Beef 706 will be held Aug. 12-13 and Aug. 14-15 at the Rosenthal Meat Science and Technology Center, Bryan-College Station (Courtney Sacco/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Beef 706 courses offer hands-on training in beef quality

Mosquitoes looking for a blood meal use sensory cues like exhaled carbon dioxide, body heat and odor to find their prey. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Are you a mosquito magnet? Science says you might be

  • By Ashley Vargo │ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Horses are a key part of beef cattle operations across Texas. The Ranch Horse Program will be Aug. 4 in conjunction with the Beef Cattle Short Course Aug. 5-7 in Bryan-College Station. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Ranch horse program on Aug. 4 kicks off annual beef cattle short course in College Station

Child car seat for safety in the rear passenger seat of a car. (Photo: iStock - Vladdeep)

Expert tips to prevent child deaths in hot cars

With people spending more time outdoors in the summer, all family members should be checked for ticks afterward. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Ticks add to risk for people, pets

With people spending more time outdoors in the summer, all family members should be checked for ticks afterward. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Keep your family safe from ticks

Despite record low hay inventories in Texas in 2023, prospects for higher yields this hay season are being fueled by heavy rainfall across major production regions of Texas, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. (Texas A&M AgriLife)

Rainfall setting up favorable Texas hay prospects

Chickens lay eggs of different colors primarily due to their genetics. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Cracking the mystery on chicken eggs