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Farms
Texas citrus shows heavy crop, smaller fruit
Texas’ citrus crop is slightly behind schedule for the season and facing an uncertain future when it comes to water, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.
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WATT Poultry
2 Texas Aggies lead US turkey industry into the future
Leslee Oden ’07 and Lindy Froebel ’13 steer national conversation on turkey production, policy and food safety.
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Farms
Texas A&M Board of Regents approves construction of Meat Science and Technology Center
The Meat Science and Technology Center, a $114.6 million project, will include a 75,000-square-foot building with modern laboratories, classrooms and a meat processing floor, including beef, poultry, swine, sheep and goat.
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Texas Border Business
Mapping monarch migration across Texas highways
New collaborative research offers data-driven strategies to protect a rebounding species
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RFD TV
Cull cow prices hold firm despite seasonal pressure
Firm live cow prices and shifting dairy-side culling suggest cull cow values may stay stronger than usual this winter despite weaker cow beef cutout trends.
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The Manual
Gibraltar vs. cortado: Understanding the subtle differences between these drinks
Gibraltar vs cortado: Experts can’t agree on the subtle differences.
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Chron.
Why monarch butterflies are dying on Texas roads—and the fix being tested now
A small roadside fix could make a big difference for migrating monarchs.
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Science News
This fly’s flesh-eating maggot is making a comeback. Here’s what to know
The new world screwworm is creeping toward the U.S.-Mexico border after a decades-long hiatus.
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RFD TV
Thanksgiving turkey prices soar as holiday costs shift
A smaller U.S. turkey flock and resurgent avian flu have tightened supplies, driving prices higher even as other key holiday foods show mixed trends.
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High Plains Journal
Texas A&M Beef Sustainability Summit set for Dec. 8-9 in Dallas
Event will provide critical insights, build alignment across the beef sustainability landscape.
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Houston Style Magazine
Honoring his legacy and advancing innovation in global viticulture
Texas A&M Hospitality Program Prepares Students for Global Meetings and Events Industry.
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Texas Monthly
Who knew cockroaches could be . . . cute?
A Texas A&M entomologist keeps colonies of them as pets in her home.
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Texas Scorecard
Texas reports record honeybee losses that reflect national decline
Texas has seen a 61 percent colony loss since early 2025; the current national average loss is over 55 percent.
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Farms
Sweet comeback for Texas honey harvest
After two tough seasons, Texas beekeepers have something to buzz about, thanks to favorable weather that helped boost honey production.
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Chron.
Feral hogs are surging into Texas neighborhoods right now
Residents across Texas report more encounters with invasive wild hogs.
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Real Simple
Here’s what skipping breakfast does to your energy, mood, and health
Skipping breakfast might save time, but your body will probably notice.
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Marketplace
Higher beef prices are good news for ranchers, not so much for barbecue restaurants
Pitmasters are contending with high prices – while cattle producers are performing above their peers in the agricultural sector.
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Southern Living
How to get rid of spider mites, according to experts
Here’s how to manage these tiny but destructive pests.
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National Parks Traveler
New framework will help park service manage feral hog populations
Texas A&M AgriLife researchers have developed the first integrated framework to help the National Park Service manage feral hog populations across parklands nationwide.
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KXAN, NBC Austin
Fall marks the perfect time to start planting wildflowers
Don’t put away the gardening tools just yet. As fall sets in, the season offers a prime opportunity for planting various species to ensure a vibrant garden come spring.
