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March 24, 2026
March 20, 2026
Texas mountain laurel earns Texas Superstar status
Native evergreen recognized for its durability and aesthetic appeal in landscapes
March 19, 2026
AgriLife Extension program specialist earns national youth gardening award
Whittlesey recognized for global impact through youth gardening initiatives
March 16, 2026
5 tips to prevent negative encounters with snakes this spring
Texas A&M AgriLife experts share how to avoid bites and coexist peacefully
March 10, 2026
How to get rid of fire ants: Expert tips that work
Science-backed fire ant treatments to protect lawns, gardens and pastures
March 3, 2026
Tips to prevent problematic barn swallow nests before they appear
Federal law prohibits disturbing barn swallows once they nest, so take preventative action now
February 23, 2026
Sandbur management webinar scheduled for March 17
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service event to focus on herbicide strategies for controlling stickers
February 16, 2026
Nature-based toolkit helps Texas communities plan for stormwater management
New AgriLife Extension resource provides engineers and planners design guidance for natural flood mitigation
February 5, 2026
Renowned vegetable researcher receives doctor honoris causa award
Texas A&M AgriLife Research center director recognized for global contributions
February 2, 2026
Free garden planning workshop set for Feb. 9 in Texarkana
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
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
January 15, 2026
Texas A&M AgriLife publication focuses on urban, suburban feral hog management
Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute aims to empower landowners, municipal leaders with solutions
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
January 9, 2026
AgriLife Extension to host virtual Texas Fruit Conference Jan. 23-24
Program will address fruit production challenges in Texas and southeast U.S.
December 22, 2025
Fort Bend Vegetable Conference returns with new multitrack format Feb. 17 in Rosenberg
Event aimed at gardeners, producers, educators and agricultural pesticide license holders
November 12, 2025
Research maps monarch migration along Texas highways
Texas A&M scientists study how roads, wind and conservation affect one of nature’s most extraordinary journeys
October 24, 2025
South Plains Applicator Conference set for Dec. 2-3 in Plainview
Continuing education units and pesticide applicator license training are offered
October 14, 2025
It’s science: Why a pumpkin is actually a fruit
AgriLife Extension horticulturist explains what sets fruits and vegetables apart
October 13, 2025
American beautyberry named newest Texas Superstar
Native shrub recognized for adaptability, beauty and wildlife benefit
