AgriLife Research and Extension Centers
- Amarillo more info
- The broad mission of the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Amarillo, a unit of The Texas A&M System, is to serve the citizens of Texas, the nation and world through research, education and service, which create vital economic, environmental and societal benefits. Our programs in the Panhandle will achieve and maintain preeminence in Texas and nearby states in cattle feedlot nutrition; water and air quality for concentrated animal feeding operations; wheat breeding and genetics; precision agriculture; integrated crop and livestock production systems; irrigation water management; crop physiology; plant pathology; and integrated pest management for grain crops. Visit >
- Beaumont more info
- The Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Beaumont is an international leader in the development of improved rice cultivars and superior rice production and management systems, and is recognized for its strengths in quantitative analysis of cropping systems interactions. The Center is increasingly recognized for the development and use of marker-assisted selection methods, and has undertaken major research efforts in developing bioenergy crops and superior bioenergy crop production and management systems. As an important component of its teaching mission, the Center heavily invests in graduate student training. Visit >
- Corpus Christi more info
- Scientists at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Corpus Christi are developing improved cropping systems for better land and water management decisions, animal reproduction and rangeland resources for livestock and wildlife, shrimp production system for reduced environmental impacts, sea urchin production systems for human health and ecotoxicological research, and computer models to evaluate crop management decisions and economic impacts of technology changes. Visit >
- Dallas more info
- The AgriLife Center in Dallas is a gateway to science and public outreach for the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Working through two Texas A&M System agencies - Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - the Center produces science-based research, technologies and educational programs to help urban clientele manage and conserve natural resources. Research and education programs at the AgriLife Center at Dallas resolve issues that include the biology, management, utility, adaptability, genetic improvement and pest problems of plants used in Texas landscapes; water conservation and management; energy conservation; and issues related to the diverse green industry. A primary goal is to improve urban and suburban environments through responsible use of natural resources. The Center also serves as headquarters for AgriLife Extension District IV, east Regional Program Director for Agriculture and Natural Resources, and east Regional Program Director for Family and Consumer Sciences. Visit >
- Ft. Stockton more info
- Serving far West Texas through research and education in environmental systems management, including air and water quality, food, feed and fiber production, animal nutrition and health, and natural resource conservation and protection. 4-H and Youth Development is a cornerstone of personal development for youth to reach their full potential. Our outreach programs and services provide quality, relevant ‘real learning for real life’ for the people and communities of far West Texas Extension District 6. Visit >
- El Paso more info
- Scientists at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at El Paso develop new, innovative technologies and methods to improve water-use efficiency, increase water supplies and protect water quality. Center scientists have received recognized and awards for their research in waterborne pathogen detection, soil and water salinity management, reclaimed water use, desalination concentrate alternatives, ground-surface water management, and evaluation of the economic impacts of technology and policy changes. Visit >
- Lubbock more info
- The Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Lubbock is located in a semi-arid agriculture region with over 6 million acres of dryland and irrigated crops. Texas Tech and USDA-Agriculture Research Service are major partners in meeting the needs of this region. Eleven faculty maintain joint appointments with Texas Tech University. Visit >
- Overton more info
- The focus of the AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Overton is discovery of new economically and environmentally significant agricultural principles and technology transfer of these principles and production applications. Research projects are designed to yield decision-making information to increase efficiency and quality of agricultural production; maintain or enhance quality of the environment and natural resources; and to identify and address new emerging issues. This approach aids clientele to maintain profitable production and benefits consumers by ensuring consistent supplies of high quality products at equitable cost. The role of AgriLife Research is to conduct basic and translational research under East Texas conditions and to relate research from other locations to the solution of production and environmental problems here. Faculty at Overton maintain frequent contact with clientele of the region and keep informed of the research needs as viewed by these citizens. Research at Overton is focused on providing new knowledge which will enhance efficiency and quality of agricultural production and environmental quality in East Texas and meet future needs of an expanding clientele. Visit >
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- San Angelo more info
- Scientists at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at San Angelo develop technologies that enhance sustainable utilization of rangelands, the major land resource type in west central Texas by sheep, goat, cattle and wildlife. Visit >
- Stephenville more info
- With a growing urban influence in a traditionally rural setting, Texas A&M AgriLife Research at Stephenville recognizes our society's shifting needs and priorities in agriculture's food, fiber, natural resources and environmental management systems. Our scientists develop applicable technologies to sustain healthy ecosystems while ensuring safe and plentiful food production. Current efforts focus on 1) mitigating the rural and urban carbon footprint, 2) expanding biofuel feedstock, 3) peanut breeding to develop genetic resistance or tolerance to diseases and insects, 4) utilizing native plant germplasm to restore grassland ecosystems, 5) sustainable management of insect-transmitted plant diseases, 6) developing cropping systems that result in healthier watersheds. Visit >
- Temple more info
- Scientists at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Temple are improving soil and water natural resources by developing new technologies and methods to improve management of agricultural, urban and military land and water resources, enhancing educational resources via an interactive videoconferencing network, and using computer models to evaluate economic and environmental impacts of land management practices. Visit >
- Uvalde more info
- The Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Uvalde serves southwest Texas, an area distinguished by rechargeable water resources and unique opportunities for wildlife-based tourism enterprises, as well as the opportunity to produce healthful foods such as vegetables and beef. Thus, the research focuses on conservation of regional aquifers/ rivers through sustainable, ecologically sound systems of management and the provision of experiences desired by the citizens of Texas, including tourism; tender, juicy, flavorful lean beef and vegetables rich in antioxidants for health. These programs are designed to create a sustained prosperity for the region. Visit >
- Vernon more info
- The Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Vernon develops restoration and management strategies for sustainable use of rangelands, concentrating primarily on stream water quality, potential biofuel sources, fire and grazing impacts, and integrated wildlife and rangeland management. The Center also strengthens forage/ livestock production systems to sustain year-round grazing, reduce the economic costs of wheat pasture bloat, reduce purchased feed costs for beef herds, and increase beef production efficiency from forages. Finally, the Center develops sustainable, waterefficient crop and tillage systems, with emphasis on subsurface drip irrigation, soil health, dryland crop production practices and new varieties of wheat and triticale for grain and beef production in the Rolling Plains. Visit >
- Weslaco more info
- Utilizing the latest advances in molecular biology and biotechnology, genomics, plant breeding, agronomy and entomology, scientists at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Weslaco are developing next generation crops and sustainable production systems for the vegetable, citrus and sugarcane industries and for emerging highpriority markets such as biofuels and agri-medicine. Visit >