Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory officials are reminding pet owners that with rising mosquito populations comes the need for testing and prevention against heartworms. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)
Home and Family, Pets

Dog owners encouraged to be aware of heartworm risk as temperatures rise

Rising mosquito activity heading into the summer months poses an increased risk of transmitting heartworm disease to dogs. Read More

The Southern Rolling Plains Cotton Growers Association is helping prepare the field for planting. (Susan Himes/Texas A&M AgriLife)
Cotton, Cotton, Crops, Southern Region, Texas

Texas A&M AgriLife and Southern Rolling Plains Cotton Growers Association team up on ‘field of dreams’

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).
Beef, Cow Calf, Dairy, Drought, Equine, Dairy, Sheep and Goats, Feeder, Horses, Livestock, Seedstock, Sheep and Goats, Stocker, Weather

Cattle surviving the devastating Texas Panhandle wildfires need immediate care



Winter garden row crops, such as sorghum, will be discussed during the Jan. 29 Winter Garden Row Crop Conference in Hondo. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzie)

Winter Garden Row Crop Conference set for Jan. 29

Cotton and grain crops will be discussed during the Jan. 17-18 Red River Crops Conference in Altus, Oklahoma. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzie.)

Red River Crops Conference set for Jan. 17-18 in Altus

Christmas tree farm (Journal stock photo by Lacey Newlin)

Disposing of a real Christmas tree sustainably

Depressed frustrated woman wrapping Christmas gift boxes, winter holiday stress concept (Photo: iStock - triocean)

Don’t allow stress to sap your holiday joy

Thanksgiving turkey (Photo courtesy of Getty Images.)

How to safely prepare your Thanksgiving turkey

Reinaldo Cooke, Ph.D., is leading a Texas A&M AgriLife project that will feed omega-6 and omega 3 fatty acids to beef cattle to determine what role they may play in managing early embryonic loss. (Photo by Michael Miller, Texas A&M AgriLife.)

Texas A&M study looks to lessen embryonic loss in cattle

Fruit trees protected from freezing temperatures at The Gardens at Texas A&M. A cold protection plan should include covers for sensitive trees and plants. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzie)

Time to create a cold protection plan for your garden

Pansies are a popular cool-season annual to add color to garden as the colder months approach. (Photo by Laura McKenzie, Texas A&M AgriLife.)

15 tips to prepare your garden for winter