What We Do
Texas A&M AgriLife Research pioneers knowledge about agriculture, natural resources and the life sciences to nourish health, strengthen communities and support economies.
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600+Doctoral level scientists across affiliated Texas A&M entities
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>$345.2MFY25 research expenditures, an 8% increase over FY24
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>$173MCompetitive grants awarded in fiscal year 2025
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AgriLife Research Capabilities
With access to 13 research and extension centers across the state, 20 academic departments, five state agencies, 12 campuses of The Texas A&M University System, and nine interdisciplinary research institutes, AgriLife Research delivers far-reaching benefits to Texas food, feed and fiber systems that impact the world.
Research and Extension Centers Across Texas
Academic Departments
Multidisciplinary Institutes and Partnerships
Texas A&M University System Campuses
Agencies of Texas A&M AgriLife
Four synergistic strategic priorities
Texas A&M AgriLife Research operates with consideration to four interconnected strategic priorities. Each of these works synergistically with its three counterparts, as we must advance all to advance each.
Texas A&M AgriLife celebrates new home for center serving the High Plains
Emerging research areas
Advanced science and technology converge with top-level faculty and staff to fulfill AgriLife Research’s commitment to addressing the greatest emerging challenges to our food, feed and fiber systems. Harsher production environments and growing populations place increasing stresses on agriculture and natural resources. Learn about some of the emerging research areas that AgriLife Research has undertaken to address some of our most pressing issues.