AgriLife Today

Texas A&M AgriLife's digital magazine and newsroom

Adam Russell

Adam Russell is a communication specialist for Texas A&M AgriLife. Adam is responsible for writing news releases and feature articles focused on Texas A&M AgriLife Extension programs and science-based information generated by Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists across the state. He also generates the weekly Texas Crop and Weather Report and handles public and media relations.

All posts by Adam Russell

A rancher pets a bull

August 11, 2026

Texas A&M leads research on New World screwworm wound treatment

A Texas A&M System team to develop wound treatment veterinarians and producers can apply rapidly

Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas Press Releases Science & Tech
A man places water measurement cups to audit a sprinkler system.

August 4, 2026

Questions about watering your yard? There’s an app for that

WaterMyYard uses local weather data to tell you when and how much to water

Environment Lawn & Garden Trending Posts
Professor Robert Coulson in his office.

July 29, 2026

Texas A&M entomologist Robert Coulson retires after 55-year career

Pioneering entomologist shaped forest science, modeling and generations of students

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Environment Press Releases Science & Tech
A person watering tall flowering plants.

July 15, 2026

How to keep your lawn and landscape alive through summer heat

Expert tips on watering, drought stress and plant survival

Lawn & Garden Trending Posts
Judy and Tim Turner looking at a turn-of-the-20th Century collection of hummingbirds.

July 14, 2026

The Turners: a rare specimen of Aggie generosity

Ranching couple’s gift finds natural home at Texas A&M biodiversity collection

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Environment Science & Tech
A nursng student talks to a young woman sitting on an examination table.

July 13, 2026

Researchers push for polycystic ovary syndrome to get a new name

Global consensus effort to redefine condition to better reflect its hormonal impact

Life & Health
A woman leans against a large oak tree.

July 10, 2026

New forestry researcher brings ecological insight to Texas A&M AgriLife

Zoe Cheng will advance sustainable forest management and support landowners across East Texas

Environment Science & Tech
A female pasture mealy bug on a blade of green grass.

July 7, 2026

Pasture mealybug raises alarm for Texas livestock producers

Texas Crop and Weather Report - June 7, 2026

Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas Press Releases
A cotton seedling emerged in a field.

June 30, 2026

Growing conditions split by rain: improved moisture, lingering drought

Texas Crop and Weather Report - June 30, 2026

Environment Farm & Ranch Press Releases
Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background

June 26, 2026

Texas A&M horticultural sciences students, faculty earn national recognition

Honors highlight the department’s research, leadership and academic excellence

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Science & Tech
Several green and yellow colored watermelons sitting on top of each other in a large pile.

June 23, 2026

Wet weather, low prices put damper on Texas watermelon season

Texas Crop and Weather Report - June 23, 2026

Farm & Ranch
A cluster of wine grapes on the vine.

June 10, 2026

Wine grapes in space: Texas A&M seeds bound for international space station

Research explores cosmic radiation’s impact on Texas grapes

Farm & Ranch Press Releases Science & Tech
A Texas 4-H banner outside a building where 4-Hers are gathered to work on a community service project.

June 9, 2026

Texas 4-H Roundup 2026 showcases the next generation of Texas leaders

Nation’s largest 4-H event unites thousands of youth at Texas A&M for competition, leadership and STEM

Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas Life & Health Press Releases Science & Tech
A crowded room of ranchers with a small child standing the middle aisle

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

Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas Life & Health Press Releases
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

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Environment Farm & Ranch Science & Tech
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 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
Texas A&M students and faculty on a study abroad to Thailand hold an Aggie flag at the entrance of the Sakaerat Environmental Research Station.

May 11, 2026

Thailand study abroad enhances education through experience, perspective

How the Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology helps Texas A&M students gain a global edge

Environment Science & Tech
Ripe, picked tomatoes of several varieties.

May 6, 2026

Common tomato plant problems and how to fix them

Leaves or fruit damaged? What it means and what to do

Lawn & Garden Life & Health Trending Posts
A line of people cutting a green ribbon at a ribbon cutting ceremony.

April 30, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service opens new Texas 4-H headquarters

New statewide hub strengthens development, leadership opportunities for more than 520,000 Texas youth

Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas Lawn & Garden Life & Health Press Releases Science & Tech