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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

Environment Farm & Ranch Science & Tech
Stiles Farm Field Day banner hanging on black pipe fence in green field
May 26, 2026

Stiles Farm Field Day set for June 9 in Thrall

Emerging technologies, precision agriculture tools, crop pests to highlight program

Farm & Ranch Press Releases
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May 26, 2026

Savay Sexton ’27 earns Peer Mentor of the Year award

Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences student follows in her peer mentor’s footsteps

Around Texas A&M AgriLife
A girl kneels down to collect an insect along a trail.
May 26, 2026

Chigger season tips to beat the itch

AgriLife Extension entomologist explains chigger habitat, bites and prevention

Lawn & Garden Life & Health Trending Posts
A chatbot on a mobile phone.
May 22, 2026

Research finds hotel booking chatbots can ‘creep out’ customers

Texas A&M study links chatbot dishonesty and incompetence to user discomfort, reveals simple fix

Life & Health Press Releases Science & Tech Trending Posts
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May 21, 2026

Texas 4-H hosts youth disaster preparedness camp Aug. 2-6 in Brownwood

Camp offers hands-on emergency training, disaster leadership skills for youth ages 13-19

Life & Health Press Releases
Bottles of strawberry milk on a production line.
May 20, 2026

Volleman’s Family Farm: A legacy of loyalty

Three generations, one Texas dairy and a commitment to customers that has never wavered

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Farm & Ranch Life & Health
Flower clusters of the poison hemlock plant.
May 20, 2026

Poison hemlock: How to identify and avoid this deadly plant

AgriLife Extension expert explains identification tips, toxicity risks and safe removal methods

Environment Farm & Ranch Lawn & Garden Press Releases Trending Posts
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

Environment Farm & Ranch
A gate leading to a flooded pasture.
May 19, 2026

AgriLife Extension provides flood readiness tips for Texas ranchers

Disaster recovery specialists give guidance for preparation and post-flooding recovery

Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas Press Releases
A praying mantid on a plant waits for prey.
May 19, 2026

Praying mantis facts: Friend or foe in the garden?

AgriLife Extension expert explains these insects’ behavior, prey and common myths

Lawn & Garden Trending Posts
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

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Life & Health Press Releases Science & Tech
Female researchers wearing blue latex glove collect samples from shoes covered in plastic.
May 15, 2026

New research offers practical biosecurity tools to limit poultry disease spread

Even imperfect, low-cost disinfectant practices help curb disease risk amid ongoing bird flu concerns

Farm & Ranch Life & Health Press Releases Science & Tech
a Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course book rests on the lap of an individual
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

Event Advances Farm & Ranch Press Releases
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

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Life & Health Press Releases Science & Tech
A man in protective clothing uses a drip torch to set a prescribed fire.
May 14, 2026

Understanding the role of prescribed fire in Texas

AgriLife Extension expert explains safety considerations and benefits to land, wildlife and communities

Environment Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas Trending Posts
six people stand on both sides of a sign that reads Vermeer's Dairy Ltd.
May 13, 2026

Texas A&M Dairy Challenge team claims more than just a national title

Competition provides career preparation for Department of Animal Science students judging dairy business

Farm & Ranch Press Releases
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May 13, 2026

Jeff Nunley ’88 ’91: Relationships founded in respect   

Former agricultural economics student advocates for farmers in Austin and Washington, D.C. 

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Life & Health
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

Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas Science & Tech
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May 12, 2026

Grilling season brings mixed prices for Texas consumers

Texas Crop and Weather Report - May 12, 2026

Farm & Ranch Press Releases