Texas A&M AgriLife Research

The leading research and technology development agency in Texas for agriculture, natural resources and the life sciences.

[Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service @txextension]

New World screwworm has been detected in Texas. Texas A&M @AgriLife is prepared for this moment, and our experts are ready to help. Here's what you need to know right now.

Inspect, report and stay informed with us at https://t.co/Rt1zZvojt8. @TAHC @TPWDnews

[Borlaug Global Rust Initiative @globalrust]

Congrats to Shannon Baker (@txresearch), Katharina Jung (@UZH_en) and Bernice Ngina Waweru (@JohnInnesCentre), our 2026 Jeanie Borlaug Laube WIT Early Career Awardees who are advancing wheat science against disease and production threats. #IWC2026Bologna https://t.co/UwMzSAZPq1

[Texas A&M University @TAMU]

.@txresearch researchers are helping shape the future of peanuts. 🥜

From nutrition and shelf life to drought tolerance and bioenergy potential, their work supports farmers, industry and consumers across Texas and beyond.

🔗: https://t.co/RsUDIQp9og

#TAMU #TAMUAg #AggieResearch

[Texas A&M System @tamusystem]

"What this building will change is not our purpose, but how much we can accomplish together."
- Dr. Jeffrey W. Savell, Vice Chancellor and Dean for Agriculture and Life Sciences

The Meat Science and Technology Center is a $133.36 million investment in the future of agriculture, food safety, and workforce development. The 85,600-square-foot facility will support hands-on student training, applied research, and industry collaboration for generations to come.

Construction is expected to be completed in 2028: https://t.co/0Y0OwNLHMj

[Texas A&M AgriLife Research @txresearch]

Advancing Texas research through pioneering knowledge in agriculture, natural resources and life sciences to nourish health, strengthen communities and support economies.

This is Texas A&M AgriLife Research.

Click the link to learn more: https://t.co/5GDXPUB8J3

[Texas A&M AgriLife Research @txresearch]

Scientists at the @AgriLifeDallas are working to strengthen plant immunity against evolving diseases. Funded by a $1.14M @NSF grant, the team is using AI to improve how crops detect and fight pathogens. Learn more: https://t.co/6fKch9mFff

[Texas A&M AgriLife @AgriLife]

Today, Texas A&M AgriLife and @tamusystem broke ground on a new Meat Science and Technology Center, a $133.36 million facility designed to modernize applied research, teaching and extension services.

Learn more: https://t.co/GII3Bkz7EZ

[Texas A&M AgriLife Research @txresearch]

Cotton pests may have a hidden weakness tied to cholesterol. Led by Gregory Sword, AgriLife Research scientists are testing gene-edited cotton to slow pest reproduction. Read more: https://t.co/zIQmo7NWr4

@aglifesciences | @tamuentomology | @USDA | @CottonInc

[Texas A&M AgriLife Research @txresearch]

The rice delphacid and hoja blanca virus is a threat to rice production across the southern U.S. AgriLife Research scientists are studying the pest and virus to better understand transmission and improve management strategies. More: https://t.co/jRD46GEGLm

[Texas A&M AgriLife Research @txresearch]

AgriLife Research's Amir Ibrahim; @txextension's Andrea Valdez; @USDA Sec of Ag Brooke Rollins; & @tvmdl's Kiril Dimitrov attended the groundbreaking of a new facility at Moore Air Base (Edinburg) to combat New World screwworm.

More from USDA & @USACEHQ: https://t.co/UHj1XAN598

[Agriculture is America @AgIsAmerica]

New World screwworm flies lay eggs in animal tissues, causing wounds and often death. As part of multistate project on livestock pests, @txresearch & @USDA_ARS are working to manage the pest and minimize its impact: https://t.co/6rsEE9zrJ7

[Texas A&M AgriLife Research @txresearch]

AgriLife Research scientists, led by Juliana Rangel, are studying how queen and drone health impacts survival through the @USDA-funded SWARM project. Learn more: https://t.co/nhqKnH0QHI

@aglifesciences | @tamuentomology

[Texas A&M AgriLife Research @txresearch]

AgriLife Research leaders toured the future Law & Education Building at @tamufortworth this past week. The facility will house #AgriLifeResearch faculty & staff, a clinic for @iha_tamu, and dedicated spaces for @ageconomics and the Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Evidence Center.

[Texas A&M AgriLife Research @txresearch]

Congratulations to Todd Baughman, director of the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Lubbock, on receiving the Southern Weed Science Society Outstanding Educator Award. More: https://t.co/ZWNkEX7MhH

[Texas A&M AgriLife Research @txresearch]

Texas A&M AgriLife researcher Chad Rethorst is leading a study using a mobile app to help reduce cardiovascular disease risk among women in Texas. The project is supported by the @USDA_NIFA. Read more: https://t.co/nLoj2yMncK

@AgriLife | @iha_tamu | @TAMUnutrition

[Texas A&M AgriLife Research @txresearch]

Congratulations to AgriLife Research scientist Katie Lewis on being honored with the @TCEQ 2026 Governor’s Texas Environmental Excellence Award for Agriculture. Read more: https://t.co/eA4RTzt0to

[Multistate Research Fund Impacts Program @MRFImpacts]

New World screwworm flies lay eggs in animal tissues, causing wounds & often death. As part of multistate project on livestock pests, @txresearch & @USDA_ARS are working to manage the pest & minimize its impact: https://t.co/wMJT9D8wA2

@USDA_NIFA @AgIsAmerica #NISAW

[Texas A&M AgriLife @AgriLife]

Texas A&M AgriLife opened the new Texas A&M AgriLife High Plains Research and Extension Center, a state-of-the-art facility supporting research and outreach across the Texas High Plains. More at: https://t.co/cYBSgAlci0

@tamusystem | @txresearch | @txextension | @tvmdl | @wtamu

[Texas A&M AgriLife Research @txresearch]

AgriLife Research leaders toured the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Beaumont and Eagle Lake (@bel_agrilife), highlighting upgrades supporting Texas rice and addressing rice delphacid. Read the latest factsheet from @txextension: https://t.co/EaxvVnkLIS

[TAMU College of Agriculture & Life Sciences 👍 @aglifesciences]

Research is more powerful when it can be understood by the people who need it most!

Over the last five years, a $500,000 @USDA grant helped 48 undergraduates across @tamusystem become champions of science communications! 🔗 https://t.co/V67hps4qP2 @ALECaggies @txresearch @tvmdl