August 12, 2026
Texas Tech Hosts National Conference on Agricultural Water Sustainability
‘Water is the most important natural resource for the state of Texas. It’s the most vital resource for our municipalities, farms and ranches, and industries.'
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August 12, 2026
PSS's Laza Named to Prestigious USDA National Fellowship Program
'The connection with the USDA's leading scientists will enable me to strengthen TTU's partnership with new federal agencies, contributing to multi-institutional research collaborations.'
August 10, 2026
TAWC Seminar Connects Science, Ranching Across the Texas High Plains
'As irrigation availability decreases in the region, producers are seeking ways to keep their agricultural operations profitable.'
August 07, 2026
PSS’s Burow Honored by American Peanut Research & Education Society
'I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve the peanut industry and growers, and to teach and work at excellent universities.”
July 29, 2026
Davis College’s Rosalyn Shim Earns National Seed Science Honor
'Seeds are the foundation of everything we grow, and it is a privilege to advance our field through classroom teaching, scientific discovery and professional leadership.'
July 22, 2026
Events Coordinator Joins Growing Davis College Communications Team
'We are excited to see Chloe step into this role and bring her creativity, organization and dedication to the events that bring our Davis College community together.'
July 16, 2026
International Cotton School Connects Agriculture, Textiles and Markets
The program draws professionals from across the globe to the High Plains for an intensive examination of the U.S. cotton industry.
July 13, 2026
Davis College Climbs Among Top Agricultural Programs Nationwide
'Davis College has always put our students first, and our rising rankings show that outstanding students, programs, and faculty and staff can achieve prime status.'
July 10, 2026
University of Minnesota Honors Davis College Weed Science Leader
‘I am extremely proud and excited with this honor.’ Peter Dotray’s award recognizes a career of demonstrated exceptional achievement, leadership and lasting impact in agriculture.
July 06, 2026
Davis College AI-Powered Study Aims to Advance Precision Irrigation Practices
'By facilitating precise and scalable assessments of water stress across different scales, these tools hold great potential to advance water conservation practices.'
July 03, 2026
PSS Leader Krishna Jagadish Named Crop Science Society of America Fellow
'He has and continues to have important impacts on the strategic priority of sustainable water systems and crop development for limited water environments for Davis College.'
June 26, 2026
Davis College Brings Home Two Awards from National NAADA Conference
The awards continue a tradition of success for Davis College, whose communications, recruitment and alumni relations initiatives have regularly garnered national attention.
June 22, 2026
Texas Tech, PAU Lead Global Push for Smarter AI-Powered Crop Breeding
Using multispectral and thermal imaging systems, field-based sensors and machine learning algorithms, the platform will enable researchers to capture and analyze plant traits.
June 15, 2026
Nominations Open for Gerald W. Thomas Outstanding Agriculturalist Award
Established in 1969, the Gerald W. Thomas Outstanding Agriculturalist Award recognizes individuals who have made a lasting impact on the agricultural industry.
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