Agrilife Extension Resources
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has materials, programs and resources to support business and community development. Agency personnel are actively involved in their local communities, providing assistance through collaboration with local governments, businesses and service organizations.
Related Departments: Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications
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By working with residents living near proposed or existing neighborhood parks, planners and decision-makers can design spaces that better meet the community's needs. This publication offers ideas on how citizens can design functional and safe neighborhood parks with elements people of all ages, including special populations, can use and enjoy. (2 Pages)
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Rural areas in Texas face changes such as rapid growth, urban encroachment, job losses, outward migration, and lack of transportation options. This publication outlines the steps rural leaders and residents can use for adopting a basic planning process to address the problems and needs of their community. (2 Pages)
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Mobility is important for older rural adult populations, but options are limited in certain communities. Improving public transportation in rural communities allows older adult populations mobility and independence. (2 pages)
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Prices in South Texas are significantly higher for steers than for bull calves, according to a study of 1,847 market calves in 2015. Extension faculty collected data from the sales of 1,847 head of cattle in Bee, Karnes, Jim Wells, Live Oak, and Starr Counties. This publication explains the study and its implications for South […]
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USDA is offering a new insurance program to help livestock producers manage lamb price risk. This publication explains the requirements of the program and the way it works. (5 pages)
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SPA is a tool for determining the production and financial performance of an individual cow-calf enterprise. It allows producers to compare production systems, identify areas that need to be changed, and measure progress toward meeting business objectives. This publication details the information requirements of SPA and explains how producers can gather that information. (4 pages)
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There are several value-based fed cattle pricing systems, including formula pricing, price grids, and alliances. This publication describes the different cattle pricing methods and helps you decide which is best for you. (5 pages)
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This 12-page publication examines the impact of the swine industry on the region’s economy and water use.
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This publication highlights the positive effect of Brahman influence on prices of breeding stock sold in a South Texas auction. Though Brahman influence typically decreases the price for feeder cattle in other regions, its well-known breed effects and hybrid vigor in crosses add significant value to breeding stock in South Texas. Cattle attributes for the […]
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Key performance indicators (KPI) are measurements that cow/calf producers can use to evaluate a variety of factors that are crucial to their operation's success. By keeping good financial records, ranch owners/operators can know if they are meeting key performance indicator targets. This publication outlines target levels and calculations for 13 KPIs based on analysis of […]