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Newswise: Texas A&M AgriLife extends beef cattle expertise internationally
Released: 8-Sep-2023 8:00 PM EDT
Texas A&M AgriLife extends beef cattle expertise internationally
Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife has expanded the reach of its beef cattle expertise with two international initiatives led by a professor in the Department of Animal Science in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Newswise: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service study shows toxicant effective tool to reduce feral hog populations
Released: 31-Aug-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service study shows toxicant effective tool to reduce feral hog populations
Texas A&M AgriLife

A warfarin-based toxicant has been shown to be an effective option for landowners in the control of feral hog numbers and damage on their property, according to a study by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

Newswise: Texas Wine: Down to a science
Released: 16-Aug-2023 12:30 PM EDT
Texas Wine: Down to a science
Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M scientists and AgriLife Extension specialists help fine-tune the Texas wine industry.

Newswise: Developing technology to detect harmful chemicals in shrimp supplies
Released: 14-Aug-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Developing technology to detect harmful chemicals in shrimp supplies
Texas A&M AgriLife

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence for Cross-Border Threat Screening and Supply Chain Defense, CBTS, led by Texas A&M AgriLife Research, is supporting a DHS Summer Research Team effort to detect harmful chemicals in shrimp supplies.

Newswise: Study shows cardamom increases appetite, burns fat
Released: 11-Aug-2023 10:15 AM EDT
Study shows cardamom increases appetite, burns fat
Texas A&M AgriLife

A new study by Texas A&M AgriLife revealed a range of health and dietary benefits of consuming cardamom, including increased appetite, fat loss and inflammation reduction, making the spice a “superfood.”

   
Newswise: Five common money management mistakes
Released: 2-Aug-2023 2:35 PM EDT
Five common money management mistakes
Texas A&M AgriLife

Many people gain their expertise in money management by trial and error. However, carefully monitoring your finances and giving them proper consideration can help avoid some common financial missteps, according to two Texas A&M University financial planners.

Newswise: Pecans give obesity and diabetes a slim chance
Released: 1-Aug-2023 2:20 PM EDT
Pecans give obesity and diabetes a slim chance
Texas A&M AgriLife

Daily consumption of pecans have been shown to prevent obesity and a host of related health issues like fatty liver disease and diabetes, according to a collaborative study by Texas A&M AgriLife scientists.

Newswise: Study provides new insights into Type 2 diabetes
Released: 27-Jul-2023 1:20 PM EDT
Study provides new insights into Type 2 diabetes
Texas A&M AgriLife

New insights into the underlying mechanisms of Type 2 diabetes and novel potential therapeutic targets for the disease were revealed in a recent study.

Newswise: Novel technology may lead to improved citrus varieties
Released: 27-Jul-2023 11:50 AM EDT
Novel technology may lead to improved citrus varieties
Texas A&M AgriLife

Developing disease-resistant, high-quality improved crop varieties to benefit agricultural producers and consumers may seem like a “hairy” task, but Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists may have gotten to the root of the issue.

Newswise: Eating tendencies of Brahman steers can affect meat tenderness
Released: 25-Jul-2023 4:20 PM EDT
Eating tendencies of Brahman steers can affect meat tenderness
Texas A&M AgriLife

The dependence of residual feed intake on growth and tenderness of Brahman cattle, a common breed chosen for crossbreeding cattle along the southern U.S., including Texas, was the focus of a cattle feeding study published in Applied Animal Science journal.

Newswise: AgriLife Research computer modeling researchers recognized
Released: 18-Jul-2023 1:55 PM EDT
AgriLife Research computer modeling researchers recognized
Texas A&M AgriLife

Two computer modeling and big data researchers at the Texas A&M AgriLife Blackland Research and Extension Center at Temple were part of a team award from a U.S. Department of Agriculture undersecretary recognizing contributions to farm production and conservation.

Released: 13-Jul-2023 11:40 AM EDT
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expands statewide disaster response network
Texas A&M AgriLife

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Disaster Assessment and Recovery, DAR, unit is expanding its statewide disaster preparedness, response and recovery efforts following the appropriations to support the “Keeping Texas Prepared” initiative in the 88th legislative session.

Released: 12-Jul-2023 5:25 PM EDT
Research seeks insights on honeybee diets for healthier hives
Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists are studying how pollen diversity affects the nutritional quality of honeybee diets, including asking foundational questions about how nutrition can sustain healthier colonies.

Newswise: Porter takes role as American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers president
Released: 11-Jul-2023 10:15 AM EDT
Porter takes role as American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers president
Texas A&M AgriLife

Dana Porter, PE, knew from an early age, living and working on her family’s farm in the Texas Panhandle, how agriculture production impacted the world around her.

Newswise: Ranch technology to be spotlighted at Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course Aug. 7-9
Released: 11-Jul-2023 8:50 AM EDT
Ranch technology to be spotlighted at Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course Aug. 7-9
Texas A&M AgriLife

The 69th annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course in Bryan-College Station will offer some cutting-edge information and ranch technology, along with basic beef cattle production information.

Newswise: Organic agriculture transition partnership to recruit, train, mentor farmers
Released: 6-Jul-2023 12:15 PM EDT
Organic agriculture transition partnership to recruit, train, mentor farmers
Texas A&M AgriLife

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, through its organics program, will lead the Texas Transition to Organic Partnership Program, or Texas TOPP, designed to recruit, train, mentor and advise farmers who want to transition to organic production.

   
Released: 5-Jul-2023 2:25 PM EDT
In search of the ‘holy grail’ of tomatoes
Texas A&M AgriLife

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has funded a new Texas A&M AgriLife Research project expected to bring researchers even closer to developing the “holy grail” of tomatoes.

Released: 5-Jul-2023 2:15 PM EDT
National research project group recognizes AgriLife Research nutrition scientist
Texas A&M AgriLife

A national research project consisting of 19 states has recognized a Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientist with its Excellence in Research Award.

Released: 5-Jul-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Developing biobased cropping systems with both water, carbon resiliency
Texas A&M AgriLife

With a push to the future for farmers to grow renewable energy plants, limited water is a challenge. A Texas A&M AgriLife-led team is addressing that issue by evaluating biobased feedstock cropping systems with both water and carbon resiliency.

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Released: 5-Jul-2023 1:45 PM EDT
New Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism approved at Texas A&M
Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M University will now be home to a new Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism after receiving approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

   


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