Adam Russell

Adam Russell is a communication specialist for Texas A&M AgriLife. Adam is responsible for writing news releases and feature articles focused on Texas A&M AgriLife Extension programs and science-based information generated by Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists across the state. He also generates the weekly Texas Crop and Weather Report and handles public and media relations.

All posts by Adam Russell

May 1st, 2024

Trio of scientists to unlock mystery, power of microbiome

Cluster hire expands Texas A&M’s microbiome expertise, brings innovative, collaborative research to burgeoning field

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April 23rd, 2024

Corn crop conditions improve as acres and prices decline

Texas Crop and Weather Report – April 23, 2024

April 19th, 2024

Breaking down pollution

Study investigates biological degradation of PFAS in waste

a hand touching green grass on the ground

April 9th, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife turfgrass program leads through innovation

From backyards, football fields and golf courses, science is reshaping the turfgrass experience

April 4th, 2024

New modeling app to assist farmers in forecasting

Decision support system to integrate simulated weather, cropping, market and farm conditions for predictive planning

March 11th, 2024

In the spirit of learning

Dhingra shares inspiration behind passion for horticulture

March 5th, 2024

Texas wildfires impacting Panhandle ranchers but not overall cattle and beef prices

Texas Crop and Weather Report – March 5, 2024

Black Angus acattle standing in a pasture.

February 7th, 2024

U.S. beef cattle herd smallest since 1951

The Texas beef cattle herd could be on its way to a rebuild after hitting its lowest numbers in a decade, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

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January 31st, 2024

Hay supplies remain tight for Texas cattle producers

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January 24th, 2024

Drought loosens grip on Texas agriculture

January 23rd, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife expands controlled environment horticulture initiatives

Horticultural research remains at epicenter of growing field

January 22nd, 2024

‘Learn to live with ugly’ after freeze damage

Pruning dead plant material can cause more harm through winter

December 28th, 2023

Are swarming ladybugs harmful?

Annual swarms in homes raise questions about native, Asian beetles

December 28th, 2023

New heat pump system being developed to dry, dehydrate food products

Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering researcher part of collaborative, innovative Department of Energy project

December 14th, 2023

Texas A&M study shows biochar enhances soil health

Biochar represents promising soil amendment across horticulture production

December 12th, 2023

AgriLife Extension adds viticulture specialist for Texas High Plains

O’Brien brings science to the art of growing wine grapes, winemaking

November 16th, 2023

Research looks to transform manure into protein

Texas A&M AgriLife Research focuses on environmental impact of turning waste into a resource

November 6th, 2023

$8 million grant establishes multi-agency program to mitigate vector-borne diseases

VECTOR program to establish, enhance vector control efforts across Texas, Louisiana

November 1st, 2023

Texas A&M Water-Energy-Food Nexus helps tackle water scarcity

Global group seeks sustainable water solutions to improve human health

October 24th, 2023

How to plant fruit trees

Expert provides transplant tips to establish fruit trees and push them to production