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Close up of yellow blooms of a Mexican mint marigold plant.
March 28, 2025

Mexican mint marigold designated as a Texas Superstar

Low-maintenance ornamental plant doubles as a kitchen herb

William Murphy holds a calico cat atop his shoulder smiles at the camera.
March 28, 2025

Texas A&M’s William Murphy named 2025 SEC Professor of the Year

National Academy of Sciences member and Regents Professor is Texas A&M’s third recipient of SEC’s highest faculty honor

Dr. Sorin Popescu holding a UAV in his lab.
March 20, 2025

Ecoinformatics researcher advances conservation science

Emerging, cutting-edge field bridges technology, data and real-world application

A brown bull inside a pen
March 18, 2025

Beef Cattle and Forage Field Day set for April 11 in Overton

Event includes presentations from Texas A&M AgriLife experts, field sessions

A cluster of Southern Sensation Seedless grapes and vine cutting
March 14, 2025

Southern Sensation Seedless grape named newest Texas Superstar

Vigor, disease resistance and taste make it the top seedless table grape option for Texas gardeners

Two sheep standing in a pen separated by a fence
March 11, 2025

Texas sheep and goat prices rise as supply tightens

Texas Crop and Weather Report — March 11, 2025

A woman in a white lab coat is holding tongs working with plant matter. A woman in blue scrubs stands beside her watching.
March 10, 2025

A moonshot scientist’s giant leap for plant-kind

From greenhouses to galaxies, doctoral student Jess Atkin’s research could shape the future of lunar farming

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March 7, 2025

Jessup named Texas A&M AgriLife center director at San Angelo

A javelina walks out of the brush.
March 6, 2025

Texas A&M AgriLife fills critical knowledge gaps on javelina

Research to provide insight on status and management needs of the native game species

Bhimu Patil, Ph.D., standing with his arms folded against a black background. He is wearing a grey stripped jacket with a blue tie.
February 27, 2025

Patil steps up to lead international horticultural division

‘Food for health’ scientist seeks to expand global collaboration in horticultural research

A bunch of onions in a field
February 25, 2025

South Texas cool-season crops progress well but face water woes

Texas Crop and Weather Report — Feb. 25, 2025

A photo of Andrew Kasner outdoors.
February 21, 2025

New researcher to advance intersection of wildlife and land management   

Kasner joins Texas A&M AgriLife Research to expand wildlife conservation and outreach

Stormwater flowing into a street drain
February 18, 2025

Medina River watershed meeting set on March 4 in Castroville

Urban stormwater and improving local water quality focus of session

A man, Srinivasulu Ale, Ph.D., in a jacket and tie in front of a brick wall background
February 17, 2025

Professional society names Ale Texas Agricultural Engineer of the Year

Texas section award recognizes leadership and contributions to agricultural engineering

A herd of cows against a blue sky.
February 10, 2025

More to manure than meets the eye

Texas A&M Grazingland Animal Nutrition Lab empowers producers with actionable insights on forage, livestock performance

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
February 7, 2025

Board of Regents honors Texas A&M AgriLife professionals

Seven leaders across Texas A&M AgriLife recognized for exceptional contributions to people of Texas

a graphic with a maroon background and a strand of DNA across the side with the Texas A&M AgriLife Research logo on the right side.
February 6, 2025

Texas A&M Board of Regents approves Center for Comparative Genomics

New facility to strengthen global leadership in animal genetics

crops in a field
February 6, 2025

AgriLife Research and IBM launch soil and water decision tool

AgriLife Research and IBM ‘Soil and Water Assessment Tool Virtual Extension Assistant’ provides user-friendly management insights

a flowing creek with thick brush growing on the banks on both sides
February 5, 2025

Davidson Creek watershed protection planning kick-off meeting set for Feb. 19 in Caldwell

Local stakeholders are invited to learn about and contribute to improving water quality in Davidson Creek

A man on a horse watches over a cattle herd.
February 4, 2025

Land Trends Report highlights status of Texas’ agricultural lands

Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute publication illustrates 25 years of population, land-use, land value changes