Texas A&M AgriLife Research

AgriLife Research and land-grant universities are using advanced tech to improve poultry genetics, breeding and production, supporting a sustainable industry and a steady supply of safe, nutritious meat and eggs. More: bit.ly/poultry-geneti… #NationalPoultryDay #AgriLifeResearch

A @TAMU student launched a citizen science project helping researchers identify bird calls recorded at the @txresearch Martin Ranch. This research is how @tamueccb and @aglifesciences use research ranch resources to advance science. Learn more: tx.ag/BirdCallResear…

New research from AgriLife Research and @tamuvetmed found anthocyanins in dark sweet cherries slowed tumor growth and reduced cancer spread in mice. Learn more about this research at: tx.ag/CherriesResear…

Seockmo Ku, assistant professor in the Texas A&M Department of Food Science and Technology, is studying kimchi fermentation using Texas-grown napa cabbage to evaluate food safety, flavor and market potential for U.S. farmers. Read more: tx.ag/Kimchi

Foodborne illness affects millions in the U.S. each year, according to the @FDA. #AgriLifeResearch scientists in @TAMUFSTC study pathogens in produce and meat and work with @txextension, with support from the @USDA, to advance food safety. Learn more: tx.ag/FoodborneIllne…

The AgriLife Research Brahman program at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Overton has been named the 2025 Performance Breeder of the Year by the American Brahman Breeders Association. Read more: tx.ag/ABBAOvertonAwa… @AgriLife

Monte Rouquette, Regents Fellow and professor of forage physiology at Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Overton, uses the Beef Cattle Information System to help producers manage grazing, breeding and forage sustainably through the @tamusystem land-grant mission.

The Borlaug Center greenhouses have been upgraded with LED lighting, automated systems, and advanced controls, boosting plant science research across the @tamusystem. 🌱 Learn more: tx.ag/GreenhouseReno… #AgriLifeResearch | @aglifesciences

Older adults face higher disease risks, but good nutrition helps. AgriLife Research and other land-grant universities are studying diets that support healthy aging. Learn more: bit.ly/healthy-older-… @USDA_NIFA @AgIsAmerica

For 139 years, AgriLife Research has led in agriculture, natural resources and life sciences. AgriLife Research pioneers knowledge to support healthy lives, livelihoods and environments and provide abundant, affordable, high-quality food worldwide. @AgriLife | @tamusystem

Two rice breeding projects at AgriLife Research, led by Shyamal Talukder, are funded by more than $1.1M from the @USDA_NIFA and the @USDA_ARS. The work improves yield, quality and advances purple rice health benefits for U.S. producers. Learn more: tx.ag/TalukderRiceBr…

Originally built in the late 1990s, the Borlaug Center greenhouses now have a modern upgrade. The 24,372-square-foot facility features advanced environmental controls, LED lighting, insect containment and automated data tracking to support plant research across the @tamusystem.

Asian tiger mosquitoes can spread disease to humans and livestock, causing illness, death and economic losses. AgriLife Research is testing new control methods, including traps, gene silencing and targeted sprays. 🦟 Learn more: bit.ly/ticks-mosquito… #NISAW #NIFAimpacts

Robert Pellegrino has joined the @tamuansc within @aglifesciences as an assistant professor of sensory science. His research examines how taste, smell and texture shape flavor perception and consumer behavior. Learn more: tx.ag/SensoryScience

Researchers with AgriLife Research and other land grant universities are advancing sustainable pest management by studying corn insect pests and developing science-based tools for producers. 🌽 Learn more: bit.ly/insect-pests-c… #NISAW #InvasiveSpecies

Stay wildfire aware as dry conditions continue in parts of Texas. For updates and resources, head to texashelp.tamu.edu/fires-wildfires. @AgriLife @TDEM #TxDAR

🚧 Texas A&M Forest Service joined partners in McGregor this week to break ground on a new regional facility. @AgriLife @jsavell @tamusystem @2MacTown Learn more 👉 tfsweb.tamu.edu/texas-am-fores…

Did you know? 🔬 🧪 With 13 research & extension centers, 20 academic departments and partnerships across the @tamusystem, #AgriLifeResearch delivers impact for Texas food, feed & fiber systems that impact the world.

Researchers with AgriLife Research, @tamuentomology in @aglifesciences, @TAMUEngineering and the @NSF Center for Insect Biomanufacturing are developing autonomous systems that use black soldier fly larvae to help remove environmental toxins. Learn more: tx.ag/ReclaimingHars…

AgriLife Research helped shape John Hood ’90 ’98 as an @aglifesciences student and continues to do so through the Hood Family Center for Greenhouse Management, advancing research on greenhouse gas emissions and water shortages for producers. Read more: spirit.txamfoundation.com/Spring-2025/Ho…