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Texas A&M students and faculty on a study abroad to Thailand hold an Aggie flag at the entrance of the Sakaerat Environmental Research Station.
May 11, 2026

Thailand study abroad enhances education through experience, perspective

How the Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology helps Texas A&M students gain a global edge

A man standing in a greenhouse wearing a maroon shirt
May 5, 2026

Kranthi Mandadi named director of Texas A&M AgriLife center at Weslaco

Appointment strengthens research, extension, industry partnerships in Rio Grande Valley

Two men working at a laboratory bench in a laboratory, surrounded by lab equipment
April 30, 2026

Research advances plant immunity against evolving pathogens

AgriLife Research aims to strengthen plant immune receptors against changing disease threats

A row of tomato plants in a greenhouse.
April 30, 2026

AI-powered forecasts sharpen early warning for destructive crop pest

Texas A&M AgriLife researchers predict western thrips outbreaks more accurately using AI models

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

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

John Deere tractor in field
February 12, 2026

Continuing education unit conference set for Feb.26 in Comanche  

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

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

fluffy white cotton on brown plants
January 14, 2026

Southwest Cotton Physiology Conference set Feb. 10-12 in Lubbock

Texas A&M AgriLife to host in conjunction with Kansas and Oklahoma universities

New Worlds Screwworm Partnership team members holding their plaques
January 7, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife Vice Chancellor’s Awards in Excellence honor faculty, staff

Individuals and teams receive highest employee awards

farm show display with large orange tractor
November 12, 2025

AgriLife Extension provides education at Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show

Continuing education units, market outlooks and beef cattle management on the agenda

Two hands holding a bunch of discolored rice stalks
October 15, 2025

AgriLife Research leads rice delphacid and hoja blanca virus studies

Scientists mapping pest behavior, identifying viral drivers and shaping new producer guidance for 2026 planting

Tree infected with oak wilt.
October 1, 2025

Workshop to help prepare trees for winter set for Oct. 16 in Georgetown

Learn watering, mulching, wrapping and pruning techniques to protect trees during cold weather

Rows of cotton in a field
September 25, 2025

Crosby and Floyd County Field Day set for Oct. 10

Event includes tours of Replicated Agronomic Cotton Evaluation trials

a rice plant affected by hoja blanca caused by the rice dephacid
September 18, 2025

Texas A&M AgriLife tackles rice delphacid devastation

Texas A&M AgriLife experts are serving as key research and Extension partners in a new multistate response led by USA Rice to address the devastating spread of rice delphacid, an invasive pest now threatening thousands of acres across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi.

two women hugging
September 18, 2025

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences celebrates faculty, staff and students

Annual ‘College Connect’ event honors outstanding achievements, new and promoted faculty

Xu Zhang, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology.
September 16, 2025

Xu Zhang to develop environmental monitoring biosensors

Xu Zhang, Ph.D., has joined the Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology as an assistant professor and began her new role on Aug. 1. Zhang’s expertise spans synthetic biology, electrochemistry and materials science to engineer microbe-based biotechnologies for environmental protection.

cotton crop and irrigation behind it
September 10, 2025

Resilient Cropping Systems Tour set for Sept. 24 at Plainview

Texas A&M AgriLife event will highlight research and innovative practices in producers’ fields