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Updates and announcements from Texas A&M AgriLife Foundation Seed, including research milestones, facility updates, variety releases, and program news.

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How Texas is perfecting the peanut

May 13, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife collaborations improve peanuts for consumers, farmers and industry Texas A&M AgriLife collaborations are improving peanuts for consumers, farmers and industry. Researchers, breeders and industry partners are working…

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Deep soil testing can reduce input costs amid high fertilizer prices

March 31, 2026

Accounting for in-soil nitrogen can offset some high crop production expenses Farmers should consider deep soil testing for residual nitrogen and other nutrients, especially when rising fertilizer prices impact profit…

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AgriLife Extension shares cotton jassid guidance for green industry

February 10, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife scientists continue to assess potential impacts and prepare strategies to control a new invasive pest – the two-spot cotton leafhopper, also known as the cotton jassid – that…

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Texas drought, shifting markets shape 2026 Crop Outlook

January 28, 2026

Texas row crop producers are heading into planting season amid early weather uncertainty, shifting price relationships in major commodities, and ongoing economic pressure from high input costs, according to Texas…

Ribbon cutting on Tuesday, Oct 28, 2025, in Vernon, Texas. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Texas A&M AgriLife reopens research and extension facilities at Vernon

October 28, 2025

Texas A&M AgriLife has reopened upgraded research and extension facilities in Vernon following repairs and improvements after tornado damage. The restored spaces support research, outreach, and continued service to producers…

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Texas A&M AgriLife releases cover crop grazing guidance

September 24, 2025

Texas A&M AgriLife experts have released new guidance to help producers improve soil health while generating added income through livestock grazing on cover crops across the Southern Great Plains.

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Professional society names Ale Texas Agricultural Engineer of the Year

February 17, 2025

A Texas A&M AgriLife professional has been recognized as Texas Agricultural Engineer of the Year for contributions to agricultural innovation, research support, and service to producers across the state.

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Texas A&M AgriLife to develop market for high-oil peanuts

October 17, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife researchers are working to expand market opportunities for high-oil peanut varieties, supporting value-added uses while maintaining strong agronomic performance for producers.

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Crossing a new frontier in hardy hibiscus breeding

August 23, 2023

Texas A&M AgriLife breeders are advancing hardy hibiscus research to develop new varieties with improved color, adaptability, and commercial potential for growers and ornamental markets.

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Texas A&M AgriLife’s public breeding program releases new wheat, triticale varieties

June 9, 2023

Texas A&M AgriLife’s public breeding program has released new wheat and triticale varieties designed to improve yield stability, adaptability, and performance across diverse Texas growing conditions.

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Repairing tornado damage takes time, but research, outreach continue

July 11, 2022

Following tornado damage at Texas A&M AgriLife facilities in Vernon, research and outreach efforts continue while long-term repairs and rebuilding work move forward.

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Tornado hits Texas A&M AgriLife facilities at Vernon

May 7, 2022

Severe weather caused significant damage to Texas A&M AgriLife facilities in Vernon, impacting infrastructure while staff and researchers worked to assess conditions and maintain essential operations.

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New Tamrun peanut varieties announced

May 6, 2022

Texas A&M AgriLife researchers have announced two new Tamrun peanut varieties designed for earlier maturity and improved yield, offering producers additional options for efficient and reliable peanut production.

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‘Brown-bagging’ crop seed affects producers as well as research advances

January 26, 2022

Saving and replanting protected seed, commonly known as brown-bagging, affects not only producers but also long-term research and variety development supported by public breeding programs.

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One-of-a-kind peanut sheller to bring peanut seed quality, integrity to Texas

October 27, 2021

Texas A&M AgriLife, Texas Peanut Producers Board unveil new $1 million shelling plant in Vernon The longtime goal to preserve both peanut quality and seed integrity is a step closer…

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