January 10th, 2019
Writer: Kay Ledbetter The Texas A&M AgriLife Vice Chancellor’s Award in Excellence – Teaching Award was presented to Dr. Steve Hague, a soil and crops science department professor, during a ceremony Jan. 7 at Texas A&M University in College Station. The awards, established in 1980, recognize the commitment and outstanding contributions of faculty and staff… Read More →
January 10th, 2019
By: Kay Ledbetter Development of a cotton plant with stronger natural defenses due to a greater gland density and thus more gossypol in the leaves could soon be a reality, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Research plant biotechnologist in College Station. Seeds and other parts of cotton possess dark glands containing toxic terpenoids such… Read More →
December 17th, 2018
Writer: Beth Ann Luedeker Coffee researchers, roasters and others with an interest in coffee gathered at the Scotts turfgrass facility on the Texas A&M University campus to discuss opportunities for coffee research. “Coffee is not one of our top crops, but millions of pounds are roasted and consumed in Texas each year,” said Dr. Leo… Read More →
December 17th, 2018
Writer: Kay Ledbetter, 806-677-5608, [email protected]: Dr. Jourdan Bell, 806-677-5600, [email protected] While producers may find newer corn herbicides on the market, it is important to look herbicide performance under regional environmental conditions before making any large purchases, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialist. There are many good herbicides on the market, but producers often… Read More →
December 17th, 2018
Writer: Beth Ann Luedeker Educators know that hands-on experience is a critical part of learning, and Texas A&M University offers many opportunities for students to study abroad, conduct research and participate in internships. This past summer two doctoral students under the supervision of Dr. Cristine Morgan had the opportunity to do all that in Australia…. Read More →
December 17th, 2018
Writer: Beth Ann Luedeker Dr. Clark Neely, Soil and Crop Sciences Assistant Professor and AgriLife Extension small grains and oilseed specialist, was named as the new president of the Texas Plant Protection Association at their 30th annual conference December 5. Neely joined the department as a graduate research assistant in 2010 after earning his Master… Read More →
December 17th, 2018
Writer: Blair Fannin Dr. Reagan Noland has joined the soil and crop sciences department as the the AgriLife Extension agronomist specializing in crop management at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in San Angelo. It’s a homecoming of sorts for Noland, who grew up in the San Angelo area helping his grandparents with… Read More →
November 27th, 2018
By: Kay LedbetterWriter: Kay Ledbetter, 806-677-5608, [email protected]: Dr. David Stelly, 979-845-2745, [email protected] WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dr. David Stelly has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science or AAAS. Stelly, a professor of cytogenetics, genetics, genomics and plant breeding in the soil and crop sciences department, holds a joint appointment… Read More →
November 19th, 2018
Writer: Adam Russell, 903-834-6191, [email protected]: Dr. Vanessa Corriher-Olson, 903-834-6191, [email protected] Warm-season grasses are plentiful in hay producing areas, but the rain that helped improve growing conditions following an extended period of drought is hurting their chances for more round bales, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Dr. Vanessa Corriher-Olson, AgriLife Extension forage specialist,… Read More →
November 16th, 2018
By: Beth Ann LuedekerContact: Karina Morales, [email protected] Tackling global agriculture/food security issues is one of the primary goals of an advanced agriculture education. Karina Morales, a soil and crop sciences doctoral student under Dr. Michael Thompson, may have the opportunity to make an noticeable impact as she works toward her degree. At the U.S. Borluag… Read More →
