Specialty Crops

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a large group photo outside from above
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

Several green and yellow colored watermelons sitting on top of each other in a large pile.
June 23, 2026

Wet weather, low prices put damper on Texas watermelon season

Texas Crop and Weather Report - June 23, 2026

sunflowers grow in a field as a crop
June 16, 2026

Alternative crops offer producers diversification and late-planting options

Texas Crop and Weather Report - June 16, 2026

Ripe, picked tomatoes of several varieties.
May 6, 2026

Common tomato plant problems and how to fix them

Leaves or fruit damaged? What it means and what to do

a single peach hanging from a branch
May 5, 2026

Texas fruit production down due to low chill hours

Texas Crop and Weather Report - May 5, 2026

A row of tomato plants in a greenhouse.
April 30, 2026

AI-powered forecasts sharpen early warning for destructive crop pest

Texas A&M AgriLife researchers predict western thrips outbreaks more accurately using AI models

White grapes on the vine
April 23, 2026

9th annual Central Texas Vines and Wines program set for May 12 in Waco

Pest management, pruning, fruit quality, irrigation, local wine sampling on the agenda

An individual scoops into a watermelon half to take a sample.
April 20, 2026

How watermelon research shapes the melons on your table

Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientist blends taste, nutrition and resilience to make better melons

Closeup of ripening strawberry.
April 14, 2026

Texas strawberry season slow to start, but quality stays high

Texas Crop and Weather Report - April 14, 2026

A hand against a background of ornamental plants.
April 7, 2026

Texas ‘green industry’ shifts to steady, sustainable growth following COVID-era boom

Texas Crop and Weather Report - April 7, 2026

two workers are behind a tractor collecting soil samples from an auger in a field
March 31, 2026

Deep soil testing can reduce input costs amid high fertilizer prices

Accounting for in-soil nitrogen can offset some high crop production expenses

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

John Deere tractor in field
February 12, 2026

Continuing education unit conference set for Feb.26 in Comanche  

Napa cabbage grown in Texas.
February 5, 2026

Texas-grown cabbage meets global tradition in Texas A&M kimchi research

Researchers test how domestic produce and fermentation science shape food safety, flavor and markets

Lorenzo Rossi, Andrej Svyantek and Ahmed Darwish standing together in The Gardens at Texas A&M University.
January 14, 2026

Texas A&M trio leads new frontier in horticultural science

Plant genetics, physiology and chemistry align to advance sustainability, food security and wellness

An ripening orange hangs from a tree in an orchard row.
November 18, 2025

Texas citrus shows heavy crop, smaller fruit

Texas Crop and Weather Report - Nov. 18, 2025

Tim Hartmann, Ph.D. stands in the Texas A&M orchard.
October 9, 2025

Tim Hartmann: From family roots to Texas fruits

Family legacy fuels statewide fruit specialist’s research and education for Texas producers

Plant roots exposed in a hydroponic grow system.
October 6, 2025

Aquaponic workshop set for Oct. 24 in Dallas

In-person and virtual Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service program for beginners and experienced growers

Pumpkins on wood pallets.
September 30, 2025

Consistent summer rains spur this year’s pumpkin harvest

Texas Crop and Weather Report - Sept. 30, 2025

A woman harvests wine grapes in a vineyard.
September 24, 2025

Texas wine builds global momentum in international organization

For the booming and rapidly evolving Texas wine industry, membership in the International Organisation of Vine and Wine, OIV, has its privileges. OIV is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to the science behind viticulture and winemaking.