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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
Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
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

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Environment
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

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Environment
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

Environment Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas Science & Tech
A coyote with dark skin in the late-stage of mange.
October 15, 2024

From spooky lore to science fact: Unmasking the ‘chupacabra’

Texas A&M AgriLife expert provides scientific explanation for the paranormal creature

Environment Farm & Ranch
A pollinator on a purple flower
October 14, 2024

Texas Master Naturalist Program receives award to support native pollinators statewide

H-E-B Grocery Company funds projects through Pollinators for Texas initiative

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Environment
A colorful butterfly sits on someone's index finger.
October 10, 2024

Texas Master Naturalist Program receives Stephen Kellert Award

National award recognizes outstanding contributions to conservation; connecting people with nature

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Environment Impact on Texas