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Food security starts here

March 11, 2026 • 3 min. read

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.

GPS collar on cattle on Tuesday, Mar 05, 2024, in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Agriculture

Data modeling drives Texas A&M war on cattle ticks

Dec. 3, 2025 • 5 min. read

Precision tick location tech boosts effort to protect U.S. beef supply.

Health & Environment

Stopping the spread of EHV-1: Five things to know about Equine Herpesvirus

Dec. 19, 2025 • 6 min. read

Infected horses can spread the virus for an extended period of time, but there are steps owners can take to protect their horses.

Health & Environment

Texas A&M AgriLife offers biosecurity training to help beef cattle producers prepare for threats

Dec. 19, 2025 • 2 min. read

Agents and veterinarians learn to develop ranch protocols that can help protect livestock from threats like the New World screwworm and disease.

Health & Environment

What is the New World screwworm, and why does it matter to Texas?

Oct. 1, 2025 • 6 min. read

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.

From the Newsroom

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Agriculture

Texas A&M AgriLife celebrates new home for High Plains Research and Extension Center

April 8, 2026 • 5 min. read

State-of-the-art facility brings together research, education and outreach to address local challenges, foster partnerships and support the future of the Texas High Plains.