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A hand holds a net containing a red drum fish.
July 24, 2024

AgriLife Extension launches genetic improvement program for Texas red drum

Aquaculture stock improvement program will be the first for the species

4-H members write bills, play role of legislators and lobbyists during biannual exercise in civic engagement
July 24, 2024

Texas 4-H Congress gives up-close look at state’s legislative process

Members write bills, play role of legislators and lobbyists during biannual exercise in civic engagement

Flames from a prescribed fire rise above tall grass.
July 23, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to host Great Plains Fire Summit Aug. 13-15 in Canyon

Prescribed fire conference open to landowners, students and land management professionals

A large auditorium filled with men and women, many in cowboy hats, listening to a speaker on stage with a beef cattle presentation.
July 22, 2024

‘Rebuilding the Cow Herd’ theme of Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course on Aug. 5-7

More than 50 educational hours, 20 courses aimed at helping producers bring operations back to full speed.

July 19, 2024

Agriculture damage reports mounting as AgriLife Extension disaster response teams assess Hurricane Beryl losses 

Matagorda, Wharton, Harris, Brazoria, Fort Bend counties on disaster focus list

Men on horseback move cattle across a green field.
July 18, 2024

AgriLife Extension webinar to highlight Aldo Leopold’s tools for wildlife management

Program includes special focus on cattle grazing practices for wildlife diversity

July 17, 2024

Expert tips to prevent child deaths in hot cars

As temperatures rise, risk of heatstroke and death increase for children left in vehicles

Two individuals hold a net containing a large group of catfish at water surface.
July 9, 2024

Texas catfish industry remains stable despite challenges

Texas Crop and Weather Report

July 9, 2024

Hurricane recovery: Steps to safely begin the process

Disaster Assessment and Recovery unit provides guidance for initial response after a hurricane  

July 8, 2024

AgriLife Extension responds to Tropical Storm Beryl

Agency’s Disaster Assessment and Recovery unit assets, personnel prepared to enter storm zone

July 3, 2024

Hurricane preparedness for families

Start now with a plan, assemble hurricane 'go bag'

July 1, 2024

Keep livestock safe during hurricane season with an emergency plan

Veterinary expert covers hurricane preparation tips to minimize disease risk

A woman standing with an award plaque, a man and woman standing in either side
June 27, 2024

Miller first female recipient of R.C. Pollock Award

American Meat Science Association award presented for contributions and impact in meat science industry

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June 24, 2024

AgriLife Extension adds rangeland specialist to serve Trans-Pecos ecoregion

Alpine position joint appointment with Sul Ross State University

June 20, 2024

Texas A&M’s Agricultural and Food Policy Center key in farm bill development

Center helps inform legislators, advance policy to benefit farmers, ranchers, others

A person is speaking about rice research at a rice field day in Beaumont, Texas.
June 20, 2024

Annual Beaumont Rice Field Day set for July 11

76th annual field day to feature rice breeding, disease and pest management research

June 19, 2024

Texas 4-H Foundation launches $4 million fundraising campaign

'4x4 for Texas 4-H' aims to develop strong leaders for tomorrow and the coming decades

June 13, 2024

Prevention of kernel smut disease in rice harvest

AgriLife Extension experts cover best practices to mitigate risk of rice disease

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June 13, 2024

Giovanni Piccinni named Texas Water Resources Institute director

Former Texas A&M AgriLife Research associate professor returns in new role

June 10, 2024

Can you smell how meat tastes?

Meat scientists explore the science behind cooking aromas and share their flavorful secrets