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woman riding a horse ropes a black steer
June 11, 2026

Five Texas A&M women saddle up for national championship run

Aggies earn spots on collegiate rodeo’s biggest stage

Farm & Ranch Press Releases
A cluster of wine grapes on the vine.
June 10, 2026

Wine grapes in space: Texas A&M seeds bound for international space station

Research explores cosmic radiation’s impact on Texas grapes

Farm & Ranch Press Releases Science & Tech
Two people tend to a beehive in a field while wearing beekeeping suits.
June 10, 2026

Generation Next: Our Turn to Ranch online course now open for registration

12-week AgriLife Extension agriculture business and land management course begins Aug. 17

Environment Event Advances Farm & Ranch Press Releases
group of people gathered around a podium with USDA on a sign
June 9, 2026

Texas A&M Regent John Bellinger to lead fight against New World screwworm

U.S. Department of Agriculture selects Texas cattleman, food industry entrepreneur to drive response

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas Press Releases Science & Tech
white and black cattle herd grazing on green grass
June 9, 2026

New World screwworm news stirs cattle markets, not meat supply

Texas Crop and Weather Report - June 9, 2026

Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas Press Releases
A Texas 4-H banner outside a building where 4-Hers are gathered to work on a community service project.
June 9, 2026

Texas 4-H Roundup 2026 showcases the next generation of Texas leaders

Nation’s largest 4-H event unites thousands of youth at Texas A&M for competition, leadership and STEM

Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas Life & Health Press Releases Science & Tech
Pigs eating in a pen
June 8, 2026

AgriLife Extension releases fact sheet for New World screwworm in swine

New science-backed guidance for swine industry emphasizes biosecurity and wound care practices

Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas Press Releases
fire truck with line of fire in the background
June 8, 2026

Texas A&M Forest Service awards $29 million to Texas fire departments

Fourth round of funding addresses volunteer fire department requests

Environment Farm & Ranch Press Releases
A person in protective clothing holds a lit drip torch during a prescribed burn.
June 4, 2026

AgriLife Extension to host prescribed burn school June 15-17 in Gatesville

Event is for anyone seeking in-depth training on prescribed fire planning, implementation

Environment Event Advances Farm & Ranch
A screwworm maggot.
June 3, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife responds after New World screwworm found in Texas

Experts emphasize prevention, early detection and reporting protocols as Texas enters heightened awareness

Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas Life & Health Press Releases
A person wearing a gray jacket, pinning a medal on a person who is wearing a blue jacket
June 3, 2026

First AgriLife Extension specialist graduates from Texas Division of Emergency Management Academy

Luke Drosche receives EMT, advanced certification training

Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas Press Releases
an insect, rice delphacid, on a green leaf
June 2, 2026

Texas rice planted acres on decline; threat of rice delphacid looms

Texas Crop and Weather Report - June 2, 2026

Farm & Ranch Press Releases
a portrait of a woman in a black suit jacket
June 1, 2026

Amy Swinford named interim head of Institute for Infectious Animal Diseases

Former Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory director to ensure continuity of research priorities

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Farm & Ranch Press Releases
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May 29, 2026

AgriLife Research scientist receives international Borlaug early career award

Shannon Baker recognized for shaping next generation of wheat improvement through innovation

Farm & Ranch Press Releases
a man in a maroon shirt standing in a lab with soil samples on the table in front of him and behind him
May 29, 2026

Mowrer takes helm of AgriLife Extension Soil, Water and Forage Testing Laboratory

State soil expert to expand testing, bring innovation and leadership to serve farmers and homeowners

Environment Farm & Ranch Lawn & Garden Press Releases
Nithya Rajan standing in a cotton field.
May 28, 2026

Nithya Rajan’s journey from the field to the forefront of crop science

Texas A&M AgriLife agronomist partners with producers to study nitrogen efficiency and crop systems

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Environment Farm & Ranch Science & Tech
A person kneels at the edge of a pond with their hand in the water.
May 28, 2026

June 16 webinar to focus on role of bacteria in pond management and health

AgriLife Extension program to explore bacteria types found in ponds and their functions

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Environment Event Advances Farm & Ranch
Pasture mealy bug on a green blade of grass.
May 27, 2026

Warm and wet spring fuels pest pressures in Texas

Texas Crop and Weather Report - May 27, 2026

Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas
A man with code projected in light across half his body and face
May 26, 2026

Research harnesses AI decision modeling to improve livestock sustainability

AgriLife Research’s Karun Kaniyamattam targets agriculture industry challenges

Environment Farm & Ranch Science & Tech
Stiles Farm Field Day banner hanging on black pipe fence in green field
May 26, 2026

Stiles Farm Field Day set for June 9 in Thrall

Emerging technologies, precision agriculture tools, crop pests to highlight program

Farm & Ranch Press Releases