Environment

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

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February 1, 2022

Research offers new insights to Earth’s life rhythms

Dataset tool provides view of carbon, water cycles, improves modeling projections

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January 31, 2022

Carbon credit brokers contacting agriculture, rural landowners in Texas

AgriLife Extension advises careful consideration, and a lawyer

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January 21, 2022

Detecting Texas drought conditions with small fish

AgriLife Research studies identify shiner, minnow populations as early sign of dry, wet conditions

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January 18, 2022

Increased wildfire danger anticipated across Texas

Texas A&M Forest Service readies firefighting resources due to warm, dry, windy conditions

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January 18, 2022

Achievements recognized by the Texas Section Society for Range Management

Texas A&M AgriLife specialists receive top awards, leadership appointments

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January 16, 2022

2022 training dates set for school integrated pest management coordinators

First scheduled date Jan. 27 in Lubbock

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December 27, 2021

Four Programs of Excellence funded through the Water Exceptional Item

Multidisciplinary teams to advance water management in Texas

December 17, 2021

Bioenergy sorghum wax, a potentially valuable coproduct, enhances crop’s resilience

In addition to providing protection from drought, heat and pests, wax could generate extra revenue for producers

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December 16, 2021

Firefighters continue containment of large Panhandle wildfires

Southern Plains Wildfire Outbreak on Dec. 15

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December 14, 2021

Two air tankers pre-positioned for state wildfire response

Elevated fire dangers expected

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December 13, 2021

Palmer amaranth control matters – throughout life cycle

Texas A&M student researcher tackles a troublesome herbicide-resistant weed

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December 3, 2021

Continued Winter Storm Uri tree impacts – pine tree mortality

Stressed pine trees under attack by beetles

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November 30, 2021

Study investigates reintroduction of ocelots to native Texas range

Texas A&M AgriLife-led study to look at increasing populations of endangered cat

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November 26, 2021

Prevent the spread of tree pests and diseases by not moving firewood

Oak wilt and wood borers can devastate tree populations

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November 19, 2021

New formula provides key to predicting microbial growth

Combining thermodynamics, life sciences to predict microorganism growth to impact climate change research

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November 15, 2021

Prescribed burn kit launch aims at education, advocacy

Stakeholder suggestion leads to publication

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November 11, 2021

First-generation student advocates globally for women in science

Yasmin Quintana paves the way for female scientists

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November 5, 2021

Think safety while hunting

Texas A&M Forest Service urges Texans to help prevent wildfires during hunting season

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November 2, 2021

Ancestor’s microbiome may help corn resist insect pests

Texas A&M AgriLife scientists study how teosinte’s microbes could help with insect control in corn

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November 1, 2021

Continuing burn education course launches online

Addresses updated regulations, burning procedure, tools for burn managers