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Researchers resolve old mystery of how phages disarm pathogenic bacteria

New study details long-sought mechanisms and structures
15-Apr-2024 8:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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Importance of irrigation water to Lower Rio Grande Valley agriculture highlighted in new report

The economic impact of the complete lack of irrigation water for crop production in the Lower Rio Grande Valley in 2024 would be an estimated $495.8 million in direct revenue loss, according to a recent report by the Center for North American...
31-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST Add to Favorites

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From moon ‘dust’ to moon ‘soil’

Texas A&M graduate student grows chickpeas in amended moondust.
30-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST Add to Favorites

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Texas A&M AgriLife expands controlled environment horticulture initiatives

Horticultural research remains at epicenter of growing field.
25-Jan-2024 9:00 AM EST Add to Favorites

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Center for Advanced Research in Forensic Science enters Phase II

Texas A&M is collaborating with center-lead Florida International University and Sam Houston State University within the nation’s only forensic science Industry-University Cooperative Research Center.
22-Jan-2024 8:05 AM EST Add to Favorites

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Texas A&M AgriLife Research study may lead to novel obesity treatment

New study provides insights on role of ‘hunger hormone’ receptor in obesity-realted chronic inflammation.
18-Jan-2024 4:05 PM EST Add to Favorites

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Answering the cattle nutrition protein question

Knowing exactly how beef cattle utilize protein is important to answering many nutrition questions producers and industry nutritionists pose to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialists like Jason Smith, Ph.D., Amarillo.
12-Jan-2024 6:05 PM EST Add to Favorites

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Texas A&M Potato Breeding Program highlights market, varietal expansions

The latest advanced potato clones from the Texas A&M Potato Breeding Program, especially those for the french fry and fresh markets, will be highlighted during the National Potato Expo by Isabel Vales, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife potato breeder in the...
12-Jan-2024 2:05 PM EST Add to Favorites


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Department of Food Science and Technology researcher explores agrifood system solutions

Reza Ovissipour, Ph.D., a Texas A&M AgriLife Research assistant professor in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Food Science and Technology, is actively contributing to solutions for the crucial food-related...
11-Dec-2023 3:05 AM EST

Tips for setting, reaching financial goals

Everyone has financial dreams for the future — from buying a home or taking a luxury vacation to paying for a child’s college education — but fulfilling those dreams takes money.
4-Oct-2023 5:05 PM EDT

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Five common money management mistakes

Many people gain their expertise in money management by trial and error. However, carefully monitoring your finances and giving them proper consideration can help avoid some common financial missteps, according to two Texas A&M University financial...
2-Aug-2023 2:35 PM EDT

Can you get salmonella from your backyard chickens?

For those with backyard poultry, like chickens or ducks, a Texas A&M AgriLife expert encourages taking precautions against salmonella exposure as cases spike across the U.S.
24-Aug-2021 3:05 PM EDT

Economist: Marketing Plans Can Help Central Texas Farmers Capitalize on Grain Markets

The impacts of potential trade tariffs on crops such as soybeans would send ripple effects through other agricultural commodities, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economist.
15-May-2018 4:50 PM EDT

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Texas A&M AgriLife Research to Lead Project to Enhance Spinach Production, Safety

Texas A&M AgriLife research will collaborate with the Texas Department of Agriculture and the University of California at Davis on a project to help agricultural producers and consumers through improving nitrogen use efficiency and food safety in...
15-May-2018 4:40 PM EDT

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Women Driving North Texas Research Seek Sustainable Solutions for Urban Living

Three women driving agricultural and ecological research in North Texas seek new solutions for sustainable urban and suburban living in 2018.
8-Mar-2018 2:05 PM EST

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‘Phosphorus lady’ finds home at Texas A&M

Szerlag carving out a niche in the world of soils The post ...
17 May 2024

AgriLife Extension Disaster Assessment and Recovery establishes flood damage operation in Coldspring

Agents work from base to provide flood damage assessments  The post ...
17 May 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Weslaco adds soils specialist

Peter Omara brings extensive experience in agronomic outreach and application The post ...
17 May 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 The po...
16 May 2024

Mosquito season: How to control and prevent bites

Texas A&M AgriLife entomologist discusses all things mosquitoes – from types to tips to protect your...
16 May 2024

Emerald ash borer moves south

Invasive insect confirmed in five new Texas counties The post ...
15 May 2024

‘Tis the season for wildlife encounters

AgriLife Extension expert encourages people not to interfere with juvenile wildlife The post ...
15 May 2024

Grilling season kicks off with high but stable meat prices

Texas Crop and Weather Report The post ...
14 May 2024

Leave a legacy at the Leach Teaching Gardens

Aggies choose to honor, celebrate and memorialize loved ones with an engraved brick in on-campus gardens...
13 May 2024

Top barbecue tips from the ‘Three Brisketeers’

Texas A&M AgriLife experts share four tidbits every barbecue lover should know The post ...
13 May 2024

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