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Five leading Texas A&M University researchers are shown seated atop a small stage, speaking to an audience.
April 24, 2025

Texas A&M brings together world leaders in ‘Responsive Agriculture’

Forum launches efforts to improve human nutrition and health through agriculture

A bobcat walks through the brush.
April 17, 2025

Study shows mammals’ daily schedules more varied than thought

Texas A&M AgriLife wildlife data supports global research of wildlife diel activity patterns

Marco Palma sits at a desk. He is wearing a dark blue blazer with a light blue shirt
April 3, 2025

Human behavior research drives dynamic agriculture production

Texas A&M AgriLife’s Marco Palma leads quest for consumer-driven, responsive food system

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April 2, 2025

Protein metabolism expert to lead Texas A&M AgriLife institute 

Davis named director of Texas A&M AgriLife Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture

Eleven people stand in front of a banner holding ribbons and awards.
March 28, 2025

Texas A&M AgriLife wildlife management earns statewide recognition

Faculty, staff, student research, contributions earn awards from Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society

An ornate box turtle crosses and unpaved road.
March 25, 2025

Why are more turtles crossing Texas roads?

Texas A&M AgriLife experts explain the increased activity and how to help safely

Judit Penzes, Ph.D.
March 21, 2025

Virologist sees collaborative opportunity at Texas A&M Department of Entomology

Pénzes brings fundamental and applied research background to the study of animal viruses

Dr. Sorin Popescu holding a UAV in his lab.
March 20, 2025

Ecoinformatics researcher advances conservation science

Emerging, cutting-edge field bridges technology, data and real-world application

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January 10, 2025

New faculty redefining horticultural crop quality for human health

Darwish brings innovative plant research focused on improving performance and nutrition

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December 30, 2024

2024 through the lens of Texas A&M AgriLife

A visual celebration of Texas A&M AgriLife's people, innovation and service across Texas and beyond

A coyote with dark skin in the late-stage of mange.
October 15, 2024

From spooky lore to science fact: Unmasking the ‘chupacabra’

Texas A&M AgriLife expert provides scientific explanation for the paranormal creature

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September 26, 2024

Student opportunities abound in food science

Heather Struchen ’12 turns technical expertise into national account manager sales career

September 13, 2024

New faculty brings global mindset to conservation science programs

Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology to expand research, teaching for students

September 11, 2024

From carrots to cutting-edge research: Stephen Talcott’s journey in food science

Transforming food quality and innovation from campus labs to global brands

A dragonfly lights on the head of an American alligator.
August 15, 2024

Quantifying potential impact of feral hog predation on coastal American alligator nests

Texas A&M AgriLife research aims to advance understanding, guide wildlife management 

A bryozoan attached to a stick.
August 6, 2024

Unraveling the mystery of Texas’ cryptic freshwater blobs

AgriLife Extension expert discusses bryozoans — colonies of tiny Texas wildlife

A variety of bagged coffees on a grocery store shelf
June 11, 2024

Texas A&M announces nation’s first academic coffee certificate

One-of-a-kind educational experience prepares Texas A&M students for success in the burgeoning coffee industry

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May 21, 2024

Blending a passion for rural communities, medicine and agriculture

Zach Hoelscher ’25 forges his path to a career in the Department of Animal Sciences