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August 8, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife employees honored with Texans Caring for Texans awards

Outstanding contributions to Texas High Plains recognized

August 7, 2024

Research findings suggest nilgai antelope are not carriers of bovine babesiosis

Texas A&M AgriLife Research findings part of ongoing effort to prevent reemergence of tick-borne cattle fever

August 6, 2024

Rio Grande Valley agriculture faces water uncertainty

Texas Crop and Weather Report

August 6, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife study: Community cafes improve nutrition options for food insecure

Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture indicates pay-what-you-can cafes offer promising solutions to diet quality

A bryozoan attached to a stick.
August 6, 2024

Unraveling the mystery of Texas’ cryptic freshwater blobs

AgriLife Extension expert discusses bryozoans — colonies of tiny Texas wildlife

Cows graze in a wheat field alongside wind turbines outside of Pampa, Texas
August 2, 2024

Estate planning workshop for agricultural producers will be Aug. 27

Topics include wills, trusts and financial planning

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
July 29, 2024

Historic volunteer milestone reached by two Texas Master Naturalists

Galveston Bay Area Chapter members log more than 60,000 hours of service

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

AgriLife Extension assesses Hurricane Beryl agricultural 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