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September 29, 2026

AgriLife Extension adds new county agents, program specialists across Texas

Personnel provide county-level agriculture, horticulture, youth, family and community health programming

A robotic liquid handling system used to screen natural compounds for prostate cancer research at Texas A&M.
September 28, 2026

Combing nature’s library for answers to prostate cancer

Three pairs of shoes, one camera and a Walk Across Texas sign
September 8, 2026

A walk across Texas for Walk Across Texas

AgriLife Extension’s Michael Lopez walked 834 miles to celebrate program’s 30th year

a dog in a pond
September 1, 2026

Why dogs and cats can’t ‘sweat out’ summer heat

Fresh water, shade a must to prevent dehydration and heat stroke

Portrait of Dr. Bhimu Patil with his arms crossed
August 31, 2026

Bhimu Patil named International Society for Horticultural Sciences Fellow

Global honor recognizes Texas A&M scientist for work linking horticulture to human health

A group of people stand in front of a beach-themed backdrop at an awards banquet
August 19, 2026

AgriLife Extension family and community health agents receive state honors

Annual awards recognize efforts in family and leadership programming, community building

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August 12, 2026

Webinar explores medicinal plants for a healthy lifestyle on Aug. 26 

Session highlights gardening and dietary practices to support healthy habits, Type 2 diabetes prevention

Woman chops avocado and dumps into bowl with fresh produce on counter in the background
August 11, 2026

How to eat healthy on a budget

Texas A&M AgriLife nutrition expert shares practical tips for saving money on healthy meals

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August 7, 2026

Texas Extension Specialist Association announces 2026 award winners

AgriLife Extension professional association recognizes agents, staff and friends for outreach, impact

August 6, 2026

Webinar exploring effects of active living on Alzheimer’s set for Aug. 19

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
August 6, 2026

Rosemary Walzem to retire after 27 years bridging poultry science and heart health

Texas A&M nutritional biochemist’s work reshaped understanding of cardiovascular disease

Marco Palma sits at a desk. He is wearing a dark blue blazer with a light blue shirt
August 3, 2026

Marco Palma to lead Responsive Agriculture at Texas A&M AgriLife institute

Career spans agriculture, human behavior and economics

Instructor wearing a floral pattern blouse and mask on shows Do Well, Be Well program participants how to test their blood sugar.
August 3, 2026

AgriLife Extension takes diabetes education into rural Texas

A five-session program reaches communities where chronic disease hits hard and prevention matters most

A senior woman cools her head with a towel in a park
July 31, 2026

Heat exhaustion and heatstroke: What you need to know

AgriLife Extension experts explain symptoms, treatment and prevention of heat-related illnesses

Close-up of hands holding a pencil and a nutrition worksheet.
July 29, 2026

Creating a Network for Military Nutrition Readiness webinar set for Aug. 12

Free OneOp session educates on nutrition readiness and networking for military families

AGLS graduation
July 29, 2026

Webinar to explore service animal laws and disability accommodations

Program available beginning Aug. 3 will aid understanding of rights when the law gets ‘ruff’

A woman with light brown hair and glasses stands in a grocery store aisle reading the nutrition label on a canned good.
July 21, 2026

Shop smarter with healthy grocery shopping tips

Texas A&M AgriLife expert shares how to set nutrition goals, read labels, make healthier choices

Three people standing in a lab wearing white lab coats
July 16, 2026

Tuberculosis drug discovery gets smarter with AI at Texas A&M AgriLife

New tools help researchers move faster against a global disease

A nursng student talks to a young woman sitting on an examination table.
July 13, 2026

Researchers push for polycystic ovary syndrome to get a new name

Global consensus effort to redefine condition to better reflect its hormonal impact

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July 6, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife Research institute launches maternal nutrition study

Harvesting Health initiative to advance nutrition and wellness for Texas moms and babies