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

Flood waters left behind debris and sand

July 8, 2025

AgriLife Extension offers private water well screening in flooded counties

Sampling for bacteria, E. coli available on July 9-10 in Burnet, Lampasas, Llano and San Saba counties

A crowd shot from the back of the room at the Beef Cattle Short Course

July 3, 2025

Texas A&M’s Beef Cattle Short Course tackles markets, herd management Aug. 4-6

Maximizing high calf prices, weather, markets and New World screwworm among hot topics

wheat in the field

July 1, 2025

Wheat harvest wraps up with mixed yields

Texas Crop and Weather Report - July 1, 2025

two men standing with one holding a plaque

June 27, 2025

Texas A&M AgriLife dairy leader honored for lifetime impact

Tomaszewski, students earn top recognitions at American Dairy Science Association meeting

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background

June 27, 2025

AgriLife Extension hires new agents and program specialists

New personnel will lead educational outreach and programming in their communities

A man stands in the back of a greenhouse with corn plants growing in small containers.

June 25, 2025

A season in decline — diagnosing a failing crop

AgriLife Extension supports growers, mitigates risks with new corn disease identification in the High Plains

Sushil Paudyal shows off a new invention

June 25, 2025

Research advances precision dairy care with AI-powered tools

Paudyal drives innovation to support dairy farmers with data-driven tools to boost efficiency

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background

June 24, 2025

Hamer and Voelker among Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award winners

Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences celebrates two faculty members who earn award

Yubin Yang in a rice field with a drone

June 20, 2025

Tech-driven rice and bioenergy research expands at Beaumont

Yang leads cutting-edge work to boost productivity and sustainability with digital technology

Screwworm

May 28, 2025

AgriLife Extension to host screwworm webinar June 9

Information will be provided on screwworm biology, prevention and treatment strategies

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background

May 27, 2025

Former student Erin Morris joins USDA leadership

Department of Animal Science graduate named Agricultural Marketing Service administrator

A man on a horse demonstrates herding techniques

May 21, 2025

Registration opens for Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course Aug. 4-6

Educational event highlights include prime-rib dinner, Cattleman’s College, trade show

screwworm fly

May 20, 2025

Texas A&M AgriLife announces New World screwworm fact sheet

Experts from Texas A&M AgriLife provide education, answers about invasive insect

mature sorghum

May 20, 2025

Sorghum crop looks good where timely rains broke dry spell

Texas Crop and Weather Report - May 20, 2025

Brittley Bowers speaks

May 13, 2025

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences students honored

Brittley Bowers receives prestigious Brown-Rudder Award during Texas A&M Spring Recognition Ceremony

EDGES Fellows - Sun, Guo

May 7, 2025

Nutrition experts Sun, Guo honored for groundbreaking research

Two College of Agriculture and Life Sciences faculty earn prestigious EDGES Fellow title

Outstanding Alumni Award winners

May 2, 2025

Distinguished former students earn Outstanding Alumni Awards

Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences recognizes exceptional contributions

Two men shaking hands - Wickersham and Savell

May 1, 2025

Tryon Wickersham earns Piper Professor designation

Animal science professor recognized for dedication to teaching and mentorship of students

A woman stands and speaks at a podium in front of a greenhouse

April 30, 2025

Rollins, Kennedy tour Texas A&M AgriLife to connect agriculture and health

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