agriculture
By adding fungi and worm manure to simulated moondust, Texas A&M University researchers were able to achieve a world’s first — growing a small crop of the protein-rich legumes, offering hope for future lunar farming efforts.
Brooke Rollins ’94 To Lead U.S. Department Of Agriculture
Feb. 13, 2025 • 4 min. readTexas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences former student confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.
Texas A&M Department Of Biological And Agricultural Engineering Ranked No. 1 In Nation
Sep. 25, 2024 • 3 min. readThe department tops U.S. News & World Report's rankings for 2025.
EPA-funded research in environmental engineering set to improve our understanding of human-made chemicals called PFAS.
Hurricane Beryl Winds Damage Some Crops, Others Benefit From Rain
July 19, 2024 • 6 min. readTexas A&M AgriLife Extension agents report post-storm crop damage.
A Texas A&M aerospace engineering student uses black soldier flies to grow pea plants in simulated Martian soil.
Agricultural Losses From Texas Panhandle Wildfires Top $123 Million
May 7, 2024 • 4 min. readThe preliminary loss estimates by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economists will likely continue to grow.
Trio of Scientists To Unlock Mystery, Power Of Microbiome
May 2, 2024 • 8 min. readThe cluster hire expands Texas A&M’s microbiome expertise, bringing innovative, collaborative research to a burgeoning field.
Two Students Honored With Aggie Ring Handoff By US Marine Corps Commandant At The Pentagon
April 23, 2024 • 6 min. readSusan Liu ’26 and Lee Thornton ’25 accepted their Aggie gold in the nation’s capital from Gen. Eric Smith, a Texas A&M graduate.
Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists are developing a tool that integrates factors like weather, market prices and farm conditions to aid predictive planning.