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January 23, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife expands controlled environment horticulture initiatives

...scaled up and scaled down to serve producers at all levels,” Leskovar said. “So much of it revolves around technology, but we are also developing the applied science around it...

January 12, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife Vice Chancellor’s awards presented to faculty and staff

...observed patterns of plant biodiversity to develop conservation strategies on a changing planet. Spalink uses and develops bioinformatic tools to integrate disparate sources of big data – genome-scale molecular data...

January 11, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife Vice Chancellor’s awards presented to faculty and staff

...observed patterns of plant biodiversity to develop conservation strategies on a changing planet. Spalink uses and develops bioinformatic tools to integrate disparate sources of big data – genome-scale molecular data...

January 3, 2024

How to make healthy eating habits stick in the new year

...new habits on Jan. 1 works for some people, but, for others, it doesn’t. If you’re ready to embark on changing a particular behavior, pick a day that you know...

December 21, 2023

Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management graduates first cohort

...embark in a natural resource career. In addition to expanded degree programming and course offerings, Lopez said future students can expect more transformative, field-based experiences that will set them apart...

December 14, 2023

Setbacks that led to giving back

...2017, Dylan Sione ’23 left his hometown of Fredericksburg, brimming with enthusiasm to embark on his involvement as a freshman at Texas A&M University. On the eve of the first...

December 13, 2023

Finding the ‘goldilocks’ zone or conditions in rice irrigation

...both at Texas A&M AgriLife’s research stations at Beaumont and Eagle Lake using controlled plots, Mowrer said. “We will start measuring things in small scale and build upon that,” he...

December 7, 2023

Holiday gift ideas for gardeners and cold-weather garden tips

...as mulch or compost. Prepare soils and garden beds Prepare beds and individual holes for rose planting in January and February. Use composted manure, pine bark, and similar materials mixed...

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December 1, 2023

Increasing droughts ‘an unprecedented emergency on a planetary scale,’ UN warns

Texas A&M AgriLife Livestock Economist Dr. David Anderson explains cattle ranchers have been forced to decrease their herd sizes because of the ongoing drought in parts of the U.S. causing...

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November 27, 2023

Double Duty: Texas man cultivates ag excellence through his dual roles as a 5th-gen farmer & AgriLife agent

Embark on a journey through the heartlands of East Texas with Matthew March as he intertwines education, family legacy, and an unwavering love for the land into a vibrant tapestry...

November 22, 2023

How to help beneficial insects survive winter

...under tree bark, a dark garden crevice or your home can all be attractive options for them. Ladybugs are aphid eating all-stars. Understanding their winter behavior can help Texans protect...

November 17, 2023

Texas A&M Department of Soil and Crop Sciences shines at international conference

...the profitability and sustainability of agroecosystems and the cycling of nutrients and carbon in the soil. She leads the $65 million Texas Climate-Smart Initiative, a five-year large-scale pilot project funded by...

November 13, 2023

Stock enhancement program shows promise in enhancing Texas’ southern flounder population

...had worked extensively with red drum and spotted seatrout restocking efforts, the requirements for hatchery-scale flounder broodstock and larval development were not well known at the time. “While there was...

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November 10, 2023

Board of Regents recognizes Texas A&M AgriLife faculty, professionals

Seven people named as Regents Professors or Regents Fellows The Texas A&M University System has named seven faculty and agency service professionals from Texas A&M AgriLife as Regents Professors and Regents Fellows...

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November 10, 2023

Board of Regents recognizes Texas A&M AgriLife faculty, professionals

...with Diabetes and the Step-Up Scale Down healthy weight management program. She also facilitates Dinner Tonight! Healthy Cooking Schools, diabetes conferences, child car seat safety check-up events, community garden programs, parenting...

November 9, 2023

A drive to make U.S. a leader in organic cotton

...research scales up Bagavathiannan said he and members of the team received funding for a smaller organic cotton project three years ago, and it was this small transitioning project that...

November 6, 2023

Conserving nature in Texas

...program of its kind in the nation to be implemented on a statewide scale. It has served as the model for other states seeking to harness the power of volunteers...

November 1, 2023

Healthy South Texas tackling diabetes in multiple counties

...Across Texas, StrongPeople Strong Bodies, Maintain No Gain, Step Up Scale Down and the Learn, Grow, Eat and Go! youth gardening and nutrition program. She said from Sept. 1, 2020...

November 1, 2023

Healthy South Texas tackling diabetes in multiple counties

...Across Texas, StrongPeople Strong Bodies, Maintain No Gain, Step Up Scale Down and the Learn, Grow, Eat and Go! youth gardening and nutrition program. She said from Sept. 1, 2020...

November 1, 2023

Texas A&M Water-Energy-Food Nexus helps tackle water scarcity

...to provide safe drinking and cooking water in ways that can be scaled up globally. “This is an opportunity to expand on our existing research and learn how resources management...