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1 天前 · Some parts of the state are going into spring with a good soil moisture profile. However, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, much of the state west of Interstate 35 continues to deal with moderate to extreme drought conditions.. Jourdan Bell, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension agronomist and associate professor in the Texas A&M Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Amarillo, said the Texas High ...

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January 24, 2025 AgriLife Research team to develop nitrogen-saving sorghum hybrids with DOE support. New plant technologies could reduce fertilizer levels, costs for producers

January 6, 2025 Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management debuts two new undergraduate academic programs. Innovative degree emphasis and accelerated graduate program provide solid, interdisciplinary foundation for conservation careers.

2025年1月15日 · Farm & Ranch. Our experts share the latest research developments, teaching innovations and best practices in farming, ranching, land management for Texans.

2024年10月3日 · Awarded an $8.4 million grant by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, USDA-NIFA, AgriLife Research will spearhead a groundbreaking four-year multi-institution collaborative project to develop resilient, high-quality tomato varieties.. The project, “Climate Resilient High-Quality Tomato Varieties for Sustainable Production,” will be led by Bhimu ...

2024年12月12日 · Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists are working on a new research project to fight plant diseases transmitted by psyllid insects — particularly the zebra chip disease, which has impacted potato production for decades.. Funded by a $682,500 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture, this three-year project will investigate the mechanisms ...

2024年9月12日 · A Texas A&M AgriLife Research team is working to find crop varieties, starting with sorghum, that will minimize that escaped nitrogen, thus reducing input costs for farmers and greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere.. The project is led by Nithya Rajan, Ph.D., recently named director of the Center for Greenhouse Gas Management in …