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July 28, 2022

It’s big, but it’s not a ‘murder hornet’

Texas A&M AgriLife experts say Texans mistakenly identifying cicada killer wasps

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July 25, 2022

Meeting the demand for aromatic rice

AgriLife Research scientists showcase latest rice variety trials at Beaumont Field Day

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July 22, 2022

New AgriLife Extension agents fill positions across the state

County agents provide educational programming to communities

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July 21, 2022

Study shows flies, roaches not likely to spread COVID-19

AgriLife Research answers public health concerns about virus transmission

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July 20, 2022

Managing phage therapy to help save lives

Study shows how phages fight multidrug-resistant pathogens

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July 11, 2022

Repairing tornado damage takes time, but research, outreach continue

Texas A&M AgriLife ensures facilities at Vernon are operational, serving stakeholders

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July 7, 2022

Making crop insurance rates more accurate          

New study demonstrates importance of historical weather information to setting premiums

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June 30, 2022

Texas A&M AgriLife tapped to gather grape crush report

Partnering across Texas to gauge health of the growing industry

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June 28, 2022

Bexar County Walk Across Texas! program starts stepping

This year’s event boasts over 350 participants on 44 teams

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June 17, 2022

Center for North American Studies meets high-priority needs

Provides quick, accurate objective analysis of emerging agricultural trade, policy issues

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June 15, 2022

Don’t leave children unattended in vehicles

Likelihood of heat stroke, death rises with temperatures

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June 13, 2022

Study shows estrogen’s role in protecting from cardiomyopathy

Also shows how female sex hormone enhances cardiac function, promotes energy metabolism

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June 9, 2022

Healthy School Recognized Campus designees in eight counties announced

Designation from AgriLife Extension, county, city and school district

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June 6, 2022

New agribusiness course brings together cattle industry, animal health officials

Focus is agribusiness operational concerns, business continuity in context of animal disease outbreak

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June 1, 2022

Borlaug Institute project to benefit Honduran coffee industry

Will help coffee growers, product quality, youth employment

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May 31, 2022

AgriLife Extension veteran agriculture program to expand  

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May 27, 2022

Texas A&M Forest Service urges Texans to prevent wildfires

Be mindful during Memorial Day weekend outdoor activities

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May 26, 2022

Report shows impact of higher crop, input prices

Agricultural and Food Policy Center analysis reflective of 64 representative crop farms

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May 24, 2022

Texas A&M AgriLife researchers use CRISPR technology to modify starches in potatoes

Genetic engineering of potato starch opens doors to industrial uses

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May 23, 2022

AgriLife Extension supporting ‘Click It or Ticket’ efforts

Texans urged to buckle up in front or back to help make Memorial Day weekend safer