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August 21, 2026

Central Texas Turf and Pest Management Workshop set for Sept. 8 in Hewitt 

AgriLife Extension seminar offers continuing education units for pesticide applicators

A string of sandburs against a white background.
August 18, 2026

How to get rid of sandburs and grass stickers for good

Four expert-backed tips to stop these prickly lawn pests before they take over your yard

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August 10, 2026

AgriLife Extension agriculture and natural resources agents earn awards

Awards recognize outstanding programming and professional excellence at state and national levels

a man reaches over to a small plot of grass in a greenhouse
August 6, 2026

First full zoysia grass genetic blueprint opens doors for drought-tolerant turf

AgriLife Research scientists solve a genetic puzzle to speed breeding of stress-tolerant turfgrasses

A man places water measurement cups to audit a sprinkler system.
August 4, 2026

Questions about watering your yard? There’s an app for that

WaterMyYard uses local weather data to tell you when and how much to water

Turfgrass
July 23, 2026

Turfgrass and Landscape Field Day set for Oct. 8 in Dallas

Texas A&M AgriLife event showcases latest turfgrass research, technology and management practices

woman squatting down on a field of turfgass
June 12, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife turf breeder recognized as ‘game changer’

Ambika Chandra’s 3D-print, life-size statue on display in Dallas’ Fair Park June 11-July 19

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May 13, 2026

Pesticide use in turfgrass systems workshop set for June 3 in Pearland

Six continuing education units available for pesticide applicators

A pair of hands touching turf grass
September 17, 2025

Turfgrass and Landscape Field Day set for Oct. 8 in College Station

Participants can tour research plots, learn about new turfgrass varieties

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August 29, 2025

Chang joins Texas A&M turfgrass program

Baoxin “Bob” Chang, Ph.D., has a new role in the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, but is not new to providing science-based solutions to enhance turf performance, sustainability and functionality.

Squares of turfgrass
August 26, 2025

Central Texas Turf and Pest Management Workshop set for Sept. 9 in Hewitt

Seminar offers continuing education units for pesticide applicators

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

Sprinkler head watering
August 8, 2025

Key to lower your water bill may already be at your door

Doorbell cameras can be used to measure rainfall, conserve water, and save money

pallets of turf grass in a lab
April 10, 2025

Turfgrass management seminars slated for April 22, April 24 in Lubbock and Amarillo

Attendees will gain insights and practical solutions for superior turfgrass management

Closeup of blades of green grass
November 7, 2024

AgriLife Extension will host landscape and turf program on Nov. 21 in Fredericksburg

Five-hour course offers continuing education units 

A man stands in a red shirt in an outdoor setting
October 18, 2024

New AgriLife Research genomicist plans to start at the molecular level to improve Texas crops

Jayakodi to focus on turfgrasses and controlled environment crops

September 23, 2024

Turf management and rainwater harvesting training set for Oct. 4 in New Braunfels

Free soil testing will be available

September 19, 2024

Rainwater harvesting, turf management training set for Oct. 3 in Comfort

Area residents are invited to attend the free workshop

September 17, 2024

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

Area residents are invited to attend the free workshop

Kyle Field at Texas A&M University, with a clear morning sky, as two workers apply fresh white paint to the SEC logo on the green turf. The stadium's large, empty stands and scoreboard loom in the background, emphasizing the preparation for an upcoming football game.
August 26, 2024

From turfgrass to touchdowns

How Aggie turfgrass science students keep Kyle Field game day ready