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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

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.

A person places harvested grapes into a five-gallon bucket.
September 16, 2025

Texas vineyards report high-quality wine grapes

Texas Crop and Weather Report - Sept. 16, 2025

Members of the T.V. Munson family receive a plaque from Dr. Amit Dhingra (wearing a straw hat).
September 11, 2025

Texas A&M honors T.V. Munson, savior of the world’s vineyards

The Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Horticultural Sciences opened its 2025 Spirited Learning fall series by celebrating the lasting legacy of T.V. Munson, a 19th century Texas scientist whose breakthroughs still safeguard wine production worldwide.

A sign that says Urban County Farm with people walking around.
August 14, 2025

Urban Rancher Lecture Series begins Aug. 26 in Houston

Six lectures will cover topics related to agriculture, natural resources, wildlife and land stewardship 

Justin Scheiner looking at bottles of wine
June 20, 2025

Scheiner receives national award for impact in viticulture

Award recognizes leadership in bridging science with real-world impact across Texas’ growing wine industry

Grapes on the vine
June 9, 2025

Prospective grape growers workshop set for June 28 in Lubbock

Texas wine industry overview, vineyard establishment on the agenda

Andrej Svyantek, Ph.D. He is wearing a dark jacket with a light blue short
February 5, 2025

Horticultural crop breeder joins Texas A&M

Svyantek brings plant breeding, genetic expertise for Texas’ small fruit crops

January 30, 2025

Advancing Texas Wine

The sun goes down at a vineyard.
January 30, 2025

Wine science and viticulture certificate program available online

Texas A&M AgriLife coursework teaches vineyard and winemaking expertise to professionals and enthusiasts alike

Portrait of a man, Lorenzo Rossi, Ph.D. he is wearing a light blue shirt with a red stripped tie and a blue suit jacket.
January 24, 2025

Horticultural crop physiologist arrives in Aggieland

Rossi to focus on improving horticulture crop performance under stress

A close up of someone pouring sparkling wine into a glass with another half full glass sitting in front of it.
December 26, 2024

Sparkling wine 101

AgriLife Extension viticulturist gives tips on selecting a sparkling wine

A collection of differently shaped wine glasses
December 11, 2024

Why your wine glass matters — and how to pick the right one

Make your parties sparkle as much as your beverage with a wine scientist’s advice on glassware

A person pouring a glass of red wine.
October 3, 2024

How to choose the right bottle of red wine

And know the different categories to pick from

September 3, 2024

Texas wine grape growers see uptick in Pierce’s disease

Regions with persistent disease presence seeing increased diagnoses

June 5, 2024

Top wine society award and scholarship helps educator continue learning

AgriLife Extension specialist Cook works toward viticulture doctorate

Grapes grow in a vineyard.
May 22, 2024

Prospective grape growers workshop will be held June 8 in Lubbock

Grape growing basics, Texas wine industry overview to be featured

April 17, 2024

Central Texas Vines and Wines workshop will be on May 7 in Lorena

Vineyard management talks, tours and tastings part of annual event

April 12, 2024

Newsom Grape Day will be April 26 in Plains

Latest production practices to be highlighted

March 11, 2024

In the spirit of learning

Dhingra shares inspiration behind passion for horticulture