Texas A&M AgriLife Research

"What this building will change is not our purpose, but how much we can accomplish together." - Dr. Jeffrey W. Savell, Vice Chancellor and Dean for Agriculture and Life Sciences The Meat Science and Technology Center is a $133.36 million investment in the future of agriculture, food safety, and workforce development. The 85,600-square-foot facility will support hands-on student training, applied research, and industry collaboration for generations to come. Construction is expected to be completed in 2028: tx.ag/Agrilife050426

Advancing Texas research through pioneering knowledge in agriculture, natural resources and life sciences to nourish health, strengthen communities and support economies. This is Texas A&M AgriLife Research. Click the link to learn more: agriliferesearch.tamu.edu

Scientists at the @AgriLifeDallas are working to strengthen plant immunity against evolving diseases. Funded by a $1.14M @NSF grant, the team is using AI to improve how crops detect and fight pathogens. Learn more: tx.ag/PlantImmunity

Today, Texas A&M AgriLife and @tamusystem broke ground on a new Meat Science and Technology Center, a $133.36 million facility designed to modernize applied research, teaching and extension services. Learn more: tx.ag/MeatScienceAnd…

Cotton pests may have a hidden weakness tied to cholesterol. Led by Gregory Sword, AgriLife Research scientists are testing gene-edited cotton to slow pest reproduction. Read more: tx.ag/SwordGrant @aglifesciences | @tamuentomology | @USDA | @CottonInc

The rice delphacid and hoja blanca virus is a threat to rice production across the southern U.S. AgriLife Research scientists are studying the pest and virus to better understand transmission and improve management strategies. More: tx.ag/RiceDelphacidF…

AgriLife Research's Amir Ibrahim; @txextension's Andrea Valdez; @USDA Sec of Ag Brooke Rollins; & @tvmdl's Kiril Dimitrov attended the groundbreaking of a new facility at Moore Air Base (Edinburg) to combat New World screwworm. More from USDA & @USACEHQ: bit.ly/4vJtrcA

New World screwworm flies lay eggs in animal tissues, causing wounds and often death. As part of multistate project on livestock pests, @txresearch & @USDA_ARS are working to manage the pest and minimize its impact: bit.ly/flies-ticks-li…

AgriLife Research scientists, led by Juliana Rangel, are studying how queen and drone health impacts survival through the @USDA-funded SWARM project. Learn more: tx.ag/ResearchHoneyB… @aglifesciences | @tamuentomology

AgriLife Research leaders toured the future Law & Education Building at @tamufortworth this past week. The facility will house #AgriLifeResearch faculty & staff, a clinic for @iha_tamu, and dedicated spaces for @ageconomics and the Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Evidence Center.

Congratulations to Todd Baughman, director of the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Lubbock, on receiving the Southern Weed Science Society Outstanding Educator Award. More: tx.ag/ToddBaughman

Texas A&M AgriLife researcher Chad Rethorst is leading a study using a mobile app to help reduce cardiovascular disease risk among women in Texas. The project is supported by the @USDA_NIFA. Read more: tx.ag/StrongPeopleSt… @AgriLife | @iha_tamu | @TAMUnutrition

Congratulations to AgriLife Research scientist Katie Lewis on being honored with the @TCEQ 2026 Governor’s Texas Environmental Excellence Award for Agriculture. Read more: tx.ag/KatieLewisAward

New World screwworm flies lay eggs in animal tissues, causing wounds & often death. As part of multistate project on livestock pests, @txresearch & @USDA_ARS are working to manage the pest & minimize its impact: bit.ly/flies-ticks-li… @USDA_NIFA @AgIsAmerica #NISAW

Texas A&M AgriLife opened the new Texas A&M AgriLife High Plains Research and Extension Center, a state-of-the-art facility supporting research and outreach across the Texas High Plains. More at: tx.ag/HighPlainsCent… @tamusystem | @txresearch | @txextension | @tvmdl | @wtamu

AgriLife Research leaders toured the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Beaumont and Eagle Lake (@bel_agrilife), highlighting upgrades supporting Texas rice and addressing rice delphacid. Read the latest factsheet from @txextension: agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/rice-delphacid/

Research is more powerful when it can be understood by the people who need it most! Over the last five years, a $500,000 @USDA grant helped 48 undergraduates across @tamusystem become champions of science communications! 🔗 tx.ag/ScienceInfluen… @ALECaggies @txresearch @tvmdl

AgriLife Research scientists Ahmed Darwish, Lorenzo Rossi and Andrej Svyantek are advancing horticulture. Their work improves resilience, nutrition and sustainability in crops like citrus, berries, peaches, wine grapes and pecans. Read more: tx.ag/HORTTrio @tamuhort

Kellie Casavale, director of the Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Evidence Center at AgriLife Research, highlighted the role of multidisciplinary research and systematic reviews in informing food and nutrition policy at a national conference. More: tx.ag/NationalFoodPo…

Poultry production is vital but faces rising demand, shifting preferences and disease challenges. Through a @USDA_NIFA project, AgriLife Research and partners are advancing cost-effective solutions for the poultry industry. Learn more: bit.ly/poultry-produc… @AgIsAmerica