Agriculture & Animals

A Fort Worth Zoo employee, wearing gloves, holds out a Houston Toad
May 13, 2022

The Fort Worth Zoo is helping this Texas toad get lucky — and it just might save the species

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May 9, 2022

Inside a Texas greenhouse run by robots and AI

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A long view of rows of dairy cows in an enclosure.
May 5, 2022

Why the Texas dairy industry keeps growing

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a small calico kitten with white paws walks on a ledge and looks at the camera
May 3, 2022

Find a kitten? Why taking it to a shelter should be your last resort.

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May 3, 2022

Texas crawfish prices climb from pandemic and severe weather

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May 2, 2022

Houston birders are helping researchers uncover the secret night life of migratory birds

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long rows of crop rows with canals in between without any plants planted, just dirt and sky in the background
April 13, 2022

Drought in West Texas and Panhandle makes growing feed grain a challenge

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closeup of hemp leaves growing
April 11, 2022

Why the hype about hemp hasn’t translated into profits for Texas growers

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April 11, 2022

West Texas farmers look to regenerative agriculture to fight extreme weather

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an okra plant with pods and flowers
April 8, 2022

This vegetable could be a key ingredient for removing microplastics from water systems

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a large feral hog in a wooded area, looking menacingly toward the camera
April 7, 2022

Texas has a feral hog problem. Hunting them makes it worse.

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a small group of chickens
April 7, 2022

Experts advise vigilance as avian flu threatens Texas’ commercial poultry population

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south texas cattle
April 6, 2022

Wildfires hit Texas farmers and ranchers hard

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a closeup of a crazy and that is amber collored with distinct body segments and a pointy face and skinny legs
March 29, 2022

Texas researchers found a way to destroy crazy ants. Why it might not help in your yard.

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March 29, 2022

Austin research points to why birds seemed louder at the start of pandemic

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a small spotted wild cat sits on a branch in a zoo habitat
March 24, 2022

Less than 100 ocelots live wild in Texas. The latest efforts to fix that.

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a helicopter drops what appears to be water on a smoking section of rural grassland and trees
March 21, 2022

While rain may help douse some deadly blazes, wildfire danger intensifies for Southwest Texas

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a large field of cotton as far as the eye can see with some trees far in the distance
February 25, 2022

Texas farmers will have to adjust to fluctuating commodities prices amid war in Ukraine

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February 22, 2022

He has Trump’s endorsement. But could this election be Ag Commissioner Sid Miller’s last rodeo?

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a brown and a black horse in a stable with metal railings
February 16, 2022

Federal horse-adoption program brings free wild horses to Texas, and sparks questions

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February 15, 2022

State imposes oyster harvesting restrictions meant to help reefs recover. Harvesters oppose the move.

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February 8, 2022

Cold fronts continue to kill pelicans on South Texas highway

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closeup of a quagga mussel on a lake bottom
February 7, 2022

Destructive quagga mussels found in South Texas reservoir

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the front entrance of the national butterfly center in concrete brick and silver lettering with a jeep parked in front
February 4, 2022

Harassment from QAnon conspiracy theorists forces temporary shutdown at Texas’ National Butterfly Center

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a long view of farmland with trees in the distance
January 27, 2022

Carbon storage contracts require careful consideration by landowners

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January 27, 2022

Winter drought, warm temperatures could lead to shifts in growing seasons

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a person wearing an orange vest holding a cluster of oysters with the ocean in the background
January 24, 2022

Texas Parks and Wildlife has closed most of the oyster fisheries on the Texas coast. Here’s why.

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a long shot of a fertilizer spreader in a field
January 20, 2022

Crop prices are high, but costly fertilizer will squeeze farmers’ profits

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a man squats on the ground with a cow lying at his feet as he applies a brand. Two other men stand nearby.
January 18, 2022

A lot has changed in the cattle business, but there’s still no substitute for a brand

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January 5, 2022

Biologists are optimistic about return of freshwater mussels to upper San Antonio River

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a green walkingstick insect on a tree stump
January 5, 2022

Six surprising facts about walkingstick insects

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January 4, 2022

Ranchers wait to evaluate Biden’s push for fairness in meat market

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December 29, 2021

Austin restaurateur wants Texans to save the environment — by eating wild hogs

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a strand of barbed wire in the sun
December 29, 2021

Atrocious but efficient: How ranchers used barbed wire to make phone calls

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grapefruit on a tree
December 13, 2021

Lower standards for imported grapefruits worry Texas growers

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December 8, 2021

Return of buffalo to Texas’ Lipan Apache tribe symbolizes an era of healing

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November 18, 2021

Texas Pecan Growers report good crop just in time for the holidays

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November 16, 2021

Meet the mushroom hunters behind North Texas’ new mycology club

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Head and shoulders view of an alligator snapping turtle with jaws open wide
November 12, 2021

Feds propose new protections for alligator snapping turtles

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October 19, 2021

Texas Tech professor’s cotton mat could improve oil spill clean up

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June 5, 2019

How Being A Rural Veterinarian Is About More Than Just Caring For Animals

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October 11, 2021

Panhandle farmers look to balance economics and ecology

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October 5, 2021

Now properly classified, this tiny, translucent fish could help unlock our brains’ secrets

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September 21, 2021

Scientists Are Trying To Save Texas Ocelots. So They Sent Testicles To Ohio

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September 17, 2021

How Texas Christian University Became A Major Player in Rhino Conservation

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a cluster of zebra mussels
September 9, 2021

Researchers Hope To Stop Invasive Zebra Mussels Through Genetic Controls

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September 3, 2021

Typewriter Rodeo: The Best Therapy

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August 30, 2021

Investigators Say A Mountain Lion Killed One North Texas Man. But Others Have Doubts.

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August 23, 2021

Swapping Grass For Grasshoppers? This Researcher Wants Bugs To Be On The Menu For Livestock Feed.

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August 16, 2021

How The Humble Tumbleweed Became Trendy Home Décor

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August 6, 2021

No, Not Matthew McConaughey. This Texas ‘Fun-gi’ Is A Rare Mushroom.

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July 26, 2021

How A West Texas Nonprofit Hopes To Get Comanche Springs Flowing Again

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July 23, 2021

Budget Cuts Threaten Sea Turtle Program

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July 19, 2021

A Battle On The Gulf Pits The Coast Guard Against Mexican Red Snapper Poachers

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July 16, 2021

Texas Shrimpers Are Ready For The New Season, Despite Long-Term Shrinking Of The Industry

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a long shot of a farm field and the sky
July 14, 2021

Executive Order Seeks To Level Playing Field For Small Farms

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June 28, 2021

Texas Parks And Wildlife Issues Emergency Order For Chronic Wasting Disease In Deer

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rows of grape vines
June 15, 2021

Texas Grape Growers Sue Over Dicamba Drift. They Say The Herbicide Damages Their Vines.

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June 4, 2021

Hack Of Meat-Processing Giant JBS Raises Questions About Food Supply Chain Security

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June 3, 2021

Texas Parks And Wildlife Scrambles To Contain Chronic Wasting Disease Among Captive Deer

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May 26, 2021

Paw Patrol: College Students Work To Curb The Cat Population And Care For Strays

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May 25, 2021

Endangered Whooping Cranes Nest In Texas For The First Time In More Than A Century

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a man wearing a red shirt and woman wearing a white shirt, standing in front of their grapevines
May 21, 2021

Vineyards Seeing Green As Grape-Growing Season Gets Underway

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an open freezer displaying a variety of vegetarian meat options
May 18, 2021

Where’s The Meat? Bill On Food Product Labeling Infused With Arguments Of Overreach And Accuracy

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Illustration of Todd Smith with a legal document.
May 10, 2021

In Depth: Texas Rangers’ Hemp Scheme Investigation Focuses on Sid Miller’s Top Political Aide

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a view of the rio grande from one of its banks
May 10, 2021

Salty River Water Has Become A Headache For Farmers Along The Rio Grande

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May 7, 2021

Sid Miller’s Political Aide Arrested In Pay-For-Play Hemp License Scheme

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May 5, 2021

Endangered Birds In Southeast Texas Reach Recovery Milestones

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an illustration of catterpilalrs and other critters
April 23, 2021

What Do Inchworms Have In Common With Bruce Willis In ‘Die Hard’? The Stunts.

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hands holding a glass jar with fireflies inside
April 22, 2021

Typewriter Rodeo: Fireflies

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monarch butterflies near plants
April 21, 2021

Butterflies – Not Just Bees – Shown To Play Key Role In Cotton Cultivation

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April 19, 2021

Scholar Says Giving National Parks To Native Tribes Would Be ‘Noble’ Way Of Reckoning With Injustice

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April 13, 2021

Three Laws Every Rural Landowner In Texas Should Know

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March 30, 2021

Cotton Producers Facing Highs And Lows Of Recent Storms

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a tabby cat
March 23, 2021

Texas A&M Researchers Look For COVID In Pets To Keep Humans Safe

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blue jay at a feeder
March 17, 2021

Why You Should, Temporarily, Take Down Your Bird Feeder

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a bald eagle flying across a blue sky
March 9, 2021

A ‘Born Again Birder’ And The Growing Interest In Texas Birding

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March 8, 2021

During The Winter Storm, The Austin Aquarium Went Dark And Cold. The Otters Snuggled For Warmth.

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an orange tree
March 8, 2021

Texas Freeze Could Deal Fatal Blow To Smaller Rio Grande Valley Citrus Growers

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March 3, 2021

Winter Freeze ‘Crushed’ Non-Native Deer

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March 1, 2021

Sad Succulents And Torn Tree Limbs: Storm Wipes Out Plants Around Austin, But There’s Hope For Regrowth

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February 22, 2021

From Stuck Tractors To Dumped Milk, Snowstorm Throws Texas Farmers A ‘Curveball’

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a woman on a tractor
February 9, 2021

This South Houston Farmer Made It Her Mission To Nourish A Community

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January 28, 2021

How A White House Envoy Could Be The Next Step In Biden’s ‘Rural Strategy’

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January 15, 2021

Recent Snow Helps, But Not Enough To Dampen Drought Concerns On The South Plains

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A cotton field
January 6, 2021

How Scientists Finally Vanquished The Pink Bollworm

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a hemp store with a green cross sign in front
January 4, 2021

Crackdown On CBD ‘Cowboys’ As Texas Farmers Harvest First Crop

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November 17, 2020

191 Goats Return To Houston Arboretum To Help Mow The Lawn, Eat Invasive Species

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October 2, 2020

This Year’s Pecan Crop Is Strong, But Growers Are Having To Adjust To A Very Different Market

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Aerogarden
October 1, 2020

Growing Veggies On Your Countertop: Why Aerogardens Flourish During The Pandemic

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rows of dead birds
September 30, 2020

The Surprising Reason Thousands Of Birds Dropped Dead Across The Southwest

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cattle
September 29, 2020

Why Are Some Ranchers Now Selling More Beef Directly To Consumers? It’s The Pandemic.

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September 22, 2020

Proposed Cut To Texas Ag Budget Hurts Food Banks As More Texans Need Them

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August 26, 2020

Why Harvard Is Calling Bull On Texas A&M-Linked Beef Research

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August 18, 2020

As Texas Hemp Farmers Prepare For Their First-Ever Harvest, Cannabis Regulation Remains Complicated

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August 11, 2020

‘Perilous Bounty’ Shows How Overuse And Climate Change Put US Food Production At Risk

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August 3, 2020

Don’t Plant Or Pitch Mailed Mystery Seeds

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July 22, 2020

Gardens Started During Pandemic Dying In Summer Heat

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July 1, 2020

The Right To Roost In Texas: Pandemic Reveals Patchwork Of Chicken-Raising Rules.

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June 30, 2020

Black Bears Are Moving Back Into West Texas

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