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Dr. Luke Linhoff – Assistant Professor, Department of Wildlife and Natural Resources
News
Tarleton State Explores the UK
By: Dr. Jean Lonie In June, 24 students and faculty members spent 20+ days exploring agricultural production and policy across England and Scotland. The group was able to blend academic …
Summer Adventures with The Tarleton Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society
By: Hannah Pepper Atkinson, Gracie Triplett, Gaven Sanders The Tarleton Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society had a productive summer, as students traveled across the state to work at their …
WNR Faculty Receive USDA Scientific Cooperation and Research Program Grant
Drs. Darrel Murray, T. Wayne Schwertner, and Adam Mitchell, Department of Wildlife and Natural Resources (WNR), and Dr. Jim Muir, Texas A&M AgriLife, received a U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign …
Mott Award Honors Top Graduate Students
Congratulations to this year’s recipients of the Gerald Mott Meritorious Graduate Student Award in Crop Science, a prestigious honor presented by the American Crop Science Society of America (CSSA). This …
Department of Wildlife and Natural Resources Promoting Wildlife “Preservation Today, For Tomorrow’s Enjoyment.”
By: Ricky Garibay Preservation can be achieved in many ways, from providing supplemental feeding, shelter, and watering areas. Student Researchers Ricky Garibay, Chloe Delahoussaye, and Ty Cosper (Figure 1), accompanied …
Wildlife and Natural Resources Faculty Receive Tenure and Promotion
Congratulations to the following faculty members from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources on their well-deserved tenure and promotion to Associate Professor: Dr. Hemanta Kafley and Dr. Darrel Murray, …
Tarleton Students Receive Recognition in the Future Farmers of America Organization
Students within the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Tarleton State University receive recognition for their involvement in FFA at the local, state, and national levels, showcasing their dedication …
Retirement: Dr. Donald McGahan
Donald G. McGahan accepted an offer to be Assistant Professor starting the Fall of 2008, was promoted to Associate Professor in 2015, and Professor in 2022. During Dr. McGahan’s time …
Retirement: Dr. Ashley Lovell
As I look back on my journey, from being the first in my family to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture at Tarleton State College in 1967 to …
Tarleton State University to Launch Uniquely Texas Podcast Celebrating Agriculture and Agricultural Communities Across the State
STEPHENVILLE, Texas – Tarleton State University has been awarded $100,000 to develop a podcast highlighting specialty crops in the state of Texas. The podcast will bring to life the uniqueness, …
Tarleton State, AQHA Visit Mexico City
Animal Science Assistant Professor, Dr. Rafael Martinez recently visited Mexico City with a distinguished group from the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA). Dr. Martinez was joined with esteemed professionals such …
Nuffield International Farming Scholars Tour Texas Agriculture
Tarleton State’s College of Agriculture & Natural Resources had the privilege of hosting The Nuffield International Farming Scholars on a tour across Texas, March 23-30th. The participants received a glimpse …
Animal Science Attends Kentucky Equine Research Conference
Animal Science’s Dr. Jessica Leatherwood and Ms. Paxton Turner attended the Kentucky Equine Research 27th Equine Health and Nutrition Conference in Ocala, FL. February 5-6th. The two-day scientific symposium attracted over …
Dr. Rafael Martinez joins Animal Science
Tarleton State University’s Department of Animal Science has announced Dr. Rafael Martinez as a new faculty member. His dedication to equine reproduction and performance, cultivated through his academic journey, brings …
Pre-Vet. Students Receive Scholarships during FWSSR
On January 27-28, 2024, the first-ever Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Youth Escaramuza and Charro Cala competition was held. On the 27th, Freshman and Pre-Veterinary Medicine major Liliana Perez’s …
Associate Dean Tarpley Completes Seminary Degree
In December of 2023, Rudy Tarpley, Professor and Associate Dean in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources completed the M.A. in Christian Studies from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in …
Tarleton Student Serves as National FFA Nominating Committee Chair
By: Dr. David Frazier Ty Williams, a Senior Agricultural Education major from Dawson, Texas was recently chosen to serve as the National FFA Nominating Committee Chairman. Only nine students are …
The Next Generation of Agricultural Science Teachers
By: Dr. David Frazier Over the course of the semester, sixteen agricultural education majors have been student teaching in secondary agricultural education programs across the state of Texas. This newest …
COANR Names Second Associate Dean
After more than eight years of outstanding service as the Department Head for the Department of Animal Science, Dr. Frank Owsley has accepted a new role as an Associate Dean …