Fisheries and Aquaculture

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An aerial view of a boat driving across a lake.
March 9, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife fills critical need for pond, aquaculture diagnostics

Statewide testing supports 1.3 million private ponds and growing aquaculture industry

Aquatic vegetation under the water's surface.
March 3, 2026

March 17 webinar to focus on proactive management of aquatic vegetation in ponds

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service program to cover early-season preventative actions

pasture mealybugs on a crop
February 25, 2026

Virtual pesticide continuing education units program slated for March 6

AgriLife Extension webinar open to applicators across the state

Bales of hay in a Texas field.
February 10, 2026

South Central Texas Ag Conference set for Feb. 25 in Hempstead

Five continuing education units offered, drone demonstration among program highlights

Two young men drive a boat on a pond covered in lily pads.
January 19, 2026

Feb. 17 webinar to focus on year-round pond management actions

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service program emphasizes appropriate timing for key activities, treatments

A person holds a large bass
January 13, 2026

More Bass, Less Grass virtual field day slated for Feb. 7

AgriLife Extension event to cover range of pond, fish management topics

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

Plant roots exposed in a hydroponic grow system.
October 6, 2025

Aquaponic workshop set for Oct. 24 in Dallas

In-person and virtual Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service program for beginners and experienced growers

A view of a pond at sunset.
September 25, 2025

Late-season pond management focus of Oct. 21 webinar

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service program outlines steps for pond health

A man holds a large bass as two little boys look on.
September 22, 2025

Pond fisheries management workshop scheduled for Oct. 3 in Saint Jo

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service event to cover pond development, fisheries management

People use a net to harvest catfish.
September 18, 2025

Research evaluates plant compounds to boost disease resilience in catfish

Researchers at Texas A&M AgriLife are studying plant-based compounds as alternatives to antibiotics to strengthen the health, sustainability and economic resilience of U.S. catfish production, the nation’s largest aquaculture industry.

A person holds a fish above a net while on a pond or lake.
September 4, 2025

Fish management myths subject of Sept. 23 webinar

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service program to unravel common pond myths, mismanagement practices

A water lily and lily pads on a pond.
July 31, 2025

Aquatic vegetation management myths subject of Aug. 19 webinar

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service program to dispel aquatic vegetation myths

Striped bass.
July 29, 2025

Texas aquaculture production shows growth in multiple sectors 

Texas Crop and Weather Report - July 29, 2025

A pond with lily pads.
July 3, 2025

Debunking pond water quality myths focus of July 22 webinar

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service program to dispel myths related to water quality

A tree-lined pond.
June 24, 2025

Real estate-focused pond assessment webinar scheduled for July 8

AgriLife Extension program provides pond-related information for real estate agents and new landowners

A vibrant cyanobacteria bloom in a pond.
May 29, 2025

Harmful algal bloom research topic of June 17 webinar

AgriLife Extension aquatic experts to cover results of product-effectiveness trials

A smiling Brittany Chesser stands in a pond.
May 12, 2025

Brittany Chesser: Science with a heart for Texas ponds

AgriLife Extension’s aquatic vegetation expert helps landowners turn complex data into healthy ponds

A pond featuring vegetation and trees along the banks.
May 1, 2025

Options for buffering, clearing ponds subject of May 20 webinar

AgriLife Extension program to cover latest research on lime products to improve water quality

A cyanobacteria bloom appears as a vibrant green.
April 29, 2025

Toxic algae signs and safety tips

AgriLife Extension expert shares tips to prevent cyanobacteria bloom exposure as temperatures rise