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

young corn in a field

April 22, 2025

Texas producers plant corn amid strong, but uncertain markets

Texas Crop and Weather Report - April 22, 2025

Shawn Ramsey, smiling standing with his arms crossed

April 22, 2025

Ramsey earns top teaching honor from Texas A&M University

Animal science faculty member recognized for innovation, student impact and commitment to undergraduate education

Five students in business attire

April 18, 2025

Five-peat: Texas A&M wins Southern section Academic Quadrathlon

Critical skill building comes on the road to judging success

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April 18, 2025

AgriLife Extension hires new economics specialist in Amarillo

Day to provide risk management strategies for agricultural producers

Brandani uses a soil moisture probe and other equipment in a field

April 18, 2025

AgriLife Research soil scientist tackles semiarid environment

Brandani strives to increase use of agricultural ‘waste’ as potential soil amendments

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April 11, 2025

Texas A&M Distinguished Alumnus Awards honor Shafer and Youngkin

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences graduates among 11 recognized by The Association of Former Students

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April 11, 2025

Texas A&M AgriLife weed scientists earn national accolades

Dotray and Jugulam, along with students, stand out at Weed Science Society of America meeting

green wheat plots at McGregor

March 25, 2025

Wheat production and prices are down, but options are available

Texas Crop and Weather Report - March 25, 2025

Woman standing with western wear clothing

March 21, 2025

COWGIRL honors former Texas A&M Department of Animal Science student

Sarah Prather ’17 recognized for her horsemanship and business ties

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March 5, 2025

Seven College of Agriculture and Life Sciences faculty earn honors

The Association of Former Students at Texas A&M presents University Level Distinguished Achievement Awards

Holstein dairy cows

February 19, 2025

Texas dairy producers meet the needs of a growing market

Texas Crop and Weather Report - Feb. 19, 2025

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February 7, 2025

Board of Regents honors Texas A&M AgriLife professionals

Seven leaders across Texas A&M AgriLife recognized for exceptional contributions to people of Texas

a graphic with a maroon background and a strand of DNA across the side with the Texas A&M AgriLife Research logo on the right side.

February 6, 2025

Texas A&M Board of Regents approves Center for Comparative Genomics

New facility to strengthen global leadership in animal genetics

A maroon banner with the words Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in white with a crowd in the background

January 31, 2025

AgriLife Extension announces new agents and program specialists

New hires to lead educational outreach and programming in their communities

a man in a white lab coat sits with laboratory equipment behind him

January 31, 2025

Fuller Bazer earns global recognition with Marshall Medal

Texas A&M animal science researcher honored for groundbreaking contributions to livestock reproduction research

A cotton boll

January 30, 2025

McKnight honored as Beltwide Cotton Specialist of the Year

Texas expert recognized for leadership and impact in cotton production as students earn top honors

sorghum hybrid seeds

January 24, 2025

AgriLife Research team to develop nitrogen-saving sorghum hybrids with DOE support

New plant technologies could reduce fertilizer levels, costs for producers

January 8, 2025

Vice Chancellor’s Awards in Excellence honor personnel

Individuals and teams recognized for exceptional contributions

group shot of award winners with many of them holding framed certificates

January 7, 2025

AgriLife Research director’s awards honor faculty, staff, projects

Awards recognize exceptional agency contributions

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December 26, 2024

Farm bill article wins award for Texas A&M AgriLife co-authors

American Agricultural Law Association presents Professional Scholarship Award for policy analysis