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September 10, 2026

How cellphone data can improve the travel experience at airports

Anonymous mobile network data can predict passenger surges and cut ground transport emissions

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September 9, 2026

New gene-editing tool speeds regeneration of hard-to-breed perennial crops

‘CRISPR-Combo’ system cuts months off growing plants

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September 8, 2026

Texas A&M launches online Master of Food Technology and Leadership degree

Program prepares food industry professionals for leadership in a rapidly evolving global food system

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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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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 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 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

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August 19, 2026

Spinach peptide discovery leads to citrus greening treatment

Full federal registration clears commercial product for nationwide use

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August 18, 2026

Charlie Johnson to retire as Genomics and Bioinformatics Service director

Founding director caps more than 35 years of agricultural research, impacts

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August 14, 2026

Agricultural biosecurity scientist joins Texas A&M AgriLife Research

Grunwald joins plant pathology department with aim to conduct diagnostic, disease surveillance research

AgriLife Research’s Hamer works in Argentina validates new tool to track kissing bugs and disease risk
August 13, 2026

Fulbright Scholar’s work in South America helps fight Chagas disease in U.S.

AgriLife Research scientist Hamer validates new tool to track kissing bugs and disease risk in Argentina

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August 12, 2026

Top digital modeling scientists share expertise in Greece

Soil and Water Assessment Tool conference covers latest science around AgriLife Research-developed tool

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August 11, 2026

Texas A&M leads research on New World screwworm wound treatment

A Texas A&M System team to develop wound treatment veterinarians and producers can apply rapidly

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August 7, 2026

Dhani Prakoso joins Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

New section head brings global expertise to molecular diagnostics

August 7, 2026

Texas A&M researcher earns national award for livestock nutrition research

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August 6, 2026

Rosemary Walzem to retire after 27 years bridging poultry science and heart health

Texas A&M nutritional biochemist’s work reshaped understanding of cardiovascular disease