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Areas of Texas that have been suffering from a devastating drought finally got some relief this week in the form of much-needed rain, and now farmers are hopeful that they may be able to turn [...]

The Texas A&M AgriLife Replicated Agronomic Cotton Evaluation trial harvest in Castro County. New planting season considerations underway As cotton producers across the Texas High Plains begin preparing for a new season, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialists are providing up-to-date information on the performance results of commercially available varieties across the state during 2020 trials. “Although 2020 was a tough year, variety results are still valuable when making 2021...

Soil health in cotton production to top Feb. 9 seminar. Healthy Soils for Sustainable Cotton Farmer Showcase discusses cover crops, improving soil moisture and increasing soil organic matter levels. Soil health and cotton production in Texas will take center stage Feb. 9, 2021, during the virtual Healthy Soils for Sustainable Cotton Farmer Showcase. The event, sponsored by the Soil Health Institute, will feature discussions between two Texas producers and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension sp...

Shelley E. Huguley Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Cotton Specialist Murilo Maeda- The 2021 Dr. J. Tom Cothren Outstanding Young Cotton Physiologist Award recipient. Murilo Maeda receives J. Tom Cothren Outstanding Young Cotton Physiologist Award. Cotton Specialist Murilo Maeda, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Lubbock, received the 2021 Dr. J. Tom Cothren Outstanding Young Cotton Physiologist Award at the virtual Beltwide Cotton Conferences on Jan. 7, 2021.  Texas A&M...

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service photo The Digital Agriculture Program uses drones to gather data that can be analyzed and interpreted to help agricultural crop producers make important decisions. Drones, big data, practical application cornerstones for agricultural enhancement Crop production is getting a boost thanks to high-tech methods of collecting, managing and analyzing data that are being used by Texas A&M AgriLife researchers and others. “Researchers wit...

Why are companies becoming so interested in soil health? Do data support that consumers are demanding regenerative practices? Are they willing to pay more for them? Will soil health and regenerative agriculture practices be mandatory in the future? Will growers see any financial reimbursements or incentives? The Healthy Soils for Sustainable Cotton Farmer Showcase is part of the  Healthy Soils for Sustainable Cotton project, which provides farmer-focused education and training events delivere...

Why are companies becoming so interested in soil health? Do data support that consumers are demanding regenerative practices? Are they willing to pay more for them? Will soil health and regenerative agriculture practices be mandatory in the future? Will growers see any financial reimbursements or incentives? The Healthy Soils for Sustainable Cotton Farmer Showcase is part of the  Healthy Soils for Sustainable Cotton project, which provides farmer-focused education and training events delivere...

Expressing appreciation "I certainly appreciate this," Ebelhar said during his virtual acceptance speech. He thanked the nomination committee and those who submitted letters of support on his behalf. "Im humbled by the recommendation," he said. Ebelhar thanked his support staff, including the farm operations crew, the business office and fellow scientists. "I want to say a special thanks to my support staff. Ive told administration for years, if I dont have support staff, you dont need me." He ...