Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

Pasture mealybug and prevailing dry conditions have put a dent in hay production for parts of Texas, while other areas have fared well this season, according to AgriLife Extension experts. Learn more at: @tamusoilcrop | @tamuansc

RT @tamusystem: Drought conditions have taken a toll on Texas pumpkin growers, reducing statewide supply. The good news? A @txextension expert expects pumpkin prices to stay fairly stable heading into spooky season:

New World screwworm has been detected in a hunter-harvested elk in Pecos County, according to @TPWDnews. Hunters, inspect your harvest for maggots or a smell of decaying flesh before field dressing or moving the carcass. Resources & guidance 🔗 @tamurwfm

Early October storms soaked fields across Texas, and a strong El Niño could bring even more relief to dry soils. 🌧️ AgriLife Extension expert Dr. Ronnie Schnell breaks down the outlook for producers in this week’s Texas Crop and Weather Report. 🔗

RT @nataglaw: Senior Staff Attorney Elizabeth Rumley was a co-author on this "Where's the Beef?" handbook in conjunction with our partner @TiffDowell of @txextension + others. It focuses on the legal and economic considerations for direct beef sales, and is a great resource for anyone interested in getting started in this exciting opportunity in the beef industry. Download it here:

RT @nataglaw: Questions on grazing and hunting leases? Check out the Ranchers' Ag Leasing Handbook: Grazing, Hunting, and Livestock Leases (co-authored by Senior Staff Attorney @RustyRumley, our partner @TiffDowell, @shanferrell, and @aglawpaul): @txextension

RT @nataglaw: So you want to go to law school? Then check out this podcast episode from @TiffDowell, our partner at @txextension. Tiffany and her podcast guests discuss law school and information that potential law students need to know:

RT @tamusystem: Norman Borlaug is one of only seven people to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the Congressional Gold Medal. He was also a former distinguished professor at Texas A&M University. His medals, earned for his lifetime of work in agronomy that has saved billions of lives, are now on display at the Norman E. Borlaug Building at @TAMU. #WorldFoodDay

RT @TDEM: ☔️Keep the umbrella close this week! Rain and severe thunderstorms may impact portions of the state. Before heading out: 📺Check your local forecast 🚗Give yourself extra travel time 📱Have multiple ways to receive local alerts Stay weather-aware as conditions develop.

RT @TAMU: For 150 years, Aggies have answered the call to serve. Today, Texas A&M University continues to step up and lead following the reemergence of the New World screwworm in Texas and the United States. Our @AgriLife researchers, veterinarians, diagnosticians and experts are working to prevent and respond quickly to infestations to protect Texas and beyond. Learn more:

RT @TDEM: Prepared at home? Good start! What about your vehicle?🚗 Keep water, snacks, a flashlight, phone charger, first-aid supplies, a change of clothes, and basic tools in your car. Build Your Kit: Be ready for wherever the road takes you!

RT @nataglaw: Questions on grazing and hunting leases? Check out the Ranchers' Ag Leasing Handbook: Grazing, Hunting, and Livestock Leases (co-authored by Senior Staff Attorney Rusty Rumley, our partner @TiffDowell, Shannon Ferrell, and Paul Goeringer): @txextension

RT @nataglaw: Our partners at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension @txextension have created a new resource for those seeking to purchase property in Texas! 'Texas Rural Land Purchasing Checklist' is built on Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s 'Owning Your Piece of Texas' handbook. This fact sheet provides research-based guidance to help first-time and transitioning rural real estate buyers better understand key considerations when purchasing rural land in Texas. It is intended for educational purposes and reflects general principles of Texas landownership. Find it in our Center Publications here:

Texas pumpkin growers are finishing an early harvest after extreme drought cut yields in the state’s primary production area by an estimated 30%-40%, according to an AgriLife Extension agent. Read more at:

RT @TDEM: Storm threats don't take a break on the weekends! Coastal Texans should continue monitoring the latest forecasts and stay weather aware. Traveling this weekend? Check Texas road conditions before you go:

RT @nataglaw: A haying lease does more than put hay in the barn—it protects both landowners and tenants. Our partner @TiffDowell Lashmet from @txextension Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and NALC Research Fellow Taylor Harwood have teamed up to develop a checklist that breaks down the must-have terms in a haying lease, including: ✅ Basic info (parties, land, duration, purpose) ✅ Payment terms ✅ Obligations of each party ✅ Land-specific requirements ✅ Common legal terms Plus, find sample lease agreements to help you get started. Read the checklist here:

RT @AgIsAmerica: From disaster planning and emergency response to long-term recovery, land‑grant universities help communities prepare for uncertainty, respond when disaster strikes, and recover stronger. #AmericansStandReady. @readygov

RT @TDEM: Flooding is possible during evening & overnight hours. Be prepared with a plan, a go-kit, and multiple ways to receive notifications. 👤Know your safe place 🔦Keep extra flashlights handy 📻Ensure your weather radio is tested and functional 🚗Don’t drive on water-covered roads

RT @PrcklyPotential: 🌵 Welcome to #PricklyPearPotential, where we research how prickly pear can help build stronger farms, and create opportunity in rural communities. Read more @AgriLife: This project is funded by @NifaUsda grant no. 2025-68012-44232 @TAMU @txextension

RT @tamusystem: Lovebugs are back up and down the Texas coast, and a @txextension entomologist can tell you why your car is taking the worst of it. @chron: