WNR Faculty Receive USDA Scientific Cooperation and Research Program Grant

The project will investigate the impacts of changes in woody legume cover on biodiversity and associated ecosystem services across different land tenure systems through reciprocal visits to similar ecosystems (savanna rangelands) in Botswana and Texas. “These reciprocal visits will allow ‘in context’ cross-cultural discussion and training on biodiversity assessment, social context, and land tenure related to the potential value of biodiversity to provide forage for cattle, food, fuel wood, and other ecosystem services identified within the project” (Dr. Murray). 

Publication Development in Agricultural Communications: "Rooted in Conservation

ACOM 4305, Publication Development in Agricultural Communications, experience the developing commercial agricultural publications, focusing on PR writing, interviewing, photography, and sponsorship sales within the agricultural industry. Students, like Kyla Moseley who wrote this story, create magazine stories and layouts following Livestock Publications Council and AP Style guidelines, gaining valuable skills and confidence in agricultural news writing.