A cow grazes annual ryegrass in East Texas. (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service photo by Dr. Vanessa Corriher-Olson)

Leasing is a common way for producers to start or expand operations without buying land. (Texas A&M AgriLife Communications photo by Kay Ledbetter)

Texas vineyards are expected to have a banner season for grape quantity and quality this year. (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service photo by Adam Russell)

Fall arrived earlier than normal this year, at least temperature wise, and it was really a boon for cattle performance since forages were much more nutritious and as a result our cows look great headed into winter and our weaning weights were great.

A Sept. 29 workshop in Fort Worth will guide landowners through the legal aspects of protecting their property under a range of circumstances.

The conference will open with Evan Smith, CEO and co-founder of the Texas Tribune, who will share his perspective on the recent Texas legislative session.

Results of sale Thursday, September 14, 2017 - 1,106 head

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service helps current and former military service members with information and resources on farming and ranching. (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service photo)

Dr. Vanessa Corriher-Olson, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service forage specialist, Overton, in a dormant Bermuda grass pasture overtaken by volunteer ryegrass. Producers have options to rid pastures of ryegrass and help Bermuda grass emerge as temperatures warm. (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service photo by Adam Russell)

North Texas -- Topsoil and subsoil moisture levels ranged from mostly adequate to short, with some reporting very short. Temperatures were cooler, but no rain was reported. Some counties dried out significantly.

Young calves, such as these pictured in Aransas County, are often the first to fall victim to mosquitoes. (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service picture by Dr. Joe Paschal)

Global trade impacts, herbicide and forage management, bull selection and winter feeding strategies will be the featured topics at Cow Country Congress scheduled Oct. 13 at Santa Rosa Ranch in Crockett. (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service photo by Blair Fannin)