Life & Health

Learn about the innovations and impact our experts are making at the intersection of nutrition, human health and agriculture.

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July 3, 2023

Patil selected for Love, Tito’s endowed professorship

Endowment to support responsive agriculture teaching, research, service, more

Texas A&M AgriLife
July 3, 2023

National research project group recognizes AgriLife Research nutrition scientist

19-state project’s Excellence in Research Award highlights outstanding performance and lasting contributions

June 28, 2023

Mosquito populations boom after rains

Tips on mosquito types and ways to prevent, control and repel

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
June 20, 2023

New sensor chip advances rapid, cost-effective disease diagnostics

Integrated sensor chip detects late blight disease pathogen, many others

June 14, 2023

Al Davis named director for Texas A&M Forest Service

Texas A&M Board of Regents makes Al Davis’ interim appointment permanent

Field of Texas cotton
June 14, 2023

Southern Extension economists develop new digital resource for agriculture

Southern Ag Today offers insights, analyses on variety of issues affecting Southern agriculture, agribusiness

June 13, 2023

Stover testifies in front of full House Committee on Agriculture

Calls for comprehensive approach to combat diet-related chronic diseases, rising health care costs

June 8, 2023

Finding their joy

Third-generation farming couple memorialize grandson, help future Aggies through endowed scholarship

June 6, 2023

What are the symptoms of heat stroke?

Learn the symptoms associated with heat-related illnesses, like heat stroke and heat exhaustion

A man wearing yellow gloves holds open a septic tank lid in the middle of grass
June 5, 2023

Funding available for septic system repair and replacement in Lampasas River watershed

Residents who participate can reduce system failures, increase regional water quality

June 2, 2023

Better Living for Texans hosting garden celebration in Waco

Block party set on June 11

June 1, 2023

Texas A&M agribusiness, agricultural economics programs receive top rankings

In its 100th year, agribusiness department ranks first in Texas, second in nation

May 30, 2023

Gan appointed to national forestry advisory council

Forestry Research Advisory Council provides perspective for policy, planning

May 30, 2023

Brown recluse spider: Fact vs. fiction and tips for prevention

Texas A&M AgriLife expert gives advice on potential encounters, control methods, bites

May 26, 2023

Anthrax: A concern for herbivores

Veterinary diagnostic experts answer commonly asked questions about anthrax in bovines, equines, etc.

May 25, 2023

Five tips to protect your home from mosquitoes this summer

Strategies and tips to keep your home mosquito free

May 24, 2023

Texas A&M hosts first Insects as Food and Feed symposium

Researchers, industry leaders converge to explore insect farming for sustainable food production

May 15, 2023

Shook inducted into Texas A&M agricultural economics honor registry

Tyrus R. Timm registry recognizes outstanding former students

Low view from center of the road toward mountains
May 15, 2023

New report gives overview of visitors to Big Bend area

Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences survey examines travel patterns, experiences, benefits

May 12, 2023

Chance encounter leads to public health doctorate, career with CDC

Former food science and technology student shares his path from student to microbiologist