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A man walking among plants in a greenhouse
July 1, 2025

Greenhouse and nursery pest management seminar July 25 in Overton

Program will provide the latest information on emerging pests, best management practices 

A butterfly landing on a flower
June 25, 2025

Four entomology insect identification classes set for August

Virtual class will explore common insect families

A Lone star tick.
June 19, 2025

Tick talk: How to spot, avoid and remove ticks in Texas

Texas A&M AgriLife expert shares tips to stay safe this tick season

Beekeeper inspects a panel from a hive.
June 18, 2025

Backyard beekeeper training takes flight across Texas

AgriLife Extension’s Beekeeping 101 supports new beekeepers with research-backed program

Tomatoes on the vine
June 16, 2025

Tomato Field Day slated for June 26 in Dallas

Participants can learn about irrigation systems and fertilization regimens

Brown beetle from the species known as June bugs crawling across the green leaves of a plant.
June 13, 2025

Lights, buzz, action: June bugs are back in Texas

AgriLife Extension shares key facts and management tips for these summer beetle visitors

a hand among an array of flowers
June 12, 2025

East Texas perennial plant trials June 26-27 in Overton and Brookshire

Over 200 varieties of annual, perennial and vegetable plants on display

A T-shirt with the words Camp Bugs N' Blooms on it and various insects
June 11, 2025

Bugs, blooms and budding gardeners

Camp Bugs N’ Blooms introduces youth to the fascinating lives of garden insects

Antlion larva
June 10, 2025

Pit-building antlions: Nature’s sand trap killers

Predatory ‘doodlebug’ larvae use pits, massive jaws to catch unsuspecting insects

An upright prairie coneflower.
June 6, 2025

AgriLife Extension offers new plant identification course

Texas Triple-P Certified course covers basics of plant identification, life cycle, ecological value

salt marsh caterpillar
May 29, 2025

Watch out for fuzzy, stinging caterpillars

Texas A&M AgriLife experts warn contact can cause rash, painful reaction

A hummingbird drinks from a flower mid-air.
May 27, 2025

How to feed hummingbirds in Texas

Simple tips for feeders, flowers and supporting their migration

Giant party balloons at the entrance to The Gardens at Texas A&M University. Girl in pink dress holds small balloons.
May 26, 2025

Four reasons to join the Summer Celebration at The Gardens

Birthday celebration on June 14 offers educational activities and landscape inspirations

oak wilt exhibited on leaves
May 19, 2025

Oak wilt cost-share program available to minimize spread in Texas

Trenching and removal are among approved suppression practices

Adult leaf-footed bug on a plant
May 2, 2025

Protect your garden from leaf-footed bugs

Expert tips to spot the garden pest and stop damage to tomatoes and other crops

Mike Arnold stands under a tree with the sun shining through the branches
April 23, 2025

A life grown with purpose

Michael Arnold cultivates knowledge, beauty and belonging through a life rooted in horticulture and the land-grant mission

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

pallets of turf grass in a lab
April 10, 2025

Turfgrass management seminars slated for April 22, April 24 in Lubbock and Amarillo

Attendees will gain insights and practical solutions for superior turfgrass management

Close up of yellow blooms of a Mexican mint marigold plant.
March 28, 2025

Mexican mint marigold designated as a Texas Superstar

Low-maintenance ornamental plant doubles as a kitchen herb

A collection of soil test samples.
March 27, 2025

Boost plant growth with a simple soil test

Soil testing tips for better lawns, gardens and crops this spring