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firefighters in yellow jackets and hard hats gather around a pump at the back of a vehicle
October 6, 2026

Texas Interagency Wildfire Academy expands firefighters’ skill set

Event attracts more than 500 students from across the state to Camp Swift

a large group of women holding a sign that reads Sisters in Fire
September 29, 2026

Sisters in Fire introduces students to wildland firefighting careers 

Texas A&M Forest Service event includes helicopter water drop and prescribed fire demonstration

two ladies holding a plaque between them
September 25, 2026

Tree care professionals, projects recognized at Texas Tree Conference

Education, partnerships and sound arboricultural practices represented by awards

undergrowth is removed from a forested area
September 15, 2026

Texas A&M Forest Service awards $457,000 in wildfire risk reduction grants

69 projects funded to protect homes, infrastructure, natural resources and people 

a man is cutting down a tree in a forested area.
September 9, 2026

Texas A&M Forest Service offers funding for invasive plant management 

Up to $7,000 available in cost-share for eligible treatments and removal costs per landowner

A person holding handful of different hot peppers of various colors.
September 7, 2026

Texas A&M horticulture field day set for Oct. 2 near Somerville

Annual event opens facility to public with tours, tastings and research

A hand holds a few freshly cracked pecans.
September 1, 2026

Pecan production, prices up in Texas as disease, dry weather loom

Texas Crop and Weather Report - Sept. 1, 2026

a box of emerald ash borer
August 20, 2026

Texas A&M Forest Service detects emerald ash borer in five additional counties

Latest detection includes southernmost confirmation in U.S.

Shortleaf pine trees in a forest in Texas.
July 13, 2026

Texas A&M researchers to examine Big Thicket National Preserve economic value

Grant will fund study of Big Thicket's economic footprint in Southeast Texas

a crane loading logs onto a lumber truck
June 15, 2026

Texas A&M Forest Service launches Wood Flow South website

Offers insights into global forest products trade

Two emerald ash borers
June 5, 2026

Texas A&M Forest Service detects emerald ash borer in three additional counties

Tracking spread helps landowners implement management strategies, limit transport and movement

a man in a forest service shirt hugs the Smokey the Bear statue
March 2, 2026

Bruce Woods retires after 40-plus years of municipal and wildland fire service

Distinguished Texas A&M Forest Service career left behind a safer state

two men shaking hands
February 13, 2026

Texas A&M Forest Service awards $14 million to Texas fire departments

Third round of awards announced from $192 million legislative appropriation

oak trees in a neighborhood
February 5, 2026

Texas A&M Forest Service increases funding to combat oak wilt spread

Cost-share opportunities offer Texas landowners critical resources to mitigate destructive disease

A ripe red nectarine on a tree.
January 20, 2026

When and how to plant fruit trees for ‘fruitful’ results

AgriLife Extension expert shares what Texans should know before planting fruit trees

two men stand in front of flags in their forest service uniforms
January 9, 2026

Texas A&M Forest Service pins new law enforcement investigator

Mathes joins agency’s elite team of 11 officers and investigators

a single peach hanging from a branch
January 9, 2026

AgriLife Extension to host virtual Texas Fruit Conference Jan. 23-24

Program will address fruit production challenges in Texas and southeast U.S.

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
December 22, 2025

Carol Loopstra retires after 31 years advancing forestry genetics

Forest geneticist makes lasting impact through research, teaching

people stand around a tree being planted
December 11, 2025

Texas A&M Forest Service offers $1.2 million in community forestry grants

Webinar set Dec. 12 to explain application process

Gloved hands planting a small pepper plant.
December 4, 2025

Texas A&M establishes statewide horticultural advisory council

Department of Horticultural Sciences aligns coalition to expand economic, educational opportunities in horticulture