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July 26, 2024

Vishal Gohil recognized for impactful health and biology research

Scientist earns EDGES Fellowship for work tied to cures and therapies for metabolic disorders

July 24, 2024

Marco Palma to lead ‘responsive agriculture’ programming

Joins Texas A&M AgriLife’s Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture as interim associate director

A large auditorium filled with men and women, many in cowboy hats, listening to a speaker on stage with a beef cattle presentation.
July 22, 2024

‘Rebuilding the Cow Herd’ theme of Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course on Aug. 5-7

More than 50 educational hours, 20 courses aimed at helping producers bring operations back to full speed.

July 19, 2024

Agriculture damage reports mounting as AgriLife Extension disaster response teams assess Hurricane Beryl losses 

Matagorda, Wharton, Harris, Brazoria, Fort Bend counties on disaster focus list

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July 16, 2024

Tarleton State, Texas A&M AgriLife cut ribbon for Research and Economic Development Building

Facility to bolster sponsored research, regional collaboration

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July 10, 2024

AgriLife Extension leadership program announces new cohort

Governor Dolph Briscoe Jr. Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership program offers intensive, two-year agriculture study

July 3, 2024

AgriLife Extension adds pecan, viticulture, and fruit pest management specialist in Stephenville

AgriLife Extension adds pecan, viticulture, and fruit pest management specialist in Stephenville

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June 28, 2024

New agents and program personnel fill AgriLife Extension positions across the state

Personnel provide educational programming, outreach in their respective communities

June 28, 2024

Chapkin named American Society for Nutrition 2024 Fellow

Award honors individuals for outstanding lifetime achievements in nutrition

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June 26, 2024

Love, Tito’s gift boosts phage therapy research at Texas A&M

Donation supports the Center for Phage Technology’s efforts to address the antibiotic-resistance crisis

June 25, 2024

Live demonstrations highlight Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course

Facial recognition technology for cows, chute-side working demonstrations among offerings at Aug. 5-7 event

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June 24, 2024

AgriLife Extension adds rangeland specialist to serve Trans-Pecos ecoregion

Alpine position joint appointment with Sul Ross State University

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June 21, 2024

Perotto awarded endowed professorship in ranch management

Appointment aims to advance rangeland management, productivity

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June 13, 2024

Giovanni Piccinni named Texas Water Resources Institute director

Former Texas A&M AgriLife Research associate professor returns in new role

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June 11, 2024

Texas A&M announces nation’s first academic coffee certificate

One-of-a-kind educational experience prepares Texas A&M students for success in the burgeoning coffee industry

A woman sits at the wheel of an all-terrain vehicle as a man in a cowboy hat opens a gate to a field of cattle.
May 30, 2024

Generation Next: Our Turn to Ranch online course now registering

12-week AgriLife Extension agriculture business and land management course begins Aug. 19

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May 29, 2024

Research reveals German cockroaches evolved via human activity

AgriLife Research study suggests this pest has humans to thank for its evolution

May 29, 2024

Texas Aggie Rodeo Team headed to College National Finals Rodeo

Six Texas A&M students will compete at the highest level of collegiate rodeo in Casper

Disaster agents loading supplies on trailer.
May 17, 2024

AgriLife Extension Disaster Assessment and Recovery establishes flood damage operation in Coldspring

Agents work from base to provide flood damage assessments 

Peter Omara, Ph.D., in white shirt standing in a field at the AgriLife center in Weslaco
May 17, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Weslaco adds soils specialist

Peter Omara brings extensive experience in agronomic outreach and application