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August 8, 2024

Minimize the risk of West Nile virus infection

Stay safe from mosquito-borne disease by preventing bites

Perennial sorghum growing at an irrigation trial.
August 7, 2024

Forage sorghum plot tour set for Aug. 20 in Bushland

New hybrid varieties, research updates discussed

August 1, 2024

Protecting the U.S. pork industry from African swine fever virus

Texas A&M AgriLife study develops surveillance tools for tick and feral, domestic pig contact

July 31, 2024

Are you a mosquito magnet? Science says you might be

AgriLife Extension entomologist talks mosquito menu preferences

July 31, 2024

Superior Service Awards honor outstanding AgriLife Extension employees

Exceptional dedication and service recognized

Dr. Henry Fadamiro stands smiling in a navy suit and blue toe in an outdoor corridor at Texas A&M.
July 24, 2024

Fadamiro announced as Entomological Society of America Fellow Award recipient

Internationally acclaimed entomologist among four honored

July 24, 2024

AgriLife Extension adds honey bee specialist in Overton

Slater’s 18 years of experience meets industry request to improve Texas beekeeping programs

July 17, 2024

Students gain hands-on learning through internships

See where students from all 15 departments in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are completing internships this summer

July 8, 2024

Livestock, humans at risk of painful bites as horse fly populations increase

Rainfall fueling above-normal infestations of these relentless pests

A greenhouse is filled with tomato plants.
July 5, 2024

Greenhouse and nursery pest management seminar July 26 in Overton

Will cover latest issues in greenhouse, nursery pests

July 3, 2024

AgriLife Extension adds pecan, viticulture, and fruit pest management specialist in Stephenville

AgriLife Extension adds pecan, viticulture, and fruit pest management specialist in Stephenville

A person is speaking about rice research at a rice field day in Beaumont, Texas.
June 20, 2024

Annual Beaumont Rice Field Day set for July 11

76th annual field day to feature rice breeding, disease and pest management research

June 19, 2024

Keep your family safe from ticks

Summer months mean increased risks for people, pets

Rice plants in a field.
June 11, 2024

Eagle Lake Rice Field Day set for June 25

50th annual field day to feature latest rice research, policy updates

June 7, 2024

Spread of emerald ash borer continues in Texas

Texas A&M AgriLife entities offer advice on protecting trees

Three brown and tan German Cockroaches sitting on a while surface.
May 29, 2024

Research reveals German cockroaches evolved via human activity

AgriLife Research study suggests this pest has humans to thank for its evolution

May 24, 2024

Chigger season tips to beat the itch

AgriLife Extension entomologist talks all things chiggers, from why they make you itch to ways to avoid them

A monarch butterfly lands on an orange flower.
May 22, 2024

Beyond milkweed: creating a migratory oasis for monarchs

Texas A&M AgriLife experts encourage planting nectar-producing plants ahead of fall migration

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
May 16, 2024

Fight to eradicate malaria takes associate professor to Equatorial Guinea

Giri Athrey says science is the best hope for infectious disease solutions at home and abroad

May 16, 2024

Mosquito season: How to control and prevent bites

Texas A&M AgriLife entomologist discusses all things mosquitoes – from types to tips to protect yourself