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Bed bugs congregate in a mattress seam.
April 28, 2026

Bed bugs: How to spot them, prevent them and protect your home

AgriLife Extension expert shares tips to avoid bed bug infestations

A person in a dark lab wearing a blue lab coat looks at something blue and red in his hands.
April 22, 2026

Texas A&M biochemistry student earns prestigious national research honor

Dimitris Kalafatis '27 named Barry Goldwater Scholar for computational mapping of protein interactions

Child passenger safety class
April 21, 2026

Child passenger safety courses set for May 13-15 in Athens, Cameron, Hallsville

Free accredited training offered for law enforcement and others who work with children in cars

Vegetables for sale at an outdoor market
April 20, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife study reveals why food waste rises, falls as incomes grow

Emiliano Lopez Barrera looked at patterns that shape how households buy, use and discard food

An individual scoops into a watermelon half to take a sample.
April 20, 2026

How watermelon research shapes the melons on your table

Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientist blends taste, nutrition and resilience to make better melons

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April 20, 2026

Academic advisors champion first-generation student success

Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences advisors foster student success with data-driven model

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April 16, 2026

FarmHope workshop set for April 28 in Sinton

Free workshop to cover estate planning, financial planning and farm stress

A queen bee marked with white paste for clear identification among thousands of bees in a colony.
April 9, 2026

Saving the queen: Scientists study bee reproduction to strengthen colonies

Texas A&M AgriLife exploreshow environmental pressures disrupt the biology of honey bee colonies

IDD in word blocks sitting in stethoscope.
April 8, 2026

Aging with intellectual, development disabilities in military families webinar set for April 29

Free OneOp session to cover health needs, living arrangements and family caregiving strategies

A woman stands with her hands folded in front of a brown, tiled wall. She is wearing a black top and white pants
April 8, 2026

Rural roots, big goals shape Texas A&M biochemistry student’s path to medicine

With an associate degree at 16, Reagan Moreau ’27 pursues a career as a surgeon

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April 7, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife celebrates new home for center serving the High Plains

Expanded facility in Canyon to better serve region through research and educational outreach

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
April 3, 2026

Entomologist Scotty Yang brings invasive insect expertise to Texas A&M

New researcher, educator advances science-based pest management in Texas

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April 2, 2026

StrongPeople Strong Hearts app aims to reduce cardiovascular disease risk 

Texas A&M AgriLife secures $1 million to develop digital intervention program

A pan on a stovetop with a sizzling steak in it.
March 31, 2026

How food chemistry works in your kitchen every day

Texas A&M expert explains the science behind cooking and how to use it for better flavor and texture

Beekeeper inspects a panel from a hive.
March 31, 2026

AgriLife Extension to host Beekeeping Field Days in April and May

In-person events across Texas offer hands-on instruction for beginners and experienced beekeepers

Jenna Kurten wearing a green jacket with a white blouse under it.
March 30, 2026

Jenna Kurten ’00 ’14 ’19: Leading through listening  

Professor and assistant dean creates a culture of belonging for students

A woman talking to a young child during therapy session
March 25, 2026

Child development behaviors and boundaries webinar set for April 8

Event to provide overview of developmental domains in preschoolers and school-age children

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March 20, 2026

Evaluating the science behind nutrition

Evidence Center director touts multidisciplinary focus for new discoveries at national food policy conference

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March 17, 2026

Joe Pool Lake whole-watershed testing set for March 23-24 in Alvarado

Residents can test well water and soil, learn best practices and earn continuing education units

March 13, 2026

March 26 webinar to explore ethics in financial counseling practice

Event to focus on applying ethical frameworks and standards for financial counselors