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Two people in a pen with a herd of Brahman cattle in front of them.
March 4, 2026

AgriLife Research Brahman program at Overton named Breeder of the Year

American Brahman Breeders Association honors 50 years of research-driven leadership in herd performance

Brian King, Ph.D., in lavender shirt and dark jacket standing in a restaurant dining room.
February 25, 2026

A new vision for hospitality education at Texas A&M

Brian King discusses how Aggie values and global insights are redefining and elevating hospitality education 

Research assistants work with plants inside the Borlaug Center for Southern Crop Improvement greenhouses.
February 23, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife modernizes greenhouses to support innovative plant science

State-of-the-art facility enhances research capabilities to advance scientific solutions for growers

A man in a polo with arm raised stands between two rows of planted rice speaking
February 19, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife Research projects to enhance rice yields, health benefits

Studies explore new rice breeding technology to improve quality and advance purple rice

Rain garden with purple and lavender plants.
February 16, 2026

Nature-based toolkit helps Texas communities plan for stormwater management

New AgriLife Extension resource provides engineers and planners design guidance for natural flood mitigation

Brian King sitting in a chair in front of a Texas A&M logo on a wall
February 11, 2026

Texas A&M hospitality leader earns international research award

Michael D. Olsen Research Achievement Award recognizes global hospitality and tourism scholarship impact

Black flies on a net
February 11, 2026

Reclaiming harsh habitats with black soldier fly larvae

Collaborative research supported by the WoodNext Foundation aims to autonomize rehabilitation of extreme environments

A student presenting her research poster to another individual
February 11, 2026

Life sciences symposium connects Texas A&M students with graduate pathways

Symposium highlights interdisciplinary training, research excellence, strength of Life Sciences Network 

Felicity Newell, Ph.D., with snowcapped mountains in the background.
February 9, 2026

New field ecologist brings expertise on rainfall, land use and biodiversity

Felicity Newell brings global research experience to Texas landscapes

mature sorghum
February 5, 2026

Texas A&M center named for Hood Family Foundation

Board of Regents approves new name of center focused on sustainable agriculture, forestry solutions

Kirk Winemiller, Ph.D., standing against a black backdrop with his arms folded.
January 30, 2026

Kirk Winemiller retires after 34 years of scientific, teaching impact

Texas A&M aquatic ecology researcher leaves legacy of discovery, leadership and student mentorship

Workers in an industrial setting moving items along a conveyer belt
January 26, 2026

AgriLife Research, nuclear administration pilot safer medical device sterilization

Partnership uses eBeam technology to strengthen industry, safeguard public health

A hand with a gold ring on it adjusting tech equipment in the outdoors.
January 26, 2026

Ecoinformatics lets student explore science in nature

Texas A&M doctoral student Justinn Jones uses tech and data to reveal nature's hidden patterns

Alejandro “Alex” Castillo, Ph.D. holds a beaker
January 22, 2026

New research targets unseen paths foodborne illness takes to consumers

Texas A&M AgriLife researchers examine contamination risks in produce and meat from farm to processing

Black soldier fly larvae in a person's cupped hands.
January 22, 2026

New technology solves production bottleneck for black soldier fly larvae

Patented units deliver reliable, long-term room-temperature black solider fly larvae reserves

January 16, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife’s year of impact: Top stories of 2025

A year of research, education and service to Texas and beyond

Lorenzo Rossi, Andrej Svyantek and Ahmed Darwish standing together in The Gardens at Texas A&M University.
January 14, 2026

Texas A&M trio leads new frontier in horticultural science

Plant genetics, physiology and chemistry align to advance sustainability, food security and wellness

Simon Simogyi, head of the Texas A&M Department of Agricultural Economics in College Station, Texas wearing a maroon and silver tie with a gray suit.
January 14, 2026

Texas A&M scholar named one of RETHINK Retail’s top experts for third year in a row

National honor highlights Simon Somogyi’s sustained research leadership in food e-commerce and retail innovation

A woman speaking at a podium
January 13, 2026

Agriculture’s role in safeguarding the nation

Texas A&M researcher focuses on how food systems knowledge impacts national defense and security

A row of seven people in suits standing in a row in front of a 12-foot-high screen bearing the name of the 2025 World Water Congress and logos of its organizers
December 16, 2025

Texas A&M experts spotlight water solutions at World Water Congress

Texas A&M AgriLife and Texas A&M Engineering researchers join international discussions and presentations in Morocco.