Department Updates

Innovation of researchers yields better food, feed and fiber for consumers

June 28th, 2017

By: Kathleen Phillips Writer: Kathleen Phillips, 979-845-2872, [email protected] Contact: Dr. Craig Nessler, 979-845-8486, [email protected] When the names of two researchers were called as top innovators at the recent Texas A&M Technology Commercialization banquet in College Station, officials at Texas A&M AgriLife beamed. “It was gratifying to see that our efforts to attract and support the… Read More →

Texas A&M Turfgrass program highlighted in Sportsturf online

June 23rd, 2017

This article was originally published by sportsturfonline.com   From time to time, Toro Grounds for Success newsletter talks to turf schools around the country to get a snapshot of current research and how it could shape tomorrow’s practices. [Toro] talked with Ben Wherley, Ph.D., of Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. Wherley is an… Read More →

AgriLife Research receives USDA-NIFA grant for phenotyping tool development

June 5th, 2017

Analytical tool research will aid screening of potential corn lines Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected] Contact: Dr. Seth Murray, 979-845-3041, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – Texas A&M AgriLife Research will receive $490,000 over a three-year period as part of an unmanned aerial vehicle, or UAV, project grant to develop analytical tools and determine if these can… Read More →

Texas A&M’s Stelly recognized as ICAC Cotton Researcher of the Year

May 1st, 2017

Writer: Kay Ledbetter, 806-677-5608, [email protected]: Dr. David Baltensperger, 979-845-3041, [email protected]. David Stelly, 979-845-2745, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – Dr. David Stelly has been named the Cotton Researcher of the Year by the International Cotton Advisory Committee, known as ICAC.   Since being formed in 1938, ICAC’s global role has been to raise awareness of emerging issues,… Read More →

May 17 field day to highlight wheat research impact on food supply

April 28th, 2017

Improvements equal to 3 billion-plus loaves of bread annually Writer: Kay Ledbetter, 806-677-5608, [email protected]: Dr. Jackie Rudd, 806-677-5600, [email protected] AMARILLO – At least 3 billion loaves of bread in the Texas Panhandle alone every year – that’s the difference Texas A&M AgriLife Research is making, according to hosts of the annual Wheat Field Day.  … Read More →

Texas A&M, ScottsMiracle-Gro to host May 3 grand opening of research facility

April 26th, 2017

Writer: Kay Ledbetter, 806-677-5608, [email protected]: Dr. Richard White, 979-845-1550, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – The grand opening of the ScottsMiracle-Gro Lawn and Garden Research Facility, located on Texas A&M University property at 3100 F&B Road in College Station, has been set for May 3.   The new facility is part of a long-term agreement among ScottsMiracle-Gro,… Read More →

More than just cotton

April 24th, 2017

Conservation cropping systems, crop rotation focus of Rolling Plains study Writer: Kay Ledbetter, 806-677-5608, [email protected]: Dr. Curtis Adams, 940-552-9941, [email protected]. Paul DeLaune, 940-552-9941, [email protected] VERNON – Conservation practices are a growing part of cropping systems in the Rolling Plains, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists who are helping producers look at the big picture,… Read More →

SCGO Profit-Share Fundraiser Thursday, March 30, 2017

March 29th, 2017

B.B. Singh honored by the American Association for Advancement of Science (AAAS)

February 23rd, 2017

Dr. Bir Bahadur Singh (BB) was elected as a Fellow of the American Association for Advancement of Science (AAAS) and presented with a Certifcate and a Rossette Pin during its Annual Meeting at Boston MA on Feb.18, 2016. This Award was in recognition of his research work on breeding short duration varieties of pigeon pea,… Read More →

New wheat streak mosaic virus resistance genetic markers developed

February 6th, 2017

Advancement made in battle of major disease in the Great Plains Writer: Kay Ledbetter, 806-677-5608, [email protected]: Dr. Shuyu Liu, 806-677-5600, [email protected]. Chor Tee Tan, 806-677-5600, [email protected] AMARILLO – The Wsm2 gene is located on chromosome 3BS in wheat and most recently eight tightly linked flanking markers have been identified and mapped.   To most, that… Read More →