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

August 18, 2023

QuickBooks Online Training for Farmers and Ranchers goes live

AgriLife Extension offers record-keeping program online

August 17, 2023

Consumer demand and high prices prompt cattle producer optimism

Beef Cattle Short Course keynote speakers discuss advancements, issues, bright forecast

August 17, 2023

Wheat ‘Picks’ highlight top-performing varieties by Texas A&M AgriLife

Variety selection key to managing potential growing-season risks

August 4, 2023

Mathis selected to lead Texas A&M Department of Animal Science

Former student returns to lead world-class faculty, staff and students in animal science teaching, research and extension

August 4, 2023

AgriLife Research kicks off climate-smart project

Howe and Rajan lead collaboration across Texas

July 26, 2023

Beef Cattle Short Course to address cattle business opportunities and challenges

69th annual Beef Cattle Short Course set for Aug. 7-9 in Bryan-College Station

July 17, 2023

Walking in another’s rotational grazing pastures

Texas A&M AgriLife initiates peer group learning for regenerative ranch management

July 14, 2023

Cooke named Burkhart Endowed Professor for Beef Cattle Research

Professorship will help expand Texas A&M’s international leadership in beef cattle production

July 13, 2023

Burke steps into cropping systems research position at Lubbock

Texas A&M AgriLife position will focus on enhanced soil and water conservation, resilient crops

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background

July 7, 2023

New AgriLife Extension county agents fill positions across the state

Agents to provide educational programming, outreach in their respective communities

June 28, 2023

Developing biobased cropping systems with both water, carbon resiliency

Texas A&M AgriLife team utilizing remote sensing to assess drought tolerance of energy canes, sorghums

June 23, 2023

Producer-minded research, outreach drives new face of Texas A&M McGregor Research Center

Ryon Walker serves as first onsite manager of facilities in years

June 21, 2023

Wheat breeding students across U.S. receive Texas drone training

Texas A&M AgriLife leads WheatCAP efforts to improve phenomics data, build UAS hub

June 9, 2023

Texas A&M AgriLife’s public breeding program releases new wheat, triticale varieties

Increase in seed production from Texas A&M AgriLife Foundation Seed to potentially reach farmers in 2024

Two people guiding a tractor-mounted drill into the ground

June 1, 2023

Take advantage of existing nutrients with deep soil testing

Producers accounting for in-soil nitrogen can offset high production expenses

May 30, 2023

Variable deficit irrigation in cotton can help improve yields, save water

Timing of deficit determines effect on yield and water-use efficiency

May 26, 2023

Genetics can improve livestock grazing in South Texas

Improving beef cattle systems is priority at Texas A&M AgriLife Research Center at Beeville

May 23, 2023

Considerations for picking a forage sorghum hybrid

Varieties available to fit production needs

May 15, 2023

Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course registration is open

Aug. 7-9 event attracts cattle producers worldwide to College Station

May 1, 2023

After 50 years, Texas A&M animal science legend says farewell

Jim Sanders: teacher, researcher, livestock judge