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June 5, 2026

Lauren O’Connor recognized as emerging leader in nutrition sciences

Evidence Center scientist awarded by national institute

A screwworm maggot.
June 3, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife responds after New World screwworm found in Texas

Experts emphasize prevention, early detection and reporting protocols as Texas enters heightened awareness

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June 2, 2026

Texas rice planted acres on decline; threat of rice delphacid looms

Texas Crop and Weather Report - June 2, 2026

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June 1, 2026

Amy Swinford named interim head of Institute for Infectious Animal Diseases

Former Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory director to ensure continuity of research priorities

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June 1, 2026

New research connects father’s alcohol use to children’s long-term health

Texas A&M AgriLife Research receives $2.9 million federal grant to explore paternal alcohol exposure effect

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May 29, 2026

AgriLife Research scientist receives international Borlaug early career award

Shannon Baker recognized for shaping next generation of wheat improvement through innovation

Nithya Rajan standing in a cotton field.
May 28, 2026

Nithya Rajan’s journey from the field to the forefront of crop science

Texas A&M AgriLife agronomist partners with producers to study nitrogen efficiency and crop systems

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May 26, 2026

Research harnesses AI decision modeling to improve livestock sustainability

AgriLife Research’s Karun Kaniyamattam targets agriculture industry challenges

A healthy riparian area at Skull Creek
May 20, 2026

Riparian and stream ecosystem workshop set for June 2 in Weslaco

Residents in Arroyo Colorado watershed invited to learn about land, water quality improvement efforts

A man rides a horse through a dry landscape as cattle look on.
May 19, 2026

Adaptability and resilience remain key as drought covers much of the state’s rangeland

Texas Crop and Weather Report - May 19, 2026

Robert Chapkin sits beside a microscope in a laboratory
May 18, 2026

Research reveals diet combination that triggers colorectal cancer cell death

AgriLife Research links fiber and healthy fats to possible cancer-fighting effect, ferroptosis

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May 14, 2026

Registration open for Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course Aug. 3-5

AgriLife Extension educational event highlights include Cattleman’s College, trade show

Texas A&M food scientist Suresh Pillai in maroon polo shirt gives a tour of facilities.
May 14, 2026

Modernizing space food for long-duration missions

Texas A&M scientist explores electron beam technology for safer, higher quality space food systems

a handful of peanuts in the shell
May 13, 2026

How Texas is perfecting the peanut

Texas A&M AgriLife collaborations improve peanuts for consumers, farmers and industry

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May 11, 2026

What is ghrelin? Rethinking the body’s ‘hunger hormone’

How an AgriLife Research scientist uncovered ghrelin’s unexpected roles in aging and brain health

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May 11, 2026

Private water well screenings set for May 19-20 in Kerr County 

Residents invited to participate in water well screenings and results meetings

Geronimo Creek
May 7, 2026

Riparian and stream ecosystem workshop set for May 20 in Seguin

Residents of Geronimo and Alligator creeks watersheds are invited to educational program

Jeff Goodwin wears a grey cowboy hat while standing outdoors in front of tall grasses.
May 6, 2026

Jeff Goodwin appointed chair-elect of U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef

Role to amplify Texas A&M AgriLife Research impact on beef industry’s ecological, economic resilience

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May 5, 2026

Zeledón selected to lead Texas A&M AgriLife center at Corpus Christi

Brings more than 20 years of private industry experience in research and crop development

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May 5, 2026

Kranthi Mandadi named director of Texas A&M AgriLife center at Weslaco

Appointment strengthens research, extension, industry partnerships in Rio Grande Valley