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Two emerald ash borers
June 5, 2026

Texas A&M Forest Service detects emerald ash borer in three additional counties

Tracking spread helps landowners implement management strategies, limit transport and movement

June 5, 2026

Lauren O’Connor recognized as emerging leader in nutrition sciences

Evidence Center scientist awarded by national institute

A screwworm maggot.
June 3, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife responds after New World screwworm found in Texas

Experts emphasize prevention, early detection and reporting protocols as Texas enters heightened awareness

A person wearing a gray jacket, pinning a medal on a person who is wearing a blue jacket
June 3, 2026

First AgriLife Extension specialist graduates from Texas Division of Emergency Management Academy

Luke Drosche receives EMT, advanced certification training

an insect, rice delphacid, on a green leaf
June 2, 2026

Texas rice planted acres on decline; threat of rice delphacid looms

Texas Crop and Weather Report - June 2, 2026

a portrait of a woman in a black suit jacket
June 1, 2026

Amy Swinford named interim head of Institute for Infectious Animal Diseases

Former Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory director to ensure continuity of research priorities

man in a white lab coat and blue gloves looks into a microscope
June 1, 2026

New research connects father’s alcohol use to children’s long-term health

Texas A&M AgriLife Research receives $2.9 million federal grant to explore paternal alcohol exposure effect

two women standing on stairs and one has a plaque in her hands
May 29, 2026

AgriLife Research scientist receives international Borlaug early career award

Shannon Baker recognized for shaping next generation of wheat improvement through innovation

a man in a maroon shirt standing in a lab with soil samples on the table in front of him and behind him
May 29, 2026

Mowrer takes helm of AgriLife Extension Soil, Water and Forage Testing Laboratory

State soil expert to expand testing, bring innovation and leadership to serve farmers and homeowners

Stiles Farm Field Day banner hanging on black pipe fence in green field
May 26, 2026

Stiles Farm Field Day set for June 9 in Thrall

Emerging technologies, precision agriculture tools, crop pests to highlight program

A chatbot on a mobile phone.
May 22, 2026

Research finds hotel booking chatbots can ‘creep out’ customers

Texas A&M study links chatbot dishonesty and incompetence to user discomfort, reveals simple fix

a person teaches at the front of the class
May 21, 2026

Texas 4-H hosts youth disaster preparedness camp Aug. 2-6 in Brownwood

Camp offers hands-on emergency training, disaster leadership skills for youth ages 13-19

Flower clusters of the poison hemlock plant.
May 20, 2026

Poison hemlock: How to identify and avoid this deadly plant

AgriLife Extension expert explains identification tips, toxicity risks and safe removal methods

A gate leading to a flooded pasture.
May 19, 2026

AgriLife Extension provides flood readiness tips for Texas ranchers

Disaster recovery specialists give guidance for preparation and post-flooding recovery

Robert Chapkin sits beside a microscope in a laboratory
May 18, 2026

Research reveals diet combination that triggers colorectal cancer cell death

AgriLife Research links fiber and healthy fats to possible cancer-fighting effect, ferroptosis

Female researchers wearing blue latex glove collect samples from shoes covered in plastic.
May 15, 2026

New research offers practical biosecurity tools to limit poultry disease spread

Even imperfect, low-cost disinfectant practices help curb disease risk amid ongoing bird flu concerns

a Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course book rests on the lap of an individual
May 14, 2026

Registration open for Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course Aug. 3-5

AgriLife Extension educational event highlights include Cattleman’s College, trade show

Texas A&M food scientist Suresh Pillai in maroon polo shirt gives a tour of facilities.
May 14, 2026

Modernizing space food for long-duration missions

Texas A&M scientist explores electron beam technology for safer, higher quality space food systems

six people stand on both sides of a sign that reads Vermeer's Dairy Ltd.
May 13, 2026

Texas A&M Dairy Challenge team claims more than just a national title

Competition provides career preparation for Department of Animal Science students judging dairy business

Burgers on a grill being seasoned
May 12, 2026

Grilling season brings mixed prices for Texas consumers

Texas Crop and Weather Report - May 12, 2026