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A person wearing a gray jacket, pinning a medal on a person who is wearing a blue jacket
June 3, 2026

First AgriLife Extension specialist graduates from Texas Division of Emergency Management Academy

Luke Drosche receives EMT, advanced certification training

Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas Press Releases
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May 21, 2026

Texas 4-H hosts youth disaster preparedness camp Aug. 2-6 in Brownwood

Camp offers hands-on emergency training, disaster leadership skills for youth ages 13-19

Life & Health Press Releases
A gate leading to a flooded pasture.
May 19, 2026

AgriLife Extension provides flood readiness tips for Texas ranchers

Disaster recovery specialists give guidance for preparation and post-flooding recovery

Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas Press Releases
Individuals looking at beef cattle.
May 8, 2026

AgriLife Extension trains expert teams for wildfires, biosecurity threats

Disaster Assessment and Recovery specialists receive awards for deployment, area service

Farm & Ranch
a gutter and pipe system for rainwater catchment
March 20, 2026

Bennett Trust Land Stewardship Conference set for April 9-10 in Kerrville

Participants will learn to manage and preserve Edwards Plateau natural resources

Environment Event Advances Farm & Ranch
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March 19, 2026

Producer preparedness critical as New World screwworms approach

AgriLife Extension experts offer advice on planning, preparing and monitoring

Farm & Ranch Press Releases
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February 19, 2026

Wildfire preparedness encouraged as conditions remain warm and dry across Texas

Texas A&M Forest Service offers preparation and preventive tips

Environment Farm & Ranch Life & Health Press Releases
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February 17, 2026

Texas A&M Forest Service breaks ground on new McGregor regional office

Facility to serve as emergency response training hub and staging area

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February 16, 2026

Nature-based toolkit helps Texas communities plan for stormwater management

New AgriLife Extension resource provides engineers and planners design guidance for natural flood mitigation

Environment Impact on Texas Lawn & Garden Press Releases Science & Tech
A downed tree blocks a road during Hurricane Beryl on Monday, Jul 08, 2024, near Conroe, Texas. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)
December 1, 2025

Disaster preparedness topic of Dec. 16 webinar

Event Advances Life & Health
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November 21, 2025

Texas fire departments receive rebuilding assistance after Hill Country flood

Texas A&M Forest Service’s Helping Hands Program provides donated equipment

Life & Health Press Releases
A rural Hill Country landscape.
November 14, 2025

Land management workshop slated for Nov. 21 in Fredericksburg

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service event to focus on wildlife valuation, grazing, fire preparedness, more

Environment Event Advances Farm & Ranch
The El Paso skyline with the son reflecting off a building.
July 8, 2025

Urban Partnership Synergy Symposium Aug. 7 in El Paso

Event brings together regional leaders to discuss the key elements for successful partnerships

Event Advances
A man wearing a cowboy hat and unpacking a bag of clothing.
May 8, 2025

AgriLife Extension preps for Texas severe weather with Operation Readiness

Training focuses on animal sheltering, staging, planning

Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas
Burned grass and smoldering trees
January 30, 2025

Wildfire preparedness meeting scheduled for Feb. 13 in Canadian

Attendees can meet with professionals, community leaders 

Event Advances Farm & Ranch
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December 17, 2024

Texas A&M Forest Service hosts operations center opening

State-of-the-art technology to help monitor wildfire risk, firefighting resources

Impact on Texas
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August 12, 2024

How are hurricanes named?

Experts offer some history, insights into storms

Impact on Texas
An assortment of emergency supplies for a hurricane go bag.
July 3, 2024

Hurricane preparedness for families

Start now with a plan, assemble hurricane 'go bag'

Impact on Texas Life & Health Trending Posts
July 1, 2024

Keep livestock safe during hurricane season with an emergency plan

Veterinary expert covers hurricane preparation tips to minimize disease risk

Environment Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas
May 31, 2024

Expert tips to prepare for hurricane season

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Disaster Assessment and Recovery unit leader asking Texans to get ready 

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