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an array of fruits and vegetables
July 3, 2025

‘Managing Diabetes’ class set for Aug. 2 in Waxahachie

Course geared toward individuals impacted by Type 2 diabetes 

Texas A&M AgriLife in white on a maroon background
July 2, 2025

Vincent to lead Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications

Passionate leader to prioritize people, connections and national recognition

A Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito.
July 2, 2025

Reduce your risk of West Nile virus infection

Stay safe from mosquito-borne disease by preventing bites

Table decor with American flags and a small wooden sign reading “Home of the Brave”
July 1, 2025

4 tips for a safe Fourth of July

Texas A&M AgriLife experts share guidance on fireworks, heat, food safety and mosquitoes

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
June 27, 2025

AgriLife Extension hires new agents and program specialists

New personnel will lead educational outreach and programming in their communities

A woman with two watermelons on a table.
June 26, 2025

3 tips to pick out a sweet watermelon

A ripe, juicy watermelon can be a mouthwatering snack on a hot summer day

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

Three people wearing Courtney Cares shirts guiding a horse in an arena with a young man in a helmet riding
June 18, 2025

Texas A&M Courtney Cares leads the way in equine-assisted services

Program builds momentum with strong support, promising collaborations and new institutional home

A giraffe stands looking straight forward.
June 16, 2025

From Texas to Namibia: An agricultural leadership journey

Two Texas A&M students reflect on how a cross-cultural journey sparked growth and new perspectives

Dr. Sylvie Estrela stands next to a window with her arms crossed in front of her.
June 13, 2025

Estrela brings microbial research to Department of Nutrition

Focus on informing nutrition strategies to promote gut health

Texas A&M AgriLife in white on a maroon background
June 11, 2025

AgriLife Extension names Martin to lead in East Region

Will guide family and community health and 4-H youth development programs

Grant Wood and Tom Holland stand together at an event holding BERO drinks
June 11, 2025

Labs to lagers: How one Aggie redefined beer

Former food science student Grant Wood ’84 raises the bar in craft brewing with innovation in every pint

Antlion larva
June 10, 2025

Pit-building antlions: Nature’s sand trap killers

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

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 person takes an individual's blood pressure
May 15, 2025

Medicaid and military-connected families focus of June 5 webinar

A runner sprints through a desert trail
May 14, 2025

Walk Across Texas inspires healthier lifestyles statewide

AgriLife Extension’s team-based approach improves fitness habits and reduces chronic disease risk

A woman in a black polo and jeans sits on the edge of a small pool.
May 9, 2025

A life replanted

Horticultural sciences student Mercedes Burks ’25 finds purpose in plants, people and starting over

A butterfly sits on a blooming thistle.
May 8, 2025

Texas Master Naturalist Program receives grant for second year

Chapters encouraged to apply for community project funds for native pollinator support

A woman sitting at a desk working on a computer
May 7, 2025

Work-life balance focus of May 21 webinar

Webinar will provide approaches to assess and sustain balance between work and personal life 

A group of people exercising in a room
May 5, 2025

Hospitality service design can promote healthy aging

Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism research offers insights to engage older adults in wellness