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September 15, 2023

New course for preschool teachers encourages children’s love for gardening

Online, video-based course shows how to successfully implement Early Childhood Learn, Grow, Eat and Go! curriculum

September 14, 2023

Financial behavior expert joins Texas A&M’s Department of Agricultural Economics

Marissa Lepper brings expertise in applied, experimental and behavioral economics

September 13, 2023

Tailgate food safety before, during and after a game

A tailgate party should be full of fun, not foodborne illness

September 11, 2023

Pests indoors on the rise as Texas heat, drought continues

AgriLife Extension offers advice on ants, scorpions, rodents and more

Texas A&M AgriLife
September 4, 2023

Natural Resources Institute grants manager receives national award

Debbie Danford recognized by Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units Network

Texas A&M AgriLife
September 1, 2023

Walk Across Texas challenge gets people moving

AgriLife Extension’s community-led, team-based program helps establish habit of regular activity

August 29, 2023

The path to an entrepreneurial future

Donors, sponsors, mentors help make Dianne and M. Edward Rister ’74 Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program unique

August 25, 2023

Wellness and weight loss course now available free online for limited time 

Enrollment for Step Up Scale Down online course for Texans 18-plus open until Sept. 19

August 24, 2023

Understanding the value of agricultural innovation and technology

Rao brings insights on agricultural research and development to Texas A&M’s Department of Agricultural Economics

August 23, 2023

Food science and technology student focuses on helping others

Penelope Medellin hopes to help improve her community through better nutrition, food choices

August 21, 2023

Bringing sustainability to family’s legacy through agricultural economics

Diego Chapa dreams of helping agricultural businesses maximize efficiency, viability

August 11, 2023

Developing technology to detect harmful chemicals in shrimp supplies

Department of Homeland Security center in AgriLife Research funds Prairie View A&M Summer Research Team

August 10, 2023

Study shows cardamom increases appetite, burns fat

Spice could be used to aid weight loss, athletic performance, convalescence

White Texas A&M Forest Service truck faces a line of fire engulfing the tree line
August 1, 2023

Texas A&M Forest Service issues wildfire danger warning as hot, dry conditions persist

Aug. 2 fire conditions to approach critical thresholds

August 1, 2023

Five common money management mistakes

From creating a budget to planning for retirement, Texas A&M financial planning experts offer money management tips

July 28, 2023

Pecans give obesity and diabetes a slim chance

Study shows the health benefits of pecans, which may curb obesity and reduce inflammation

July 25, 2023

Water well owners: Don’t get left high and dry during drought

What Texans who rely on groundwater need to know now

July 19, 2023

Study provides new insights into Type 2 diabetes

Texas A&M AgriLife Research study shows new areas for potential development of effective therapies

July 12, 2023

Junior Master Gardener cornerstone program helps grow good kids  

Learn, Grow, Eat and Go! curriculum covers gardening, nutrition, cooking, physical activity, more

July 10, 2023

Texas A&M AgriLife Research hosts USDA Undersecretary, U.S. Representative in El Paso

Collaborator roundtable reviews mission, expected impacts of Rio Grande Colonias USDA Food Business Center for underserved border communities