Kay Ledbetter

Kay Ledbetter is communications manager for Texas A&M AgriLife. Additionally, she is responsible for writing news releases and feature articles from science-based information generated by the agency across the state, as well as the associated media relations.

All posts by Kay Ledbetter

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February 13, 2026

AgriLife Extension adds six new county agents across Texas

Agents provide county-level agriculture, natural resources, youth, family and community health programming

Farm & Ranch Life & Health Press Releases

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February 6, 2026

Poultry science complex renamed to commemorate Huffman gift

Board of Regents approve renaming of Poultry Science Research, Teaching and Extension Center

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Farm & Ranch Press Releases

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January 30, 2026

COWGIRL honors Texas A&M University faculty member, former students

Magazine's ‘30 Under 30’ issue features innovators, leaders and trailblazers

Farm & Ranch Press Releases

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January 30, 2026

Donna Alexander retires after 30 years of service to AgriLife Extension

Longtime agency financial officer and budgetary innovator leaves lasting impact

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Press Releases

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January 28, 2026

Osbourn retires after 35 years of AgriLife Extension service

Regional program leader spent career impacting lives, communities

Life & Health Press Releases

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January 15, 2026

Texas producers invited to conservation incentive program webinar Jan. 29

Texas Conservation and Sustainability Initiative offers $42 million to producers for crop, livestock and forestry conservation practices

Environment Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas Press Releases

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January 12, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife will move center from Amarillo to Canyon on Jan. 21

New facility in Canyon will serve the High Plains through AgriLife Extension and AgriLife Research

Farm & Ranch Press Releases

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January 9, 2026

Justin Benavidez ’13 ’16 ’18 named U.S. Department of Agriculture chief economist

Texas A&M former student to lead market, policy and global agricultural decisions

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January 7, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife Vice Chancellor’s Awards in Excellence honor faculty, staff

Individuals and teams receive highest employee awards

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Press Releases

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January 6, 2026

Faculty and staff earn Texas A&M AgriLife Research Director’s Awards

Honors recognize contributions to agency’s mission

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Farm & Ranch Press Releases

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December 17, 2025

AgriLife Extension names new agronomist to serve Texas High Plains

Heflin brings 27 years of experience to new position

Farm & Ranch Press Releases

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December 12, 2025

Texas Wheat Legacy Award presented to Jackie Rudd

AgriLife Research wheat breeder honored for 25 years of service to Texas producers

Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas Press Releases

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December 5, 2025

AgriLife Extension names new district administrator in South Texas

Andrea Valdez brings leadership in educational program impact, community engagement to role

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Farm & Ranch Life & Health Press Releases

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December 3, 2025

FarmHope expands mental health care and education to ag industry

AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M Health initiative helps farmers and ranchers confront stigma, access barriers and stress

Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas Life & Health Press Releases

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November 24, 2025

Soil, science, sustainability: Katie Lewis shapes farming’s future

AgriLife Research scientist turns passion into science to sustain the land, and people who depend on it

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Environment Farm & Ranch

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November 21, 2025

AgriLife Extension names new agents, program specialists and managers

Educational outreach and programming positions filled around the state

Farm & Ranch Life & Health Press Releases

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November 21, 2025

Texas A&M soil and crop sciences department shines at international conference

Faculty, students earn Fellow titles, awards, presentations wins

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Farm & Ranch

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November 20, 2025

Interstellar soil science: Aggie researcher explores farming on Mars

Coker’s reduced gravity plant growth research spends a week on International Space Station

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Life & Health Science & Tech

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November 20, 2025

Texas A&M AgriLife builds beef cattle efficiency through producer education

Efforts equip producers with proven strategies to cut costs, improve herds and protect resources

Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas Press Releases

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November 18, 2025

Board of Regents honors nine Texas A&M AgriLife faculty, professionals

Two receive Regents Professor titles, seven earn Regents Fellow honors

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Farm & Ranch Life & Health Press Releases