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New AgriLife Research engineer focuses on sustainable livestock systems

Peiyang Li, Ph.D., is the new Texas A&M AgriLife Research livestock air quality and agricultural engineer at the Texas A&M AgriLife High Plains Research and Extension Center in Canyon and assistant professor in the Texas A&M Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering.In his new position,...
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

Pet Talk

Providing a safe, loving home for a dog is rewarding for many reasons, and it can sometimes be even more so for a canine companion with special needs.

DIMMITT BASEBALL UPDATE

Dimmitt Varsity Bobcats Slug Their Way To Victory Against Friona March 10, 2026 Chatham hit two home runs and drove in four as the Dimmitt Bobcats defeated Friona 10-0 on Tuesday at Dimmitt. Chatham homered in the third and fifth innings.Herrera struck out 10 batters on the day.
	Nazareth Robotics team qualifies for state, world championships

Nazareth Robotics team qualifies for state, world championships

Nazareth Robotics team qualifies for state, world championships

Nazareth Robotics Instructor Robert O’Connor has a lot to be proud in his .nal season as ro botics coach.For the third time in the past seven years, Naz robotics qual- i.ed for the world-level FIRST Championship in the FTC program.
The sheep and goat market has experienced typical seasonal supply and demand forces that are driving prices higher. (Michael Miller and Courtney Sacco/Texas A&M AgriLife)

The sheep and goat market has experienced typical seasonal supply and demand forces that are driving prices higher. (Michael Miller and Courtney Sacco/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Seasonal supply squeeze drives sheep and goat prices higher

Texas sheep and goat producers are seeing strong prices this spring as seasonal supply patterns tighten markets while demand remains steady, said a TexasA&MAgriLife Extension Service expert.Premium lamb and goat prices at Texas sale barns recently exceeded $4 per pound and in some cases, approached...

Crop Water Use

Water continues to be the most limiting factor in crop production across the Texas High Plains.
A bumper hay crop is starting to dwindle as supplies are being used in the wake of dry weather. (Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife)

A bumper hay crop is starting to dwindle as supplies are being used in the wake of dry weather. (Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife)

High demand dwindles hay supplies as dry weather persists

Dry conditions prevail across Texas, and rainfall outlooks are raising concerns about hay supplies and grazing in the near term and production potential this coming season, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.Vanessa Corriher Olson, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension forage specialist...