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Shelley E. Huguley Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Cotton Specialist Murilo Maeda- The 2021 Dr. J. Tom Cothren Outstanding Young Cotton Physiologist Award recipient. Murilo Maeda receives J. Tom Cothren Outstanding Young Cotton Physiologist Award. Cotton Specialist Murilo Maeda, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Lubbock, received the 2021 Dr. J. Tom Cothren Outstanding Young Cotton Physiologist Award at the virtual Beltwide Cotton Conferences on Jan. 7, 2021.  Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center Director Juan Landivar, Corpus Christi and Weslaco, presente...

"I'm surprised," he said. Byrd addressed fellow cotton specialists from 17 states across the Cotton Belt who evaluate and select the award recipient based on a number of considerations, including exceptional leadership and outstanding industry service. "Thank you. I don't think I deserve it," Byrd said. "It means a lot." Byrd also referenced previous winners. "There are a lot of big names on that list. I've always thought of that list as the cream of the crop. I don't think I belong on it but hopefully one day I'll earn it. I appreciate it." He also thanked BASF. "I appreciate everything B...