Texas A&M University - Soil & Crop Sciences

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The goal of the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences is to prepare students for careers in soil, plant and environmentally related disciplines; to discover new scientific knowledge and develop technologies to sustain environmentally sound and economically profitable production systems; to ensure that extension of technological developments to user clientele and society in general is effective and timely; and to promote the wise use, management, and stewardship of soil, plant and water resources.

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Undergraduate Program
Students who complete the undergraduate course of study receive the degree of Bachelor of Science in Agronomy. The B.S. degree in Agronomy requires a minimum of 120 credit hours. Details of course requirements are given in the Texas A&M University Undergraduate Catalog. Information on undergraduate admissions, including how to order a catalog, can be obtained from the Office of Admissions. More Soil & Crop Sciences Information.

Undergraduate Advisor: Mark Hall

Graduate Program
The Graduate Program of the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences is designed to prepare students for careers in research, teaching, extension, industry, and management of agronomic enterprises. Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees are available in Agronomy, Food Science and Technology, Genetics, Molecular and Environmental Plant Sciences, Plant Breeding, and Soil Science. More Soil & Crop Sciences Information.

Graduate Advisor: Wayne Smith

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Challenge: Feed 9 Billion People

The world’s population is estimated to grow from 6.8 billion people today to 9.4 billion people by 2050. Leading experts predict we will need to produce more food over the next 50 years than has been produced in the past 10,000 years combined. Compounding this challenge are the effects of climate change and limited natural resources.

Rice and wheat are two staple crops critical to the food security of billions of people around the world. Together, these two crops feed more than half the world’s population. However, increases in rice and wheat productivity lag behind other crops. Reasons for this include lack of adequate investment to improve varieties and yield, diminishing land and water resources, and environmental stresses. To overcome these challenges and meet growing demand, it’s important to ensure future plant breeders are educated in advanced technologies and have an appreciation for how public sector research can help meet the needs of developed and developing countries.

Are you a part of the solution to this global challenge? If so, there’s an opportunity for you. Monsanto's Beachell-Borlaug International Scholars Program

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Soil & Crop Sciences Video \| Report
2009 Departmental Seminars: Opportunities for Cooperative Research at Texas AgriLife, Corpus Christi 29 Oct 2009, 9:00 am
Presented by Juan A. Landiva, Director of Research, Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center, Corpus Christi, Oct. 28, 2009 Read more >>
2009 Departmental Seminars: Grassland/Woodland Transitions in Subtropical North America: Implications for Biogeochemical Cycles 26 Oct 2009, 9:00 am
Presented by Tom Boutton, ESSM, TAMU, Oct. 21, 2009 Read more >>
2009 Departmental Seminars: Applications of Tissue Culture in Turfgrass Breeding 15 Oct 2009, 9:00 am
Presented by Dennis Genovesi, AgriLife Urban Solutions Center, Oct. 14, 2009 Read more >>
2009 Departmental Seminars: Plant Pathology and Microbiology 13 Oct 2009, 9:00 am
Presented by J. L. Starr, AgriLife Research, Oct. 09, 2009 Read more >>
Featured Seminar: Remembering Dr. Borlaug's Contribution to World Wheat Production 8 Oct 2009, 9:00 am
Presented by Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha M S Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai, India, Oc. 7, 2009 Read more >>

Soil & Crop Sciences News \| Report
Gene developed through conventional breeding to improve cowpea aphid resistance 31 Jul 2009, 9:37 am
By: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259. Contact(s): Dr. B.B. Singh, 979-845-3066, drbbsingh@yahoo.com; Dr. Bill Payne, 979-458-3406, wpayne@ag.tamu.edu Read more >>
Urban Ranching – A Phenomenon of American Home Cooking 1 May 2009, 9:37 am
Nothing enhances a recipe quite like natural, raw ingredients. Take your cooking one step further - grow the ingredients yourself! As awareness for a sustainable environment and the importance of a nutritious diet is on the rise, urban ranching is quickly becoming a phenomenon of urban living. Tami Hons, urban ranching expert and co-creator of The Urban Rancher (hosted by the Texas A and M University), takes us on an insightful journey into this popular new lifestyle choice. Read more >>
Growin' o' the Green: Creating the Perfect Lawn 11 Mar 2009, 9:37 am
As spring approaches, Kyle Field turfgrass managers know that proper care of the field during March and April is essential. When 90,000 people gather at Kyle Field at Texas A&M University next fall, the play will occur on the lush green turf of the football field. Work done this spring will pay off big then. Read more >>
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Norman Borlaug calls for second 'Green Revolution' 11 Mar 2009, 3:37 am
Thomas Jefferson once said "every generation needs a new revolution.” If that is so, then Dr. Norman Borlaug, father of the original Green Revolution, is inviting this generation to begin a second, more extensive, rebellion against world hunger. "The Green Revolution hasn't been won yet," said Borlaug, who will turn 95 later this month. “Developing nations need the help of agricultural scientists, researchers, administrators and others in finding ways to feed ever-growing populations." Read more >>
CERES Scholarships Established 1 Dec 2007, 12:00 am
Ceres, Inc, a plant biotechnology company, has established two new scholarships in the Soil and Crop Sciences Department at Texas A and M University. Read more >>

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AgriLife Researcher studies chemical control of potato psyllid
LUBBOCK - A Texas AgriLife Research entomologist in Lubbock is trying to determine the best management practices to reduce a potato crop's risk to zebra chip, a disease that discolors the potato and causes discounts to the producer. Dr. Christian Nansen is part of a multi-disciplinary team that is examining a variety of factors, including insecticides, spray applications, performance, farming practices and potato plant attractiveness. To reduce risk of the ... Read more >>
High Plains Irrigation Conference set Jan. 22 in Amarillo
AMARILLO - The latest in irrigation technology, groundwater district concerns and drought-tolerant crops will be highlighted at the annual High Plains Irrigation Conference and Trade Show. The conference will run from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Jan. 22 in the Regency Room of the Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan Street, in Amarillo, according to Nich Kenny, Texas AgriLife Extension Service irrigation specialist. "We get lots of questions on how to cope ... Read more >>
Internet mold classes start January 30
WESLACO -- Despite its virtual disappearance from the headlines, mold continues to be a highly toxic substance found in many homes and buildings that only education can eradicate, according to a Texas AgriLife Extension Service county agent in South Texas.Barbara Storz, an AgriLife Extension agent in Hidalgo County, has personally seen the harmful effects household mold can have on human health. She recommends professionals and homeowners alike take a series of online courses being offered ... Read more >>
Fungal footage fosters foresight into plant, animal disease
COLLEGE STATION - Mold and mildew may be doomed. Researchers are closer to understanding how these and other fungi grow. "Fungi have a big impact on our dinner plate," said Dr. Brian Shaw, Texas AgriLife Research plant pathologist. "We tend to think that getting food on the table is easy. But fungi are major disease-causing organisms for both plants and animals. With more research, we can find new ways to compete with them." Commonly known fungi are molds, mildews, mushrooms ... Read more >>
North Texas Ag Conference set for Jan. 12 in Wellington
WELLINGTON -- The Texas AgriLife Extension Service will host the annual North Texas Ag Conference on Jan. 12 at the Bura Handley Community Center, 802 10th Street, Wellington. Registration will be held from 8:30-9 a.m., and is $10 to be paid at the door. It will include a noon meal, said Todd Baughman, AgriLife Extension state peanut specialist in Vernon. Scheduled program topics and presenters are: -- Crop and cattle management issues, Stan ... Read more >>

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Center, BP recognize Aggies for work to improve safety in process industries 23 Dec 2009, 7:25 pm
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Plant Breeding News \| Report
Plant Breeding Bulletin September 2009, video embedded 14 Sep 2009, 3:37 am
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Plant Breeding Bulletin August 2009 18 Aug 2009, 3:37 am
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Plant Breeding Bulletin July 2009, video embedded 8 Jul 2009, 3:37 am
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Plant Breeding Bulletin June 2009, video embedded 8 Jun 2009, 3:37 am
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