About the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Weslaco
Our mission, vision and place within The Texas A&M University System
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The Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Weslaco is the administrative office for AgriLife Extension District 12. For general inquiries and assistance from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension experts, please contact your county office.
Impactful Research for the Rio Grande Valley and beyond
Vegetable production in Texas is threatened by high pressure of endemic or new pests and diseases that severely limit production and quality. The vegetable-breeding program is combining conventional breeding and modern molecular methods to develop high-yield, heat-tolerant, disease- and pest-resistant, high-quality tomato and spinach cultivars for the region.
Mission
Conduct innovative scientific research for solutions to complex challenges that impact our food supply systems, and work synergistically across The Texas A&M University System to expand the availability of safe, affordable, and nutritious foods while improving environmental stewardship.
Vision
Serve as a center of excellence in translational research, innovations, and solutions that enhance Texas and U.S. agricultural productivity, economic and environmental sustainability, and consumer health and well-being.
One of 13 research and extension centers across Texas
The center at Weslaco is one of 13 Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension centers across the state. Each regional center addresses agriculture, life sciences and natural resources issues that are relevant to the food and commodities thriving where we operate. The centers also collaborate statewide on a range of teaching, research and extension initiatives. Each of the regional centers is administrated by Texas A&M AgriLife Research and houses faculty and staff from a range of organizations within The Texas A&M University System.
