Justin Benavidez ’13 ’16 ’18 named U.S. Department of Agriculture chief economist
Texas A&M former student to lead market, policy and global agricultural decisions
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January 9, 2026
January 7, 2026
Texas A&M AgriLife Vice Chancellor’s Awards in Excellence honor faculty, staff
Individuals and teams receive highest employee awards
December 31, 2025
Tyrus R. Timm Honor Registry inducts former agricultural economics students
Nine Aggies recognized for vision, service and lasting impact in agriculture and business
December 29, 2025
Elective turns to calling: Former student finds financial planning future
How Justin Nnabuife channeled childhood experiences into a financial advising career
December 29, 2025
FarmHope workshop set for Jan. 12 in Lubbock
Free, practical guidance for farmers and ranchers facing stress, financial pressure, estate-planning questions
December 22, 2025
64th Blackland Income Growth Conference set on Jan. 6-7 in Waco
Conference held in conjunction with Mid-Tex Farm and Ranch Show
December 19, 2025
45th annual Cow-Calf Clinic Jan. 8 in Cameron
Event provides Central Texas beef producers with proactive educational opportunity
December 9, 2025
Charles Schwab gift to establish Aggie Financial Planning Clinic
New clinic to offer Texas A&M financial planning students hands-on learning and community outreach opportunities
December 3, 2025
FarmHope expands mental health care and education to ag industry
AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M Health initiative helps farmers and ranchers confront stigma, access barriers and stress
November 18, 2025
Board of Regents honors nine Texas A&M AgriLife faculty, professionals
Two receive Regents Professor titles, seven earn Regents Fellow honors
November 14, 2025
Land management workshop slated for Nov. 21 in Fredericksburg
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service event to focus on wildlife valuation, grazing, fire preparedness, more
November 13, 2025
Research shows flavor, color drive premium prices for Texas tomatoes
Texas A&M AgriLife Research reveals South Texas shoppers prize fresh tomato flavor over origin
November 12, 2025
Faculty Affairs’ IMPACT celebration builds scholarly community
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences faculty recognized at event
November 4, 2025
Cost of Thanksgiving turkey spikes
Per pound price for whole turkeys up 70% compared to last year
October 29, 2025
Charlie Pitner ’28: 9,500 coats donated and counting
Texas A&M student nationally recognized for community service after more than a decade of bringing warmth to those in need
October 8, 2025
Fall tax workshops deliver updates and practical guidance
AgriLife Extension sessions to cover new legislation, real-world applications for tax practitioners
September 30, 2025
Rural landowner workshops slated for Oct. 29, Oct. 30 in Bryan
Owning Your Piece of Texas and Ranchers Leasing Workshop to focus on legal and economic issues
September 24, 2025
Ouyang joins Texas A&M with strong background in household fintech
Congrong Ouyang, Ph.D., has joined the department as an assistant professor in the Financial Planning Program. Ouyang’s work focuses on household decision-making regarding borrowing, financial well-being, wealth management and the adoption of financial technologies.
September 23, 2025
AgriLife Extension opens Texas Custom Rate Survey to benchmark costs
Long-running survey provides producers reliable data to guide budgets and pricing decisions
September 18, 2025
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences celebrates faculty, staff and students
Annual ‘College Connect’ event honors outstanding achievements, new and promoted faculty
