Research programs at Amarillo
Agriculture, natural resources and life sciences research in the Texas High Plains
Beef, Wheat, Groundwater and Forages
Research at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Amarillo reflects the Panhandle’s major agricultural commodities and the resource base that supports them: beef, wheat, groundwater, and both annual and perennial forages.
Our region’s water-limited future requires that we develop and validate farming and cattle-feeding approaches that reduce groundwater consumption, restore and maintain soil health, and enhance the profitability of feedyards, farms, and ranches.
Research Programs at Amarillo
Environmental Quality Engineering
Environmental Quality Engineering Devising cost-effective methods to reduce environmental stress from livestock production, and cropping systems Focus Areas Dust and Bioaerosols Trace and Greenhouse Gases Odor and Odorous Compounds Atmospheric Deposition Life-Cycle Assessment Manure and Wastewater Management Faculty Brent W. Auvermann, Ph.D.Professor and Center Director, Texas A&M AgriLife Research-AmarilloDr. Auvermann is on the faculty of…
Entomology
Entomology Research Addressing threats from insect vectors and pathogens Addressing threats from insect vectors and pathogens Insect vectors and the pathogens they transmit pose a substantial dual threat to agricultural productivity and global food security. Research of The Gadhave Lab — located at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Amarillo — aims…
Beef Cattle Nutrition
Beef Cattle Nutrition Research Leading-edge innovations to advance economically and environmentally sustainable cattle production. Animal Nutrition Research for the High Plains and Beyond The Texas A&M AgriLife Research Beef Cattle Nutrition Program in Amarillo provides reliable, relevant, unbiased information to clients interested in beef cattle production in the Texas High Plains region. Mission Our program…
Agronomy
Agronomy Addressing agronomic challenges in grain, cotton, and silage production in the Texas Panhandle Three Areas of Focus In Amarillo, the agronomist assists and advises Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service County agents and producers on grain, cotton, and silage crop production issues across 22 counties of the Texas Panhandle and beyond. Our work involves designing…
Crop Physiology
Crop Physiology Improving crop yield, stress resistance, and water use efficiency in the Texas High Plains Research for Improved Crop Production in the High Plains The Crop Physiology program at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Amarillo works to develop new strategies and technologies to improve crop yield, stress resistance, and water…
Environmental Quality
Environmental Quality Research to address air quality issues resulting from livestock production Three Areas of Focus Environmental Quality Research at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Amarillo maintains a holistic approach that accounts for the varied conditions of cattle production systems. Our focuses include Air Quality, Animal Health, Biomass Energy, Manure Management,…
