Livestock guardian dogs provide ranchers with a way to combat predators. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Michael Miller)

Livestock guardian dogs: Unsung heroes of the livestock protection business

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Disaster Assessment and Recovery, DAR, agents receive ongoing training throughout the year working both blue and grey sky days to be prepared in response to Texans’ needs. (Photo by Nathanael Van Soest, Texas A&M AgriLife.)

Texas disaster recovery unit expands

There are a wide range of activities like walking nature trails, gardening, daily exercise in greenscapes and hunting that can connect people to the healing powers of nature. (Texas A&M AgriLife photos by Courtney Sacco and Michael Miller)

Connection with nature linked to longer and healthier lives

Hand holding water in pond (Photo: iStock - lovelyday12)

Today’s water research bolsters tomorrow’s food availability

Texas orange production is expected to be hurt by drought, prompting an increase in price and decrease in supplies due to the 2022 hurricanes and drought. (Photo by Laura McKenzie, Texas A&M AgriLife.)

Texas orange production sees decrease

Use fallen leaves mixed with the proper amount of soil for a garden compost pile. (Photo by Laura McKenzie, Texas A&M AgriLife.)

Autumn garden advice for the Texas area

Pumpkins come in many different colors in addition to orange, and they are found in a variety of shapes and sizes. (Photo courtesy of National Garden Bureau Inc.)

Are pumpkins a fruit or a vegetable?

Lack or rain and extreme heat has caused pumpkin production yields to be extremely low. (Photo by Michael Miller, Texas A&M AgriLife.)

Texas pumpkin yields hurt by drought heat