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Two men in a field observing sorghum shoots
January 15, 2026

Texas producers invited to conservation incentive program webinar Jan. 29

Texas Conservation and Sustainability Initiative offers $42 million to producers for crop, livestock and forestry conservation practices

Rows of cotton in a field
January 12, 2026

Annual Red River Crops Conference slated for Jan. 20-21 in Altus, Oklahoma

Conference provides agricultural producers with timely management information

A smiling woman in a maroon shirt
November 24, 2025

Soil, science, sustainability: Katie Lewis shapes farming’s future

AgriLife Research scientist turns passion into science to sustain the land, and people who depend on it

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November 21, 2025

Texas A&M soil and crop sciences department shines at international conference

Faculty, students earn Fellow titles, awards, presentations wins

a canister with vials in it with small white plants growing and the space station interior in the background
November 20, 2025

Interstellar soil science: Aggie researcher explores farming on Mars

Coker’s reduced gravity plant growth research spends a week on International Space Station

A hand holding a pile of soil
November 13, 2025

Soil health field day set for Nov. 22 in Devine

‘Soil Health Through Drought and Flood Field Day’ will help landowners build pasture resilience

A herd of cattle grazing in tall, green grass. A cow in the center of the herd looks up from grazing.
November 7, 2025

AgriLife Extension launches online ‘Principles B4 Practice’ course

Curriculum focuses on soil health principles, grazing management, rangeland monitoring

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
August 27, 2025

Qianqian Dong will study ‘forever chemicals’ in soil and water

New environmental chemistry faculty member joins Texas A&M Department of Soil and Crop Sciences

reclaimed land at a mining operation
August 21, 2025

Restoring mined lands through research and training

Texas A&M AgriLife supports surface mining reclamation with science-backed expertise and collaborations

A closeup of green grass
August 15, 2025

Rainwater harvesting, turf management training set for Aug. 28 in Brenham

Attendees will learn about design, installation of residential rainwater harvesting systems

A herd of Holstein cows
July 14, 2025

Manure management issues conference Sept. 16-17 in Fort Worth

Brings together producers, technical advisers, researchers and agency professionals

A river flows along tree-lined banks.
April 21, 2025

Texas Soil and Water Stewardship Week celebrates native ecosystems

Texas A&M AgriLife agencies help promote importance of voluntary land stewardship

Brandani uses a soil moisture probe and other equipment in a field
April 18, 2025

AgriLife Research soil scientist tackles semiarid environment

Brandani strives to increase use of agricultural ‘waste’ as potential soil amendments

A collection of soil test samples.
March 27, 2025

Boost plant growth with a simple soil test

Soil testing tips for better lawns, gardens and crops this spring

A man, Srinivasulu Ale, Ph.D., in a jacket and tie in front of a brick wall background
February 17, 2025

Professional society names Ale Texas Agricultural Engineer of the Year

Texas section award recognizes leadership and contributions to agricultural engineering

A hand pushing soil onto a green plant in a garden
January 9, 2025

Professional Landscape Maintenance conference slated for Jan. 24 in Tyler

Program includes demonstration on proper pruning techniques

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

large round cotton bales wrapped in yellow plastic are piled on one another
November 21, 2024

AgriLife Research-led Cotton Belt sustainability effort underway

Project aims for system transformation through precision management

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