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Five individuals use cameras and binoculars in an outdoor setting.
January 6, 2025

Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management debuts two new undergraduate academic programs

Innovative degree emphasis and accelerated graduate program provide solid, interdisciplinary foundation for conservation careers.

Environment Press Releases
A group of individuals use binoculars and cameras while birding.
January 2, 2025

Registration open for Birding the Border set for May 1-4 in Del Rio

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service program provides unprecedented opportunities for birders of all skill levels

Environment Event Advances
Three people in the military walk down a rural dirt path.
December 27, 2024

Advancing military readiness and ecological resiliency in the Hill Country

Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute facilitates private land conservation through the Camp Bullis Sentinel Landscape

Environment Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas
A person in a white lab coat studies two plates
December 12, 2024

Bioenvironmental sciences professional board establishes scholarship program

Endowed fund begins providing financial support to incoming students

Environment Press Releases Science & Tech
Potato chips with dark stripes indicating zebra chip disease
December 12, 2024

AgriLife Research leads collaboration to address zebra chip disease

Horticulturalists and entomologists team up to investigate insect-transmitted plant disease

Environment Press Releases Science & Tech
December 11, 2024

‘Cedar fever’ season begins in Texas

High concentration of pollen expected in the air

Environment Life & Health Trending
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

Environment Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas Life & Health
Christmas tree branch with a blue bulb on it
December 4, 2024

Real Texas Christmas trees boost state’s economy

Related agritourism shows continued growth

Environment Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas
A windmill against a cloudy sky
December 3, 2024

Private water well screenings Dec. 17-18 for Wilson County

Samples will be tested for contaminants, including total coliform bacteria, E. coli

Environment Event Advances Farm & Ranch Life & Health
A man stands with his arms folded. He s wearing a blue checkered short and he has a gray beard.
November 27, 2024

New research reveals older animals’ role in species survival

Texas A&M expert aids global study on how longevity conservation helps wildlife populations

Environment Science & Tech
David Baltensperger receives an award from the Crop Science Society of America
November 22, 2024

Texas A&M Department of Soil and Crop Sciences expertise recognized at international conference

Faculty, students earn national titles, awards

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Environment Farm & Ranch
an oil well pumping in the distance with the sunset in the background
November 18, 2024

East Texas oil and gas, mineral rights program set for Dec. 3 in Hallsville

Program will address variety of oil and gas industry topics

Environment Event Advances
A man in a John Deer tractor sprays an agricultural field.
November 15, 2024

Dec. 5 webinar to cover top agricultural laws of 2024

New regulations, court decisions to be discussed

Environment Event Advances Farm & Ranch
An individual stands on a platform using a sprayer to spray lake grass
November 15, 2024

Pesticide applicator training course set for Dec. 4 in Waco

Course will prepare individuals for private pesticide applicator exam

Environment Event Advances Farm & Ranch
The hands of a researcher, with blue gloves on, tending to plants being grown in a controlled environment
November 8, 2024

Controlled environment horticulture conference set for Dec. 5 in Dallas

Event offers in-person and virtual attendance options

Environment Event Advances Farm & Ranch Lawn & Garden
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

Environment Event Advances
Brushy creek flowing through the river bank that is covered in trees
November 5, 2024

Riparian and stream ecosystem workshop set for Nov. 26 in Taylor

Brushy Creek watershed area residents are invited to the free program

Environment Event Advances
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

Environment Event Advances
A single armyworm eating a blade of grass.
October 30, 2024

Armyworms can be managed in lawns by following three helpful tips

Early dying off of lawns could signal infestation

Environment Lawn & Garden
Wide view of a creek flowing between dirt banks with trees in the background
October 29, 2024

Mill Creek cleanup event slated for Nov. 9 in Industry

Annual event offers landowners opportunity to remove washed-up waste from their property

Environment Event Advances