Producers across the Rolling Plains continue to face a common challenge: how to maintain profitability while adapting to changing weather conditions, rising input costs, evolving pest pressures, and shifting market opportunities. One of the best ways to evaluate new practices and technologies is to see research results firsthand and hear directly from the scientists and specialists conducting the work.
The 2026 Chillicothe Field Day, hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension, will provide producers with an opportunity to learn about the latest research findings and management strategies relevant to agriculture in the Rolling Plains. The event is scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the Chillicothe Research Station. [Read more…] about Research, Solutions, and Results: Join Us for the 2026 Chillicothe Field Day
Are you a young, beginning, or small (YBS) farmer or rancher working hard to make your mark in agriculture? Capital Farm Credit is providing a fantastic opportunity to reward your hard work and dedication with their annual GROW Your AgriRoots Contest. With up to $50,000 in prizes available, this contest shines a spotlight on the next generation of farm and agribusiness owner-operators who are excelling in their field. 
As ranchers move past tax season, many are getting a clearer picture of their financial position for the year. CPA-prepared reports and cash flow statements are helpful, but they only tell part of the story. The real question is not just whether the ranch made money, but how effectively it used its resources to generate that income.
Producers in South Texas have an opportunity to gain valuable insight into financial management, tax planning, and pasture management at the upcoming Business Planning and Tax Management Workshop for Farmers and Ranchers.