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Professor Robert Coulson in his office.
July 29, 2026

Texas A&M entomologist Robert Coulson retires after 55-year career

Pioneering entomologist shaped forest science, modeling and generations of students

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Environment Press Releases Science & Tech
A forest of pine trees
July 28, 2026

Texas forest industry remains steady with large economic, ecological impact

Texas Crop and Weather Report - July 28, 2026

Environment Farm & Ranch Press Releases
swearing in ceremony with two men and flags in the background
July 20, 2026

Texas A&M Forest Service swears in new law enforcement investigator 

Sanders is 13th addition to department investigating wildfire origins and causes

Impact on Texas Press Releases
A dirt road running through a field that is smoking from fire
July 16, 2026

Texas A&M Forest Service announces first purchase of dedicated wildland firefighting aircraft

Environment Impact on Texas Press Releases
A woman leans against a large oak tree.
July 10, 2026

New forestry researcher brings ecological insight to Texas A&M AgriLife

Zoe Cheng will advance sustainable forest management and support landowners across East Texas

Environment Science & Tech
Twenty-one individuals wearing hard hats stand in front of a dozer while holding shovels to break ground on a new facility.
July 2, 2026

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

New facility to support regional wildlife response, incident management and natural resource assistance

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Environment Impact on Texas Press Releases
a crane loading logs onto a lumber truck
June 15, 2026

Texas A&M Forest Service launches Wood Flow South website

Offers insights into global forest products trade

Farm & Ranch Press Releases
people standing in a row with shovels
April 29, 2026

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

Smithville location will improve wildfire response and forest management

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Environment Impact on Texas Press Releases
a woman stands between two men holding a plaque
March 11, 2026

Texas A&M senior honored by Texas Society of American Foresters

Keira Mattson recognized for leadership, academic excellence and commitment to conservation

Farm & Ranch Press Releases
a man in a forest service shirt hugs the Smokey the Bear statue
March 2, 2026

Bruce Woods retires after 40-plus years of municipal and wildland fire service

Distinguished Texas A&M Forest Service career left behind a safer state

Impact on Texas Press Releases
mature sorghum
February 5, 2026

Texas A&M center named for Hood Family Foundation

Board of Regents approves new name of center focused on sustainable agriculture, forestry solutions

Environment Farm & Ranch Press Releases Science & Tech
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

Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas Life & Health Science & Tech
Two men in a field observing sorghum shoots
January 15, 2026

Texas producers invited to conservation incentive program webinar Jan. 29

Texas Conservation and Sustainability Initiative offers $42 million to producers for crop, livestock and forestry conservation practices

Environment Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas Press Releases
two men stand in front of flags in their forest service uniforms
January 9, 2026

Texas A&M Forest Service pins new law enforcement investigator

Mathes joins agency’s elite team of 11 officers and investigators

Environment
Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
December 22, 2025

Carol Loopstra retires after 31 years advancing forestry genetics

Forest geneticist makes lasting impact through research, teaching

Around Texas A&M AgriLife
a river with tree-lined banks
December 1, 2025

Texas Resilient Landscapes Initiative offers $3.2 million in reforestation funding

Cost-share initiative helps landowners replant native trees after natural disasters

Environment Farm & Ranch
A man wearing a maroon polo stands with his arms crossed in front of wooden planks and a forestry background.
November 5, 2025

Texas A&M forestry track builds field-ready experts

Daniel Hook ’27 gains hands-on skills for careers in forestry industry

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Environment
people are gathered around an exhibitor both with a green awning.
October 20, 2025

Centennial celebration of Texas’ first state forest hosted in Newton County

E.O. Siecke Forest acquired by Texas A&M Forest Service in 1924

Environment
October 15, 2025

Mass timber takes root in Texas architecture

Architecture and forest researchers explain what cross-laminated timber is and how it supports sustainable construction

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Environment Life & Health Press Releases
Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
September 22, 2025

Linda Moon honored with National Association of State Foresters Communications Award

Texas A&M Forest Service leader recognized for selfless service, relationship-building and commitment to forest industry

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