Texas A&M AgriLife Research

A small Texas tick could play a big role in African swine fever (ASF) preparedness. Texas A&M researchers are studying whether Ornithodoros turicata could help sustain or transmit ASF if introduced into the U.S. Learn more at bit.ly/4566ofY

🍇💧 Really nice Vineyard Water Management Workshop at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Lubbock, TX! Big thanks to Dr. O’Brien for putting this together. Great to see growers and @tamuhort, @txextension, @txresearch and @TexasTech working together!

Found a tick on your dog or cat? 🐾 Dr. Pete Teel, @txresearch entomologist, was featured in @MarthaStewart, sharing exactly what to do and what not to do if you spot one on your furry friend. Read more: bit.ly/45mFz7s @tamuentomology

Join us for the 41st Rice Technical Working Group Meeting! February 23–26, 2027 • Galveston, Texas, USA For more details, scan the QR code below or visit the RTWG website etools.beaumont.tamu.edu/rtwg/ Questions? Contact RTWG2027@ag.tamu.edu @TAMU @txresearch @AgriLife

Drug screens can turn up thousands of tuberculosis compounds. Most are false leads. Dr. James Sacchettini's lab in @TAMUBCBP built an AI tool to flag the duds early, so scientists can chase the real ones. 🧬 tx.ag/TuberculosisDr…

Rice delphacid is an invasive planthopper spreading through the Texas Rice Belt, causing hopperburn, sooty mold, and rice hoja blanca disease 🌾 Check out the fact sheet on identification, monitoring, and management: tx.ag/RiceDelphacidF… @txextension

Can a robot tell when a strawberry is just ripe enough to pick? 🍓 The CEA Engineering Lab at @AgriLifeDallas, led by Dr. Azlan Zahid, has developed AI models that classify strawberry maturity and predict yield. Learn more at: tx.ag/DallasCEAEngin…

Since 1967, the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Overton has been doing the research that keeps East Texas agriculture strong. This is science built for the people who work the land! 🌱 🐄 🐝 overton.tamu.edu

No blood draw. No food diary. Just light. A keychain-sized sensor from Texas A&M AgriLife Research reads diet, age and nutrient levels through the skin with up to 90% accuracy, advancing precision nutrition research. tx.ag/HealthCuesUsin…

What will astronauts eat on a moon base? 🌕 🚀 Jessica Atkin in @tamusoilcrop is figuring it out. Her research on growing crops in moon soil was just featured in @newscientist. bit.ly/3Rjekax

Texas wine grapes are headed to space. 🍇🚀 A project involving @TAMUEngineering students in collaboration with researchers from @txresearch, @txextension and @aglifesciences is sending hundreds of grape seeds to the @space_station, where cosmic radiation could create genetic mutations that lead to more resilient vines, and possibly the world's first wine from space-traveled seeds. Read more: tx.ag/Z3qkWCz #TAMU #AggieResearch #Space

Under the guidance of @TAHC and the @USDA, we have created a course to train people to potentially become a New World screwworm inspector.

To enroll in this free, five-module course, visit tx.ag/screwworm.

Congrats to several AgriLife Research and @aglifesciences faculty and students on a successful showcasing and recognition of their expertise during the 2026 @FASEBorg Scientific Research Conference. @TAMUBCBP

@FOX4 News tapped Dr. Ambika Chandra, turfgrass scientist in @tamusoilcrop, to break down what is happening underfoot at the 2026 #FIFA World Cup. 🌱⚽ bit.ly/4alQIbE

Grateful for the leadership @txresearch is doing to stop the spread of NWS in wildlife. We will continue to work with all partners to solve this issue! @USDA @SecRollins

As part of the @NAPlantBreeders annual meeting this week, AgriLife Research Director @GCliffLamb welcomed a leadership delegation from @USDA: Scott Hutchins, Halee Fisher, Jeff Silverstein of @USDA_ARS, Perry Rainosek, and Larry Chandler.

Early detection, timely reporting, and continued vigilance remain vital as experts from across The Texas A&M University System and partners from the state and federal government respond to the New World Screwworm. Inspect. Report. Stay Informed. tx.ag/screwworm

A free New World screwworm inspector training is now available to all Texans through AgriLife Learn. The course covers New World screwworm biology, inspection protocols, reporting and more, and is open to anyone who wants to better understand how to protect their animals. Those who qualify may apply to become a certified New World screwworm inspector through @TAHC. Learn about the course at tx.ag/NWSTraining.

Gov. Abbott launched a free online course to certify additional New World Screwworm inspectors across Texas. This initiative empowers people, & private industry, to inspect & certify livestock movement, ensuring the safety of our cattle, wildlife, & food supply remains secure.

AgriLife Research turfgrass breeder Ambika Chandra, Ph.D., is one of 26 “Game Changers” featured in @IfThenSheCan: The Exhibit at the 2026 #FIFA Fan Festival in Dallas, with a life-size, 3D-printed statue honoring her STEM work. Learn more at: tx.ag/AmbikaChandraS…