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November 14, 2022

Prevent spread of invasive pests, diseases by not moving firewood

Accidental transport through wood is a key contributor

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November 11, 2022

AgriLife Extension fills county agent positions across the state

Agents to provide educational programming in their respective communities

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November 10, 2022

A beginner’s guide to cooking a Thanksgiving turkey

Nutrition and poultry experts discuss all things turkey, from selection to thawing to cooking

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November 3, 2022

Texas A&M leads national conference on agriculture for health

Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture, Chicago Council on Global Affairs bring together key agri-food chain stakeholders

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October 31, 2022

Private water well screening set for counties in the Panhandle

Multiple counties involved in meetings Nov. 15 in White Deer; Nov. 16 in Canadian; Nov. 17 in Hereford

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October 25, 2022

New project seeks ‘equitable adaptation’ of urban stormwater infrastructure, management

National Science Foundation award includes Texas A&M AgriLife entities, University of North Texas

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October 25, 2022

Leach Teaching Gardens partners with area food bank to alleviate hunger

Serving the Brazos Valley community through fresh fruits and vegetables

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October 18, 2022

Wholesale turkey prices rise as Thanksgiving approaches

Texas Crop and Weather Report – Oct. 18

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October 11, 2022

AgriLife Research to investigate ‘mechanics’ of botanical compounds and human microbiota

Study looks at science-based recommendations for dietary phenols for reducing intestinal inflammation   

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October 10, 2022

Aggies tout agricultural research in combating diet-related chronic disease

USDA chief scientist, 2016 World Food Prize laureate, celebrate early progress by Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture

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October 7, 2022

Texas A&M Forest Service raises Preparedness Level due to wildfire risk

Texas increases to the State Wildland Fire Preparedness Level 2

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October 4, 2022

AgriLife Extension disaster response agents assist in Florida

Agency joins fellow Texas A&M University System members in Hurricane Ian relief

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October 4, 2022

AgriLife Research-led study examines nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

New study shows role of adenosine kinase in fat deposition, liver inflammation

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September 29, 2022

Family and community health agent receives Hall of Fame award

AgriLife Extension agent inducted due to commitment, dedication, effective leadership

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September 23, 2022

New video addresses mental health in agricultural community

AgriLife Extension and Southwest Ag Center video looks at farmer/rancher stress, challenges, suicide prevention

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September 20, 2022

Helping expand global market for Texas-grown organic produce

AgriLife Extension will research export opportunities, challenges for state’s organic fruits and vegetables

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September 19, 2022

Texas A&M Forest Service hand crew mobilized

Among U.S. fire personnel sent to help with Oregon's Cedar Creek, other out-of-state fires

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September 13, 2022

Back-to-school traffic safety a two-way street

AgriLife Extension expert offers tips for school zone, bus, pedestrian safety and more

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September 6, 2022

Texas A&M AgriLife institute awards $1.5 million for diet-related research

Researchers concentrating on advancing health through agriculture

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September 2, 2022

Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture hosts first research workshop

Stakeholders discussed human nutrition programs, needs and priorities