Field Notes: East Texas Agriculture

About Field Notes: East Texas Agriculture

East Texas agriculture has always been more than an industry. It’s a way of life built on resilience, optimism, and community. With the launch of Field Notes: East Texas Agriculture, East Texas A&M University’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) is opening a new door into that world — one conversation at a time.Hosted by Dr. Byron Housewright, Associate Dean of Operations, and by Ryan Doerner, Farm Manager, the podcast brings listeners directly into the intersection of education and production agriculture. Whether you’re tuning in from a tractor cab, a feed truck, an office desk, or your front porch, Field Notes aims to connect the university with the people who live and breathe agriculture every day.Agriculture: Tradition Meets InnovationFrom pasture management and soil health to precision agriculture, pest control, and student research, Field Notes highlights the evolving nature of modern agriculture. The goal isn’t just to “talk shop.” It’s to build bridges — between lab and land, between educators and producers, and between today’s students and tomorrow’s agricultural leaders.Byron and Ryan frame the series around a central idea: agriculture is both deeply traditional and constantly changing. Technology, sustainability, and education now shape the same landscapes that generations before relied on grit and instinct to manage. The podcast exists to help East Texas producers navigate that change while honoring the legacy that built the region.

Publisher

88.9 KETR-FM

Category

education · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Mar 2026

Latest episode

15 May 2026

Latest episodes

8 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 May 2026

   Embryo Transfer & IVF in Cattle: When Does It Actually Make Sense?

   Embryo Transfer vs IVF in Cattle Explained | When Producers Should Use Reproductive Technologies, ETAMU

2. 

   7 May 2026

   Ranch management: What it takes to run an operation every day

   Real Ranch Management in East Texas | Lessons from a 5th Generation Cattle Producer, ETAMU

3. 

   15 Apr 2026

   Feeding for Performance: Making Better Nutrition Decisions in Beef Cattle

   East Texas A&M Agriculture Podcast: Beef Cattle Nutrition Explained: How to Feed for Performance and Efficiency | ETAMU Field Notes Podcast

4. 

   3 Apr 2026

   Understanding Hay Tests: How East Texas Producers Can Feed Cattle Smarter

   How to Read a Hay Sample Report for Cattle | East Texas Ranch Management Tips from ETAMU

5. 

   23 Mar 2026

   Fueling the Herd: Understanding Cow Nutrient Requirements with Mike Block

   ETAMU Field Notes: How to Calculate Nutrient Requirements and Feed Costs in Cow-Calf Operations

6. 

   23 Mar 2026

   Boots on the Ground: Meet the Team Running the East Texas A&M University Farm and Ranch

   Inside the ETAMU Farm: Ranch Managers on Training Students and Running a Working the East Texas A&M University Ranch

7. 

   23 Mar 2026

   Building a Championship Rodeo Program: Coach Dameon White and Keely Henry on the East Texas A&M Team

   East Texas A&M University (ETAMU) Rodeo Team: Coaches Dameon White and Keely Henry Discuss Building a Championship Program

8. 

   23 Mar 2026

   Ranch-Built Leadership: Dean Rank on Momentum, Mentorship, and the Future of East Texas A&M

   East Texas A&M Agriculture Podcast: Dr. Rank on Ranch Experience, Mentorship, and College Leadership, ETAMU

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

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