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Earth-Kind's Double Knock Out Rose.
March 24, 2025

Newly named Earth-Kind roses support sustainable gardening

2025 selections thrive with minimal care, offer beauty and resilience in Texas landscapes

Lawn & Garden Press Releases
Juan Anciso in an orange orchard.
March 18, 2025

Growing together: A visual celebration of agriculture

A National Ag Day photo gallery honoring the people, innovation, partnerships of Texas A&M AgriLife

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Impact on Texas
A cluster of Southern Sensation Seedless grapes and vine cutting
March 14, 2025

Southern Sensation Seedless grape named newest Texas Superstar

Vigor, disease resistance and taste make it the top seedless table grape option for Texas gardeners

Farm & Ranch Lawn & Garden
A woman in a white lab coat is holding tongs working with plant matter. A woman in blue scrubs stands beside her watching.
March 10, 2025

A moonshot scientist’s giant leap for plant-kind

From greenhouses to galaxies, doctoral student Jess Atkin’s research could shape the future of lunar farming

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Science & Tech
Bhimu Patil, Ph.D., standing with his arms folded against a black background. He is wearing a grey stripped jacket with a blue tie.
February 27, 2025

Patil steps up to lead international horticultural division

‘Food for health’ scientist seeks to expand global collaboration in horticultural research

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Farm & Ranch
Patch of bluebonnets and wildflowers in an open field.
February 26, 2025

Bluebonnets in bloom: A Texas tradition 

Discover the beauty, history and impact of Texas’ most iconic wildflower

Lawn & Garden Trending
A bunch of onions in a field
February 25, 2025

South Texas cool-season crops progress well but face water woes

Texas Crop and Weather Report — Feb. 25, 2025

Farm & Ranch
A rose bush filled with large pink rose blooms.
February 11, 2025

Rose pruning tips for stronger, more vibrant flowers

Annual rose pruning helps prevent disease, promotes growth and encourages blooms

Lawn & Garden Trending
a hand holding a large pair of tweezers put plant seedlings in a Petri dish
February 10, 2025

11th annual Plant Breeding Symposium set for Feb. 20

Student-run event highlights innovative ideas for implementing big data to support breeding decisions

Event Advances Farm & Ranch
Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
February 7, 2025

Board of Regents honors Texas A&M AgriLife professionals

Seven leaders across Texas A&M AgriLife recognized for exceptional contributions to people of Texas

Around Texas A&M AgriLife
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

Around Texas A&M AgriLife
A white placard that reads "Sims Family" with a drawing of a man playing the trumpet sits in front of a bouqet of flowers.
February 3, 2025

Flowers for our Aggie family

Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences student brings comfort through flowers to grieving Aggie families

Around Texas A&M AgriLife
pecans on a tree
January 31, 2025

61st annual Texas Pecan Short Course slated for Feb. 18-21 in Somerville

Four-day course includes both classroom learning, hands-on demonstrations

Event Advances Farm & Ranch
January 30, 2025

Advancing Texas Wine

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Science & Tech
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

Farm & Ranch
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

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Farm & Ranch
Pecans in a scoop
January 17, 2025

East Texas Fruit, Nut and Vegetable conference set for Feb. 7 in Tyler

Program includes demonstration on proper pruning techniques

Event Advances Lawn & Garden
Head and shoulder photo of a man who is wearing white collared button-down shirt
January 10, 2025

New faculty redefining horticultural crop quality for human health

Darwish brings innovative plant research focused on improving performance and nutrition

Around Texas A&M AgriLife
January 8, 2025

Vice Chancellor’s Awards in Excellence honor personnel

Individuals and teams recognized for exceptional contributions

Around Texas A&M AgriLife
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

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