Adam Russell

Adam Russell is a communication specialist for Texas A&M AgriLife. Adam is responsible for writing news releases and feature articles focused on Texas A&M AgriLife Extension programs and science-based information generated by Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists across the state. He also generates the weekly Texas Crop and Weather Report and handles public and media relations.

All posts by Adam Russell

July 24, 2024

AgriLife Extension adds honey bee specialist in Overton

Slater’s 18 years of experience meets industry request to improve Texas beekeeping programs

July 23, 2024

Innovative science drives Rio Grande Valley horticultural success

Horticultural research and outreach spur economic, environmental sustainability in South Texas and beyond

July 15, 2024

Questions about watering your yard? – there’s an app for that

WaterMyYard takes the ‘When?’ and ‘How much?’ out of watering your lawn

July 8, 2024

Livestock, humans at risk of painful bites as horse fly populations increase

Rainfall fueling above-normal infestations of these relentless pests

July 3, 2024

AgriLife Extension adds pecan, viticulture, and fruit pest management specialist in Stephenville

AgriLife Extension adds pecan, viticulture, and fruit pest management specialist in Stephenville

July 2, 2024

Texas dairy sees low milk prices, shifts in consumer demand

Texas Crop and Weather Report

June 19, 2024

Riera-Lizarazu named new Basye Endowed Chair in Rose Genetics

Rose program to continue advancing science behind sustainable rose breeding

June 14, 2024

TexasET app provides tailored irrigation recommendations for crops

Smartphone app for real-time, crop-specific irrigation guidance from seed to harvest

June 13, 2024

Research says high energy fire influences prescribed burn effectiveness

Fuel, timing proven to increase fire's success against woody plant encroachment

June 11, 2024

Texas agriculture a tale of rainfall haves and have-nots

Texas Crop and Weather Report - June 11, 2024

June 5, 2024

Top wine society award and scholarship helps educator continue learning

AgriLife Extension specialist Cook works toward viticulture doctorate

May 24, 2024

Chigger season tips to beat the itch

AgriLife Extension entomologist talks all things chiggers, from why they make you itch to ways to avoid them

May 23, 2024

Optimizing genetics to advance controlled environment agriculture

Texas A&M AgriLife Research plant breeder brings new dimension to indoor farming innovation

May 16, 2024

Mosquito season: How to control and prevent bites

Texas A&M AgriLife entomologist discusses all things mosquitoes – from types to tips to protect yourself

Close up of woman holding beef in grocery store.

May 14, 2024

Grilling season kicks off with high but stable meat prices

Texas Crop and Weather Report

May 13, 2024

Top barbecue tips from the ‘Three Brisketeers’

Texas A&M AgriLife experts share four tidbits every barbecue lover should know

May 8, 2024

Lantana camara varieties named newest Texas Superstars

Plants add ‘flower power,’ heat and drought tolerance to landscapes

May 6, 2024

Texas tarantula tango: Understanding their annual hunt for food, love

Getting to know these gentle giants and why they are on the move

May 1, 2024

Trio of scientists to unlock mystery, power of microbiome

Cluster hire expands Texas A&M’s microbiome expertise, brings innovative, collaborative research to burgeoning field

A field of corn with a barn in the distance

April 23, 2024

Corn crop conditions improve as acres and prices decline

Texas Crop and Weather Report – April 23, 2024