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November 18, 2025

Board of Regents honors nine Texas A&M AgriLife faculty, professionals

Two receive Regents Professor titles, seven earn Regents Fellow honors

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Farm & Ranch Life & Health Press Releases
wildfire flames shoot up from dried grass
November 6, 2025

Elevated wildfire risk expected across Texas this week

Increasing dry conditions spark concerns across Texas Plains

Environment Farm & Ranch Press Releases
changing leaf colors are bright against a bold blue sky
November 5, 2025

The magical chemistry behind nature’s fall foliage colors

Texas A&M Forest Service expert explains what causes the pigment changes

Environment
A man wearing a maroon polo stands with his arms crossed in front of wooden planks and a forestry background.
November 5, 2025

Texas A&M forestry track builds field-ready experts

Daniel Hook ’27 gains hands-on skills for careers in forestry industry

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Environment
an aerial view of a forest with a large section of it turned red and orange after southern pine beetle infestations caused the green trees to begin to die off
November 3, 2025

Cost-share program available to help prevent southern pine beetle threats

Texas A&M Forest Service offers landowners technical and financial assistance

Environment Impact on Texas Press Releases
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October 20, 2025

Centennial celebration of Texas’ first state forest hosted in Newton County

E.O. Siecke Forest acquired by Texas A&M Forest Service in 1924

Environment
October 15, 2025

Mass timber takes root in Texas architecture

Architecture and forest researchers explain what cross-laminated timber is and how it supports sustainable construction

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Environment Life & Health Press Releases
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October 14, 2025

Texas A&M Forest Service awards $164 million to Texas fire departments

Almost 900 trucks and units provided through funding

Environment Impact on Texas Press Releases
Pesticide products sitting on a table
October 13, 2025

Pesticide applicator recertification slated for Nov. 6 in Beaumont

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service course will offer continuing education units 

Event Advances Farm & Ranch Lawn & Garden
a group of 22 people standing next to a stone wall
October 10, 2025

Texas A&M Forest Service kicks off sixth annual Leadership Institute

Program’s goal is to expand natural resource professionals network across Texas

Environment Press Releases
a firefighter limbs trees
October 7, 2025

27th annual wildfire academy at Camp Swift builds national readiness

More than 350 firefighters expected to attend

Environment Press Releases
a large group of students posing behind a sign that says Sisters in Fire
October 1, 2025

High school students explore wildland firefighting professions

Texas A&M Forest Service provides hands-on learning, introduction to careers

Environment Press Releases
people holding a large framed print of a tree
September 29, 2025

Tree care professionals, projects recognized at 2025 Texas Tree Conference

Arborist, community forestry program and landscaping awards presented

Lawn & Garden Press Releases
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September 22, 2025

Linda Moon honored with National Association of State Foresters Communications Award

Texas A&M Forest Service leader recognized for selfless service, relationship-building and commitment to forest industry

Press Releases
Hughes receives award - four men in a line with the two middle ones holding a large plaque
September 18, 2025

Texas A&M Forest Service assistant director receives state forestry award

Recognition acknowledges implementation of forestry initiatives and conservation development

Press Releases
man in a uniform with his right hand raised in a swearing-in ceremony
September 10, 2025

Texas A&M Forest Service pins newest law enforcement officer

Officers investigate wildfire causes and timber thefts

Environment
a tree-lined waterway
September 4, 2025

New grant implements trees and forestry in watershed protection plans

Communities, agencies and organizations interested in water quality are eligible to apply

Environment
a fire pit with someone standing over it
August 28, 2025

Texas hunters urged to practice wildfire safety during season

Texas A&M Forest Service offers 5 tips to keep in mind with dove season opening

Environment Press Releases
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August 8, 2025

AgriLife Extension family and community health agents earn honors

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Life & Health
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August 8, 2025

Hood, Somervell counties adopt joint wildfire risk mitigation plan

Texas’ first multicounty Community Wildfire Protection Plan proactively enhances public safety

Environment Press Releases