https://www.txsoillab.com/highlights daily 0.75 2025-12-04 https://www.txsoillab.com/highlights/cotton-farming-nov-2025-issue monthly 0.5 2025-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/00a67656-ab54-4194-9786-110f4bf96592/Cover.jpg Highlights - Cotton Farming Nov 2025 Issue We’re honored to share that our very own Dr. Katie Lewis is featured on the cover of Cotton Farming’s November 2025 issue. Her dedication to soil science, sustainable agriculture, and supporting growers across the High Plains truly embodies our mission. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/f8c6504d-e15b-41b0-9489-9821918d89a3/Picture.jpg Highlights - Cotton Farming Nov 2025 Issue As the article highlights, Katie, supported by her husband Clay, brings together deep science and real-world farming experience to champion soil fertility, water management, and resilient cotton production for West Texas. https://www.txsoillab.com/highlights/spotlight-ramneet-kaur monthly 0.5 2025-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/7d25a5d0-686c-4a63-8b5f-2f8f17e08317/Ramneet4.jpeg Highlights - Spotlight: Ramneet Kaur Meet Ramneet Kaur, a Ph.D. student in Plant and Soil Science at Texas Tech University, conducting her research at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research Center in Lubbock. Originally from Punjab, India, she grew up in a farming family whose resilience and optimism taught her to appreciate the dedication behind every harvest. Witnessing firsthand the challenges farmers face, especially with changing weather and soil conditions, sparked her lifelong commitment to making agriculture more sustainable and resilient. She earned her B.Sc. in Agriculture (Hons.) from Khalsa College, Amritsar, and her M.Sc. in Soil Science from Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. During her master’s research, she worked on improving nitrogen fertilizer management in direct-seeded rice using a leaf color chart, helping farmers optimize fertilizer use while protecting the environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/e3f7e30e-195d-480b-92e7-233ab6931735/Ramneet11.jpeg Highlights - Spotlight: Ramneet Kaur Today, Ramneet’s Ph.D. research focuses on developing sustainable and resilient sorghum–cotton cropping systems for the semi-arid regions of the Texas Great Plains. She studies how regenerative practices like no-tillage and crop rotation influence soil health, water retention, and greenhouse gas emissions under both dryland and irrigated systems. Her goal is to design economically viable and environmentally sustainable cropping systems that conserve water, enhance soil vitality, and strengthen the resilience of semi-arid agriculture. Ramneet hopes to join the agriculture-based industry, where she can combine her field-based research expertise with innovation to support sustainable soil and crop management on a larger scale. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1ba62173-f603-4d91-986b-86a7ab536cce/Ramneet8.jpeg Highlights - Spotlight: Ramneet Kaur When she’s not in the field or the lab, she loves exploring new places and trying new foods. 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His story illustrates how the next generation of soil scientists is marrying field experience with digital innovation to reshape the future of cotton production. https://www.txsoillab.com/highlights/spotlight-kaitlyn-anderson monthly 0.5 2025-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/ada9d512-d9bd-4268-8cbf-309030401337/Kaitlyn+14.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Kaitlyn Anderson After graduating in 2022, with a Bachelor's in Agriculture, majoring in Animal Science, accompanied by a minor in Science Communication, from Murdoch University in Western Australia, Kaitlyn landed her dream job as an Agricultural Research and Extension Coordinator for the Facey Group, a small non-for-profit farmer cooperative research organization in the remote town of Wickepin, Western Australia. This broad-acre dryland mixed operation farming community produces small grains, such as wheat, barley, and oats, integrated with livestock, predominantly sheep, with an average of just 15 inches of rainfall during the growing season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/cc373e16-cf2f-48b9-b011-1a7db231af64/Kaitlyn+4.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Kaitlyn Anderson Working closely with local farmers, Kaitlyn delivered practical, region-specific research focused on whole-system drought mitigation strategies and improving nitrogen efficiency through the implementation of novel legumes. She thrived in the fast-paced environment, designing and managing multiple farm-scale trials and extension projects. Her time at Facey Group has been instrumental in shaping her collaborative approach to agricultural research and deepening her passion for stakeholder engagement and science communication. Driven by a passion to move science beyond research journals and into the hands of farmers in ways that are both effective and engaging, Kaitlyn moved to Lubbock, Texas, to pursue a Master’s in Agricultural Communication at Texas Tech University. From the start, her goal was clear: to improve how agricultural science is communicated so it reaches those who need it most, in a form they value and can apply. Accompanying her studies at Texas Tech University, Kaitlyn works as a Graduate Research Assistant with the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Lubbock. She has contributed to the development of extension materials and analyzed workshop evaluations to enhance producer education efforts, while the research and extension center supports her thesis research. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/80245b28-9cb3-4b40-9148-8996c4201f48/Kaitlyn+8.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Kaitlyn Anderson While farmers remain at the heart of her motivations and values, Kaitlyn acknowledges the broader system in which they operate, one shaped by institutions, policies, and knowledge networks that influence their ability to adapt and thrive. Supporting farmers means looking beyond the farm gate to address the larger structures that drive agricultural progress. Her master’s research on extension agents’ motivations to share and seek information has begun to unpack these dynamics. County extension agents are a vital resource for Texas farmers, and it is essential to equip them with the tools, training, and support they need to be effective educators and advocates. Strengthening their capacity ultimately strengthens the farmers they serve, helping them reach both the operational and personal goals. As she begins her PhD in Agricultural Communication and Education at Texas Tech, Kaitlyn is committed to improving how science is communicated and flows among institutions, media, policymakers, and farmers, ensuring farmers have the knowledge and information they need to make informed decisions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1755698913202-E44INLI0CQASL7C3L9T7/Kaitlyn+1.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Kaitlyn Anderson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1755698913238-JMRLSJAEPDIXIONZHXPB/Kaitlyn+2.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Kaitlyn Anderson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1755698914350-Z2VV4SRXDDWL44ILU0E7/Kaitlyn+3.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Kaitlyn Anderson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1755698914485-NJE8Z4ILW12K31L0DJXW/Kaitlyn+4.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Kaitlyn Anderson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1755698915319-I73GOVOXQXNZRFZCGJE1/Kaitlyn+5.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Kaitlyn Anderson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1755698915243-PPM7FUGSULF67H8KG91K/Kaitlyn+6.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Kaitlyn Anderson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1755698916112-8GPLD3L2SPZTK7D20I3M/Kaitlyn+7.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Kaitlyn Anderson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1755698916298-SCHU6OW4RNZM29OTLBVU/Kaitlyn+8.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Kaitlyn Anderson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1755698917361-4T7GSW461NBBGOQ3KX13/Kaitlyn+9.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Kaitlyn Anderson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1755698917339-N7WS9WT4UUK0UP4116H7/Kaitlyn+10.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Kaitlyn Anderson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1755698918645-YT5DVMZ70F2BE6XUULX0/Kaitlyn+11.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Kaitlyn Anderson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1755698922479-XMWX69XLWMJ8ZLVOQQTA/Kaitlyn+13.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Kaitlyn Anderson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1755698921045-E7HM0M8FFCWADOKEYC4C/Kaitlyn+14.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Kaitlyn Anderson https://www.txsoillab.com/highlights/sas-regen-ag-annual-meeting monthly 0.5 2025-08-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/6141a1f6-8bd3-482d-9a49-b1684a03a799/image-20250808-001121-3ff0361e.jpeg Highlights - SAS Regen Ag Annual Meeting SAS Regen Ag Annual Meeting This diverse group of brilliant minds came together to collaborate and share updates at our annual meeting. Hearing the incredible stories of relationships built, growth achieved, and knowledge gained is truly inspiring. The advancements driven by our graduate students’ curiosity and dedication continue to push regenerative agriculture forward in amazing ways! https://www.txsoillab.com/highlights/new-podcast-episode-with-nick-boogades monthly 0.5 2025-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/ae154b43-7b22-4a6b-a682-e5cf86e7cc84/Nick.jpg Highlights - New Podcast Episode with Nick Boogades New Podcast Episode: “Cover Crops and the Transition to Organic” with Nick Boogades In this episode of Field, Lab, Earth, Nick joins the host to dive into his latest research on how farmers in the Texas High Plains can successfully transition from conventional to organic agriculture using cover crops. Learn: Whether you're a grower, researcher, or sustainability advocate, this episode sheds light on real-world tools and insights for more sustainable farming in challenging environments. https://www.txsoillab.com/highlights/chris-cobos-featured-on-klbk monthly 0.5 2025-08-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/aa584d57-4bfd-4474-b910-1cbee4d86207/Chris.1.jpg Highlights - Chris Cobos Featured on KLBK We’re proud to celebrate Chris Cobos for his incredible work in advancing water conservation practices for cotton farmers across Texas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/a5e54a26-b364-4405-8df9-3f970033dc9d/Chris.3.jpg Highlights - Chris Cobos Featured on KLBK Chris is making a difference right here in our community, helping producers protect one of our most precious resources while supporting sustainable agriculture. His work is featured on EverythingLubbock.com! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/23d23b8d-47a4-4f52-a4cf-235a03ae40ca/Chris.2.jpg Highlights - Chris Cobos Featured on KLBK https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/future-of-ag/lubbock-native-researches-water-conservation-practices-for-cotton-farmers https://www.txsoillab.com/highlights/dr-joseph-burke-and-dr-katie-lewis-paving-the-way-for-the-future-of-water-in-agriculture monthly 0.5 2025-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/5cc9b5fb-d815-4876-8741-4e95d26f36f1/Joseph+and+Katie+4.jpg Highlights - Dr. Joseph Burke and Dr. Katie Lewis Paving the Way for the Future of Water in Agriculture Dr. Joseph Burke and Dr. Katie Lewis are making waves in water innovation! Featured in the latest issue of txH2O Magazine, they explore the groundbreaking potential of treated produced water as a sustainable solution for irrigating crops. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/bfbdb168-d877-4777-a4cf-370ac3f45e11/Joseph+and+Katie+3.jpg Highlights - Dr. Joseph Burke and Dr. Katie Lewis Paving the Way for the Future of Water in Agriculture From oilfields to farmlands, their research is redefining how we think about water reuse in Texas and beyond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/8272d5a1-907a-4645-ac19-5c6fd4ff626d/Joseph+and+Katie+1.jpg Highlights - Dr. Joseph Burke and Dr. Katie Lewis Paving the Way for the Future of Water in Agriculture Check out their feature here: https://twri.tamu.edu/publications/txh2o/2025/summer-2025/can-treated-produced-water-safely-irrigate-crops https://www.txsoillab.com/highlights/dr-katie-lewis-tackling-cotton-challenges-on-the-southern-high-plains monthly 0.5 2025-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/2c670e2d-5294-4571-a444-44d2d71ac3b5/IMG_1449.JPG Highlights - Dr. Katie Lewis: Tackling Cotton Challenges on the Southern High Plains We’re proud to see our very own Dr. Katie Lewis featured in the latest issue of MidAmerica Farmer Grower, where she sheds light on the tough realities of growing cotton on the Southern High Plains. From extreme weather to limited water resources, Dr. Lewis emphasizes the need for sustainable solutions rooted in science and collaboration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/3705daa1-0a81-47d8-9057-6eb63197fd98/ClayKadenceCade.png Highlights - Dr. Katie Lewis: Tackling Cotton Challenges on the Southern High Plains What makes this story even more special is the partnership behind the work. Katie and her husband Clay Lewis, a fifth-generation cotton farmer, work side by side to bridge the gap between research and real-world farming. Their collaboration brings unique insight into the challenges producers face and helps ensure the research stays grounded in practicality and impact. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/ad27fec8-b642-40e3-9e33-21a3afd2146a/IMG_1448.JPG Highlights - Dr. Katie Lewis: Tackling Cotton Challenges on the Southern High Plains Together, the Lewises are helping shape the future of cotton production in West Texas, one field and one breakthrough at a time. https://www.txsoillab.com/highlights/from-row-crops-to-perennial-forage monthly 0.5 2025-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/a2333dab-7024-4921-bc89-f4e140e5b049/image-20250617-213608-5313fced.jpeg Highlights - From Row Crops to Perennial Forage: A Sustainable Shift in Agriculture Texas A&M AgriLife researchers are partnering with producers like Cactus Feeders to evaluate the benefits of converting traditional row crops into perennial forage systems, an innovative approach that could transform water usage, soil health, and sustainability in West Texas agriculture. This project is supported by the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) through its Seeding Solutions program and aims to provide a comprehensive look at the agronomic, ecological, and economic outcomes of these systems. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/93bcd824-e5d7-4355-8a52-aa8ee213acff/image-20250617-150032-cf2cf1bb.jpeg Highlights - From Row Crops to Perennial Forage: A Sustainable Shift in Agriculture This research is not just happening in labs, it’s taking place directly in the field. Cactus Feeders is a key collaborator, working closely with AgriLife scientists to host field trials, provide real-world feedback, and explore how perennial systems can work within commercial operations. This partnership brings science and production together, ensuring the solutions being tested are both practical and scalable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/e5ab5325-c75e-412a-b314-fb50471353f1/image-20250617-150938-86033b57.jpeg Highlights - From Row Crops to Perennial Forage: A Sustainable Shift in Agriculture The annual meeting was co-organized by Texas A&M AgriLife and Cactus Feeders, bringing together university scientists, industry professionals, and producers to reflect on the project’s early results and align on future research priorities. The meeting featured data presentations, open discussions, and a shared commitment to collaborative innovation in agriculture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1750880198137-XUJ5A3GW9T7VDBKMAAT9/image-20250617-145830-f3ddf836.jpeg Highlights - From Row Crops to Perennial Forage: A Sustainable Shift in Agriculture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1750880202994-P0O77SHPKN7WWXN74KUF/image-20250617-150032-cf2cf1bb.jpeg Highlights - From Row Crops to Perennial Forage: A Sustainable Shift in Agriculture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1750880205961-TF5UBJJ70IXG60NK5IMS/image-20250617-150938-86033b57.jpeg Highlights - From Row Crops to Perennial Forage: A Sustainable Shift in Agriculture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1750880206247-JPE1AXZ5WRQ60U5QLSYA/image-20250617-194055-656aabfa.jpeg Highlights - From Row Crops to Perennial Forage: A Sustainable Shift in Agriculture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1750880209953-PP029LM26S1L4BGNW3BD/image-20250617-194124-855b0c47.jpeg Highlights - From Row Crops to Perennial Forage: A Sustainable Shift in Agriculture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1750880210727-8ZDSD89B2ADF1XBQG5Y5/image-20250617-202817-f7b59f46.jpeg Highlights - From Row Crops to Perennial Forage: A Sustainable Shift in Agriculture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1750880214308-WDK6PEWZARNERH6CXS22/image-20250617-204147-4d42b362.jpeg Highlights - From Row Crops to Perennial Forage: A Sustainable Shift in Agriculture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1750880212617-5XS6JMC0Q7JM15YUP2NP/image-20250617-213608-7397a6b8.jpeg Highlights - From Row Crops to Perennial Forage: A Sustainable Shift in Agriculture https://www.txsoillab.com/highlights/spotlight-noelia-curbelo-lopez monthly 0.5 2025-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/957d3f0c-aee2-4f7c-ab5f-e0b8696b374b/img_2_1709336682806.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Noelia Curbelo-Lopez Noelia Curbelo-Lopez is originally from Puerto Rico, the small mountain town of Jayuya. She comes from a family of coffee growers and has a strong background in agronomy. Noelia earned her bachelor's degree in agronomy with a soil science focus from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus (UPRM). During her undergraduate studies, she worked at the Soil Fertility and Quality Laboratory at UPRM and conducted research focused on validating a rapid procedure for measuring ammonium, nitrate, and phosphate in soil and water extracts. She also gained experience at North Dakota State University, working in the Soil Reclamation Laboratory on the characterization of biopolymers for soil remediation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/165b41ed-992d-4dbb-b0bb-b9c5be17e828/IMG_3082.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Noelia Curbelo-Lopez Currently, Noelia is pursuing a master's degree in Plant and Soil Science with a concentration in soil science at Texas Tech University. Her research focuses on integrating nitrification inhibitors with manure in cotton systems to mitigate nitrous oxide emissions. While manure provides numerous benefits to soil health, its sudden addition of labile carbon can stimulate microbial activity and increase greenhouse gas emissions—particularly nitrous oxide. As a potent greenhouse gas and a major contributor to global warming, nitrous oxide also represents a loss of nitrogen, one of agriculture’s most limiting nutrients. Noelia’s research aims to optimize the use of manure to retain its agronomic benefits while minimizing its environmental impact. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/9424d90b-09b7-49f3-9b0f-e3fa734958df/IMG_2535.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Noelia Curbelo-Lopez Looking ahead, she plans to pursue a Ph.D. with the goal of becoming a professor of soil fertility. Her long-term vision includes working in extension to bridge the gap between agriculture and academia in Puerto Rico. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1750097633039-3L0BP35RW8BK0X2R1HZN/20250327_192804342_iOS.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Noelia Curbelo-Lopez https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1750097635186-ZHDD8992M89BZDE40PVK/ANMP0669.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Noelia Curbelo-Lopez https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1750097642845-A6WONAOKBKV4ZKPCSFH8/ANMP0899.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Noelia Curbelo-Lopez https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1750097637460-COO5Y6Y2A5BSSJQKX3Y9/img_2_1709336682806.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Noelia Curbelo-Lopez https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1750097643440-QSPHECC2QK02EL52BULP/IMG_0419.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Noelia Curbelo-Lopez https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1750097651988-6LRT800BCV0RD86M4O60/IMG_1891.JPG Highlights - Spotlight: Noelia Curbelo-Lopez https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1750097652100-PR5YTMKX4V0APXI83AO0/IMG_2535.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Noelia Curbelo-Lopez https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1750097657275-BFMJMXWO8KE94K2V4DY2/IMG_3082.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Noelia Curbelo-Lopez https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1750097656786-15US9MFCW6I4G0OQFJ8J/IMG_20230317_090733574_HDR.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Noelia Curbelo-Lopez https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1750097658324-O4GCYJLMBM6OQL55O1QW/IMG-20230802-WA0074.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Noelia Curbelo-Lopez https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1750097658413-7IATJWPSORDC8KI55OIB/IMG-20231030-WA0021.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Noelia Curbelo-Lopez https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1750097670076-FGU7PB6CPLWS78YJWI6O/Noelia_Headshot_2024+%282+of+2%29.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Noelia Curbelo-Lopez https://www.txsoillab.com/highlights/spotlight-arjun-kafle monthly 0.5 2025-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/53551328-d03a-4fc1-988f-bb5b0b32906b/Arjun_Headshot_2024+%282+of+2%29.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Dr. Arjun Kafle Dr. Arjun Kafle is a post-doctoral researcher in the Soil Fertility Lab at Texas A&M AgriLife Research in Lubbock, TX. His expertise centers around sustainable crop production, soil health, irrigation management, soil amendments, and plant nutrient management. Coming from an agricultural family background, Dr. Kafle developed a strong affinity for agriculture early in life—an interest that evolved into a dedicated career path. He earned his bachelor’s degree in agriculture from the Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Tribhuvan University, Nepal in 2016. Following graduation, he served as an agriculture instructor at a community school, where he taught and provided practical training to high school students. After more than a year and a half in this role, he recognized the rapid transformation of agriculture through new technologies, which motivated him to pursue advanced studies in the United States. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/010a03fc-eb25-41d7-afe9-2571283dce93/IMG_6758.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Dr. Arjun Kafle In 2018, Dr. Kafle began his master’s program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, focusing on season extension and overwinter production of leafy vegetables using high tunnels. He later completed his Ph.D. at Texas Tech University, where his research addressed two key issues facing the Texas High Plains: water scarcity and poor soil health. His doctoral work investigated the effectiveness of growth stage-based deficit irrigation on cucumber and sweet corn in reducing water use, sustaining yield, and improving water use efficiency. He also explored the use of biochar as a soil amendment to enhance the properties of West Texas sandy soils. Dr. Kafle has shared his research findings at departmental, college, regional, national, and international conferences. His academic excellence and research contributions have earned him numerous awards, honors, and scholarships. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/b9d59f2a-5e16-4d02-a39d-fb957526c897/IMG_1049.png Highlights - Spotlight: Dr. Arjun Kafle Currently, at the Soil Fertility Lab led by Dr. Katie Lewis, Dr. Kafle contributes to several research initiatives aimed at improving plant nutrient efficiency, water use efficiency, and soil ecological services. He is actively involved in a project funded by Myland, an innovative soil health company, which examines the long-term effects of native micro-algae inoculation on soil aggregate stability, nutrient dynamics, greenhouse gas emissions, and cotton productivity under different irrigation regimes. He is also engaged in a project funded by Yara North America, testing three nitrogen fertilizer sources (UAN, UCAN, CN-9) to assess their impacts on carbon and nitrogen mineralization and soil acidification. Additionally, he serves as the lead Principal Investigator for a Texas Corn Producers Board-funded project focused on optimizing phosphorus and potassium recommendations for corn production in semi-arid regions like the Texas High Plains and Blackland. The goal is to create a comprehensive fertility guide to improve nutrient use efficiency and crop productivity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/ef276c14-0c2e-4a32-9786-4bd4d64dbca1/IMG_8067.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Dr. Arjun Kafle Since joining the lab, Dr. Kafle has contributed to over $3.6 million in research proposals, serving as both lead and co-principal investigator. He values the importance of grantsmanship for early-career scientists and credits Dr. Lewis as a key mentor in his development. Dr. Kafle is committed to a long-term academic career, aiming to independently and collaboratively lead research programs that address growers’ challenges, support sustainable agriculture, and provide meaningful learning experiences for the next generation of agricultural professionals. Outside of research, he enjoys visiting new places, playing cricket and soccer, and spending time with friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1746042926894-5JJSIH76MCDARRMU30Z8/IMG_1049.png Highlights - Spotlight: Dr. Arjun Kafle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1746042925139-7H18442F44MOKMRJ6KG9/IMG_1613.png Highlights - Spotlight: Dr. Arjun Kafle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1746042942099-TTD2TRNSBKIT8LF3D0M2/IMG_4437.png Highlights - Spotlight: Dr. Arjun Kafle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1746042941851-UECTLCFH4ALSQL7O1XBS/IMG_4938.png Highlights - Spotlight: Dr. Arjun Kafle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1746042956681-TZJWN3KFVUE8CGUXQ04G/IMG_8067.png Highlights - Spotlight: Dr. Arjun Kafle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1746042957169-F655D54KB892KSO1G2BB/Journey.png Highlights - Spotlight: Dr. Arjun Kafle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1746043165338-BQFWKP9DBMLKSSSROA0X/IMG_6758-2.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Dr. Arjun Kafle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1746043405279-XDCCPZDHIR8N9ZVUMFWA/IMG_7429-2.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Dr. Arjun Kafle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1746043404882-176OP5YVAKJJY76TNC71/IMG_9103-2.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Dr. Arjun Kafle https://www.txsoillab.com/highlights/spotlight-chris-cobos monthly 0.5 2025-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/75cbb570-1f39-4d4b-9663-3487889bab88/CC.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Chris Cobos Chris graduated from West Texas A&M University in 2015 with his B.S. in Wildlife Biology. His undergraduate research focused on the antimicrobial properties of plant secondary metabolites. After graduation, Chris worked at the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy in Amarillo, TX researching the role of human endothelial cells and cytokines on tumor angiogenesis and growth through the TTUHSC Biomedical Research Internship. From there, Chris started his M.S. in Plant and Soil Sciences at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX. He graduated from TTU in 2018 after successfully defending his thesis, “The developmental biology and biochemistry of peanut (Arachis hypogaea) testa and its role in Aspergillus resistance”. In 2019, Chris worked for the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Texas Tech University working on gas chromatography and mass spectroscopy of various plant and animal sterols. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/5f74d190-10dd-4524-9448-12188ad31794/2023+Tri+Society+Award.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Chris Cobos In 2021, Chris started his Ph.D. in Soil Science at Texas A&M University under Dr. Katie Lewis. Currently, his research focuses on optimizing soil water conservation and soil health properties of semi-arid regenerative cotton cropping systems. “My research focuses on soil water dynamics in semi-arid agricultural conservation systems, specifically in dryland or deficit-irrigated production systems. The project goal is to (1) gain a better understanding of water availability over time with different conservation management practices in cotton production across the High Plains of Texas and (2) evaluate the sustainability of these practices under projected climate changes to forecast community socioeconomic vitality in the future. Understanding and continuing research on dryland production systems across the High Plains of Texas remains one of the most pivotal issues in regional agricultural production. Research outcomes can be translated to semi-arid environments globally to increase agricultural intensification with increasingly limited water resources. This is paramount to meet the agricultural demands of a growing global population in the face of an increasingly harsh climate and environment.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/ce8740e4-32d7-4724-ae9d-4bc0748b5398/IMG_7020.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Chris Cobos “Exposure to the nuances and issues that agricultural producers face across the semi-arid High Plains of Texas has fostered a curiosity and passion for dryland and water conservation research that I plan to pursue in my career. Incorporating a systems-approach to conservation agriculture research is essential in determining applicable solutions to water and cropping systems sustainability. I plan to continue in this field with the mindset of coupling soil and agronomic field research with ecological, climate, and econometric models to determine the current status of sustainability and success of agricultural systems while forecasting that success into the future under varying climate and economic conditions. Field and laboratory exploration are as critical to the success of research as communicating and helping provide solutions to the producers who will ultimately be dependent on their implementation. With this in mind, I would love opportunities to not only explore my research interests but communicate data in Extension or teaching roles as well, continuing my progress in becoming a leader for agricultural research and sustainability in dryland agroecosystems and water conservation.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1738939912829-MTFDMK02YSLMJ37RRV4J/7V1A0106+-+Copy.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Chris Cobos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1738939923637-WBJ0SN2DVPAP2EML758I/7V1A6029.JPG Highlights - Spotlight: Chris Cobos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1738939925609-9YE2CM0VMQ0YB0I3BBOS/7V1A7345.JPG Highlights - Spotlight: Chris Cobos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1738939925083-72QFFPGTW2WJ44ZNUC1B/CC2.jpg Highlights - Spotlight: Chris Cobos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1738939926278-UK0481OFR61PYOYHY18V/CC4.jpg Highlights - 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Student Worker Spotlight - The student workers get an opportunity to learn more about the Texas A&M AgriLife Research center, the Lewis Lab, and the type of research Dr. Lewis and the graduate students are doing on soil fertility and chemistry. Our current student workers are Lanna, Ethan, Kendall, Cadence, and Jayden. Their diverse educational background ranges across Equine Science, Agricultural Communications, Soil Science and Agronomy, and Animal Science from various institutions: Texas Tech University, Stephen F. Austin, BYU-Idaho, and the University of Findlay. At the Lewis Lab, our dedicated student workers play a crucial role in supporting the research projects of the program. With their invaluable assistance, we are able to complete more tasks and collect a wealth of valuable data. The presence of our student workers allows us to effectively manage the demands of multiple research projects simultaneously. These talented individuals bring with them fresh perspectives, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn, which greatly enriches our research environment. By collaborating closely with Dr. Lewis and the graduate students, our student workers gain hands-on experience and exposure to cutting-edge research. They assist in various tasks such as conducting experiments, data collection and analysis, managing and operating lab equipment, and assisting in literature reviews. Their exceptional work ethic and attention to detail contribute significantly to the smooth functioning of the Lewis Lab. The contributions of our student workers extend beyond mere assistance. They actively contribute to the research process and provide valuable insights that enhance our understanding of the complex phenomena we study. Their unique perspectives and eagerness to contribute help us further push the boundaries of scientific knowledge. Furthermore, the additional manpower provided by our student workers allows us to tackle larger-scale projects that would be otherwise unattainable. With their active involvement, we are able to complete tasks efficiently and expedite the pace of our research. Their support enables us to conduct more experiments, gather more data, and ultimately achieve breakthroughs that would not be possible without their help. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1690378559565-1NHKY8KU5CKZKENOVZAP/7V1A7451.JPG Highlights - Student Worker Spotlight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1690378928458-OKV34Z6ZKROXO9WJWSE1/7V1A7495.JPG Highlights - Student Worker Spotlight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1690378972638-RJZEXWTW3J90UUWUPR3V/7V1A7784.JPG Highlights - Student Worker Spotlight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1690379013019-J376RMBOQX4WOWYXP6PI/7V1A7921.JPG Highlights - Student Worker Spotlight https://www.txsoillab.com/highlights/graduate-student-spotlight-tessa-bennett monthly 0.5 2023-04-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/3c7a695f-07fe-4487-834a-cc1f92f21160/IMG_0161.jpg Highlights - Graduate Student Spotlight: Tessa Bennett - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1681170201382-JW5DOEYBLT8QDUQ1FF5J/IMG_0147.jpg Highlights - Graduate Student Spotlight: Tessa Bennett https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1681170217596-SDOONK3ZKAJ4GQMT92MW/IMG_0154.jpg Highlights - Graduate Student Spotlight: Tessa Bennett https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1681170254412-DG8OD97AQJFDKUZEOJFV/IMG_0165.jpg Highlights - Graduate Student Spotlight: Tessa Bennett https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1681170273170-PXIXYI780BGC1BS96AVX/IMG_0168.jpg Highlights - Graduate Student Spotlight: Tessa Bennett https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/48cd429d-5210-4f6b-ba6e-df53e301d066/ezgif.com-video-to-gif.gif Highlights - Graduate Student Spotlight: Tessa Bennett - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/d99418ed-71eb-4ac8-a18a-e2af78afdef9/IMG_0167.jpg Highlights - Graduate Student Spotlight: Tessa Bennett - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.txsoillab.com/highlights/94obuqrgkn5kbwl2a6cnm85mwlmmyf monthly 0.5 2023-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/55da3923-08d1-47d3-b4d5-1d2ce891e9b5/IMG_8398.jpg Highlights - 2022 Agronomy, Crop Science and Soil Science Societies of America Annual Meeting - Our first stop of the trip was to the nation’s capital, only a short trip southwest from Baltimore and in the heart of “The DMV” (DC, Maryland & Virginia), as the locals call it. Here we see Dr. Burke, Tessa, and Riley posing in front of the Capital Building, one of many landmarks we made stops at. Other stops included the Library of Congress, Washington Monument and Museum of Natural History Our first stop of the trip was to the nation’s capital, only a short trip southwest from Baltimore and in the heart of “The DMV” (DC, Maryland & Virginia), as the locals call it. Here we see Dr. Lewis and Riley posing in front of the Capital Building, one of many landmarks we made stops at. Other stops included the Library of Congress, Washington Monument and Museum of Natural History https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/306ff94c-0958-48e5-87e5-16296b6f7d21/IMG_2739.JPEG Highlights - 2022 Agronomy, Crop Science and Soil Science Societies of America Annual Meeting Later that night we checked into our hotel in downtown Baltimore, just steps from the Inner Harbor. 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Coccidioidomycosis is generally isolated to the lungs but in severe cases can be disseminated throughout the body including the central nervous system, skeletal system, and as granulomas across the skin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1649698507289-90MWG32W8AAIUGV2VFQ3/IMG_7221.jpg Highlights - Tying Soil Science to Human Health - Expert panel in the 66th annual Cocci Con discussing issues in clinical diagnosis of Coccidioidomycosis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1649698515985-NPO8RWM3E4PS9R09LMCF/IMG_7230.jpg Highlights - Tying Soil Science to Human Health - Conference presentations being held in Bakersfield, CA at the Buck Owen's Crystal Palace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1649698553658-JB9GNCRF1V8V9OQ185TV/IMG_7248.jpg Highlights - Tying Soil Science to Human Health https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1649698734622-GO3FRNDU2WRRDPUPFF36/IMG_7259.jpg Highlights - Tying Soil Science to Human Health - Sequoia National Forest near Bakersfield, CA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1649698776530-85452B32O9BXTALZE260/IMG_7261.jpg Highlights - Tying Soil Science to Human Health https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/7d8bc6c8-dda3-4c75-ae7c-1ab0deadaf85/IMG_7222.jpg Highlights - Tying Soil Science to Human Health - Make it stand out I was lucky to attend the 66th CocciStudyGroup conference alongside Dr. Everardo Cobos, Chair of the Department of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Hematology and Oncology at Kern Medical in Bakersfield, CA. https://www.txsoillab.com/highlights/drought-on-the-southern-high-plains monthly 0.5 2022-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/edef2b33-fcd5-4d02-9186-02417105b80c/2022-03-31-00_00_2022-03-31-23_59_Sentinel-2_L2A_True_color.jpg Highlights - Drought on the Southern High Plains - Make it stand out Figure 1: Satellite imagery of Dawson County, located in the Southern High Plains of Texas. Located in the center of the county is the Agricultural Complex for Advanced Research and Extension Systems (AG-CARES) farm where we are able to conduct a variety of agricultural research experiments in semi-arid Amarillo fine sandy loam soils. All images were obtained through Sentinel-Hub. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/1dbd4d9c-b164-4ef7-be5b-b30bd43bd4c9/S2L2A-315427624113171-timelapse.gif Highlights - Drought on the Southern High Plains - Make it stand out Figure 2: The normalized difference moisture index (NDMI) for Dawson County from January 2021 to March 2022. NDMI is used to determine vegetation water content and monitor droughts. The value range of the NDMI is -1 to 1. Negative values of NDMI (values approaching -1; indicated in red) correspond to barren soil. Values around zero (-0.2 to 0.4; indicated in green) generally correspond to water stress. High, positive values represent high canopy without water stress (approximately 0.4 to 1; indicated in blue). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b8c32f428a3576a6b448c8/23ce58a8-d73d-43df-9881-575eb8519993/S2L2A-1200066245801876-timelapse.gif Highlights - Drought on the Southern High Plains - Make it stand out Figure 3: The normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) for Dawson County from January 2021 to March 2022. NDVI is a simple, but effective index for quantifying green vegetation. It is a measure of the state of vegetation health based on how plants reflect light at certain wavelengths. The value range of the NDVI is -1 to 1. Negative values of NDVI (values approaching -1; indicated in black) correspond to water. Values close to zero (-0.1 to 0.1; indicated in white) generally correspond to barren areas of rock, sand, or snow. 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During my time as an undergraduate I participated in soil judging, turf grass research and track & field. My travels while participating in athletics are what first sparked my interest in coming to Texas to pursue a master’s degree. We travelled to Texas several times for competition; twice to Texas A&M, and once to Texas Tech in Lubbock, TX. On that trip to Lubbock, it happened that the cotton fields we flew over as we landed at the airport would be the same fields I’d have the pleasure of conducting research in, less than two years later. My research focuses on soil health parameters in organic cotton and peanut production and compares them to conventional systems. In this project we investigate differences in soil enzyme activity, microbial community structure, greenhouse gas emissions and yield, among other factors, between the two systems and over time. 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