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Soil and Crop Sciences
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5 Degree Programs
comprehensive degrees and programs that provide students with a solid foundation in agronomy, soil science, precision agriculture, and crop management.
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19 Areas of Focus in Research and Extension
soil health, crop genetics, precision agriculture, and sustainable farming practices. These focal points provide students with invaluable opportunities to engage in groundbreaking research projects and hands-on extension activities that address real-world challenges.
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200+ Enrolled students
preparing to be the next generation of students by taking part in comprehensive education, hands-on research experiences, and practical training, ensuring they are equipped with the expertise and innovation necessary to excel in the dynamic fields of agriculture and environmental stewardship.
Soil and Crop Sciences News
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Grower-focused programs aim of new AgriLife Extension rice agronomist in Eagle Lake
A new Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service rice specialist is making grower-focused programs his top priority. Rustom, who began April 1, is building a new rice specialist program at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Beaumont to serve Texas rice producers. He immediately went to work helping plan the Eagle Lake Rice Field Day and the Beaumont Rice Field Day events, where he will address weed management challenges and strategies for Texas rice production.
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Rathore earns international cotton Researcher of the Year recognition
Keerti Rathore, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Research plant biotechnologist in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, is a recipient of the International Cotton Advisory Committee, ICAC, Researcher of the Year Award. ICAC honors prominent cotton researchers each year by awarding a certificate of recognition, a shield and an honorarium.
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