Agriculture
Improving livestock management efficiency using artificial intelligence and ‘smart’ technology
Project receives funding from a U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant.
Revolutionizing produce protection
Modified food grade wax used to enhance protective layer on produce
Bioenergy sorghum wax could generate extra revenue for producers
Scientists at Texas A&M AgriLife Research believe the wax could be sold by producers as biofuel.
Crop scientists are first to grow chickpeas in simulated ‘moondust’
Texas A&M graduate student grows chickpeas in amended moondust
Breeding disease-resistant spinach to improve crop performance
Project supported by a $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Utilizing omega-6 fatty acids to mitigate early embryonic loss in beef cattle
Reproductive failure is a key factor limiting cow-calf productivity, and pregnancy loss has been recognized as one of the main reproductive challenges in cattle
Carbon emissions reduction through industry electrification
The current standard for drying processes is energy-intensive
Understanding how plants can survive in space
Testing sensors for deployment in a spaceflight or lunar or martial habitats
Research seeks insights on honeybee diets for healthier hives
Texas A&M AgriLife scientists examine sustainable beekeeping, agriculture and urban development