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

The sun goes down at a vineyard.

January 30, 2025

Wine science and viticulture certificate program available online

Texas A&M AgriLife coursework teaches vineyard and winemaking expertise to professionals and enthusiasts alike

Cattle grazing in a green winter wheat field.

January 28, 2025

Soil moisture levels improve for some, worsen for others

Texas Crop and Weather

Portrait of a man, Lorenzo Rossi, Ph.D. he is wearing a light blue shirt with a red stripped tie and a blue suit jacket.

January 24, 2025

Horticultural crop physiologist arrives in Aggieland

Rossi to focus on improving horticulture crop performance under stress

Stacked flats filled with white chicken eggs.

January 22, 2025

Egg prices continue to climb

Texas Crop and Weather Report

January 16, 2025

Prepare for winter weather

Texas A&M AgriLife shares how to protect pets, plants and pipes from freezing temperatures

Head and shoulder photo of a man who is wearing white collared button-down shirt

January 10, 2025

New faculty redefining horticultural crop quality for human health

Darwish brings innovative plant research focused on improving performance and nutrition

hands planting a bare root tree

December 10, 2024

Proper tree planting for more ‘fruitful’ results

AgriLife Extension expert provides tips to establish and maintain fruit trees in Texas

closeup of a red ant on a green plant leaf.

December 2, 2024

Urban pest management conference set for Jan. 8-10 in College Station

Workshops provide integrated pest management insights and continuing education units

A man stands with his arms folded. He s wearing a blue checkered short and he has a gray beard.

November 27, 2024

New research reveals older animals’ role in species survival

Texas A&M expert aids global study on how longevity conservation helps wildlife populations

Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus, also known as the cattle fever tick.

November 27, 2024

Breakthrough could revolutionize future of tick control

Research collaboration lays foundation for genetic tools to control cattle fever ticks

Christmas trees at a tree farm.

November 26, 2024

Demand for live Christmas trees remains strong

Texas Crop and Weather Report

Burning candles spilling into a holiday decoration and catching fire.

November 20, 2024

Five holiday safety tips to prevent fires

AgriLife Extension encourages families to stay safe throughout holiday celebrations

Three individuals, two men and a woman pose with two of them holding awards

November 11, 2024

USDA honors Texas A&M AgriLife faculty

Gillett-Kaufman and Paudyal receive national awards at the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities annual meeting

a person carves a turkey

November 5, 2024

Turkey prices low ahead of Thanksgiving holiday

Texas Crop and Weather Report

Summer snowflake blooms

October 28, 2024

Summer snowflake named newest Texas Superstar

Bulb plant easy to grow, blooms bring early spring color

Rows of large round hay bales

October 22, 2024

Hay stocks improve cattle winter feeding outlook

Texas Crop and Weather Report

A sack filled with green army worms

October 8, 2024

Texas forage producers battling fall armyworms

Texas Crop and Weather Report

September 30, 2024

Research steers Winter Garden toward sustainable horticulture

Region integral to Texas fruit and vegetable production

Russell Wallace, PhD., holds up one single red ripe strawberry.

September 25, 2024

Wallace’s legacy: Reviving Texas strawberry production

15 years of statewide strawberry research impact

A closeup of a field cricket

September 24, 2024

Why crickets swarm in the fall

Avoid the annoyance of annual cricket swarms around homes, businesses.