Agricultural Economics

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A display case of various cuts of meat
July 21, 2026

Texas A&M agricultural economists: Expect stable meat prices this summer

Oil prices, New World screwworm could affect slightly optimistic forecast for beef, pork and chicken

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June 17, 2026

Rangel, Nayga and Wingenbach among Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award winners

Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences celebrates three faculty who earn award

Two people tend to a beehive in a field while wearing beekeeping suits.
June 10, 2026

Generation Next: Our Turn to Ranch online course now open for registration

12-week AgriLife Extension agriculture business and land management course begins Aug. 17

A crowded room of ranchers with a small child standing the middle aisle
June 3, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife responds after New World screwworm found in Texas

Experts emphasize prevention, early detection and reporting protocols as Texas enters heightened awareness

A basket of tulips sits in front of sign that says "Moody Blooms."
April 8, 2026

Aggie turns farm into tulip destination

Former College of Agriculture and Life Sciences student Jerry Moody ’91 introduces people to agriculture through blooms

Jars of fresh honey.
March 31, 2026

Texas beekeepers navigate a mixed honey harvest

Texas Crop and Weather - March 31, 2026

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

New World Screwworm specimen on a pin
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

man stands talking to a crows with a brown suit jacket on
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