Economic value of fresh produce imports from Mexico to U.S. to exceed $53 billion by 2030
Lower Rio Grande Valley will continue as major area for land-port entry
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March 16, 2023
March 15, 2023
Registration for Plant Party webinar now open
Latest quarterly webinar will focus on importance of pollinators
March 14, 2023
What are PFAS?
‘Forever chemicals’ a persistent environmental problem, likely risk to human health
March 13, 2023
Scientists disable protective gene in mosquitoes
Researcher explains mosquito gene manipulation study, how it might help protect humans, animals
March 9, 2023
Study uncovers aspect of how muscular dystrophies progress
Advance has potential for early diagnosis, treatments of Walker-Warburg syndrome, other muscular dystrophies
March 8, 2023
Rural youth get ‘fired-up’ about their future
Rural Student Success Initiative holds first College and Career Expo
February 28, 2023
Alzheimer’s study links cholesterol and toxic protein clusters
Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics study more closely connects diet and Alzheimer’s disease development
February 27, 2023
Living healthy begins with eating right
Experts provide tips on nutrition, actions to improve overall wellness
February 23, 2023
‘Translational nutrition’ scientist joins Texas A&M’s Department of Nutrition
Vanden Brink lab will research nutrition, metabolic health, human reproduction physiology
February 20, 2023
Texas A&M meat scientist developing ‘no nitrite-added’ cured meats
New technique would use an amino acid instead of sodium nitrite
February 14, 2023
Online OneOp course offered for those who serve military families
New course provides overview of military culture, unique needs of families
February 9, 2023
What is avian influenza?
Disease a major cause of higher egg prices, poultry population impacts
February 9, 2023
Watch UR Back program brings DUI awareness to Texans
Program is collaborative effort of AgriLife Extension and Texas Department of Transportation
February 7, 2023
Texas A&M Department of Nutrition graduate honored
Anna Salvador receives Distinguished Scientist Award from Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
February 1, 2023
Texas A&M researchers to further develop unique cancer drug with $2.3 million grant
Unique compounds kill tumors and rejuvenate immune systems exhausted in response to cancer
January 31, 2023
Texas A&M names leading nutrition scientist to Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture
IHA will design study to improve maternal, child health
January 30, 2023
Texas A&M expands agricultural economics educational reach into Rio Grande Valley
Professors selected for undergraduate instruction at Texas A&M University Higher Education Center
January 27, 2023
AgriLife Extension hires 18 new county agents across the state
Agents to provide educational programming in their respective communities
January 25, 2023
Encouraging physical activity to upgrade quality of life in aging adults
Texas A&M study finds an intervention program increases exercise and health outcomes in older adults
January 24, 2023
Johanna Hicks retires after serving Hopkins County for 27 years
Career focused on improving lives and quality of life in East Texas
