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The hot, dry, and windy conditions of the High Plains can carry herbicides miles from the application site, and for perennial species such as grapes, this potential volatility and drift exposure may affect plant productivity and yield for many years. Researchers from the TTU Department of Plant and Soil Science are hoping to help...
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December 14, 2020
This fall, Dr. Ellen Peffley Harp was honored by her alma mater New Mexico State University as an Outstanding Alumna of the Plant and Environmental Sciences Department. After graduating with three degrees from NMSU, Peffley went on to lead an enormously successful teaching and research career, including more than two decades with the TTU Department of Plant and Soil Science...
November 23, 2020
Plant & Soil Science students have been busy with more than just their school work. At virtual conferences and international meetings, students have excelled this year in research poster competitions, representing the university and department on regional and international stages...
November 11, 2020
Representing the TTU Soil Judging Team at the October 30 competition were CASNR undergraduate students Hayden Crawford, Bryanna Edwards, Rebeckah Owen, Harrison Maples, and Ava Hale and coaches Emma Schmidt, Jonah Trevino, and Lindsey Slaughter...
October 29, 2020
The award recognizes faculty members who are dedicated to bringing research, teaching, and service together in their work. For West, this holistic approach informs how he presents research to his students and engages with industry...
October 13, 2020
The Discover Natural Fibres Initiative Innovation Award is a competitive designation which recognizes the individuals and institutions behind the most exciting achievements in the natural fiber sector around the world...
September 27, 2020
Every year, the U.S. Farm Report – a source of agriculture industry news – hosts a televised College Roadshow series that travels to agricultural schools across the nation. This past week, the show visited Texas Tech University...
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