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a shiny green but invasive species in Texas, the Emerald ash borer sits on a green leaf
February 24, 2025

Mitigating the impacts of invasive species in Texas

Trees, pests and diseases to track and manage

A photo of Andrew Kasner outdoors.
February 21, 2025

New researcher to advance intersection of wildlife and land management   

Kasner joins Texas A&M AgriLife Research to expand wildlife conservation and outreach

A man, Srinivasulu Ale, Ph.D., in a jacket and tie in front of a brick wall background
February 17, 2025

Professional society names Ale Texas Agricultural Engineer of the Year

Texas section award recognizes leadership and contributions to agricultural engineering

Brooke Rollins in a pink jacket stands outdoors
February 13, 2025

Brooke Rollins ’94 to lead U.S. Department of Agriculture

Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences former student confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture

a graphic with a maroon background and a strand of DNA across the side with the Texas A&M AgriLife Research logo on the right side.
February 6, 2025

Texas A&M Board of Regents approves Center for Comparative Genomics

New facility to strengthen global leadership in animal genetics

crops in a field
February 6, 2025

AgriLife Research and IBM launch soil and water decision tool

AgriLife Research and IBM ‘Soil and Water Assessment Tool Virtual Extension Assistant’ provides user-friendly management insights

A man on a horse watches over a cattle herd.
February 4, 2025

Land Trends Report highlights status of Texas’ agricultural lands

Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute publication illustrates 25 years of population, land-use, land value changes

sorghum hybrid seeds
January 24, 2025

AgriLife Research team to develop nitrogen-saving sorghum hybrids with DOE support

New plant technologies could reduce fertilizer levels, costs for producers

Stacked flats filled with white chicken eggs.
January 22, 2025

Egg prices continue to climb

Texas Crop and Weather Report

A fence post that has sustained damage due to wildfire
January 22, 2025

Wildfire preparedness publication to aid Texas landowners

Ranch preparation, livestock, risk management highlighted

January 16, 2025

Prepare for winter weather

Texas A&M AgriLife shares how to protect pets, plants and pipes from freezing temperatures

A photo of an unmanned aerial vehicle capturing crop data information.
January 9, 2025

Precision agriculture new frontier: Crop digital twins

Farmers can utilize remote sensing, big data, artificial intelligence to simulate real-world crop production scenarios

three women, one with outstretched hands, stand in an outdoor setting and look at the silhouette of a Thoroughbred horse.
January 6, 2025

Thoroughbreds: Beyond the racetrack

Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences faculty member wins award for philanthropic equine career contributions

Five individuals use cameras and binoculars in an outdoor setting.
January 6, 2025

Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management debuts two new undergraduate academic programs

Innovative degree emphasis and accelerated graduate program provide solid, interdisciplinary foundation for conservation careers.

Bill McKinley in his floral design classroom surrounded by flowers, ornamental plants and decorations
December 13, 2024

A career of expanding the art and science of floral design

Bill McKinley to retire from Texas A&M Department of Horticultural Sciences

A person in a white lab coat studies two plates
December 12, 2024

Bioenvironmental sciences professional board establishes scholarship program

Endowed fund begins providing financial support to incoming students

Potato chips with dark stripes indicating zebra chip disease
December 12, 2024

AgriLife Research leads collaboration to address zebra chip disease

Horticulturalists and entomologists team up to investigate insect-transmitted plant disease

closeup of a red ant on a green plant leaf.
December 2, 2024

Urban pest management conference set for Jan. 8-10 in College Station

Workshops provide integrated pest management insights and continuing education units

A drone flying over a crop of seedlings
November 22, 2024

Leading artificial intelligence researchers meet at Texas A&M

Researchers discuss agriculture, natural resources and life sciences AI applications

a curly brown haired puppy eats from a plastic container with food in it
November 21, 2024

Avoiding canine kennel cough over the holidays

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory experts recommend early testing, diagnosis