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October 14, 2025

It’s science: Why a pumpkin is actually a fruit

AgriLife Extension horticulturist explains what sets fruits and vegetables apart

screwworm fly
September 29, 2025

Texas A&M AgriLife to aim eBeam at New World screwworm fight

Collaboration targets screwworm reproduction with new 'eBeam' technology

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September 29, 2025

Coffee science: Expert answers about your daily brew

Specialist explains coffee’s global impact, answers common questions about this popular drink

Bluebonnets and maroon bluebonnets.
September 24, 2025

Tips to plant wildflowers this fall for a beautiful spring

Expert advice on timing, seed mixes and care for lasting blooms

red, yellow, white and pink mums fill the picture frame
September 9, 2025

How to choose and care for fall mums

Texas A&M AgriLife expert shares simple tips for longer-lasting color at home

a fire pit with someone standing over it
August 28, 2025

Texas hunters urged to practice wildfire safety during season

Texas A&M Forest Service offers 5 tips to keep in mind with dove season opening

False parasol mushroom in a lawn
July 29, 2025

What are those white mushrooms in my yard?

Circles of white mushrooms add a whimsical touch to summer lawns. But beware — they’re probably poisonous. Brian Shaw, Ph.D., professor and associate department head for academic affairs in the Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, said if you have white mushrooms growing in your yard, they’re likely false parasols.

July 22, 2025

Stay hydrated all summer

AgriLife Extension expert shares how to avoid dehydration or heat-related illnesses

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July 17, 2025

Texas A&M AgriLife experts draw on past success to tackle screwworm

Veterans of 2016 Florida outbreak reflect on lessons learned, share insight to protect Texas livestock and wildlife

a red cow looks into the camera
July 10, 2025

3 livestock skin concerns to watch for this summer

Sun, heat and moisture can harm animals’ skin, but early care helps to keep livestock healthy

A Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito.
July 2, 2025

Reduce your risk of West Nile virus infection

Stay safe from mosquito-borne disease by preventing bites

A woman with two watermelons on a table.
June 26, 2025

3 tips to pick out a sweet watermelon

A ripe, juicy watermelon can be a mouthwatering snack on a hot summer day

A Lone star tick.
June 19, 2025

Tick talk: How to spot, avoid and remove ticks in Texas

Texas A&M AgriLife expert shares tips to stay safe this tick season

Brown beetle from the species known as June bugs crawling across the green leaves of a plant.
June 13, 2025

Lights, buzz, action: June bugs are back in Texas

AgriLife Extension shares key facts and management tips for these summer beetle visitors

salt marsh caterpillar
May 29, 2025

Watch out for fuzzy, stinging caterpillars

Texas A&M AgriLife experts warn contact can cause rash, painful reaction

A hummingbird drinks from a flower mid-air.
May 27, 2025

How to feed hummingbirds in Texas

Simple tips for feeders, flowers and supporting their migration

Three steaks cook on a grill.
May 13, 2025

Prices up for most meat options as grilling season nears

Texas Crop and Weather Report - May 13, 2025

Adult leaf-footed bug on a plant
May 2, 2025

Protect your garden from leaf-footed bugs

Expert tips to spot the garden pest and stop damage to tomatoes and other crops

A cyanobacteria bloom appears as a vibrant green.
April 29, 2025

Toxic algae signs and safety tips

AgriLife Extension expert shares tips to prevent cyanobacteria bloom exposure as temperatures rise

A white-tailed deer doe nuzzles her fawn in the forest.
April 8, 2025

Five important reminders when finding ‘orphaned’ wildlife

Texas A&M AgriLife expert shares advice to keep young wildlife wild