AgriLife Today https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/ Texas A&M AgriLife's digital magazine and newsroom Mon, 18 May 2026 15:23:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 http://media.agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2025/06/cropped-agrilife-a-32x32.png AgriLife Today https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/ 32 32 Research reveals diet combination that triggers colorectal cancer cell death https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2026/05/18/research-reveals-diet-combination-that-triggers-colorectal-cancer-cell-death/ Mon, 18 May 2026 15:30:00 +0000 https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/?p=368255 AgriLife Research links fiber and healthy fats to possible cancer-fighting effect, ferroptosis

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]]> New research offers practical biosecurity tools to limit poultry disease spread https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2026/05/15/new-research-offers-practical-biosecurity-tools-to-limit-poultry-disease-spread/ Fri, 15 May 2026 20:34:07 +0000 https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/?p=368317 Even imperfect, low-cost disinfectant practices help curb disease risk amid ongoing bird flu concerns

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]]> Registration open for Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course Aug. 3-5 https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2026/05/14/registration-open-for-texas-am-beef-cattle-short-course-aug-3-5/ Thu, 14 May 2026 22:28:05 +0000 https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/?p=368328 AgriLife Extension educational event highlights include Cattleman’s College, trade show

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]]> Modernizing space food for long-duration missions https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2026/05/14/modernizing-space-food-for-long-duration-missions/ Thu, 14 May 2026 16:49:55 +0000 https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/?p=368229 Texas A&M scientist explores electron beam technology for safer, higher quality space food systems

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]]> Understanding the role of prescribed fire in Texas https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2026/05/14/understanding-the-role-of-prescribed-fire-in-texas/ Thu, 14 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/?p=368142 AgriLife Extension expert explains safety considerations and benefits to land, wildlife and communities

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]]> Texas A&M Dairy Challenge team claims more than just a national title https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2026/05/13/texas-am-dairy-challenge-team-claims-more-than-just-a-national-title/ Wed, 13 May 2026 17:00:23 +0000 https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/?p=368284 Competition provides career preparation for Department of Animal Science students judging dairy business

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]]> Jeff Nunley ’88 ’91: Relationships founded in respect    https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2026/05/13/jeff-nunley-88-91-relationships-founded-in-respect/ Wed, 13 May 2026 16:16:43 +0000 https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/?p=367673 Former agricultural economics student advocates for farmers in Austin and Washington, D.C. 

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]]> How Texas is perfecting the peanut https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2026/05/13/how-texas-is-perfecting-the-peanut/ Wed, 13 May 2026 13:28:47 +0000 https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/?p=368188 Texas A&M AgriLife collaborations improve peanuts for consumers, farmers and industry

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]]> Grilling season brings mixed prices for Texas consumers https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2026/05/12/grilling-season-brings-mixed-prices-for-texas-consumers/ Tue, 12 May 2026 22:22:47 +0000 https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/?p=368274 Texas Crop and Weather Report - May 12, 2026

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]]> What is ghrelin? Rethinking the body’s ‘hunger hormone’ https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2026/05/11/ghrelin-rethinking-the-bodys-hunger-hormone/ Mon, 11 May 2026 17:28:29 +0000 https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/?p=368190 How an AgriLife Research scientist uncovered ghrelin’s unexpected roles in aging and brain health

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