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Deep Roots

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Deep Roots is a production of the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Texas Tech University.

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5. Undergraduate Research and the Future of Ag Education w/ Lance Nicholas 01.07.2026 23:08

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Deep Roots Podcast, host, Vikram Baliga, PH.D., sits down with Lance Nicholas, a senior agricultural education student at Texas Tech University, to talk about his journey as a student leader, undergraduate researcher, and future educator. Hailing from the small town of Brookshire, Texas, Lance shares how saying yes to new opportunities has transformed his c...

4: The Impacts of Agricultural Economics on Your Life w/ Dr. Syed Badruddoza and Dr. Modhurima Amin 03.06.2026 17:19

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Deep Roots Podcast , host, Vikram Baliga, Ph. D., sits down with Syed Badruddoza, Ph. D. and Modhurima Amin, Ph. D., from the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics to explore how economics, artificial intelligence, and data-driven decision making are shaping the future of agriculture. This episode highlights the growing role of decision intelligen...

3: Agricultural Leadership and We Love West Texas w/ Dr. Jason Headrick 01.05.2026 23:37

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2: Biofortified Crops and Natural Rubber w/ Dr. Catherine Simpson 30.03.2026 23:28

Send us Fan Mail Our second guest on the Deep Roots Podcast is Catherine Simpson, Ph. D. Simpson is an Associate Professor of Urban Horticulture and Sustainability. Simpson’s research is driven by a strong sense of curiosity and fascination with plants, as well as her love for the environment which has guided her research throughout her career. She has conducted impactful research with the Nation...

1: Better Animal Nutrition for a Better World w/ Dr. Jhones Sarturi 27.02.2026 27:13

Send us Fan Mail Our first guest on the Deep Roots Podcast is Jhones Sarturi, Ph. D. Sarturi comes from a diverse background, a veterinarian with additional degrees in agronomy and animal science. When he joined Texas Tech University in 2019, he stepped into a newly created position that allowed him to build courses and develop research programs. Today, he also serves as a Faculty Fellow in the O...

Welcome to Deep Roots! 13.02.2026 16:58

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the first official episode of the Deep Roots Podcast! In this debut episode, we introduce the visionary leadership behind Davis College by sitting down with the college’s deans to discuss the purpose, passion, and direction that guide the work and research happening at Davis College. As the driving forces, the deans share insight into their leadership philosophies, thei...