Ajay Shah, an agricultural engineer with The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) is testing a method that could cut the cost of collecting and delivering corn plant material for making ethanol by up to 20%.

Hay producers in East Texas found a brief window to get pastures cut, cured and baled before storms this weekend. Many producers weren't so lucky and continue to deal with delays. (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service photo by Adam Russell)

North Texas: Soil moisture was adequate to surplus in most counties with 1 to 3 inches of rainfall reported across the district. Some hay harvesting was done before rains arrived.

USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that organic producers and handlers can apply for federal funds to assist with the cost of receiving and maintaining organic certification.

Dr. Davey Griffin, Texas AgriLife Extension Service meat specialist, discusses beef fabrication methods with participants at a recent grass-fed beef conference held at Texas A&M University, College Station. (Texas AgriLife Extension Service photo by Blair Fannin)

Some of the agency's viticulture and enology experts (L-R): Brianna Hoge, Jim Kamas, Dr. Andreea Botezatu, Dr. Justin Scheiner, Fran Pontasch. (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service photo)

Texas sorghum is off to a good start following timely spring rains throughout the state. (Texas A&M AgriLife photos by Jim Bordovsky)

Dr. Shuyu Liu makes a cross between TAM 114 and a wild wheat relative at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research greenhouse near Bushland. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo)

A Coastal Bermuda grass field in East Texas. (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service photo by Adam Russell)

Forage-producing areas of the state appear to be experiencing a bumper crop of weeds.

Focusing on pasture management, water and soil conservation, flood control structures, and weed and brush control, this class will help landowners interested in maintaining healthy pastures and conserving the natural resources on their property.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Fannin county is excited to announce the Fannin County Spring Cow/Calf Seminar that will take place on May 17, 2019 from 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. at the Bois D' Arc Creek Cowboy Church, 3301 S St. HWY 121, Bonham, TX 75418.