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

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

A Chemex brew method requires a coarser grind similar to a French press and use of a thicker filter for flavor extraction. (Photo by Michael Miller, Texas A&M AgriLife.)

Texas coffee pro answers coffee questions

Residents in the West Texas region will be able to have their well water screened and learn the results of the screenings during several Texas Well Owner Network events on Oct. 10-13. (Photo by Sam Craft, Texas A&M AgriLife.)

Private water well screening Oct. 10-13 in west Texas

White-tailed deer and other wildlife were not adversely affected by the drought as the spring rains provided food and cover through the summer. (Photo by Michael Miller, Texas A&M AgriLife.)

Texas wildlife thriving through drought

(Photo by Juan Piñeiro, Texas A&M AgriLife.)

Southwest Dairy Day will be Oct 18 near Bovina

Janet Hurley, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service integrated pest management program specialist, Dallas, will be the instructor of a Sept. 27 public school pest management coordinator training in Amarillo. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo.)

Get trained in integrated pest management

Janet Hurley, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service integrated pest management program specialist, Dallas, will be the instructor of a Sept. 27 public school pest management coordinator training in Amarillo. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo.)

Integrated Pest Management coordinator training set for Sept. 27 in Amarillo