Life & Health

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March 10, 2022

New polyploid tools advancing beyond expectations

Genomics-assisted breeding tools improving, gaining users and uses

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March 9, 2022

Research continues to combat mosquitoes and ticks

Western Gulf Center for Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases collaborations discover clues on forecasting insect-related disease outbreaks, more

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March 9, 2022

Texas A&M center addresses impact of conflicts in foreign countries

Research, educational efforts benefit Texas, U.S.

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March 7, 2022

Community-engaged healthy living research on the road

Texas A&M AgriLife Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture launches community health research efforts in West Dallas

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February 25, 2022

Parkland dedication beneficial for revenue, taxes, recreational investment

New Texas A&M AgriLife publication resource for Texas, U.S. cities

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February 24, 2022

AgriLife Extension names Forman to North Region leadership

To lead family and community health, 4-H youth development programs

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February 23, 2022

Texas bats to emerge soon

Learn more about the risks, benefits of bats

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February 21, 2022

Avocado shortage spotlights need for strong bilateral supply chain

Texas, U.S. economies benefit from avocado importation

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February 16, 2022

New report provides assessment of proposed Senate bill for cattle industry

Texas A&M AgriLife center examines impact of Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act

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February 11, 2022

Diagnosing Chagas disease in dogs

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab reminds dog owners to be aware of kissing bug, offers advice about testing

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February 10, 2022

Passenger Safety Project marks 35 years of transportation department support

AgriLife Extension traffic safety efforts help Texans reduce vehicle accidents

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February 8, 2022

Food science, technology needed to maintain safe, secure food supply

Texas A&M AgriLife department readies students to meet challenges facing consumers, industry

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February 7, 2022

Top experts recruited to lead Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture at Texas A&M

New research institute advances efforts to use agriculture, nutrition to improve public health

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February 3, 2022

Shop now for Super Bowl snacks

Plan ahead to ensure party snacks are available before kickoff

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February 1, 2022

Don’t go breakin’ your own heart

Texas A&M AgriLife supports mindful efforts to reduce risk of heart disease duringAmerican Heart Month

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January 28, 2022

AgriLife Extension honors employees statewide with Superior Service Awards

Outstanding performance, service to Texans recognized

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January 28, 2022

Walk Across Texas! Brazos County kicking off 2022 challenge

This year marks 25th anniversary of eight-week team physical activity

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January 20, 2022

Profitability spreadsheet workshops set in South Plains

Jan. 28, Feb. 16 programs in Lubbock; March 2 program in Plainview

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January 17, 2022

Western Gulf Center of Excellence gains ground against vector-borne diseases

Texas A&M AgriLife, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences spearhead research, education, extension efforts to protect public health

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January 16, 2022

2022 training dates set for school integrated pest management coordinators

First scheduled date Jan. 27 in Lubbock