Next fall the state’s thriving grape and wine industry will have a new group of trained professionals in the pipeline thanks to a program known as the, ‘Texas Viticulture Certificate Program.’ But before anyone can even gaze on a grape, they’ll need to apply to the program.  more »

By turning in a strong showing at the Tarleton State University Stampede Rodeo last month Stephenville, the Texas Tech University women’s rodeo team qualified to compete in the College National Finals Rodeo in June in Casper, Wyo. The women’s team made school history last summer, winning its first national championship at the 64th annual College National Finals Rodeo.  more »

Outstanding student academic and extracurricular performance was in the spotlight on Saturday (Apr. 13) during Texas Tech’s Department of Animal and Food Sciences Spring Awards Banquet at the McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center. More than 325 students, faculty, staff, parents and supporters attended the department’s annual event.  more »

Longtime supporter of Texas Tech’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Terry Crofoot of Lubbock, has been named the recipient of a ‘Volunteer Service Award’ from the National Agricultural Alumni and Development Association. He will receive the honor at a special presentation on June 18 in Alexandria, Va. Crofoot is vice president of Crofoot Cattle Company, a family-owned cattle ranching, real estate and quarter horse business located in the Hub City.  more »

With world population expected to grow nearly a third by 2050, agricultural production will need to increase by approximately 70 percent to meet the needs of 9 billion people around the world. As incomes are projected to increase in developing countries around the globe, the demand for high-value plant-based products, as well as livestock and dairy products, is expected to skyrocket.  more »