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A woman in a white lab coat looks into a Petri dish
April 21, 2025

A future in fungi and law

Mary Cowser ’25 pairs bioenvironmental science with plans for a future in public policy

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
April 21, 2025

Texas A&M AgriLife entomologists honored for excellence

Three insect experts recognized for advancing education, training

A river flows along tree-lined banks.
April 21, 2025

Texas Soil and Water Stewardship Week celebrates native ecosystems

Texas A&M AgriLife agencies help promote importance of voluntary land stewardship

A honey bee lands on a bluebonnet.
April 18, 2025

AgriLife Extension hosts wildlife Habitat at Home workshops

Events scheduled for Georgetown, Brookshire, Weatherford and Farmersville

A bobcat walks through the brush.
April 17, 2025

Study shows mammals’ daily schedules more varied than thought

Texas A&M AgriLife wildlife data supports global research of wildlife diel activity patterns

Davidson Creek flowing through tree- and brush-lined banks.
April 15, 2025

Davidson Creek watershed meeting set for April 29 in Caldwell

Local stakeholders invited to learn about, contribute to improving water quality

A white mushroom growing from the ground
April 10, 2025

Students’ fascination with fungi flourishes at Texas A&M

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences course digs into the strange world of molds and mushrooms

A windmill with a cloudy sky behind it
April 9, 2025

Private water well screenings set for Permian Basin April 21-24 

Samples will be screened for total coliform bacteria, E. coli, nitrate-nitrogen, arsenic and salinity

A white-tailed deer doe nuzzles her fawn in the forest.
April 8, 2025

Five important reminders when finding ‘orphaned’ wildlife

Texas A&M AgriLife expert shares advice to keep young wildlife wild

April 8, 2025

Private water well screenings slated for Far West Texas April 21-22 

Residents of Brewster, Jeff Davis and Presidio counties invited to screenings and results meetings

A closeup of a person using binoculars.
April 3, 2025

Texas Master Naturalist earns Conservation Wrangler designation

Statewide conservation nonprofit Texan by Nature recognizes program’s impacts

A closeup of green algae.
April 1, 2025

Nutrient mitigation in ponds subject of April 15 webinar

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service program to provide practical solutions, strategies

water flowing over rocks
March 31, 2025

Stream cleanup for Geronimo and Alligator creeks set for April 12

12th annual event to be held in Seguin and New Braunfels

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
March 27, 2025

Community ecologist joins Texas A&M Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology

Ausprey to lead research on biodiversity adaptation in dynamic ecosystems

A water testing device sits on the ground next to a river
March 26, 2025

Private water well screenings set April 7-8 in Hays County

Residents invited to low-cost water well screenings and results meeting

A gull standing on the beach
March 26, 2025

Tres Palacios Creek water quality training set for April 16 in Bay City

Workshop open to individuals interested in improving the region’s water quality

An ornate box turtle crosses and unpaved road.
March 25, 2025

Why are more turtles crossing Texas roads?

Texas A&M AgriLife experts explain the increased activity and how to help safely

Dr. Sorin Popescu holding a UAV in his lab.
March 20, 2025

Ecoinformatics researcher advances conservation science

Emerging, cutting-edge field bridges technology, data and real-world application

A barn swallow sits on a sprinkler head attached to a building.
March 18, 2025

Tips to prevent barn swallow nests this spring

Federal law prohibits disturbing barn swallows once they nest, so take preventative action now

A creek with green vegetation and trees on both sides
March 17, 2025

Middle Yegua Creek Watershed Plan stakeholder meeting set for March 31 in Giddings

Plan recently reviewed and accepted by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency