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
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February 19, 2026
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
January 13, 2026
Western Rice Belt Production Conference scheduled Jan. 21 in El Campo
Rice delphacid challenges facing Texas producers to be highlighted
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
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
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.
August 12, 2025
Texas rice growers optimistic despite challenges
Texas Crop and Weather Report - Aug. 12, 2025
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
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
June 9, 2025
51st Eagle Lake Rice Field Day set for June 24
Field day will feature latest rice research, policy updates
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
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
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
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
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
July 25, 2022
Meeting the demand for aromatic rice
AgriLife Research scientists showcase latest rice variety trials at Beaumont Field Day
May 25, 2022
Digital rice selection technology
AgriLife Research utilizing drone data to speed up breeding
