The Agriculturist - Texas Tech University

06/25/2024

We are the storytellers of KKTMA Agency and we are excited to unveil our latest project which underlines Davis College researchers’ unwavering commitment to sustainability. We believe this has been the most fulfilling finale to our undergraduate adventures and cannot wait to share what we have learned. Read our story “Doing More with Less: Davis College Researchers Focus on Sustainable Practices” in the 2024 issue of The Agriculturist.

MACIE MILLER - Holliday, TX
ASPEN FENTER - Lubbock, TX
TATUM CHRISTIE - Tolar, TX
KAYLEE HENDRICKS - Plainview, TX
KLOE CORN - Rotan, TX

06/24/2024

We are the brains behind the untold crossover story of athletes in agriculture. Together, we have worked all semester to create this new, fresh piece that is a testament tot he kind of students we grow in Davis College.

Stay tuned to read more about the story that speaks beyond agriculture.

TAYLOR LIMBAUGH - Schulenburg, TX
AMANDA TERRELL - LaSalle, CO
KORY HUMPHREY - George West, TX
JENNA HOWLE - Idalou, TX

06/18/2024

As a collective, we’ve embarked on a journey to tell the rich narrative behind the Washington D.C. Congressional Internship. We’ve not only collaborated seamlessly, but have also forged deep bonds, evolving into a tight knit unit. We’ve rediscovered the power and significance of political engagement and are thrilled to share more about the Congressional Internship experience.

KYRA HUNTER - Comfort, TX
JESSIE HOWLE - Idalou, TX
NICOLE JASPERSON - College Station, TX
GUNNAR GRIGGS-BELL - Gunnar, TX

06/17/2024

We have worked together to tell the story of the Companion Animal Program at Texas Tech. We have bonded over assignments and have gone from strangers to close friends. Each individual on our team brought a unique perspective and specialty, making our team stronger together. Stay tuned to read about the cutting edge work the Companion Animal Program is doing in the 2024 edition of The Agriculturist.

JACEY CATHEY - Lubbock, TX
MEREDITH FAY - Waxahachie, TX
KENDALL SMIITH - New Braunfels, TX
KACI WALKER - Templeton, CA

06/15/2024

Our story highlights and unpacks the growth felt in all aspects of Lubbock, Texas. We discuss the impact felt by the growth as well as where this corner of West Texas started; deeply rooted in agriculture. To learn more about the urban sprawl of Lubbock, read this year’s edition of The Agriculturist.

KELLY JONES - Colfax, Illinois
KARLEY STEPHENS - Uvalde, TX
MORGAN HOWE - Azle, TX
ALLISON GALLAHER - Weimar, TX

06/13/2024

As a team, we have worked hard to capture the essence of locally grown food here in Lubbock and tell the story of the people providing freshly grown produce to West Texas. To learn more, make sure to read our story in the upcoming edition of The Agriculturist.

CAROLINE LEACH - Sedona, AZ
ANNIE SULPIZIO - Yuma, AZ
PAYTON FLETCHER - Van Alstyne, TX
TREY BRUMLEY - Big Spring, TX

06/11/2024

Meet the Team! With the help of Davis College experts, JEBS Agency has searched high and low this semester too debunk common agricultural myths. Through this experience, we have learned more about our university, our industry, and grown closer as a team. We are so excited to share our findings with you!

BROOKE BEYERS - Sibley, IL
JULIA COX - Coahoma, TX
ERIN DIGIACAMO - Crane, TX
SIENA ROLLIN - Riverdale, CA

06/10/2024

We are the JHETS team covering the lives and businesses of risk-takers who graduated from Davis College. We visited with Davis College alumni to share their stories of entrepreneurship, perseverance, and dedication. Read more about how Texas Tech has played a role in their success in the latest edition of The Agriculturist! 

TESSA TAYLOR - Prosser, WA 
SHAYLA JONES - Meridian, TX 
HAILEY CRUMPTON - Ponder, TX 
ELIZABETH DANIEL - Georgetown, TX 
JACOB WALTERS - Colorado City, TX

06/06/2024

As a group, we have grown to be close friends while navigating the Block alongside one another. Together, we have been working on telling the story of impact on Davis College made by donors and alumni. Thought his story, we have witnessed their legacies firsthand and have grown a deeper appreciation for the part they play in student success.

KARLEE BUSHER - Winters, TX
HANNAH ALTO - McKinleyville, CA
INEKA DYKZEUL - Modesto, CA
COURTNEY THURMAN - Bryan, TX

03/29/2024

Same magazine. Bigger purpose.

This year, we are excited to announce that our magazine, The Agriculturist, is the official publication of Davis College.

We are the block.

Follow us to see sneak peaks of this year’s stories. To get your copy of The Agriculturist, send us a message.

02/22/2024

We had an awesome time discussing the block and The Agriculturist - Texas Tech University with KAMC News this week. Stay tuned for the segment this weekend!

02/20/2024

We need your help! Click the link in our bio to take the survey.

We’re looking to gain your thoughts and perceptions of the Davis College. We’re looking for a wide range of people including prospective and current students, prospective and current parents of students, friends of the college, alumni, donors, and beyond.

If you have any connection to Davis College, we want to know what you think!

02/13/2024

How are communications professionals using generative AI tools? That’s the question our panel discussed today to help students learn more about the current and future applications of this technology. Many thanks to Clint White (Sorghum Checkoff), Kaitlyn Neal (Advanced Graphix), and Adrian Hawkins (National Ranching Heritage Center) for sharing insights and advice with students in the Ag Comm Block!

08/01/2023

Congratulations to our 2023 Agriculturist editor on receiving this prestigious award!

06/20/2023

The 2023 issue of the Agriculturist is headed to the printer and then to your mailbox! Congratulations to the students in the 2023 ACOM Block for their hard work on this year’s issue. The cover features a photograph from the article “Fiber and Fine Wine” - a story about Farmhouse Vineyards by Kyler Hardegree, Kourtney Gibson, Haley Milam and Macie Thomas.

A special thanks to the story sources and advertisers who worked with our students as the produced the magazine. Collaboration and investment in our students from the Lubbock and greater West Texas communities make this publication possible.

05/26/2023

Did you know Texas is considered the energy capital of the United States?

Along with serving as the largest producer of oil and natural gas, Texas leads the nation in wind-powered electricity.

Learn more about Texas energy in the upcoming issue of The Agriculturist.

05/12/2023

Meet the Team! This group put together the story celebrating women in agricultural education and highlights the challenges faced in the profession.
From left to right:

Talyn Eaton, photo director, from Ovalo, Texas.

Mackenzie Johnson, design coordinator, from Kersey, Colorado.

Krislyn Tatum, lead writer, from Haskell, Texas.

Miranda Schott, digital and advertising manager, from Brackettville, Texas.

05/11/2023

While the current drought directly impacts farmers in the area, it does not change their drive to provide for the world.

Brandon Patschke is a prime example of a farmer using his resources to the fullest. Learn more about him and his operation in the upcoming issue of The Agriculturist.

05/10/2023

The Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resource’s very own Thayne Montague, Ph.D., said he is excited about the future of the viticulture and enology program at Texas Tech University.

Hear from him about the research side of the wine industry in the upcoming issue of The Agriculturist.

TTU Department of Plant and Soil Science

05/10/2023

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all the incredible educators out there! We are grateful for your dedication and hard work in shaping the minds of our future leaders.

Read the upcoming issue of The Agriculturist to hear the stories of women in agricultural education.

05/08/2023

Sorghum is naturally gluten free and is an excellent source of iron.

Learn more about sorghum and the recent USDA grant awarded to National Sorghum Producers in the upcoming issue of The Agriculturist.

05/05/2023

The Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources has been a home away from home for many. Stay tuned for the upcoming issue of The Agriculturist to read more about how the Davis College has and continues to impact students’ lives.

Comment your favorite memory from your time in the Davis College!

05/04/2023

Here’s a behind the scenes look at the making of The Agriculturist. Mr. Weston Marshall, unit manager at Southwest Collection gave us insight into what the collection is all about.



Learn more about the library and its impact on Texas Tech in the upcoming issue of The Agriculturist.

05/03/2023

Did you know research in Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources impacts 5 of the 7 continents?



Graduate students and faculty share their passions in new ways through their research, and we were honored to highlight the research happening all over the world.

Read the upcoming issue of The Agriculturist to learn more about Davis College’s international impact.

05/03/2023

High impact learning experiences provide a transformative learning experience within the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources. Meet the team of agricultural communications majors who dove in and found everything there is to know about these transformative experiences.

Chris Vardy, lead writer, from Fort Worth, Texas.
“I have found importance in telling the stories of those whose voices aren’t strong enough. I believe that everyone should be able to tell their point of view.”

Katie Harris, photo director, from Stanton, Texas.
“Growing up on a ranch, I have developed a deep love and understanding for agriculture. I want to teach others the importance of agriculture while advocating for the industry.”

Nate Gregory, design coordinator, from Lubbock, Texas.
“I pursued ag communications to learn how I can give a voice to those who don’t have one. Agriculture is central to the community that I grew up and I believe I can help the voiceless be heard.”

Cabree Mullins, digital and advertising manager, from Hesperus, Colorado.
“My passion is to advocate for the agriculture industry and help give back to an industry that has given so much to me.”

05/02/2023

The Baumgardner family is a living legacy at Texas Tech University with graduates that date back to 1934.
Joe Baumgardner, a graduate of the Department of Plant and Soil Science, shares why the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources is a family tradition for them.
Hear more of the Baumgarder family’s story in the upcoming issue of The Agriculturist.

05/01/2023

Congratulations to our Top Sales Team of the semester! This award is given each year in the Ag Comm Block to the team who sells the most advertising for the magazine. This story team, who sold more than seven pages of advertising, included James Brady, the team's digital and advertising manager; Breely Huguley, the lead writer and team leader; Kamri Carper, photography director; and Riley Greiten, designer.

Honorable mention sales honors go to two additional teams who each sold 5.75 pages of advertising including:

Cabree Mullins, the team's digital and advertising manager; Chris Vardy, the lead writer and team leader; Katie Harris, photography director; and Nate Gregory, designer;

AND

Kynzie Hardegree, the team's digital and advertising manager; Carlye Winfrey, the lead writer and team leader; McKenna Pavelock, photography director; and Riley Greiten, Kaitlyn Neal.

04/29/2023

Owning and operating a business was no small feat for the Simpson family.

Read the upcoming issue of The Agriculturist to hear the story of At'l Do Farms and their transition of ownership and operations this year.

04/28/2023

Cotton researchers have a way of taking the lab to the field and helping farmers make the best out of their production. Texas Tech takes great pride in preparing our research students to be leaders in the field and friends to the farmers.

Brooke is an example of the heart behind cotton research.

Read more about Brooke, her research and other researchers like her in the upcoming issue of The Agriculturist.

04/27/2023

Thank you KCBD NewsChannel 11 for visiting our class and featuring our publication! We are so excited to bring our readers the 2023 issue of The Agriculturist soon.

An agriculture magazine is about to be printed after months of hard work by Texas Tech students.