Food security starts here
Food is fundamental to a bright, safe future. Through AI, robotics and biosecurity, researchers are advancing sustainable production, protecting health and strengthening resilience for a growing population.
At the Texas A&M AgriLife Research Automated Precision Phenotyping Greenhouse, a robotic arm uses multi-spectral imaging cameras to measure plant growth behavior over time.
At Texas A&M University, building a brighter, safer world starts with something fundamental: food. From the dairy barns of rural Texas to high-tech greenhouses and sprawling beef operations, Aggie researchers are advancing the science, technology and training that will sustain food production for generations to come.
Through AI-powered tools, automated greenhouse robotics and strengthened biosecurity protocols, Texas A&M is delivering solutions that matter — ensuring producers can feed a growing population, protect animal health and build resilience against emerging threats. Together, we stand to serve Texas, the nation and beyond by reimagining how food is grown, managed and safeguarded.
AI in dairy farming
At Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Aggies are harnessing artificial intelligence to transform dairy care. By combining advanced sensors, robotics and machine learning, scientists are helping producers detect disease earlier, reduce labor strain and improve milk production — all while strengthening animal welfare. These adaptable, cost-effective systems are designed to work for dairies of every size, ensuring innovation is accessible across the industry.
An example of this work is “DairyBot,” a generative AI assistant that enables producers to interpret herd data in real time and make smarter feed and health decisions. From identifying heat stress and mastitis through computer vision to optimizing robotic milking efficiency, Texas A&M’s AI-powered tools are equipping dairy farmers with actionable insights that increase productivity and resilience.
Learn more about precision dairy careSmart greenhouse technology
Described as the “future of agricultural research,” the Automated Precision Phenotyping Greenhouse at Texas A&M AgriLife integrates robotics, advanced sensors and big data to accelerate crop discovery. Within this state-of-the-art facility, researchers can precisely measure plant traits, analyze stress responses and replicate real-world growing environments — dramatically shortening the timeline from genomic insight to field-ready solutions.
This controlled-environment technology enables scientists to develop crops that are more resilient to drought, heat and environmental pressures — critical for supporting more resilient food systems for Texas and beyond. By combining engineering, plant science and data analytics, Texas A&M is strengthening the future of food production while reducing environmental impact.
Learn more about the automated precision phenotyping greenhouseBeef biosecurity
Protecting the beef supply begins long before an outbreak occurs. Through enhanced biosecurity training programs, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is helping ranchers prepare for emerging threats such as foot-and-mouth disease and the New World screwworm. By strengthening ranch protocols and training veterinarians and extension agents statewide, Texas A&M is building a frontline defense for livestock producers.
Producers are guided through practical steps — auditing entry and exit points, tracking cattle inventory and developing contingency plans — to ensure business continuity during a crisis. In support of a program developed by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, this proactive approach strengthens the entire food system, protecting animal health, producer livelihoods and consumer confidence.
Learn more about beef biosecurity trainingStanding on our founding promise
For the last 150 years, Texas A&M has remained committed to its land-grant mission of serving the good of our community. Here, we make purpose into practice — translating discovery into deployment and research into resilience. By equipping farmers and ranchers with smarter tools, faster insights and stronger safeguards, Texas A&M is ensuring that food production remains efficient, secure and sustainable in the face of uncertainty. The impact reaches far beyond campus laboratories — supporting rural economies, protecting animal and plant health, and reinforcing the stability of the food system that Texans and families across the globe depend on every day. Here, we believe it is our job to feed the world to build a brighter, safer world.
Food Security for the Future
Federico “Fed” Muyshondt ’03 grew up hearing the stories about Texas A&M University from his cousins back in El Salvador, and made his way to Aggieland in 2000. Following graduation, he went on to create an incredibly successful career based on the values he learned from his parents and Texas A&M.
The 18th annual Disaster Day training exercise added a bioterrorism element to prepare the next generation of health professionals for real-world challenges.
Texas A&M AgriLife experts offer education and answers about the invasive insect that threatens the well-being of livestock and wildlife in Texas and across the southern United States.
