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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August 2, 2022

Mapping Texas’ soil water resources for the future

Texas Water Development Board-funded project will create soil water management tools

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August 1, 2022

Corn varieties getting some help from their relatives

Texas A&M AgriLife helps identify wild traits to aid in insect, disease challenges

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July 27, 2022

Tepary beans offer producers a low-input, climate-resilient legume alternative

Ancient crop provides flavor for humans, forage for livestock

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July 22, 2022

New AgriLife Extension agents fill positions across the state

County agents provide educational programming to communities

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July 19, 2022

‘Diesel nut’ development brings Texas A&M AgriLife, Chevron together

Collaboration will utilize peanuts to potentially develop feedstock for lower-carbon fuel production

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July 18, 2022

Ecological, environmental sustainability priorities for Gomez-Casanovas

Texas A&M AgriLife hires new regenerative system ecologist in Vernon

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July 14, 2022

Insurgence of Mozena bug concerns crop producers, homeowners alike

AgriLife Extension experts offer advice

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July 13, 2022

Texas A&M AgriLife Research honors outstanding faculty, staff

Recognitions for above-and-beyond efforts

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July 11, 2022

Repairing tornado damage takes time, but research, outreach continue

Texas A&M AgriLife ensures facilities at Vernon are operational, serving stakeholders

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June 30, 2022

Helping cattle producers manage high input costs, drought

Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course getting back to basics Aug. 1-3 in College Station

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June 30, 2022

Texas A&M AgriLife tapped to gather grape crush report

Partnering across Texas to gauge health of the growing industry

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June 28, 2022

Burkham earns honors as Administrator of the Year

Texas Educational Support Staff Association recognizes AgriLife Extension leader

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June 24, 2022

Direct beef sales workshop attracts beef producers from across the state

AgriLife Extension event will repeat in Brenham Aug. 26, teaching essentials for developing new ventures

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June 15, 2022

Growing aquaculture industry needs enhanced nutrition for fish

Texas A&M AgriLife helps formulate new fish diets with protein substitutes

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June 8, 2022

Savell receives American Meat Science Association R.C. Pollock Award

Recognition for contributions to the advancement of the meat industry

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May 31, 2022

Drone data provides early identification of southern rust in corn

Texas A&M AgriLife algorithms can help producers prevent economic damage

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May 25, 2022

Texas A&M AgriLife announces official move of facilities from Amarillo to Canyon

Building of new, $30 million home to AgriLife Research, AgriLife Extension to take place on West Texas A&M campus

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May 24, 2022

Texas A&M AgriLife researchers use CRISPR technology to modify starches in potatoes

Genetic engineering of potato starch opens doors to industrial uses

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May 23, 2022

Registration opens for Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course

Internationally recognized event set Aug. 1-3 in College Station

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May 18, 2022

New AgriLife Extension programs to address direct beef sales

Programs June 20 in Amarillo, Aug. 26 in Brenham tackle legal, economic issues