Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Amarillo
Photo by Joseph Guenthner – 2010
Tuberborne diseases of potato, such as Potato virus Y and Potato leafroll virus, present significant problems for potato seed growers and producers alike.
from: “Characterization and Epidemiological Significance of Potato Plants Grown from Seed Tubers Affected by Zebra Chip Disease,” by D. C. Henne, et al.
American Association for the Advancement of Science recognizes excellence in research and innovation Three faculty members in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences have been named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, AAAS, for exceptional contributions to their respective fields of research. Each year, the AAAS Council elects members... Read More → The post Three Texas A&M AgriLife professors honored for outstanding contributions to science appeared first on AgriLife Today.
With courage and leadership, Ty ’21 and Taylor Sutton ’21 challenge the status quo As the fifth generation on their family’s ranch in McCulloch County, Ty ’21 and Taylor Sutton ’21 learned the value of hard work, facing challenges and never letting physical disability limit their life goals. The siblings were born with spinal muscular... Read More → The post Determination, achievement and a relentless pursuit of service appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Climate-smart agricultural practices, tomato grafting and hydroponics featured Texas A&M AgriLife Research will host the Vegetable Spring Field Day on May 2 in Uvalde. The free event will take place from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Uvalde, 1619 Garner Field Road. Registration is required by April 24... Read More → The post Vegetable Spring Field Day in Uvalde set May 2 appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Texas A&M AgriLife expert to focus on integrated pest management approaches Integrated pest management approaches to feral hog control will be the focus of a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service webinar from noon to 1 p.m. on May 2. The webinar is part of the ongoing Texas A&M Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management... Read More → The post Feral hog management the topic of May 2 webinar appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Education aimed at keeping home septic systems safely and properly maintained A free clinic on how to maintain home septic systems safely and properly will be held virtually from noon-1:30 p.m. on May 2. Offered through the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Texas A&M AgriLife Research and the Lampasas River Watershed Partnership, the class will... Read More → The post Virtual home septic system maintenance clinic will be on May 2 appeared first on AgriLife Today.