Kay Ledbetter

Kay Ledbetter is communications coordinator 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 large auditorium filled with men and women, many in cowboy hats, listening to a speaker on stage with a beef cattle presentation.

July 22, 2024

‘Rebuilding the Cow Herd’ theme of Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course on Aug. 5-7

More than 50 educational hours, 20 courses aimed at helping producers bring operations back to full speed.

July 16, 2024

Hurricane Beryl winds damage some crops, others benefit from rain

Texas Crop and Weather Report

July 12, 2024

Ranch Horse Program on Aug. 4 kicks off annual Beef Cattle Short Course in College Station

Equine economics, joint health and renowned horse trainer on the agenda

July 11, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife garners awards from University Photographers’ Association of America

Sam Craft earns national recognition for storytelling through photos

July 2, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife communicators receive national awards

Land-grant university communicators celebrated through Association for Communication Excellence

July 1, 2024

Grower-focused programs aim of new AgriLife Extension rice agronomist in Eagle Lake

Rustom intends to address grower needs, increase efficiency and profitability

Texas A&M AgriLife Logo

June 28, 2024

New agents and program personnel fill AgriLife Extension positions across the state

Personnel provide educational programming, outreach in their respective communities

June 25, 2024

Wheat harvest struggling across the state

Texas Crop and Weather Report

June 25, 2024

Live demonstrations highlight Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course

Facial recognition technology for cows, chute-side working demonstrations among offerings at Aug. 5-7 event

Rathore and ultra-low gossypol cotton created through the use of RNAi technology, a gene-silencing technique

June 21, 2024

Rathore earns international cotton Researcher of the Year recognition

Texas A&M AgriLife scientist’s work improves cotton sustainability

June 10, 2024

Can you smell how meat tastes?

Meat scientists explore the science behind cooking aromas and share their flavorful secrets

June 7, 2024

Spread of emerald ash borer continues in Texas

Texas A&M AgriLife entities offer advice on protecting trees

May 31, 2024

Creating beautiful, healthy turfgrass and maintaining the environment

Boeri helps homeowners and landscapers tackle turfgrass challenges

May 21, 2024

Sorghum producers battle weather to make a crop

Texas Crop and Weather Report – May 21, 2024

May 20, 2024

Registration opens for 70th annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course

World’s largest beef cattle educational event expected to attract 2,000 attendees to Bryan-College Station

May 17, 2024

‘Phosphorus lady’ finds home at Texas A&M

Szerlag carving out a niche in the world of soils

Texas A&M AgriLife Logo

May 10, 2024

Two College of Agriculture and Life Sciences students earn prestigious Brown-Rudder Award

Barron and Elbel recognized for exemplifying characteristics of former president James Earl Rudder

Black Angus bull in native ranchland setting

May 9, 2024

An unraveled genetic mystery in Angus

Genetic discovery by team of researchers and veterinarians helps Angus producers protect their herds

May 2, 2024

Department of Animal Science faculty recognized for teaching excellence

Wickersham, Herring celebrated during awards ceremony

April 30, 2024

An investment in community outreach

Bradshaw family’s belief in 4-H and community lead to the first gift for the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Canyon