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Professor Robert Coulson in his office.
July 29, 2026

Texas A&M entomologist Robert Coulson retires after 55-year career

Pioneering entomologist shaped forest science, modeling and generations of students

a hat with an agenda in it
July 27, 2026

‘Value of every pound’ theme of Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course Aug. 3-5

More than 50 educational hours, 20 courses aimed at helping producers increase efficiency, add pounds

New World screwworm larva.
July 23, 2026

Spanish language New World screwworm webinar set for July 30

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service online event for agricultural workers to cover livestock, wildlife

gusano barrenador del nuevo mundo
July 23, 2026

Seminario web en español sobre el gusano barrenador del ganado programado para el 30 de julio del 2026

El Servicio de Extensión de Texas A&M AgriLife realizará un evento en línea para trabajadores agrícolas sobre manejo de ganado y vida silvestre bajo riesgo del gusano barrenador del ganado

A female pasture mealy bug on a blade of green grass.
July 7, 2026

Pasture mealybug raises alarm for Texas livestock producers

Texas Crop and Weather Report - June 7, 2026

The AgriLife Extension logo on a maroon banner in front of a crowd of people in an auditorium
June 26, 2026

AgriLife Extension adds 20 new county agents, program specialists across Texas

Personnel provide county-level agriculture, horticulture, youth, family and community health programming

June 18, 2026

Beaumont Field Day to highlight emerging production challenges on July 9

The 78th annual Beaumont Field Day on July 9 will bring producers, consultants and industry partners together for field tours, expert presentations and updates on emerging challenges in Texas rice production. This year’s program highlights research advancements, management strategies and technologies supporting long‑term resilience in the rice industry.

New world screwworm adult fly
June 17, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife receives federal funding for New World screwworm research

14 projects to address sterile fly production, product assessment, other tools

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
June 17, 2026

Rangel, Nayga and Wingenbach among Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award winners

Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences celebrates three faculty who earn award

a rice field
June 16, 2026

Eagle Lake Rice Field Day to showcase latest rice research on June 30

a New World screwworm larva on a maroon background
June 15, 2026

AgriLife Extension takes screwworm education directly to Texas communities

Meetings paired with online tools give Texans access to up-to-date screwworm guidance

Pigs eating in a pen
June 8, 2026

AgriLife Extension releases fact sheet for New World screwworm in swine

New science-backed guidance for swine industry emphasizes biosecurity and wound care practices

A crowded room of ranchers with a small child standing the middle aisle
June 3, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife responds after New World screwworm found in Texas

Experts emphasize prevention, early detection and reporting protocols as Texas enters heightened awareness

an insect, rice delphacid, on a green leaf
June 2, 2026

Texas rice planted acres on decline; threat of rice delphacid looms

Texas Crop and Weather Report - June 2, 2026

Pasture mealy bug on a green blade of grass.
May 27, 2026

Warm and wet spring fuels pest pressures in Texas

Texas Crop and Weather Report - May 27, 2026

Stiles Farm Field Day banner hanging on black pipe fence in green field
May 26, 2026

Stiles Farm Field Day set for June 9 in Thrall

Emerging technologies, precision agriculture tools, crop pests to highlight program

A girl kneels down to collect an insect along a trail.
May 26, 2026

Chigger season tips to beat the itch

AgriLife Extension entomologist explains chigger habitat, bites and prevention

Cattle in a field
May 25, 2026

16th annual Central Texas Stocker Cattle Program set for June 24 in West 

Industry experts to cover screwworm update, processing, nutrition and cattle markets

A praying mantid on a plant waits for prey.
May 19, 2026

Praying mantis facts: Friend or foe in the garden?

AgriLife Extension expert explains these insects’ behavior, prey and common myths

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
May 5, 2026

Zeledón selected to lead Texas A&M AgriLife center at Corpus Christi

Brings more than 20 years of private industry experience in research and crop development