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a black cow stands in a water stream
December 5, 2024

Controlling infectious disease between wildlife and livestock on shared rangeland

Texas A&M AgriLife-led research looks at the nexus of wildlife and livestock for solutions to zoonotic disease

Two feral pigs at night in the brush
December 4, 2024

Preempting African swine fever in Texas with research

Scientists assess a tick’s potential to spread disease in Southern U.S.

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December 2, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife celebrates the Borlaug legacy

Remembering Norman Borlaug’s Nobel Peace Prize and impact on global food security

Citrus fruit on a tree
December 2, 2024

Saving our citrus: Addressing the billion-dollar global threat of citrus greening

AgriLife Research scientists switch from defense to offense to fight the U.S.’s most devastating citrus disease

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December 2, 2024

Hope for the citrus industry

AgriLife Research scientists switch from defense to offense to fight the U.S.’s most devastating citrus disease

Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus, also known as the cattle fever tick.
November 27, 2024

Breakthrough could revolutionize future of tick control

Research collaboration lays foundation for genetic tools to control cattle fever ticks

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November 27, 2024

Online stakeholder facilitation training Dec. 11-12

Texas Water Resources Institute workshop will help water resources and natural resources professionals 

Two men in a field checking a septic system
November 25, 2024

Webinar on managing home septic systems scheduled for Dec. 11

Clinic will provide basic understanding of the operational and maintenance activities 

A drone flying over a crop of seedlings
November 22, 2024

Leading artificial intelligence researchers meet at Texas A&M

Researchers discuss agriculture, natural resources and life sciences AI applications

large round cotton bales wrapped in yellow plastic are piled on one another
November 21, 2024

AgriLife Research-led Cotton Belt sustainability effort underway

Project aims for system transformation through precision management

Jeff Goodwin stands in front of tall grass on the Texas A&M campus. He is wearing a blue jacket with a dark blue shirt and a gray cowboy hat.
November 19, 2024

Goodwin awarded endowed directorship in rangeland and wildlife management

Appointment seeks to advance rangeland productivity, ranching profitability

A gloved hand holds two halves of a fruit
November 14, 2024

What is citrus greening — and why is it so hard to stop?

AgriLife Research scientist explains the not-so-sweet citrus disease and efforts to control it

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November 8, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife faculty earn Advancing Discovery to Market Innovation Awards

Gene editing, phage technology, crops and livestock among projects supported

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November 8, 2024

AgriLife Research names new cotton breeder in Lubbock

Kelly brings 20 years of experience to help producers amidst changing growing conditions

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November 8, 2024

Research, contributions recognized by the Texas Section Society for Range Management

Texas A&M students, faculty receive top awards, leadership appointments

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November 7, 2024

AgriTech Innovation Farm Hub for design approved

New facility to advance technology development, public-private collaboration and education

a portion of the Medina river surrounded by trees
November 6, 2024

Medina River watershed protection meeting set for Nov. 19 in Castroville

Local stakeholders invited to continue learning about improving water quality

A creek flowing through the banks that have trees
November 4, 2024

Public comment period opens for Middle Yegua Creek Watershed Protection Plan

Residents and stakeholders asked to send input by Nov. 18

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October 31, 2024

João Vendramini named center director in Stephenville

Forage-livestock expert to lead Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center

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October 31, 2024

Discovery of a protein’s key role in RNA processes could improve disease treatment in humans and plants

Texas A&M AgriLife biochemists identify potential target to regulate RNA gene expression