AgriLife Today
Identifying Common Tomato Problems and How To Fix Them
Do your tomato leaves or fruit appear damaged? Learn more about what it means and what to do.
Production Challenges Putting Texas Citrus Under Early Season Pressure
Reports from Texas citrus groves show a heavy crop, but smaller fruit.
Texas Pumpkin Growers Report Strong Harvest
Field reports confirm favorable weather conditions, including consistent summer rains, have helped drive this year’s pumpkin harvest in Texas.
Researchers Focus in on Solutions for Zebra Chip Disease
Scientists are working on a new project to fight plant diseases transmitted by psyllids — particularly the zebra chip disease, a pain for potato growers.
Scientists Aim for Better Control of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus
Federal grants to help researchers wrangle tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV), a vector-borne disease of tomatoes, peppers, and scores of other plants.
Unique Research Project Aims To Grow Better Muscadine Grapes
Texas A&M AgriLife team takes lead in four year, $7 million project to improve muscadine grapes for fresh market and winemaking.
One of the Best Harvests in Recent Years for Texas Wine Grape Growers
Field reports indicate most growers around the state reported outstanding quality and above-average yields from harvests that started earlier than normal.
Wine Grape Growers in Texas Under Pressure From Pierce’s Disease
Local researchers confirm regions with persistent disease presence are seeing increased diagnoses.
Welcome to the Next Phase of Breeding Disease-Resistant Spinach
Multi-state project aims to develop cultivars resistant to five common spinach diseases.
Interest and Research Growing Strong Around Controlled Environment Ag
Learn how indoor farming research initiatives and collaboration are expanding in the Lone Star State.
Researchers Get Big Grant To Improve Short-Day Onion Production
USDA-NIFA-funded project totaling more than $5 million will address multiple aspects of successful short-day onion production.
New Study Proves Potential of Biochar To Boost Soil Health
Latest research from Texas A&M provides foundational evidence for biochar as a soil health enhancement amendment. Learn how.
Extreme Heat and Drought Take Their Toll on Texas Pumpkin Crops
Extension field reports indicate harsh weather conditions have caused pumpkin production yields in Texas this year to be down as much as 40%.
How Novel Biotechnology Could Lead To Improved Citrus Varieties
Learn more about a new biological technology that develops and multiplies disease-resistant citrus plants using “hairy roots.”
Texas Agriculture Feeling the Effects from Major Heat Wave
Researchers confirm the heat wave during June in Texas produced eight “all-time” temperature and heat index records.
The Tale of This Season’s Texas Watermelon Crop: Yields up, Quality Down
Watching watermelons. Texas A&M horticulturists report on what they are seeing in the field so far.
Adequate Chill Hours Among Challenges This Season for Peach Growers in Texas
Some areas of the Lonestar State are reporting good fruit sets despite drought, while other areas are reporting late freeze damage.
Report: Value of Fresh Produce Imports From Mexico To Exceed $53 Billion by 2030
Based on conservative assumptions, U.S. fresh produce imports from South of the Border will increase by about 29.2% over 2022 levels.
Field Report: Good and Bad Scenario for Texas Melon Crops
Find out what intel Extension experts are gathering from growers.