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August 17, 2021

Texas A&M AgriLife explores sustainability through insect farming

Texas A&M to lead federal center for optimization of insect farming for feed, food

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August 9, 2021

Grazing cattle can reduce agriculture’s carbon footprint

Study recognized for focus on conventional, regenerative production carbon footprints

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August 9, 2021

Texas A&M Forest Service continues to help western states battle wildfires

100 large fires still burning across U.S.

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August 5, 2021

Aquatic plants identification and control focus of online course

Newest course teaches how to manage emergent aquatic plants

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August 5, 2021

Rio Grande farmers have unique relationship with irrigation technology

Water researchers surveyed irrigators on barriers to technology adoption

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August 3, 2021

What to do with trees recovering from winter storm Uri

Anything green means a chance of recovery

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July 28, 2021

Save our pollinators, save our world

About 75% of plants and most agricultural crops rely on animal, insect pollination

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July 26, 2021

Applications for prescribed fire grant now open

Hazardous fuels reduction funding for those who may be threatened by wildland fire

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July 22, 2021

AgriLife Extension’s right-of-way and ornamental, turf conferences return in Amarillo

Combined conference set for July 27; offer 5 CEUs

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July 21, 2021

Pollinating the next generation of new honeybee scientists

Alex Payne ‘21 shares the personal impact of honeybee research, motivation, academic opportunities Texas A&M University afforded her

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July 20, 2021

Big Elm Creek meeting to highlight opportunities for agriculture

Free in-person meeting set for July 28 for Big Elm Creek watershed residents

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July 16, 2021

More Texas A&M Forest Service personnel head west to fight wildfires

Crews will remain on assignment 14-21 days before returning to Texas

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July 15, 2021

Helping Texas’ unique snakes through research

The Natural Resources Institute restores habitat, tracks, studies Texas’ threatened snakes

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July 14, 2021

Texas A&M entomologist wages war on ticks

Research focused on preventing negative economic, health impacts

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June 29, 2021

Lacher retires from dual roles at Texas A&M

Hailed as global leader in conservation biology, improving biodiversity in coffee

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June 23, 2021

Texas A&M Forest Service personnel mobilized for out-of-state wildfires

Increased fire activity in Colorado, Arizona, Alaska, New Mexico, Florida

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June 23, 2021

Testing for chronic wasting disease

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory prepares for increase in test submissions following emergency order

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June 21, 2021

Research shows similarities in hunters, animal rights advocates

Shared moral values could be key for wildlife, nature conservancy support

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June 18, 2021

Special group of AgriLife Extension agents responds when disaster strikes

Disaster Assessment and Recovery team supports long-term COVID-19, other emergency recovery efforts

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June 4, 2021

Webinar series available to help Texans with feral swine

Two-part recorded webinar covers feral swine impacts and abatement