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white lamb with momma nearby
February 18, 2025

Managing Q fever outbreaks this spring

Zoonotic potential requires extra precautions

Five individuals, one woman and four men, posing in a hallway
February 10, 2025

Research papers note challenges, opportunities for tourism industry

Texas A&M Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism’s research papers shine at prestigious conference

A nurse caregiver holds hands to encourage and comfort an elderly person.
February 6, 2025

Ethics of Care in Case Management webinar set for Feb. 20

Emphasizes compassion, empathy and respect in client interactions

A maroon banner with the words Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in white with a crowd in the background
January 31, 2025

AgriLife Extension announces new agents and program specialists

New hires to lead educational outreach and programming in their communities

A variety of foods and fruits that have been jarred.
January 30, 2025

AgriLife Extension hosting food preservation and canning workshop Feb. 15 in Houston

Workshop provides hands-on overview of food preservation and canning safety basics

a black cat laying on a floor
January 22, 2025

Mitigating the threat of toxoplasmosis this winter

Humans susceptible to ‘cat parasite’

January 16, 2025

Prepare for winter weather

Texas A&M AgriLife shares how to protect pets, plants and pipes from freezing temperatures

Grouping of healthful foods -- vegetables, fruits, grains
December 31, 2024

Make healthy eating habits stick in the new year

AgriLife Extension expert gives tips for making healthy eating resolutions attainable and sustainable  

A variety of food items for cooking including jalapeños, spices, onions, avocados, cilantro and queso fresco
December 23, 2024

Cooking with Cultures class scheduled for Jan. 7 in Waco

Participants will learn about nutrition, food safety and healthy cooking techniques

Two servers filling water glasses at a dinner table
December 18, 2024

Professional food manager training set for Jan. 14-15 in Lubbock

Certification course covers safe food preparation, handling and serving

carrots and tomatoes sitting on a table
December 18, 2024

Do Well Be Well with Diabetes scheduled for Thursdays in January in Waco

Participants gain knowledge to maintain healthy blood glucose level while living an active lifestyle

December 18, 2024

Texas 4-H Foundation receives largest single grant

Adam R. Scripps Foundation’s $700,000 grant will help develop, educate and empower Texas youth  

Three young children around a table that has bowls of fruit in front of them
December 16, 2024

From a personal health journey to public health impact

Racine works to transform nutrition and health with a community-first mindset

A collection of differently shaped wine glasses
December 11, 2024

Why your wine glass matters — and how to pick the right one

Make your parties sparkle as much as your beverage with a wine scientist’s advice on glassware

December 11, 2024

‘Cedar fever’ season begins in Texas

High concentration of pollen expected in the air

An elderly gentleman talks with a younger woman. He is wearing a red shirt and she is wearing a gray shirt.
December 6, 2024

Ageism and uncovering hidden biases focus of Dec. 19 webinar

Course will explore impact of ageism, provide strategies for recognizing and addressing age-related biases

a black cow stands in a water stream
December 5, 2024

Controlling infectious disease between wildlife and livestock on shared rangeland

Texas A&M AgriLife-led research looks at the nexus of wildlife and livestock for solutions to zoonotic disease

A windmill against a cloudy sky
December 3, 2024

Private water well screenings Dec. 17-18 for Wilson County

Samples will be tested for contaminants, including total coliform bacteria, E. coli

Two men standing next to each other. The one on the left is giving two thumbs up and has a medal around his neck. There is an American flag behind them
December 2, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife celebrates the Borlaug legacy

Remembering Norman Borlaug’s Nobel Peace Prize and impact on global food security

Closeup of several dishes of vegetables
November 26, 2024

Taste of the Mediterranean class set for Dec. 19 in Waco

Food preparation based on eating traditions from countries bordering Mediterranean Sea