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Orb spider web with dew on it.
September 22, 2026

The 6 different kinds of spider webs — and what they mean

AgriLife Extension entomologist unravels the strategies behind spiderweb styles.

A man standing next to an AgriLife Extension slide and in front of a group of people sitting in chairs
September 4, 2026

El Paso New World screwworm educational event set for Sept. 14

AgriLife Extension program to address livestock, wildlife, public health concerns 

Woman in glasses and headset in front of a rice paddy holding a clipboard giving a lecture
September 3, 2026

Bernaola named to 2026 class of Kika De La Garza Science Fellows

Texas A&M AgriLife entomologist recognized for leadership in rice pest management, research, outreach

people in seminar
September 2, 2026

Brazos County Farm and Ranch Seminar set for Sept. 25 in Bryan

AgriLife Extension event to cover invasive pest and weed updates, control methods

a lot of people standing around outside listening to a speaker
September 1, 2026

David McKnight ’73 Ranch Management University set for Oct. 12-16 in College Station

Workshop provides crash course to new or inexperienced ranchers, landowners

A man manages ornamental plants in a greenhouse.
August 28, 2026

Greenhouse pest, disease management symposium set for Oct. 1 in Dallas

Texas A&M AgriLife event covers biocontrol, disease-resistant crops and AI pest monitoring tools

people watching spray demonstration
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

Pasture mealy bug on a green blade of grass.
August 17, 2026

Central Texas Integrated Pest Management Meeting set for Aug. 26 in Temple

Free program addresses pasture mealybug, fall armyworm and New World screwworm

A male and female pasture mealybug on blades of grass.
August 14, 2026

AgriLife Extension updates fact sheet with new pasture mealybug treatment

Covers U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new approved insecticide as pest spreads across Texas

AgriLife Research’s Hamer works in Argentina validates new tool to track kissing bugs and disease risk
August 13, 2026

Fulbright Scholar’s work in South America helps fight Chagas disease in U.S.

AgriLife Research scientist Hamer validates new tool to track kissing bugs and disease risk in Argentina

a close up picture of green growing rice
August 11, 2026

Rice crop harvest continues as rice delphacid infestations remain low

Texas Crop and Weather Report - Aug. 11, 2026

people in seminar
August 11, 2026

New World screwworm seminar set for Aug. 24 in Van Horn

Topics cover threats to livestock and wildlife, steps for prevention and response

a New World screwworm larva on a maroon background
August 11, 2026

Hudspeth County New World screwworm event set for Aug. 24 in Dell City

Free program to cover flesh-eating fly’s history, identification, prevention, treatment

A rancher pets a bull
August 11, 2026

Texas A&M leads research on New World screwworm wound treatment

A Texas A&M System team to develop wound treatment veterinarians and producers can apply rapidly

a group of men and women stand in front of multiple banners
August 10, 2026

AgriLife Extension agriculture and natural resources agents earn awards

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

Pest control workshop
August 4, 2026

Virtual school integrated pest management course set for Aug. 18

One-day online course fulfills training mandate for new coordinators, refresher for recertification

A sign that says Urban County Farm with people walking around.
July 31, 2026

AgriLife Extension Urban Rancher Lecture Series begins Aug. 11 in Houston

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

a black cow with a white face stares forward in a herd of cattle
July 30, 2026

East Texas Forage Conference set for Aug. 14 in Hallsville

AgriLife Extension, Legacy Ag Credit offer livestock, pest control, conservation and market education

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