardening Success’ webinar will be May 8

The April 26 virtual hydroponics and aquaponics workshop will discuss different topics on growing fruits and vegetables in hydroponic and aquaponic gardens. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Virtual hydroponic and aquaponic gardening workshop set for April 26

National Gardening Month is a great time for novices to try their hand at gardening or for experts to branch out. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

National Gardening Month: Time to clean your garden – or start one

Mixed pansies in garden (Photo: iStock - AnjoKanFotografie)

Plants add versatility, range of color

Cattle that have survived the recent wildfires in the Texas Panhandle are going to need immediate care. Owners should pay close attention to extremities, particularly hooves, udders, testicles, sheaths and soft tissues, such as eyes and muzzles. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Sam Craft).

Cattle surviving the devastating Texas Panhandle wildfires need immediate care