Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Vernon

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day! 🌺

Thank you for all you do — today and every day — to strengthen the fabric of Texas. Wishing you a day filled with love, appreciation and joy!

05/07/2026

Behind everything we do is a group of dedicated, talented people who make it all happen. From collaboration to creativity, this team brings passion and purpose to their work every day. Over the next month, we’re excited to introduce the faces behind the work — stay tuned as we spotlight the people who help move our mission forward.

"Ever wonder if the way we graze cattle affects soils? 🐄 I'm out in the grasslands of South Dakota measuring soil health to understand how grazing practices shape what's happening beneath our feet." -- Adugna Feyissa Gubena Photo 1.

"Healthy soils are the motor of a thriving ecosystem — and I'm in Louisiana collecting soil samples to understand how growing sugarcane affects them!" 🌾 -- Sneha Bandyopadhyay Photo 2.

"Solar panels and sheep — not a combination you see every day! 🐑☀️ I'm setting up sensors to monitor soil conditions at a solar farm in Texas to learn whether letting sheep graze around the panels is a win-win for both clean energy and land health" -- Alana Herr Photo 3.

05/01/2026

CABBI Team in Action: Follow them as they install eddy covariance towers!

Sugar Cane Travel Vlog

04/28/2026

Pasture cropping as a land management practice can pay off for producers on lands where environmental conditions are favorable, mainly dormant-season moisture, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife-led team of researchers.

Pasture cropping as a land management practice can pay off for producers on lands where environmental conditions are favorable.

04/27/2026

The Vernon Extension Admin Team spent the day team building and building confidence! Ana, Jennifer, and Cynthia traveled to Dallas to attend an Aspire Learning session to build confidence! Looks like they had a great time! Happy Professional Administration Day, Ladies! Thank you for all you do for District 3 and the Vernon Center.

04/22/2026

Thank you to our incredible Research admin professional team—your dedication and attention to detail are truly appreciated and your positive attitude brightens our office every day. We couldn’t do it without you!

04/22/2026

This Earth Day, we’re recognizing the land that supports our communities, our food systems and our way of life. From fields to forests, Texas is full of places worth appreciating today and every day. 🌎

Dr. Ravelombola with The Specialty and Organic Crop Breeding program here at Texas A&M AgriLife Center in Vernon with a selection of cowpeas in his field.

04/14/2026

The employees at Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension celebrated our 1st quarter birthdays and work anniversaries. Happy Birthday to Glynn Branin, Joseph Ramiez, TJ Payne, Bibek Acharya, Christopher Love, Jennifer Gillis, Seth Hall, Srini Ale, and Orville Wilkinson. Happy Work Anniversaries to Tess Rutstein, David Jones, Sean Stephens, Luis Sanchez, Aurora Manley, Pritika Neupane, Doug Fulford, Cynthia Sims, and Richard Vierling.

Great big thanks to Cynthia Sims, Jennifer Gillis, Ana Lora, Michele Methvin, and Ryan Wynn for helping to put this all together. Appreciate you all!

03/19/2026

This position has just been reopened. AgriLife Research Vernon is hiring a Senior Custodian. Please follow the link for the full job description and to apply.

Job TitleSenior Custodian Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Vernon Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationVernon, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description About Texas A&M AgriLife Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Te...

02/25/2026

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