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September 4, 2026

El Paso New World screwworm educational event set for Sept. 14

AgriLife Extension program to address livestock, wildlife, public health concerns 

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September 3, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife tests far-ultraviolet light to prevent bird flu in poultry

Poultry researchers to study light’s ability to reduce pathogens without harming birds

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September 3, 2026

Bernaola named to 2026 class of Kika De La Garza Science Fellows

Texas A&M AgriLife entomologist recognized for leadership in rice pest management, research, outreach

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September 2, 2026

Texas A&M Forest Service cautions hunters of high wildfire potential 

Ongoing drought conditions prompt wildfire safety warning as hunting season begins

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September 1, 2026

Texas A&M Forest Service launches Texas Prescribed Burn Manager Insurance Program

New wildfire mitigation tool reduces liability barriers faced by prescribed burn managers

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September 1, 2026

Dukes returns to AgriLife Extension in North Region leadership position

Role will guide agriculture and natural resources programming in High Plains and South Plains

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September 1, 2026

Why dogs and cats can’t ‘sweat out’ summer heat

Fresh water, shade a must to prevent dehydration and heat stroke

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September 1, 2026

Pecan production, prices up in Texas as disease, dry weather loom

Texas Crop and Weather Report - Sept. 1, 2026

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September 1, 2026

David McKnight ’73 Ranch Management University set for Oct. 12-16 in College Station

Workshop provides crash course to new or inexperienced ranchers, landowners

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August 31, 2026

Texas A&M students honor Avery Detten ’28 with scholarship

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Student Council rallies to raise $15,000 for endowed scholarship

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August 31, 2026

Bhimu Patil named International Society for Horticultural Sciences Fellow

Global honor recognizes Texas A&M scientist for work linking horticulture to human health

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August 28, 2026

Longtime AgriLife Extension leader in Texas Panhandle retires

Danny Nusser celebrates 42-year career dedicated to agricultural and natural resources education

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August 27, 2026

Eight of 12 Texas FFA state officers headed to Texas A&M University

Top leaders from the nation’s largest state FFA association choose Aggieland for their education

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August 27, 2026

Cattle research may provide answers to father’s role in pregnancy loss

Texas A&M AgriLife researcher investigates paternal epigenetics to uncover causes of early pregnancy loss

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August 27, 2026

Texas A&M Department of Soil and Crop Sciences research earns national honors

Administrators and faculty earn recognition for creativity, innovation and leadership

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August 26, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife lab renamed to reflect broader ranch, wildlife focus

Ranch Diagnostics Lab expands testing to cover wildlife, water quality

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August 25, 2026

New faculty experts aim to improve animal nutrition and meat systems

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August 24, 2026

Brun named director of Texas A&M AgriLife Genomics and Bioinformatics Service

Marcel Brun’s appointment provides strategic continuity as long-time director Charlie Johnson retires

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August 24, 2026

Research explores new markets for prickly pear cactus

AgriLife Research study to connect cactus-based foods and biofuels to economic and nutritional opportunity

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August 21, 2026

New botanist aims to revitalize herbarium collections for Texas A&M AgriLife

Dawson White to incorporate advance plant systematics, herbarium science and biodiversity research