Texas grapes. (Photo courtesy of Texas A&M University AgriLife Extension.)
Watermelons are a summertime tradition. Seasonal demand typically peaks around Fourth of July, and Texas producers continue to harvest the fruit. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Watermelon prices not so sweet for Texas growers

Expansion of AgriLife Extension’s beekeeping program has been an effort supported by the Texas Legislature and the Texas Beekeepers Association to meet the growing demand for science-based knowledge, instruction and resources that serves backyard beekeepers to commercial pollinator and honey production operations statewide. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Backyard beekeeper training takes flight

Grilling steak. (Adobe Stock │ #297395181 - arinahabich)

Prices up for most meat options as grilling season nears

  • By Adam Russell │ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Yields look promising as baling is starting on the first crop of hay across Central and East Texas. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Hay, forage conditions improve with rainfall

Texas A&M AgrilLife Extension
Fire ant colony is building a road to pass to the nest. (Adobe Stock │ #278991028 - abdul)
Wheat variety and nitrogen trials from Texas A&M AgriLife near McGregor show good growth but need additional moisture. (Calvin Trostle/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Wheat production and prices are down, but options are available