The new center will focus scientific expertise to minimize emissions through climate-smart systems and practices.
The program is designed to lead the industry and prepare students for the future of farming.
A group of Texas A&M researchers has identified behavioral and physiological changes in ants disturbed by development and urban sprawl.
The new method could be used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on nondegradable plastics.
The grant is part of a federal investment in 70 partnerships recently announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
A Texas A&M professor has identified a sex-adapted color-change gene that helps the insects distinguish between females and fellow males in swarms.
Broader implications of the project include reducing parasite infestations.
The ancient crop provides flavor for humans and forage for livestock.
The sustainable, cheaper method has potential for commercial applications.
Researchers aim to develop peanuts with high oil content that could be used as feedstock for lower-carbon fuel production.
