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

February 29, 2024

Hay, feed, fencing supplies needed to support Texas Panhandle wildfire victims

Hereford cattle sit in holding pens while burnt ground and smoke from the Smokehouse Creek Fire can be seen ending at the dirt line along the pens.

February 28, 2024

Cattle surviving the devastating Texas Panhandle wildfires need immediate care

A close-up view of a hemp plan against a blue sky

February 26, 2024

Charting the path for industrial hemp

Texas A&M AgriLife Research soil and crop scientists are exploring and discovering the possibilities for this new crop

dairy cows with tagged ears standing in a row

February 21, 2024

Dairy producers look for positives in 2024

Texas Crop and Weather Report - Feb. 21, 2024

February 15, 2024

AgriLife Extension updates producers on utilizing dicamba products

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February 10, 2024

Texas crop producers need to be aware of latest dicamba ruling

AgriLife Extension experts prepare for more information

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background

February 2, 2024

AgriLife Extension hires new agents in districts across the state

February 2, 2024

A heart for horses and a passion for agriculture education

Cultural and geographical changes push Department of Animal Science junior student out of her comfort zone and into action

January 30, 2024

From moon ‘dust’ to moon ‘soil’

Texas A&M graduate student grows chickpeas in amended moondust

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January 30, 2024

New director selected for Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Lubbock

Baughman returns to Texas and Texas A&M AgriLife

January 12, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife Vice Chancellor’s awards presented to faculty and staff

January 10, 2024

Answering the cattle nutrition protein question

New equations will better estimate protein utilization by beef cattle, benefit producers

January 9, 2024

Texas A&M Potato Breeding Program highlights market, varietal expansions

Advances, including Texas french fry variety and nutrition qualities, to be discussed at National Potato Expo in Austin

January 4, 2024

Texas Climate-Smart Initiative opens producer application period

Red tractor in a green field in Texas

December 19, 2023

Reminder: Agriculture tax exemption holders need to renew their numbers now

December 14, 2023

The search for thermotolerant dairy cows

Daigle explores how heat stress impacts production and water consumption to identify cows that can beat the heat

December 8, 2023

AgriLife Research scientist selected to receive prestigious Humboldt fellowship

December 6, 2023

Texas A&M AgriLife Research breeder explores adapting mung beans for Texas

Legume crop could provide valuable protein source, environmental benefits

November 17, 2023

Texas A&M Department of Soil and Crop Sciences shines at international conference

November 17, 2023

Texas A&M Department of Soil and Crop Sciences shines at international conference

Faculty, students bring home national titles, awards, scholarships