Environment

Explore the latest research, teaching and outreach related to natural resources, agriculture, ecosystems, and the interconnectivity of our environment.

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December 12, 2024

Bioenvironmental sciences professional board establishes scholarship program

Endowed fund begins providing financial support to incoming students

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

December 11, 2024

‘Cedar fever’ season begins in Texas

High concentration of pollen expected in the air

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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October 28, 2024

New Texas A&M AgriLife faculty member to support research on plant-fungal interactions

Baoye He joins Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology

A man in jeans and black T-shirt, stands in wooded setting
October 25, 2024

Hibbitts adds herpetology expertise to Texas A&M Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology

New role and innovative classes will introduce students to reptile and amphibian conservation, ecology

closeup of diesel nut peanuts
October 17, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife to develop market for high-oil peanuts

Peanut breeders establishing new opportunity to support U.S. growers