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An individual scoops into a watermelon half to take a sample.
April 20, 2026

How watermelon research shapes the melons on your table

Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientist blends taste, nutrition and resilience to make better melons

Closeup of ripening strawberry.
April 14, 2026

Texas strawberry season slow to start, but quality stays high

Texas Crop and Weather Report - April 14, 2026

Two hands holding out a small bunch of dark sweet cherries.
February 25, 2026

Dark sweet cherries against breast cancer

Study reveals fruit compounds’ promise in slowing aggressive breast cancer spread

A ripe red nectarine on a tree.
January 20, 2026

When and how to plant fruit trees for ‘fruitful’ results

AgriLife Extension expert shares what Texans should know before planting fruit trees

a single peach hanging from a branch
January 9, 2026

AgriLife Extension to host virtual Texas Fruit Conference Jan. 23-24

Program will address fruit production challenges in Texas and southeast U.S.

Hands holding two small pumpkins with larger pumpkins underneath
October 14, 2025

It’s science: Why a pumpkin is actually a fruit

AgriLife Extension horticulturist explains what sets fruits and vegetables apart

Tim Hartmann, Ph.D. stands in the Texas A&M orchard.
October 9, 2025

Tim Hartmann: From family roots to Texas fruits

Family legacy fuels statewide fruit specialist’s research and education for Texas producers

Closeup of a green fig on a fig plant.
September 16, 2025

Fig-toberfest returns Oct. 4 to Angleton

Learn how to grow, harvest and enjoy figs

Close up of peaches on a tree limb.
September 15, 2025

Backyard Orchards and Beyond workshop set for Oct. 3 in Fredericksburg

Learn growing information specific to Texas Hill Country

Closeup of ripening strawberry.
September 11, 2025

Third annual Strawberry Jamboree set for Sept. 27 in Angleton

Family-friendly event celebrates growing, enjoying strawberries

Peaches on the tree
September 8, 2025

Texas New Fruit Growers conference set for Oct. 9-10 in Fort Worth

Program aims to educate new and prospective fruit growers

Mandadi inspects a citrus tree outside
July 3, 2025

AgriLife Research reimagines citrus greening treatment delivery

Multistate grant to investigate two innovative techniques for sustainable therapeutic delivery

A woman with two watermelons on a table.
June 26, 2025

3 tips to pick out a sweet watermelon

A ripe, juicy watermelon can be a mouthwatering snack on a hot summer day

Watermelons in a bin.
June 17, 2025

Watermelon prices not so sweet for Texas growers

Texas Crop and Weather Report - June 17, 2025

Grapes on the vine
June 9, 2025

Prospective grape growers workshop set for June 28 in Lubbock

Texas wine industry overview, vineyard establishment on the agenda

A single orange hanging on a branch
May 1, 2025

AgriLife Research discovery defends citrus and potatoes

Natural plant peptides may provide a new way to combat hard-to-treat plant diseases

A closeup of a red, ripe strawberry.
April 1, 2025

Season outlook promising for Texas strawberries

Texas Crop and Weather Report - April 1, 2025

Portrait of a man, Lorenzo Rossi, Ph.D. he is wearing a light blue shirt with a red stripped tie and a blue suit jacket.
January 24, 2025

Horticultural crop physiologist arrives in Aggieland

Rossi to focus on improving horticulture crop performance under stress

Pecans in a scoop
January 17, 2025

East Texas Fruit, Nut and Vegetable conference set for Feb. 7 in Tyler

Program includes demonstration on proper pruning techniques

A bunch of onions in a field
January 14, 2025

AgriLife Extension to host ‘Grow It Cook It’ program beginning Jan. 24 in Fredericksburg

Three-class series will cover onions, green beans and melons