Trees

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a shiny green but invasive species in Texas, the Emerald ash borer sits on a green leaf
February 24, 2025

Mitigating the impacts of invasive species in Texas

Trees, pests and diseases to track and manage

oak wilt infection exhibited by green-rimmed leaves that are brown in the middle and hanging from a tree limb.
February 4, 2025

Prevent the spread of oak wilt in Texas

Don’t prune or wound oak trees through June

A feral hog rooting in a field
January 21, 2025

Right-of-way, ornamental and turf conference slated for Jan. 30 in Amarillo

Conference offers five Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education units

a group of people with their backs turned look at forest site
January 9, 2025

Texas A&M Forest Service honors law enforcement officers

Dedicated to conserve and protect natural resources

December 11, 2024

‘Cedar fever’ season begins in Texas

High concentration of pollen expected in the air

Christmas tree branch with a blue bulb on it
December 4, 2024

Real Texas Christmas trees boost state’s economy

Related agritourism shows continued growth

Citrus fruit on a tree
December 2, 2024

Saving our citrus: Addressing the billion-dollar global threat of citrus greening

AgriLife Research scientists switch from defense to offense to fight the U.S.’s most devastating citrus disease

A person holds half of an orange
December 2, 2024

Hope for the citrus industry

AgriLife Research scientists switch from defense to offense to fight the U.S.’s most devastating citrus disease

Christmas trees at a tree farm.
November 26, 2024

Demand for live Christmas trees remains strong

Texas Crop and Weather Report

A gloved hand holds two halves of a fruit
November 14, 2024

What is citrus greening — and why is it so hard to stop?

AgriLife Research scientist explains the not-so-sweet citrus disease and efforts to control it

A large group of individuals standing in a park area with several trees during a reforestation project in Lufkin
November 12, 2024

Texas A&M Forest Service aids in East Texas community reforestation project 

More than 150 trees planted, 280 saplings distributed in Lufkin

A grove of trees with light green leaves
September 20, 2024

Texas tree care challenges focus of new arborist on plant pathology team

Adams set to address diverse tree population and complex health issues

September 10, 2024

Texas pecan production continues challenging cycle

Texas Crop and Weather Report

Texas A&M Forest Service employee with white hard hat and yellow shirt uses chainsaw to cut up fallen trees
July 11, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife aids in Hurricane Beryl recovery

Texas A&M Forest Service sends workers to clear fallen trees from roadways

June 7, 2024

Spread of emerald ash borer continues in Texas

Texas A&M AgriLife entities offer advice on protecting trees

April 16, 2024

Wheat leaf rust and stripe rust an emerging problem statewide

Texas Crop and weather Report – April 23, 2024

a group of red, ripe strawberries. Texas strawberry growers have enjoyed an early start to their season and the crop looks fantastic so far
April 10, 2024

Strawberry season in Texas off to an excellent start

Texas Crop and Weather Report – April 9, 2024

April 5, 2024

Landscaping to help protect from wildfires

Texas A&M AgriLife experts offer guidance on creating a more fire-wise landscape

April 3, 2024

Gadhave earns ‘new innovator’ research award from Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research

Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientist is developing next-generation pest management tool

Peaches hanging on a tree. Fruit growers in most areas of the state are optimistic chill hours and other conditions are favorable for this year’s fruit crop.
April 3, 2024

Texas fruit growers cautiously optimistic about yields

Texas Crop and Weather Report - April 2, 2024