Michael Buser, Ph.D., the Endowed Chair in Cotton Engineering, Ginning and Mechanization, said collaborative partnerships will help the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering lead innovation that supports the cotton industry from “dirt to shirt.” (Texas A&M AgriLife photos by Sam Craft, Courtney Sacco and Laura McKenzie)

Texas A&M chancellor recognized for ag leadership

(Left) Glen Dolezal received the Industry Achievement Award from John Stika on Aug. 20 at Certified Angus Beef’s Feeding Quality Forum in Dodge City, Kansas. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Meat scientist recognized for his beef career

Madalyn Richards ’25, of Hereford, collects her champion saddles with Aggie Rodeo coach Al Wagner, Ph.D., after being named the 2024 Breakaway Roping Champion and earning the 2024 Women’s All-Around title during College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Texas A&M rodeo team claims several titles

The 70th annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course is the industry’s largest event, drawing participants from around the world. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

‘Rebuilding the cow herd’ theme of Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course on Aug. 5-7

Low-lying land areas are more susceptible to flooding. Brandon Dominguez, DVM, said the first step in hurricane preparation with livestock should be to identify low-lying, flood-risk land and a high-ground evacuation area. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Keep livestock safe during hurricane season with an emergency plan

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Catharine Ross, Ph.D., has been recognized by the Journal of Nutrition with a new award in experimental nutrition that bears her name. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

New award named in honor of Texas A&M’s Ross

he greatest eating experience is created when taste, texture and aroma are all brought together with the application of the right heat to reach the proper internal temperature and create the char on the outside, according to Chris Kerth, Ph.D., Texas A&M Department of Animal Science meat scientist. (Laura McKenzie, Michael Miller, Katie Perkins/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Can you smell how meat tastes?

Texas and Oklahoma name new state cotton Extension specialists