About
Texas A&M AgriLife Research is the state’s premier research agency in agriculture, natural resources and the life sciences. AgriLife Research is a member of The Texas A&M University System and an agency of the State of Texas. We fund hundreds of research projects across Texas A&M, spanning many scientific disciplines, to deliver life-sustaining and industry-changing impacts to Texans and around the world.
Improving Texans’ lives through research
AgriLife Research Mission
Pioneer knowledge about agriculture and the life sciences that nourishes health, strengthens communities, protects natural resources, and supports economies.
AgriLife Research Vision
Healthy lives, livelihoods, and environments — improved through abundant, affordable, and high-quality food and agricultural products in Texas and around the world.
AgriLife Research Core values
- Leadership
- Respect
- Loyalty
- Integrity
- Innovation
- Exemplary public service
- Agility
- Teamwork
- Scientific excellence
- Creativity
- Accessibility
- Responsiveness
Bringing together the research capabilities of Texas A&M AgriLife
Texas A&M AgriLife Research brings many organizations together under The Texas A&M University System umbrella to conduct comprehensive research in agriculture, natural resources and the life sciences across Texas.
Strengthen Texas With Us
We invite you to join us in our research and technology development mission for Texas. Whether you’re seeking new career opportunities, exploring collaborative options for your organization, or seeking support for your ongoing research within The Texas A&M University System, AgriLife Research offers many options.
Supporting Texas Commodities
Texas A&M AgriLife Research initiatives that support Texas commodities reflect our agency’s dedication to producers and thriving industry across the state. Each year, AgriLife Research renews this commitment through millions of dollars invested in a prosperous future for Texas agriculture.
Texas A&M AgriLife Research advances science toward a vision of healthy lives and livelihoods which continue to improve through abundant, affordable, and high-quality food and agricultural products in Texas and around the world.