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

a scientist stands behind four tubes in a laboratory

September 11, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife Research center begins eight sustainable agriculture, forestry projects

Seed grants kick off studies on sustainability practices across forestry, livestock and cropping systems

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a man works with a drone on the ground over an orange landing zone

September 11, 2026

New cropping systems researcher brings high tech to management decisions

Ravinder Singh to use technology to address crop stress, increase productivity and profitability

Farm & Ranch Press Releases
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September 2, 2026

Texas A&M Forest Service cautions hunters of high wildfire potential 

Ongoing drought conditions prompt wildfire safety warning as hunting season begins

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September 1, 2026

Dukes returns to AgriLife Extension in North Region leadership position

Role will guide agriculture and natural resources programming in High Plains and South Plains

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Farm & Ranch Press Releases
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August 28, 2026

Longtime AgriLife Extension leader in Texas Panhandle retires

Danny Nusser celebrates 42-year career dedicated to agricultural and natural resources education

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Farm & Ranch Press Releases
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August 27, 2026

Cattle research may provide answers to father’s role in pregnancy loss

Texas A&M AgriLife researcher investigates paternal epigenetics to uncover causes of early pregnancy loss

Farm & Ranch Life & Health Press Releases Science & Tech
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August 27, 2026

Texas A&M Department of Soil and Crop Sciences research earns national honors

Administrators and faculty earn recognition for creativity, innovation and leadership

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Farm & Ranch Press Releases
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August 20, 2026

TVMDL serves on frontline of screwworm response

Historic deployment to assist in New World screwworm response supports rapid diagnostics in Texas

Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas Press Releases
light brown dairy cattle -Jerseys

August 13, 2026

AgriLife Extension’s Southwest Dairy Day set for Sept. 2 in Dalhart

Attendees can experience innovation on tours of Full Circle Jersey Dairy

Farm & Ranch Press Releases
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August 10, 2026

AgriLife Extension agriculture and natural resources agents earn awards

Awards recognize outstanding programming and professional excellence at state and national levels

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Farm & Ranch Press Releases
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August 7, 2026

Texas Extension Specialist Association announces 2026 award winners

AgriLife Extension professional association recognizes agents, staff and friends for outreach, impact

Farm & Ranch Life & Health Press Releases
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August 6, 2026

First full zoysia grass genetic blueprint opens doors for drought-tolerant turf

AgriLife Research scientists solve a genetic puzzle to speed breeding of stress-tolerant turfgrasses

Lawn & Garden Press Releases Science & Tech
Cattle in a field

August 4, 2026

AgriLife Extension economist: Cattle prices haven’t hit the ceiling yet

Texas Crop and Weather Report - Aug. 4, 2026

Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas Press Releases
men standing in a greenhouse looking at peanut plants

July 31, 2026

AgriLife Research peanut breeder named Fellow by industry organization

Mark Burow receives honor from American Peanut Research Education Society

Farm & Ranch Press Releases
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July 27, 2026

‘Value of every pound’ theme of Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course Aug. 3-5

More than 50 educational hours, 20 courses aimed at helping producers increase efficiency, add pounds

Farm & Ranch Press Releases
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July 24, 2026

Beef Cattle Short Course Ranch Horse Program set Aug. 2 in College Station

New World screwworm, freeze branding and other issues highlight agenda

Farm & Ranch Press Releases
AgriLife Extension Service Superior Service Awards

July 16, 2026

AgriLife Extension presents Superior Service Awards honors employees

Awards recognize exemplary service and programming of statewide faculty and staff

Around Texas A&M AgriLife Farm & Ranch Life & Health Press Releases
Wheat in a field.

July 14, 2026

Texas wheat: More problems than bright spots this year

Texas Crop and Weather Report - July 14, 2025

Farm & Ranch
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July 14, 2026

AgriLife Extension offers New World screwworm field guide for cattle producers

Guidance provided on detection, reporting, collection, submission, treatment and prevention

Farm & Ranch Press Releases
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July 9, 2026

Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course on Aug. 3-5 helps ranchers tackle top issues

Overarching topics will be New World screwworm and herd rebuilding

Farm & Ranch Press Releases