Soil Fertility and Health

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David Baltensperger receives an award from the Crop Science Society of America
November 22, 2024

Texas A&M Department of Soil and Crop Sciences expertise recognized at international conference

Faculty, students earn national titles, awards

September 19, 2024

Registration for David McKnight ’73 Ranch Management University open

Workshop provides crash course to new or inexperienced ranchers and landowners

September 17, 2024

Rainwater harvesting, turf management training set for Oct. 1 in Medina

Area residents are invited to attend the free workshop

September 12, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife researchers identify novel approach to minimize nitrogen loss in crops

Biological nitrification inhibition trait in sorghum may allow reduced fertilizer use and greenhouse gas emissions

A closeup of cotton on a stalk in a field
September 5, 2024

Climate-Smart Cotton Field Day set for Sept. 18 in Plainview

Event to feature tours of three innovation farms, regenerative agriculture focus group 

August 7, 2024

Improving natural resource conservation through agricultural producer collaborations

Texas A&M AgriLife Research to lead three major grants

Cattle stand in a pasture with a blue sky in the background.
July 22, 2024

East Texas Forage Conference set for Aug. 16 in Hallsville

Feral hog management, soil fertility and pond management among topics

A person is digging soil with a trowel.
July 12, 2024

Samples now accepted for Harrison County soil testing drive

Residents can drop off samples until July 26

A rain barrel at a home.
July 11, 2024

Rainwater harvesting, turf management training set for July 24 in Round Rock

Area residents are invited to the free event

May 27, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Corpus Christi celebrates 50 years serving Coastal Bend

Anniversary event highlights past, present, future regional impacts

May 17, 2024

‘Phosphorus lady’ finds home at Texas A&M

Szerlag carving out a niche in the world of soils

Peter Omara, Ph.D., in white shirt standing in a field at the AgriLife center in Weslaco
May 17, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Weslaco adds soils specialist

Peter Omara brings extensive experience in agronomic outreach and application

May 1, 2024

Trio of scientists to unlock mystery, power of microbiome

Cluster hire expands Texas A&M’s microbiome expertise, brings innovative, collaborative research to burgeoning field

March 20, 2024

Free workshops provide producers with knowledge on soil health and grazing management in April, May

March 18, 2024

Bringing back native grasslands after wildfire

January 30, 2024

From moon ‘dust’ to moon ‘soil’

Texas A&M graduate student grows chickpeas in amended moondust

January 26, 2024

Statewide workshops to connect new rural landowners with natural resource personnel

December 14, 2023

Texas A&M study shows biochar enhances soil health

Biochar represents promising soil amendment across horticulture production

November 17, 2023

Texas A&M Department of Soil and Crop Sciences shines at international conference

Faculty, students bring home national titles, awards, scholarships

September 28, 2023

Advancing sustainable land management and resilience across the Great Plains

Texas A&M AgriLife leads collaborative $1.5 million grant