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June 25, 2026

Improving efficiency: Nation’s plant breeders discuss emerging technologies

Texas A&M breeders, students connect with industry at National Association for Plant Breeding meeting

June 18, 2026

Beaumont Field Day to highlight emerging production challenges on July 9

The 78th annual Beaumont Field Day on July 9 will bring producers, consultants and industry partners together for field tours, expert presentations and updates on emerging challenges in Texas rice production. This year’s program highlights research advancements, management strategies and technologies supporting long‑term resilience in the rice industry.

a rice field
June 16, 2026

Eagle Lake Rice Field Day to showcase latest rice research on June 30

an insect, rice delphacid, on a green leaf
June 2, 2026

Texas rice planted acres on decline; threat of rice delphacid looms

Texas Crop and Weather Report - June 2, 2026

Pasture mealy bug on a green blade of grass.
May 27, 2026

Warm and wet spring fuels pest pressures in Texas

Texas Crop and Weather Report - May 27, 2026

A man in a polo with arm raised stands between two rows of planted rice speaking
February 19, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife Research projects to enhance rice yields, health benefits

Studies explore new rice breeding technology to improve quality and advance purple rice

New World Screwworm specimen on a pin
January 16, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife’s year of impact: Top stories of 2025

A year of research, education and service to Texas and beyond

A field of rice growing near the Texas Gulf Coast
January 13, 2026

Western Rice Belt Production Conference scheduled Jan. 21 in El Campo

Rice delphacid challenges facing Texas producers to be highlighted

Texas A&M AgriLife in white on a maroon background
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

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
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