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A circle of chicken wings with slices of celery and dressing in the center.
February 2, 2026

Chicken wing prices fall despite sky-high demand for Super Bowl LX

AgriLife Extension expert explains how poultry production, pop culture fuel the game-day favorite

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

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January 9, 2026

Justin Benavidez ’13 ’16 ’18 named U.S. Department of Agriculture chief economist

Texas A&M former student to lead market, policy and global agricultural decisions

A group of cattle at a feeding trough.
December 22, 2025

64th Blackland Income Growth Conference set on Jan. 6-7 in Waco

Conference held in conjunction with Mid-Tex Farm and Ranch Show

Nathan Harness in dark blue suit speaking with two individuals
December 9, 2025

Charles Schwab gift to establish Aggie Financial Planning Clinic

New clinic to offer Texas A&M financial planning students hands-on learning and community outreach opportunities

A turkey being sliced on a table with traditional Thanksgiving food.
November 4, 2025

Cost of Thanksgiving turkey spikes

Per pound price for whole turkeys up 70% compared to last year

Waves on the beach
October 13, 2025

New Texas A&M center to advance marine aquaculture

Corpus Christi-based center focuses on innovation, workforce and coastal resilience

Sunset on farmland
September 30, 2025

Rural landowner workshops slated for Oct. 29, Oct. 30 in Bryan

Owning Your Piece of Texas and Ranchers Leasing Workshop to focus on legal and economic issues 

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September 24, 2025

Ouyang joins Texas A&M with strong background in household fintech

Congrong Ouyang, Ph.D., has joined the department as an assistant professor in the Financial Planning Program. Ouyang’s work focuses on household decision-making regarding borrowing, financial well-being, wealth management and the adoption of financial technologies.

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September 5, 2025

Bampasidou brings expertise in labor and finance to Texas A&M

New agricultural economics faculty member blends study of ethics, workforce development and technology

August 6, 2025

Randall County Agriculture Day and Crops Tour set on Aug. 26 in Canyon

AgriLife Extension event includes presentations on weather, cattle management and farming economics 

The meat case at Southside Meat Market
July 30, 2025

Texas A&M agricultural economist weighs in on summer meat prices

Report predicts price stability for most meats, with beef impacted by emerging supply concerns

A close-up of a New World screwworm fly.
July 11, 2025

Uvalde County New World screwworm workshop scheduled July 23

Program to focus on surveillance, reporting, response measures for ranch and wildlife managers

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June 30, 2025

Former students inducted into Tyrus R. Timm Honor Registry

Bohac and Callahan honored for work in cattle, agribusiness, global education and alumni engagement

Simon Somogyi
June 20, 2025

Simon Somogyi to lead Texas A&M agricultural economics

Simon Somogyi, Ph.D., has been appointed head of the Department of Agricultural Economics. With a career spanning agribusiness marketing, consumer research and global food systems, Somogyi brings a broad yet applied perspective to the department.

Three steaks cook on a grill.
May 13, 2025

Prices up for most meat options as grilling season nears

Texas Crop and Weather Report - May 13, 2025

Harun Onder standing in front of trees with his arms folded
May 9, 2025

World Bank economist brings global policy experience to Texas A&M

Harun Onder to fill the Howard G. Buffett Endowed Chair on Conflict and Development

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April 18, 2025

AgriLife Extension hires new economics specialist in Amarillo

Day to provide risk management strategies for agricultural producers

Marco Palma sits at a desk. He is wearing a dark blue blazer with a light blue shirt
April 3, 2025

Human behavior research drives dynamic agriculture production

Texas A&M AgriLife’s Marco Palma leads quest for consumer-driven, responsive food system