Texas A&M AgriLife Research

At Texas A&M AgriLife Research, we aren't just focused on discovery—we’re also about delivering real-world solutions for Texans. From field trials to the final harvest, our scientists work daily to strengthen agriculture, protect natural resources and improve lives across the state and beyond. Watch how innovation takes root in our work. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gXuRGQqw

We are happy to celebrate 137 years of impactful research!

Released by AgriLife Research and IBM The Soil and Water Assessment Tool Virtual Extension Assistant, SWAT VEXA, is a free, interactive, generative AI assistant that provides user-friendly insights customized to a host of agriculture and natural resources production scenarios. https://lnkd.in/gfyFUFGp

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has approved establishing the Center for Comparative Genomics in animal genetics, expanding research and training in the growing discipline of genomics. A joint effort of #AgriLifeResearch, Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences More at https://tx.ag/JointCenter

Last night, we recognized the winners of the #AgriLifeResearch Director's Awards for 2024 - for outstanding contributions that exemplify support of our mission and vision. Read about the winners at Texas A&M AgriLife Today: https://lnkd.in/gNUKzwZ9

This evening, #AgriLifeResearch will honor outstanding contributions by faculty and staff during the 2025 Texas A&M AgriLife Research Director’s Awards ceremony. These individuals have made contributions that stand out even among their world-class peers. Learn more about those being honored at https://lnkd.in/g5EggPWt

Texas A&M AgriLife Research is taking the fight against citrus greening to the next level. Dr. Kranthi Mandadi and his team have developed innovative treatments like peptides from spinach and a breakthrough hairy root technology to combat this devastating disease. These solutions bring new hope to citrus growers in Texas and across the nation. Read more about their efforts to protect citrus and livelihoods: tx.ag/CitrusResearch

This week, US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS), USDA Economic Research Service, and USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture leadership visited Texas A&M University and the administration of AgriLife Research, Texas A&M AgriLife, and the Texas A&M University Department of Biological & Agricultural Engineering. The group toured Kyle Field and attended a mixer at the facility’s Letterman’s Club with USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), USDA, and Texas A&M Forest Service

Proud to participate in this meeting of the minds leading national research in agriculture, natural resources management and life sciences.

Welcome, esteemed guests, to Bryan-College Station. We are excited to be a part of the 2024 Forum on AI Applications to USDA Science! More this week...