Texas Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab earns national accreditation
Texas A&M AgriLife lab is first in Texas to meet National Plant Diagnostic Network’s new standards
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September 10, 2026
September 8, 2026
Fourth annual Strawberry Jamboree on Sept. 26 in Angleton
Family-friendly AgriLife Extension event celebrates strawberries
September 7, 2026
Texas A&M horticulture field day set for Oct. 2 near Somerville
Annual event opens facility to public with tours, tastings and research
September 4, 2026
Private applicator training set Sept. 18 in San Antonio
Training prepares agricultural producers to obtain private applicator license
August 28, 2026
Greenhouse pest, disease management symposium set for Oct. 1 in Dallas
Texas A&M AgriLife event covers biocontrol, disease-resistant crops and AI pest monitoring tools
August 28, 2026
Wings in the Garden event Sept. 26 in Bryan
Free, family-friendly event includes interactive displays, crafts and a scavenger hunt
August 21, 2026
Central Texas Turf and Pest Management Workshop set for Sept. 8 in Hewitt
AgriLife Extension seminar offers continuing education units for pesticide applicators
August 20, 2026
Texas A&M Forest Service detects emerald ash borer in five additional counties
Latest detection includes southernmost confirmation in U.S.
August 18, 2026
How to get rid of sandburs and grass stickers for good
Four expert-backed tips to stop these prickly lawn pests before they take over your yard
August 12, 2026
Farfugium named newest Texas Superstar plant
Shade-loving foliage plant prized for glossy leaves and statewide adaptability
August 7, 2026
Oak Wilt and Tree Care Program set for Aug. 21 in Fredericksburg
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts to share latest oak wilt management, shade tree care tips
August 6, 2026
First full zoysia grass genetic blueprint opens doors for drought-tolerant turf
AgriLife Research scientists solve a genetic puzzle to speed breeding of stress-tolerant turfgrasses
August 4, 2026
Questions about watering your yard? There’s an app for that
WaterMyYard uses local weather data to tell you when and how much to water
July 31, 2026
AgriLife Extension Urban Rancher Lecture Series begins Aug. 11 in Houston
Six lectures will cover topics related to agriculture, natural resources, wildlife and land stewardship
July 23, 2026
Turfgrass and Landscape Field Day set for Oct. 8 in Dallas
Texas A&M AgriLife event showcases latest turfgrass research, technology and management practices
July 15, 2026
How to keep your lawn and landscape alive through summer heat
Expert tips on watering, drought stress and plant survival
June 26, 2026
AgriLife Extension adds 20 new county agents, program specialists across Texas
Personnel provide county-level agriculture, horticulture, youth, family and community health programming
June 22, 2026
Texas Horticulture Opportunities Conference set for July 13-14 in San Marcos
Register now for Texas horticulture event on crops, berries, vegetables, agritourism
June 16, 2026
How to attract hummingbirds to your yard
Simple tips for feeders, flowers and supporting their migration
June 12, 2026
Texas A&M AgriLife turf breeder recognized as ‘game changer’
Ambika Chandra’s 3D-print, life-size statue on display in Dallas’ Fair Park June 11-July 19
