College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Growing Smarter: PVAMU study explores science behind stronger plants

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Apr. 2, 2026) — From backyard gardens to large-scale farms, how plants grow can make all the difference. A Prairie View A&M University researcher is taking a closer look at that process and how it could help crops become more productive and resilient. Tesfamichael Kebrom, Ph.D. Dr. Tesfamichael Kebrom, a

USDA grant to strengthen global agriculture training at PVAMU

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 24, 2026) - On National Agriculture Day, Prairie View A&M University is spotlighting a new investment in student success and the future of agriculture. Ram Ray, Ph.D. Dr. Ram Ray, a professor in PVAMU’s College of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, has secured a nearly $600,000 grant from the

ABC13 Houston: RodeoHouston updates dress code after uptick in code of conduct inquiries

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Rodeo Houston is asking you to take a second look in the mirror before attending, as they release updates to their dress code. This comes after an onslaught of social media posts about what some people are choosing to wear to the event. Between the boots, hats, and denim. If you're attending

Chron.: Black Heritage Day at the Houston rodeo is more than just a concert (CAFNR)

Among the day's packed schedule of events, the Agriculture Education Committee (in partnership with Prairie View A&M University and HISD's Nutrition and Agriculture Department) will host an educational lunch-and-learn for middle school students to explore career paths in the fields of agriculture and nutrition.

Five Years, 23 Gilman Scholars: PVAMU’s Expanding Global Impact

PVAMU Student Amri Williams in Thailand PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 25, 2026) – The March 2026 application cycle for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is now open as Prairie View A&M University continues to build momentum in global learning and student achievement. Over the past five years, 23 PVAMU Panthers have received

Democracy, leadership, legacy come alive at PVAMU’s ‘State of The Hill’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCstUO-Sdm0   PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 19, 2026) – Democracy came alive at Prairie View A&M University during "State of the Hill," when students exemplified leadership and legacy rooted in a democratic spirit. Themed, "Your Voice. Your Hill. Your Legacy," the PVAMU Student Government Association's (SGA) annual address featured an invocation by SGA Chaplain Corey

Martha Stewart: How to Wash Citrus Fruit To Remove Waxes and Germs, According to Food Safety Experts

Oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits are some of the few fruits we regularly handle more than we eat. We peel them, zest them, slice them, and sometimes drop them straight into drinks—rind and all. That naturally raises questions: What’s that waxy coating? Are there germs on the peel? And does organic citrus make any difference? We consulted food safety

Click 2 Houston: Dr. Ali Fares Comments on “Extreme weather can ripple through your community, here’s how to be ready”

“Extreme events impact several principal components of how we live. They impact food, energy, water, and health,” Dr. Fares explains. “Imagine energy is used to pump water to distribute it. And also water is needed for drinking… So if energy fails, then the water pumps fail, and we will not be able to get water,

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