Brooke McDonald

All posts by Brooke McDonald

A person pouring a glass of red wine.

October 3, 2024

How to choose the right bottle of red wine

And know the different categories to pick from

Spoon measure Whey protein chocolate powder for fitness and bodybuilding gaining muscle.

September 17, 2024

The rise of whey: From cheese byproduct to protein supplement

AgriLife Extension dairy specialist ‘whey’s in’ on the popular product

June 25, 2024

Beef Grades 101: Select, Choice or Prime?

Texas A&M meat science expert provides tips to, picking out perfect steak.

Head and shoulders of Mason Marshall wearing a navy suit jacket and light blue button up shirt with a yellow background.

June 17, 2024

Student blooms in horticulture field, from an Odessa plant nursery to doctoral research

Graduate and transfer student Mason Marshall ’26 shares his journey to studying ornamental plant production.

Head and shoulders of Presley Wirebaugh wearing a black long sleeve shirt with a yellow background.

June 5, 2024

Switching majors leads to agricultural leadership and development

Presley Wirebaugh ’24 shares her academic journey of change and experience.

Three brown and tan German Cockroaches sitting on a while surface.

May 29, 2024

Research reveals German cockroaches evolved via human activity

AgriLife Research study suggests this pest has humans to thank for its evolution

Head and shoulders of Zach Hoelscher wearing a maroon coat with a maroon background.

May 21, 2024

Blending a passion for rural communities, medicine and agriculture

Zach Hoelscher ’25 forges his path to a career in the Department of Animal Sciences

April 10, 2024

Passion for conservation drives student’s impactful initiatives in the community

Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology student Skyler Nix shares passion for nature

Texas A&M AgriLife

March 29, 2024

From small town dreams to big time financial planning

A former Department of Agricultural Economics student shares his success after graduation

March 25, 2024

Safety tips for watching solar eclipse in Texas

March 6, 2024

On-campus exhibit educates on Texas reptiles

March 5, 2024

On-campus exhibit educates on Texas reptiles

February 16, 2024

Catching the bug for bugs

Kwency Ashley ’24 seeks dual degrees and a dream career with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

February 5, 2024

Reasons not to hug, snuggle or kiss chicks and chickens

Texas A&M AgriLife expert shares risks of getting too cozy with poultry

January 19, 2024

From exploring salmonella infections in chickens to teaching future poultry scientists

Current doctoral student Ally Milby-Blackledge shares her academic journey and successes

December 11, 2023

An education and community to last a lifetime

Undergraduate student Ryder Nielson ’23 reflects on his time in the Department of Poultry Science

October 31, 2023

Looking toward a future in poultry nutrition research

Texas A&M Department of Poultry Science student shares her experiences and future research goals

October 10, 2023

A passion to help people through animal agriculture

Graduate student in Texas A&M’s Department of Poultry Science shares his path to working with avian genetics

September 21, 2023

From lecture halls at Texas A&M to teaching English in Japan

A former student in the Department of Agricultural Economics shares world experiences since graduating

July 27, 2023

Student’s drive to learn about agricultural policy lands her at Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Agricultural and Natural Resources Policy intern Katelyn Klawinsky ’24, shares experience learning about global agriculture policy