agriculture

Losses to highly pathogenic bird influenza outbreaks are driving prices up, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife economist.

The drought has contributed to below average yields, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts say.

The grant is part of a federal investment in 70 partnerships recently announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The state climatologist says a La Niña weather pattern is expected to hold through fall and winter, which means below average precipitation and above-average temperatures.

Possible solutions could lie at the intersection of breeding and genetic modification.

Dry and windy conditions contributed to below-average yields, but Texas A&M AgriLife Extension experts say watermelon and cantaloupes this year will be exceptionally sweet.

Texas A&M AgriLife algorithms can help producers prevent economic damage.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension economists' tally includes fence damage, lost grazing value and livestock deaths.

High production costs and low volumes are likely behind the rising prices, a Texas A&M AgriLife economist says.

Polyploid analysis software developed by Texas A&M researchers is continuing to spark excitement and engagement among plant breeders.