AgriLife Today

Texas A&M AgriLife's digital magazine and newsroom

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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April 15, 2026

Tomaszewski earns Dairy Challenge Founder Award

Longtime dairy education leader recognized by North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Farm & Ranch Press Releases
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April 10, 2026

AgriLife Extension agent receives cattle association’s top beef award

Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers present Outstanding County Agent-Beef award to Marcel Fischbacher

Farm & Ranch Press Releases
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April 7, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife celebrates new home for center serving the High Plains

Expanded facility in Canyon to better serve region through research and educational outreach

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April 3, 2026

Katie Lewis earns Texas Environmental Excellence Award for Agriculture

AgriLife Research scientist focuses on agricultural production support, strength

Farm & Ranch Press Releases
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April 2, 2026

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences former students earn highest Texas A&M honor

The Association of Former Students names 12 Distinguished Alumnus Award honorees

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Farm & Ranch Press Releases
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March 31, 2026

Deep soil testing can reduce input costs amid high fertilizer prices

Accounting for in-soil nitrogen can offset some high crop production expenses

Farm & Ranch Press Releases
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March 19, 2026

Producer preparedness critical as New World screwworms approach

AgriLife Extension experts offer advice on planning, preparing and monitoring

Farm & Ranch Press Releases
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March 6, 2026

Chris Cobos expands soil, water conservation science in Rolling Plains

New AgriLife Research scientist to concentrate on sustainable, regenerative conservation practices

Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas Press Releases
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March 4, 2026

The Association of Former Students honors faculty and staff

University-Level Distinguished Achievement Awards recognize excellence across the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

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March 2, 2026

AgriLife Extension names Nebgen to lead in South Region

Longtime agent will guide family and community health, 4-H youth development programs in 41 counties

Life & Health Press Releases
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February 27, 2026

New AgriLife Research engineer focuses on sustainable livestock systems

Peiyang Li joins High Plains center to address manure management and emissions

Environment Farm & Ranch Press Releases
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February 24, 2026

AgriLife Extension publishes human, pet fact sheets on New World screwworm

New resources expand education on potential risks

Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas Life & Health Press Releases
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February 18, 2026

Texas dairy producers offset lower milk prices with higher calf prices

Texas Crop and Weather Report - Feb. 18, 2026

Farm & Ranch Press Releases
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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