I’m filled with gratitude after speaking w/ National Association of County Agricultural Agents in Dallas with Rick Avery. Texas A&M System Chancellor John Sharp shared his encouraging words for those who do the important work of Extension education across our great nation!

Here's to the future of #AgriLifeResearch and economic development in North Central Texas and beyond with Tarleton State University and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service! More from Texas A&M AgriLife leadership on this week's ribbon cutting at AgriLifeToday: agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2024/07/16/tar…

Trees provide relief from the effects of urban heat islands, with temperatures in the shade 20 to 45 degrees cooler than peak temperatures in unshaded areas. For more about urban heat islands and the nature-based solutions, visit bit.ly/3S25vO1

Careless debris burning is the #1 cause of wildfires in Texas. It is intentionally burning vegetation or waste materials. To prevent debris burning from causing wildfires, you should follow local regulations and guidelines (burn permits, containment, etc.) for outdoor burning.

This critical research tool will help strengthen and explore beyond traditional production methods, and will lead the world in controlled environment agriculture.

We raised the Wildland Fire Preparedness Level to level 2 due to an increase in current and expected wildfire activity across the state. Wildfire activity is expected to increase in the northern and western regions of the state. 🔥Burn bans & wildfires: ow.ly/qbl250STMW8

Ten Texas A&M AgriLife employees were honored at today's Texans Caring for Texans ceremony. This award recognizes employees of state agencies for outstanding contributions to their work and to citizens of the Texas High Plains. Congratulations! tx.ag/TCTawards24

Protect yourself! Follow expert advice on staying safe from West Nile virus. ◻️ Remove water from items near households. ◻️ Wear light-colors, long sleeves and repellents. ◻️ Watch for symptoms such as skin rash, fatigue, or neck stiffness. More at: tx.ag/WestNileVirusP…

According to Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists, the non-native species nilgai does not appear to be susceptible to infection following exposure to Babesia bovis, one of two species of protozoa responsible for cattle fever. tx.ag/NilgaiTicks

How do hurricanes get their names? Find out the historical context behind the naming of hurricanes at tx.ag/HurricaneNames. NOAA #TxDAR Texas Division of Emergency Management Texas A&M System Texas A&M AgriLife

Celebrate and memorialize loved ones with an engraved brick located in the beautiful Leach Teaching Gardens. The legacy you mark with the brick will also lead to funding for educational programs and the management of the peaceful sanctuary. Learn more: tx.ag/LegacyBricks

✈️It’s #NationalAviationDay! We began using airplanes in 1943. Now we rely on planes and drones for wildfire spotting and response as well as forest health monitoring. This year, we have dropped 501,531 gallons of water and fire retardant in our wildfire response efforts.

The Wildland Fire Preparedness Level has been raised to Level 3. In this environment, it is especially important to use caution with any outdoor activity to prevent sparks which can create wildfires. 🔥Stay up to date on current wildfires: tfsweb.tamu.edu/CurrentSituati…

It’s big, but it’s not a '#MurderHornet’. Many Texans mistakenly identify #CicadaKiller wasps as the Northern giant hornet. But the sightings are nothing more than mistaken identity--Northern giant hornets are not in Texas. Learn more: tx.ag/CicadaKillers

ARS researchers from Livestock Arthropod Pest & Animal Disease collaborated with Texas A&M AgriLife Research to study the Nilgai antelope, and its role in the epidemiology of bovine babesiosis. Their findings suggest Nilgai are not carriers of the disease. loom.ly/1CJ1Ebc

AgriLife Extension is providing local support for ranchers impacted by the North Art Complex Fire in Mason County, which consumed 4,500 acres. Though 100% contained, hay, feed and fencing supplies are being accepted: Mason Feed Store 130 Austin Street Mason, Texas 76856

The TVMDL appointed Alexis Thompson as resident director at the Charles W. “Doc” Graham '53 DVM Laboratory in Canyon. She's been an integral part of the veterinary community in the Texas Panhandle and will continue to play a crucial role in the agency. tx.ag/TVMDLResidentD…

✨ Registration is open to request a forest for #TexasArborDay! 🌱 We’re offering a limited number of foresters to come to your school to give an assembly presentation and tree planting demonstration. 👉 Space is limited. Register here: agriliferegister.tamu.edu/dirc-ev-005

Today on the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, Texas remembers those who tragically lost their lives. We remember the brave first responders who selflessly rushed into danger. We will #NeverForget the bravery and sacrifice that emerged from such tragedy.

.Research.com ranked AgriLife's Fuller Blazer, No. 1, and Guoyao Wu, No. 2, as the best scientists in "Animal Science and Veterinary." Please help us celebrate their accomplishment and for being shining examples of world-class faculty in Animal Science-TAMU! tx.ag/TopResearchers