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Texas A&M students and faculty on a study abroad to Thailand hold an Aggie flag at the entrance of the Sakaerat Environmental Research Station.
May 11, 2026

Thailand study abroad enhances education through experience, perspective

How the Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology helps Texas A&M students gain a global edge

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May 5, 2026

Zeledón selected to lead Texas A&M AgriLife center at Corpus Christi

Brings more than 20 years of private industry experience in research and crop development

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May 5, 2026

Kranthi Mandadi named director of Texas A&M AgriLife center at Weslaco

Appointment strengthens research, extension, industry partnerships in Rio Grande Valley

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May 4, 2026

Texas A&M breaks ground on new Meat Science and Technology Center

Facility aims to modernize applied research, teaching, extension

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April 30, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service opens new Texas 4-H headquarters

New statewide hub strengthens development, leadership opportunities for more than 520,000 Texas youth

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April 30, 2026

Research advances plant immunity against evolving pathogens

AgriLife Research aims to strengthen plant immune receptors against changing disease threats

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April 30, 2026

AI-powered forecasts sharpen early warning for destructive crop pest

Texas A&M AgriLife researchers predict western thrips outbreaks more accurately using AI models

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April 28, 2026

Is coffee good for you? Texas A&M researchers provide new insight

Recent paper examines health benefits, reveals much left to explore on coffee’s human health impact 

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April 22, 2026

Texas A&M biochemistry student earns prestigious national research honor

Dimitris Kalafatis '27 named Barry Goldwater Scholar for computational mapping of protein interactions

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April 22, 2026

Cotton precision: Digital tools tested in Texas fields

Texas A&M AgriLife partners with Coastal Bend cotton producers on digital agriculture project

An individual scoops into a watermelon half to take a sample.
April 20, 2026

How watermelon research shapes the melons on your table

Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientist blends taste, nutrition and resilience to make better melons

A lab technician inspects cotton seedlings in a lab.
April 16, 2026

Tweaking plant cholesterol precursors could protect cotton

AgriLife Research team uses gene editing to exploit biological weaknesses in plant-feeding insects

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April 14, 2026

Texas A&M biological and agricultural engineering graduate program ranks No. 6

U.S. News & World Report ranking reflects industry partnerships and strong graduate training

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April 9, 2026

Saving the queen: Scientists study bee reproduction to strengthen colonies

Texas A&M AgriLife exploreshow environmental pressures disrupt the biology of honey bee colonies

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April 7, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife celebrates new home for center serving the High Plains

Expanded facility in Canyon to better serve region through research and educational outreach

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April 3, 2026

Entomologist Scotty Yang brings invasive insect expertise to Texas A&M

New researcher, educator advances science-based pest management in Texas

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March 30, 2026

Stephen Safe chosen for 2026 SEC Faculty Achievement Award

Award honors decades of research leadership, mentorship at Texas A&M University

Rendering of the new Meat Science and Technology Center
March 27, 2026

Texas A&M Regents keep meat science center on main campus

Decision positions facility for expanded impact in research, teaching and extension

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March 26, 2026

Bradford Wilcox named Fellow in national science association

Ecohydrology researcher recognized for advancing understanding of water cycle processes

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March 20, 2026

Baughman earns Southern Weed Science Society outstanding educator award

Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Lubbock director recognized for research education