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Burgers on a grill being seasoned
May 12, 2026

Grilling season brings mixed prices for Texas consumers

Texas Crop and Weather Report - May 12, 2026

men and women in a line with maroon shovels wearing hard hats
May 4, 2026

Texas A&M breaks ground on new Meat Science and Technology Center

Facility aims to modernize applied research, teaching, extension

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March 26, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife celebrates renaming of Poultry Science Farm Complex

Ceremony honors Barbara J. and Bill Huffman ’53 for commitment to program’s future

Eggs dyed different colors for an Easter egg hunt.
March 24, 2026

Egg prices fall as supplies rebound

Texas Crop and Weather Report - March 24, 2026

A woman holding a package of chicken meat.
March 3, 2026

Experts expect shift in chicken prices amid fertility, bird flu concerns

Texas Crop and Weather Report - March 3, 2026

a couple sitting on a swing surrounded by greenery
February 6, 2026

Poultry science complex renamed to commemorate Huffman gift

Board of Regents approve renaming of Poultry Science Research, Teaching and Extension Center

Backyard flock of chickens
February 6, 2026

What is avian influenza? Fast facts on ‘bird flu’ in the U.S.

From backyard flocks to grocery prices, experts explain how bird flu spreads, why it matters

A circle of chicken wings with slices of celery and dressing in the center.
February 2, 2026

Chicken wing prices fall despite sky-high demand for Super Bowl LX

AgriLife Extension expert explains how poultry production, pop culture fuel the game-day favorite

Leslee Oden and Lindy Froebel with turkeys in front of the White House.
November 18, 2025

Texas Aggies lead the nation’s turkey industry into the future

Leslee Oden ’07 and Lindy Froebel ’13 steer national conversation on turkey production, policy and food safety

Architectural rendering showing the front of a modern, two story building with floor-to-ceiling glass windows around both floors
November 13, 2025

Regents approve Meat Science and Technology Center construction

Advanced complex at Texas A&M-RELLIS to bolster meat research, teaching, extension

A woman in a white lab coat wears plastic blue gloves while holding a pipette.
November 12, 2025

How a Texas A&M student’s turkey gut model could change Thanksgiving

Texas A&M undergraduate helps create first turkey gut model to fight disease

A turkey being sliced on a table with traditional Thanksgiving food.
November 4, 2025

Cost of Thanksgiving turkey spikes

Per pound price for whole turkeys up 70% compared to last year

Baby chicks gathered around a feeder.
October 29, 2025

Chicken breeder and hatchery forum set on Nov. 19 in Bryan-College Station

Texas A&M Department of Poultry Science hosts seminar on important flock management topics

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
September 26, 2025

Texas A&M AgriLife hires poultry nutrition and water quality specialist

Maharjan to lead applied research and outreach for producers statewide

Lesley Gleason in a black dress accepts her award.
July 23, 2025

Poultry science faculty, staff, former students earn top industry honors

4 from Texas A&M department honored for excellence in education, research and industry leadership

The Texas A&M Poultry Judging Team wearing gray polo shirts standing outside under a tree.
June 5, 2025

Texas A&M Poultry Judging Team wins fifth consecutive title

With a fifth straight team championship, the Texas A&M Collegiate Poultry Judging Team in the Department of Poultry Science continues to build a strong legacy.

Three steaks cook on a grill.
May 13, 2025

Prices up for most meat options as grilling season nears

Texas Crop and Weather Report - May 13, 2025

White broiler roosters.
April 10, 2025

Texas A&M study predicts long-term drop in chicken fertility rates

A new study shows chicken fertility rates in U.S. broiler eggs could decline to approximately 60% by 2050. That decline could lead to chicken production issues and higher costs for consumers.

Cartons of eggs in a grocery store.
April 8, 2025

Egg prices falling ahead of Easter demand

Texas Crop and Weather Report - April 8, 2025

A woman holding a package of chicken meat.
March 4, 2025

Chicken meat prices hold steady despite rising egg costs

Texas Crop and Weather Report - March 4, 2025