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November 7, 2025

Three new faculty join Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics

Mingyuan Zhu, Bo Zhou, Roop Fatima Jaffri bring plant development, neuroscience, teaching expertise

Two hands holding a bunch of discolored rice stalks
October 15, 2025

AgriLife Research leads rice delphacid and hoja blanca virus studies

Scientists mapping pest behavior, identifying viral drivers and shaping new producer guidance for 2026 planting

a rice plant affected by hoja blanca caused by the rice dephacid
September 18, 2025

Texas A&M AgriLife tackles rice delphacid devastation

Texas A&M AgriLife experts are serving as key research and Extension partners in a new multistate response led by USA Rice to address the devastating spread of rice delphacid, an invasive pest now threatening thousands of acres across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi.

Rice growing in a flooded field.
August 12, 2025

Texas rice growers optimistic despite challenges

Texas Crop and Weather Report - Aug. 12, 2025

Rice paddy field
June 23, 2025

77th Beaumont Rice Field Day set for July 10

Field day will feature latest rice breeding, disease weed and pest management research

Yubin Yang in a rice field with a drone
June 20, 2025

Tech-driven rice and bioenergy research expands at Beaumont

Yang leads cutting-edge work to boost productivity and sustainability with digital technology

rice in the field
June 9, 2025

51st Eagle Lake Rice Field Day set for June 24

Field day will feature latest rice research, policy updates

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August 1, 2024

Mithila Jugulam named director of Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Beaumont

Seasoned researcher to advance strategic priorities in region, beyond

a flooded rice field with squares of green rice visible
July 1, 2024

Grower-focused programs aim of new AgriLife Extension rice agronomist in Eagle Lake

Rustom intends to address grower needs, increase efficiency and profitability

A person is speaking about rice research at a rice field day in Beaumont, Texas.
June 20, 2024

Annual Beaumont Rice Field Day set for July 11

76th annual field day to feature rice breeding, disease and pest management research

June 13, 2024

Prevention of kernel smut disease in rice harvest

AgriLife Extension experts cover best practices to mitigate risk of rice disease

Rice plants in a field.
June 11, 2024

Eagle Lake Rice Field Day set for June 25

50th annual field day to feature latest rice research, policy updates

January 9, 2024

Western Rice Belt Production Conference set Jan. 17 in El Campo

 Conference features latest updates on rice research

Flooded rice field
December 13, 2023

Finding the ‘goldilocks’ zone or conditions in rice irrigation

New Texas A&M AgriLife study examines wet, dry growing system

August 1, 2023

Texas rice crop conditions mixed amid volatile global market

Texas Crop and Weather Report – Aug. 1, 2023

Rice growing in a field
July 25, 2022

Meeting the demand for aromatic rice

AgriLife Research scientists showcase latest rice variety trials at Beaumont Field Day

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May 25, 2022

Digital rice selection technology

AgriLife Research utilizing drone data to speed up breeding

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December 15, 2021

Enlarging the rice bowl

Research suggests further efficiencies to enhance global rice production

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February 17, 2021

Global fight against fall armyworm gets Texas boost

Texas A&M AgriLife Research looks to guide future control methods

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December 22, 2020

Texas rice producers donate 11,000 pounds of rice for holidays

Western Rice Belt Conference committee turns virtual meeting savings into food bank assistance