Horticultural Sciences

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Closeup of ripening strawberry.
April 14, 2026

Texas strawberry season slow to start, but quality stays high

Texas Crop and Weather Report - April 14, 2026

A group of three people hug while others stand and sit arond them
April 13, 2026

70th annual Convocation celebrates Agriculture and Life Sciences students

Honorees recognized for leadership, scholarship and service at milestone ceremony

Planting flowers in garden
April 8, 2026

AgriLife Extension Horticulture Series begins April 23 in Kerrville

Four-week program to cover vegetable gardening, turf management, xeriscaping and tree care

A hand against a background of ornamental plants.
April 7, 2026

Texas ‘green industry’ shifts to steady, sustainable growth following COVID-era boom

Texas Crop and Weather Report - April 7, 2026

Navreet Mahal standing in a greenhouse with flowers.
April 1, 2026

Navreet Mahal: Shaping next-generation horticultural professionals

Texas A&M educator melds teaching and industry engagement with horticulture curriculum redesign

A person's hand in mulch on top of cardboard
March 24, 2026

Use cardboard to stop weeds in your garden

‘Sheet mulching’ is easy way to recycle boxes while fighting weeds and improving soil

Texas mountain laurel in bloom.
March 20, 2026

Texas mountain laurel earns Texas Superstar status

Native evergreen recognized for its durability and aesthetic appeal in landscapes

Lisa Whittlesey in The Gardens at Texas A&M University.
March 19, 2026

AgriLife Extension program specialist earns national youth gardening award

Whittlesey recognized for global impact through youth gardening initiatives 

Pecan harvest
March 16, 2026

Pecan field day slated for April 7 in Waco

AgriLife Extension event to cover variety selection, orchard pest management and grafting topics

A line of people swaying. There is a screen projection behind them that says Welcome to AGLS on Tour in San Antonio
March 4, 2026

Statewide tour inspires future Texas A&M agriculture and life sciences students

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences connects Texans with education, scholarships, career opportunities 

Research assistants work with plants inside the Borlaug Center for Southern Crop Improvement greenhouses.
February 23, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife modernizes greenhouses to support innovative plant science

State-of-the-art facility enhances research capabilities to advance scientific solutions for growers

a variety of fresh produce sitting on a table.
February 10, 2026

Texas cool-season vegetable growers navigate weather, market challenges

Texas Crop and Weather Report - Feb. 10, 2026

Cotton jassid nymph.
February 10, 2026

AgriLife Extension shares cotton jassid guidance for green industry

Fact sheet targets invasive insect threat to Texas’ ornamental, nursery industry

Daniel Leskovar, Ph.D., standing among plants in a greenhouse
February 5, 2026

Renowned vegetable researcher receives doctor honoris causa award

Texas A&M AgriLife Research center director recognized for global contributions

Three women stand in a food pantry with a bag that says "The 12th Can."
January 29, 2026

A seat at the table: Aggies leading service through The 12th Can

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences students support efforts to fight hunger and strengthen community

Dog with snow on its muzzle.
January 22, 2026

Protect livestock, plants, pipes and pets from winter weather

Texas A&M AgriLife, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences share tips to prepare for freezing temperatures

A tractor plows an empty field in the background with an irrigation canal in the foreground.
January 21, 2026

Drought conditions intensify across Texas

Texas Crop and Weather Report - Jan. 21, 2026

A ripe red nectarine on a tree.
January 20, 2026

When and how to plant fruit trees for ‘fruitful’ results

AgriLife Extension expert shares what Texans should know before planting fruit trees

Lorenzo Rossi, Andrej Svyantek and Ahmed Darwish standing together in The Gardens at Texas A&M University.
January 14, 2026

Texas A&M trio leads new frontier in horticultural science

Plant genetics, physiology and chemistry align to advance sustainability, food security and wellness

two students shaking hands
January 14, 2026

Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to host statewide tour for prospective students

Statewide receptions connect communities with opportunities, resources and competitive scholarships