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October 04, 2007
Texas Crop, Weather: Pumpkins at a Premium?  
COLLEGE STATION – In much of the United States this autumn, a turnip may have to be used as a jack-o'-lantern, as the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates lower national yields.

September 18, 2007
Texas Crop, Weather  
COLLEGE STATION – It's a given that the success of row crops hinges on the weather.

September 12, 2007
Texas, Crop Weather  
COLLEGE STATION - Scattered storms brought rain to some parts of Texas, with many counties seeing warm days and cooler nights, reported Texas Cooperative Extension agents and specialists across the state.

August 29, 2007
Texas Crop & Weather  
COLLEGE STATION– Tropical storm Erin brought more rainfall to the San Angelo region with some areas south of the city reporting 9 inches, according to Scott Durham, Texas Cooperative Extension district administrator at San Angelo.

August 27, 2007
New Forage Legume Could Ease Nitrogen Cost-Shock  
OVERTON – Rio Verde lablab, a recently released forage legume by the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, could provide some relief to nitrogen fertilizer cost-shock.

August 22, 2007
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – Rainfall across the state has put range and pastures in great shape for beef cattle, and livestock markets have gotten a boost, according to Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

August 16, 2007
Extension Expert Issues 'Heat Advisory' for Farm Pond Fish  
OVERTON – Humans and their domestic pets aren't allow in being at risk from triple-digit summer heat, according a Texas Cooperative Extension wildlife and fisheries specialist.

August 16, 2007
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – In many cases, high temperatures across the state are just what producers ordered, reported area Texas Cooperative Extension officials.

August 13, 2007
Multinational Research: Protecting Ecology Means Understanding People Too  
COLLEGE STATION – Talking to a biologist about one's feelings could produce the same reaction as, say, telling a sociologist about molecules.

August 08, 2007
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – Drying in wait – that's what grasslands across Texas are doing as producers work to cut the abundant hay and make bales between rains, according to Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

August 06, 2007
Not Too Late to Beat High Nitrogen Costs This Fall  
OVERTON – There is a way to beat high nitrogen fertilizer costs for pastures when it comes to putting pounds on calves.

August 02, 2007
'Making Small Acreage Profitable in East Texas' to Start Sept 6.  
NACOGDOCHES – Some people might call them "piecemeal" farms: small operations of 50 acres or less.

July 31, 2007
Texas Crop and Weather  
COLLEGE STATION --While the persistent rains throughout most of the state have broken the long-standing drought, results have been both a blessing and a curse to farmers and livestock producers, according to Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

July 24, 2007
Texas Crop and Weather  
COLLEGE STATION – Prolonged wet weather followed by a dry spell can mean trouble in anthrax-prone areas, according to a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

July 23, 2007
Familiar Pests Return Early  
DALLAS – They're like uninvited guests who show up too early for the party. To make matters worse, they get underfoot and smell.

July 18, 2007
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION - - Weeks of frequent rainfall have southeast hay producers crying, "uncle," according to Wayne Thompson, Texas Cooperative Extension agent for agriculture in Harris County.

July 11, 2007
Texas Crop and Weather  
COLLEGE STATION – With flood waters receding in most areas of Central Texas, the major chore of cleaning up now begins, according to Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

July 03, 2007
Texas Crop and Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – While rain has been plentiful across Texas, it's throwing a kink into hay harvesting activities but producing bumper grain crop yields, Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

July 03, 2007
Texas Wine Industry Participants Have Plenty to Ponder  
COLLEGE STATION – The domestic demand for wine is so great that Texas could produce twice as many wine grapes as it does – and sell far more wine, said a Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association official.

June 29, 2007
Diary of a Wildlife, Fish Manager: New Calendar Makes it Easier  
COLLEGE STATION – The number of people buying and managing rural property for wildlife recreation is increasing at an exponential rate – and so is the need for information on managing ponds or land, according to a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.

June 27, 2007
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – "Wet" is still the primary story across Texas. And wheat harvests are having problems due to the abundance of moisture, according to Texas Cooperative Extension officials.

June 20, 2007
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – In a word, "wet" describes most of Texas. And while the moisture is beneficial to most crops - except wheat and other crops awaiting harvest - it also has produced abundant weeds, according to Texas Cooperative Extension officials.

June 13, 2007
Texas Crop and Weather  
COLLEGE STATION – Although high winds and hail damaged crops in some regions, beneficial weather conditions throughout most of the state helped farmers and cattle producers, Texas Cooperative Extension reports stated.

June 06, 2007
Texas Crop and Weather  
COLLEGE STATION – Heavy rains in many areas of the state benefitted row crops, greened up pastures, but delayed hay harvests and planting of some crops, reported Texas Cooperative Extension agents.

June 01, 2007
Gray Water Alternative for Sub-irrigating Landscape Plants  
COLLEGE STATION – When the weather turns dry, Texans may start thinking about the best ways to avoid high water bills and still maintain their landscaping. Gray water may be one option, said Dr. Bruce Lesikar, Texas Cooperative Extension agricultural engineer.

May 31, 2007
Texas Crop, Weather  
COLLEGE STATION –Livestock and crop conditions are improving in many regions following a series of slow-moving weather systems bringing rain.

May 23, 2007
Texas Crop and Weather Report  
SAN ANGELO – A Texas Cooperative Extension expert said the amount of soil moisture at planting is one of the most accurate predictors of crop yields at harvest time. But with the good also, comes the bad.

May 22, 2007
'Gators and Cattails Spark Science Curiosity in Brazoria Fourth-Graders  
ANGLETON — Introduce a fourth-grader to a baby alligator, and he's likely to become interested in Gulf Coast ecology, according to Ed Barrios, president of the Cradle of Texas Chapter of Master Naturalists.

May 16, 2007
Texas Crop and Weather 
COLLEGE STATION - Crop and range conditions are benefiting from recent rainfall, Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

May 10, 2007
Dry Spring May Make Rainwater Harvesting Systems Even More Attactive  
COLLEGE STATION - With the news that La Nina may bring another dry spring to the state, Texans may be looking at installing rainwater harvesting systems to help water landscapes and ease utility bills, according to a Texas Cooperative Extension agricultural engineer.

May 10, 2007
Texas Crop and Weather  
COLLEGE STATION - Most parts of the state reported rain this week. In some cases, it delayed agriculture operations; in others, it provided a little relief during an extended drought.

April 18, 2007
Human Gene Technology May Show Horse Traders Where to Place Their Chips  
COLLEGE STATION – Horse trading could come down to a computer chip, thanks to research done at Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences.

May 7, 2007
Lower Numbers of Some Mosquitoes May Mean Fewer Cases of West Nile  
COLLEGE STATION - Cool spring weather in the eastern half of Texas may have slowed the buildup of West Nile virus in mosquitoes and birds.

April 30, 2007
Mineola Garden Tests Earth Kind Roses for East Texas      
MINEOLA - The common perception is that roses are hard to grow, requiring lots of pesticides and work. But that's just not true, particularly with Earth Kind roses, said Pete Smith, Master Gardener and the mayor of Mineola.

April 18, 2007
Texas Crop and Weather  
COLLEGE STATION – Wet though cool weather improved range and pasture conditions across the state, but some crops took a hit from last week's freeze, report Texas Cooperative Extension agents and specialists.

April 17, 2007
Researcher Focuses on Pros, Cons of Antioxidants from Fruits and Vegetables  
COLLEGE STATION – Nutrition: It's not just the four basic food groups any more.

April 16, 2007
High Cost of Nitrogen Calls For New Farming Strategies  
OVERTON – Farmers can expect nitrogen fertilizer costs to be more than 50 cents per pound of nitrogen this year, said Texas Agricultural Experiment Station and Texas Cooperative Extension experts.

April 11, 2007
Texas Crop, Weather  
COLLEGE STATION – With cold temperatures, rain, sleet and snow reported across the state, producers in East Texas have reported no crop damage so far, according to Dr. Ramona Kellum, Texas Cooperative Extension district director in Overton.

April 06, 2007
'PET' Project Could Reduce East Texas Cities' Water Woes  
OVERTON – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's long range forecast is for below-average precipitation for East Texas in coming months.

April 04, 2007
Texas Crop and Weather Report  
SAN ANGELO - Rangeland conditions across the central portion of the state have turned around, according to a Texas Cooperative Extension range specialist.

March 21, 2007
Lupton Presents Spring 2007 University Distinguished Lecture  
COLLEGE STATION – Low fat ... high fiber ... vegetarian ... high carb ... low carb ... no carb: Nutritional information can be confusing.

March 20, 2007
Texas Crop and Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – Recent rainfall in portions of Central and East Texas has sparked a bit of optimism among beef cattle producers, according to Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

March 20, 2007
Lupton Presents Spring 2007 University Distinguished Lecture  
COLLEGE STATION – Low fat ... high fiber ... vegetarian ... high carb ... low carb ... no carb: Nutritional information can be confusing.

March 13, 2007
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – While recent rains have brought some relief to many areas of the state, more is needed to counter the effects of long-term drought, according to Texas Cooperative Extension reports. However, these rains, along with warmer temperatures, have provided a good foundation for row-crop planting throughout the state.

March 08, 2007
Texas Crop and Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – Rain is needed across Texas, according to reports by Texas Cooperative Extension officials.

March 05, 2007
Wet Distiller’s Grains Could Play a Role in Cattle Diets  
CANYON – Wet sorghum distiller's grains can be fed in a steam-flaked corn ration without affecting efficiencies, said two researchers.

February 27, 2007
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – Warmer temperatures, accompanied by signs of spring, blanketed most of the state this week, according to Texas Cooperative Extension officials.

February 22, 2007
Texas Crop and Weather  
COLLEGE STATION – Cold fronts continued to push across Texas, thwarting growth of wheat and native pastures, according to Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

February 19, 2007
East Texas Spring Landscape and Garden Conference Draws 350  
TYLER – "The best one yet," said one of the nearly 350 attendees at the 2007 East Texas Spring Landscape and Garden Conference. The event was held Feb 10 in Tyler.

February 16, 2007
Rains Bring Large Fish Kills in East Texas  
OVERTON – "Few people get to see a bass this big – ever," said Duel Glass, East Texas lake owner.

February 14, 2007
Texas Crop and Weather  
COLLEGE STATION – Fluctuations in the weather led to improved agricultural conditions in many regions of the state, but had a negative impact in others, Texas Cooperative Extension reported.

February 12, 2007
Popular Texas Grazing School for Novices Accepting Students  
OVERTON – The Grazing School for Novices is now accepting enrollment for the 2007 spring classes. The spring classes will be held at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center at Overton.

February 09, 2007
Turfgrass Maintenance a $7 Billion or Better Business in Texas  
OVERTON – More than 150 professional managers of landscapes for school districts, city parks and sports fields attended the annual East Texas Turfgrass Conference on Feb. 1.

February 06, 2007
Texas Crop and Weather  
COLLEGE STATION – Wet weather brought needed moisture to many areas of the state last week. But Texas Cooperative Extension agents report moisture in conjunction with cold temperatures stressed cattle in some areas and limited field preparation for spring planting.

January 30, 2007
Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION - While some residents may be complaining about weeks of cold temperatures and rain, Texas weather is still not cold enough in Greater Houston, according to Wayne Thompson, Texas Cooperative Extension agent for agriculture in Harris County.

January 30, 2007
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION - While some residents may be complaining about weeks of cold temperatures and rain, Texas weather is still not cold enough in Greater Houston, according to Wayne Thompson, Texas Cooperative Extension agent for agriculture in Harris County.

January 23, 2007
Texas Crop and Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – El Niño continues to feed moisture across most of the state in the form of snow and freezing rain, according to Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

January 19, 2007
Program to Help Landowners with Oil and Gas Lease Fine Print  
GILMER – Most oil companies want to be good neighbors when they come to drill, but as in every profession there are a few "bad apples" said an attorney who specializes in oil and gas real estate law.

January 19, 2007
Program to Help Landowners with Oil and Gas Lease Fine Print  
GILMER – Most oil companies want to be good neighbors when they come to drill, but as in every profession there are a few "bad apples" said an attorney who specializes in oil and gas real estate law.

December 13, 2006
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – Cold weather put a chill on some farm operations in parts of the state, but allowed some producers to finish harvests. In other areas, wind-blown snow and moisture put harvests on hold, according to Texas Cooperative Extension experts.

December 06, 2006
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – Many agricultural producers are still shivering from an arctic blast that brought single-digit temperatures to some areas of the state. Some producers received ice and snow with the cold air, but are thankful because of the associated moisture, reported Texas Cooperative Extension agents.

November 29, 2006
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – Following last week's unseasonably warm temperatures in most regions, the state is bracing for an arctic blast being forecasted for the end of this week.

November 21, 2006
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – High winds throughout the state knocked some row crops to the ground and delayed the harvesting of others. In some parts of the state, relief-giving rains came, while other regions remained dry, Texas Cooperative Extension agents reported.

November 20, 2006
Got Cotton? Texas Researchers' Discovery Could Yield Protein to Feed Millions  
COLLEGE STATION - A scientific method used to explore cancer and HIV cures now has been successfully used by agricultural researchers in the quest to develop food for the world's hungry.

November 07, 2006
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – Cooler weather and rainfall have helped improve livestock conditions in the Central Texas region, which have been hampered by drought conditions for much of the year, Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

November 01, 2006
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – Too much rain in some parts of the state and not enough in others continues to be the story for Texas agriculture this autumn, according to Texas Cooperative Extension officials.

October 25, 2006
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – Several areas will see above-average rainfall in October through December, according to a National Weather Service official.

October 18, 2006
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – Some badly needed rainfall and cooler temperatures brought relief to drought-stricken areas, but the overall soil profile in the state remains dry and more rain is needed, said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

October 13, 2006
Colombian Floral Industry Executive: Americans, Please Buy More Flowers  
COLLEGE STATION – U.S. Consumers buy about 60 percent of all the flowers produced in Colombia, but a floral industry executive from that country this week pleaded, "Please buy more."

October 12, 2006
Texas Crop and Weather  
COLLEGE STATION – Large numbers of cattle continue to be marketed at livestock auctions in the eastern portion of the state due to drought, Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

October 06, 2006
Texas Researchers Casting for Answers to Stop Alga Problem in Texas Lakes  
COLLEGE STATION – Texas researchers are hoping for a golden opportunity to reel in a solution to stop a toxic algae that has killed millions of fish in the state's lakes.

October 05, 2006
Galaxy Gardening More Than Hobby for Future Moon, Mars Residents  
COLLEGE STATION – Long periods of total darkness and poor soil needn't stop an avid gardener – at least not one who's willing to go out of this world to grow plants.

October 05, 2006
Texas Crop, Weather  
COLLEGE STATION - Two weak cool fronts that drifted across Texas last week brought relief to drought-burdened areas. But regions of the state still suffer from months of less-than-average rainfall amounts, said Texas Cooperative Extension officials.

October 04, 2006
Vegetables, Like People, Urged to Live Up to Potential  
COLLEGE STATION – Carrots may be underachievers. Healthy and good for one's eyes, yes, but they could be so much more, researchers say.

October 03, 2006
Science of Healthy Foods Subject of Grant Aimed at University Students  
COLLEGE STATION – They've no doubt been told about healthful eating, but college students at three major universities now will get hands-on training to help them spread the word. A $500,000 U.S. Department of Agriculture grant will enable researchers at Texas A&M University, Iowa State University and Ohio University to develop a multi-discipline approach to undergraduate education on foods for health.

October 02, 2006
Urban Wildlife Management Book Something to Crow About  
COLLEGE STATION – The new textbook, "Urban Wildlife Management," may be something to crow about.

September 28, 2006
Texas Crop and Weather Report  
SAN ANGELO – Much of West Central Texas has benefitted from early September rains but moisture is again short in much of that region, said Dr. Chris Sansone, Texas Cooperative Extension economist at San Angelo.

September 22, 2006
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
WESLACO - The year's first late-summer cool front to make it through the entire state brought welcome relief to agricultural concerns reeling from blistering summer temperatures and drought.

September 12, 2006
Texas Crop and Weather  
COLLEGE STATION – Rainfall was welcomed relief for producers in the South Plains region where up to 8 inches was recorded over a four-day period, Texas Cooperative Extension reported Tuesday.

August 29, 2006
Drought, Disease Resistance Research Discussed At Small Grains Meeting  
DALLAS – Drought, water use efficiency and disease resistance were a few of the issues discussed recently at the annual small grains workers meeting at the Texas A&M Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Dallas.

August 22, 2006
Texas Crop, Weather  
COLLEGE STATION – Many parts of Texas received rain last week, bringing better conditions for farmers and ranchers, Texas Cooperative Extension agents from throughout the state reported.

August 16, 2006
Texas Crop and Weather  
COLLEGE STATION - Drought and higher-than-normal temperatures prevailed across the state this week, according to reports from Texas Cooperative Extension officials.

August 09, 2006
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – In a word, ‘dismal' would describe much of the state as high temperatures continued to suck soil and water supplies dry, according to Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

August 08, 2006
New Risk Management Insurance Tools Announced for Rangeland  
COLLEGE STATION – New federal risk management tools targeting pasture, rangeland and forage production will help offset losses during drought, agriculture officials said Monday.

August 01, 2006
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – Losses continue to mount throughout the state as extreme heat and lack of rainfall have destroyed up to 2 million acres of cotton, Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

July 25, 2006
Suspension of Doha Round Trade Talks Will Impact U.S. Agriculture  
COLLEGE STATION – A suspension of Doha Round trade talks could last for months, impacting global U.S. agricultural trade, a Texas Cooperative Extension expert said.

July 25, 2006
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – Extremely high temperatures swept from the west to east over much of Texas, evaporating chances for good crop yields except where irrigation water was available, Texas Cooperative Extension officials noted.

July 24, 2006
Shooting Wildlife Without Weapons Aim of New Publication  
COLLEGE STATION – Hunters lie in wait, camouflaged inside makeshift huts near areas wildlife visit during their daily search for food and water. Shots interrupt the early morning hum of insects and distant bird calls.

July 19, 2006
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – Limited rain gave brief respite to a few areas of the state, but most counties remain parched, reported Texas Cooperative Extension faculty and staff.

July 11, 2006
Texas Crop, Weather  
COLLEGE STATION - Some parts of Texas received much needed rain this week; other parts went begging, reported county agents with Texas Cooperative Extension.

July 07, 2006
Texas Crop, Weather  
HOUSTON – The National Weather Service has reported between 4 and 6 inches of rain along the Gulf Coast during the past 14 days, with some areas receiving as much as 10 to 14 inches. However, Texas Cooperative Extension agricultural agents in Southeast Texas reported a mix of benefits and concerns from too much rain too late.

July 04, 2006
Study Shows You Can Have Your (Beef) Fat and Eat It Too  
COLLEGE STATION – A recent Texas Agricultural Experiment Station study indicates cattle fed longer on certain diets will produce beef with more of the "good" kind of fat.

June 28, 2006
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
SAN ANGELO – "In general, range conditions are typical for this time of the year," said Dr. Allan McGinty, Texas Cooperative Extension range specialist at San Angelo.

June 21, 2006
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
WESLACO – The weather system that brought heavy rains to the Houston area managed to soak some parched, southern counties of the state. But it fizzled out before providing any drought relief to the Lower Rio Grande Valley, according to experts with Texas Cooperative Extension.

June 20, 2006
Families Reminded to Include Pets in Family Evacuation Plan  
HOUSTON— As Gulf Coast residents brace for what weather experts are forecasting as another busy hurricane season, a Texas Cooperative Extension expert said every family should have an evacuation plan that includes the family pet.

June 16, 2006
Extension Expert Explains How to Disinfect Water After Disaster  
COLLEGE STATION – Experts are predicting another active hurricane season in 2006, and Texans learned after Hurricane Rita that a dependable water supply may not be available.

June 13, 2006
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – Dry conditions continue to take a toll on agriculture production across the state, according to Texas Cooperative Extension.

June 12, 2006
Fort Hood Ponds being Surveyed  
TEMPLE – For Jason McAlister, charting unknown waters is part of his day-to-day routine.

June 09, 2006
Going Phishing: Scams Angle for Personal Information  
COLLEGE STATION – The e-mails look official. They have logos and seem to be from such institutions as Amazon, PayPal, CitiBank, Wells Fargo and even the Internal Revenue Service. The message says something is wrong with your account and you need to update your personal information.

June 06, 2006
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – Although the week brought light showers and moderate rainfall to some regions of the state, moisture is still inadequate in most areas, according to Texas Cooperative Extension reports. Additionally, other weather woes, particularly the damage caused by wind and hail accompanying much of the state's badly needed rainfall, have caused further difficulties for farmers and ranchers.

June 05, 2006
Orange, Grapefruit Juice for Breakfast Builds Bones in Rats  
COLLEGE STATION – It may sound like Saturday cartoons: a strong-boned rat that can't be broken. But a couple of Texas researchers say the real hero is citrus juice.

June 05, 2006
Texas Maroon Carrot, 1015 Onion Breeder May Retire But Doesn’t Plan to Veg Out  
COLLEGE STATION – In late May 1958, Ish Stivers pulled his car up to the Pike home near rural Hot Springs, Ark. The high school agriculture teacher loaded his newly graduated student, Leonard Pike, and drove him to Southern State College in Magnolia.

May 31, 2006
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – Cotton, corn, sunflower and soybeans planting went into high gear for Texas farmers this week. Some are irrigating and others hoping for rain to germinate the seed, according to Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

May 31, 2006
2005 Texas Ag Production Valued at $18.5 Billion  
COLLEGE STATION – Texas agriculture production for 2005 was valued at $18.5 billion – up from $18 billion in 2004, according to a Texas Cooperative Extension study.

May 24, 2006
Texas Ag Exports Could Feel Impacts of Immigration, High Energy Prices  
COLLEGE STATION – Immigration reform and high energy prices could impact revenue from Texas' agricultural export industry, a Texas Cooperative Extension economist said.

May 23, 2006
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – With the exception of north central Texas and isolated small areas, most of the state remained dry to very dry most of the week. Spring seemed to have bypassed some areas, with temperatures already reaching 100 F, report Texas Cooperative Extension agents from across the state.

May 16, 2006
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – A weak cool front set off turbulent weather in deep South Texas Sunday, but rains accompanying the strong winds were too late to help dryland cotton and sorghum fields devastated by drought, according to Texas Cooperative Extension officials.

May 11, 2006
Mapping System Helps Control Pecan Nut Casebearer  
COLLEGE STATION – A cooperative project between Texas Cooperative Extension and the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station should help control the pecan nut casebearer insect with minimal environmental impact.

May 10, 2006
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – Cooler temperatures brought relief to West Central Texas last week.

May 04, 2006
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – A cool front that dipped into Texas last week brought little rain to northern and central regions, Texas Cooperative Extension reported.

May 02, 2006
Border Security, Disaster Relief Key Priorities for Agricultural Producers  
SAN ANTONIO – Securing borders, and seeing that disaster aid provides relief to Texas ranchers for rangeland destroyed by wildfire and drought, were key points highlighted by U.S. Rep. Henry Bonilla at Monday's Texas Ag Forum.

April 25, 2006
Texas Crops, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION - Much-needed rain fell across portions of the state recently, offsetting record-breaking high temperatures and improving the outlook for crop and forage production, Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

April 18, 2006
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – In a word, "windy" described conditions across Texas farms and ranches through the weekend, and gusts whipped the moisture out of many fields awaiting seed, Texas Cooperative Extension officials noted.

April 04, 2006
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION - Except for the far western area, most parts of the state received some rain, improving rangeland and pastures and raising chances of a good start for other crops, Texas Cooperative Extension officials said.

Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – Almost all of Texas played host to rain – and some snow – and the state's producers are keeping their welcome mats out for more moisture, according to Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

March 02, 2006
Technological Advances in Agriculture Will Reduce Conflict, Terror  
COLLEGE STATION - A noted scholar and World Food Prize winner said technological advances in agriculture are key to solving problems in poverty-stricken countries and reducing future conflict.

January 26, 2006
Texas Drought Losses Reach $1.5 Billion  
COLLEGE STATION – Texas drought losses have reached an estimated $1.5 billion, fueled by high hay costs and extended supplemental feeding for livestock, Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

January 25, 2006
Rising Fertilizer Prices Emphasize Need for Soil Test  
WACO – The high price of fertilizer will make many farmers pay closer attention to production costs this spring. Dr. Mark McFarland, Texas Cooperative Extension soil fertility specialist, advises producers to run a soil test before spending too much on unnecessary fertilizer.

January 17, 2006
Beef Producers Culling Cattle In Response to Texas Drought  
WACO – While Texas ranchers continue to endure drought conditions, they are in a culling mode, scaling back herds by selling older cows, said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

December 12, 2005
2006 Beef Market Outlook Positive  
COLLEGE STATION – Severe drought in parts of Texas and Oklahoma has forced cattle ranchers to make decisions about reducing herds. Even though herd expansion continues in other parts of the country, these factors won't put a damper on prices heading into 2006.

November 16, 2005
Borlaug Elevates Agriculture as Reason for National Medal of Science Honor  
COLLEGE STATION – At 91, Dr. Norman Borlaug recounts a lifetime of work in agriculture, targeting food for the world's hungriest, poorest nations. And for all the miserable, malnourished multitudes, he holds this hope: accessible education for everyone in every country on Earth.

October 13, 2005
Cotton Resource CD-ROM Available for Texas Producers  
COLLEGE STATION - For cotton producers, it's everything you ever wanted to know about cotton production at your fingertips.

September 02, 2005
Katrina Aftermath: Consumers Could See Temporary Price Increase For Some Food Items  
COLLEGE STATION – Consumers could see temporary price increases in some food items if the port of New Orleans is closed for an extended period, a Texas Cooperative Extension economist said.

August 03, 2005
Record Keeping Goes High Tech At Beef Short Course  
COLLEGE STATION - Laptops, electronic wands and ear tags are not staples of chute-side work among ranchers, but that could change with animal identification looming over the horizon.

June 24, 2005
Texas Economist: Consumer Confidence Should Remain Strong After Latest Discovery of Mad Cow Disease  
COLLEGE STATION – A Texas Cooperative Extension livestock marketing economist said consumer confidence should remain strong despite Friday's announcement of a confirmed second case of mad cow disease in the U.S.

June 23, 2005
Animal Identification to be Highlighted at the 51st Annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course  
COLLEGE STATION – "Profit for Cattle Producers" is the theme for this year's Texas A&M University Beef Cattle Short Course scheduled Aug. 1-3 at Rudder Tower in College Station.

March 24, 2005
WTO Impacts on U.S. Farm Policy Focus of June Conference  
COLLEGE STATION – A conference on how the World Trade Organization could ompact U.S. farm policy is scheduled for June 1-3 at the World Trade Center in New Orleans.

March 11, 2005
Economists: WTO Ruling Will Lead to Changes In U.S. Cotton Program  
COLLEGE STATION – Changes to the U.S. cotton program could come as soon as July 1 after the World Trade Organization appeals panel upheld its ruling that subsidies create unfair trade.

February 25, 2005
Texas Economist: Time Is Right For 'Food Chain Event Gaming'  
ARLINGTON, Va. – A Texas Cooperative Extension economist said Friday the time is right to consider "food-chain event gaming" aimed at thwarting terrorist attacks on food supplies.

February 25, 2005
Nation's Beef Inventory Rising; Prices To Remain Steady For Producers  
COLLEGE STATION -- An increase in the nation's cattle inventory has signaled a rebuilding phase among beef herds, according to a Texas Cooperative Extension livestock economist.

February 19, 2004
Houston Livestock Show To Host Beef Safety Meeting  
HOUSTON – As part of Commercial Cattlemen's Appreciation Days, the Houston Livestock Show is hosting "Beef Safety and the American Cattleman,"a town hall meeting scheduled for March 6 at Reliant Arena.

July 16, 2002
Texas Scientists Reach Out And Touch Molecules 
COLLEGE STATION - A molecule - the smallest bit of any living substance - is no longer out of reach. Using haptic technology, researchers with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station are literally getting in touch with the atomic particles in hopes of finding new cures for diseases.

July 10, 2002
Changing Fish Body Shapes Give Clues To Environmental Factors  
COLLEGE STATION - The placement of the mouth, the length of the tail. These and other traits in fish are showing researchers how the components of an ecosystem lead a species to evolve in their quest for survival.

July 03, 2002
Rainfall Welcomed Relief For Texas Agriculture  
COLLEGE STATION -- With Texas drought losses already at $316 million for 2002, recent rainfall over the past week is providing welcomed relief to the state's agricultural producers.

June 19, 2002
Healthy Dessert: "Peaches And Phytochemicals"  
COLLEGE STATION – Peach cobbler. Peaches and cream. Peaches and antioxidants?

June 01, 2001
Ag And Earth Day Celebration  
SUGGESTED INTRO: For years we've been celebrating Earth Day, but some Temple area students got to celebrate it by finding out how agriculture ties into careers in science. Jennifer Regar has the story.

May 31, 2001
Rangeland Revitalizaton  
COLLEGE STATION -- Over the last century, Texas rangelands have been used for both farming and ranching, and in many cases good management practices have been lacking. Jennifer Regar explains how some ranchers are now giving back to the land.

May 07, 2001
Researchers Urge Containment of Broomrape Weed to Prevent Future Threat to Ag Production  
COLLEGE STATION -- Motorists traveling along Texas highways this spring have enjoyed the sights of beautiful bluebonnets, wine cups, Indian paint brushes and other seasonal wildflowers.

May 01, 2001
Recruits Get Fired Up about Texas Pest  
COLLEGE STATION – Some Bell County volunteers recently spent the day getting fired up about an old Texas pest – the red imported fire ant.

April 30, 2001
Bird-Viewing House Built as Community Project  
LEWISVILLE – The blue April sky peeked through the drifting clouds while the breeze ruffled the surface of the pond and the tops of the trees. An egret daintily stepped into the field, searching for a quick lunch. Birds called to each other from tree to tree.

April 26, 2001
Landowners Seek Diversity, Income Through Wildlife Management  
LUBBOCK – Higher production costs and shrinking profit margins are leading many Texas landowners towards a greater appreciation of wildlife. They wonder if their abundant land resources can be profitably managed for eco-tourism as well as traditional livestock production.

March 21, 2001
Extension Helps "Dream Garden" Come True  
TEMPLE -- An outdoor Science lab is what retired Temple ISD school teacher, Marlene Lostovica always dreamed of. Now, thanks to the hard work of many community volulnteers, her vision has come true. Jennifer Regar has the story.

March 13, 2001
Fire Safety Tips Keep Home Safer  
COLLEGE STATION – Each year more than 4,000 American lives are lost, and 500,000 homes are damaged or destroyed from fires, said Janie Harris, Texas Agricultural Extension Service housing and environmental specialist.

March 12, 2001
Barbed Wire Collection Donated to Texas A&M  
COLLEGE STATION – The first thought of a barbed wire collection might be an image of a big ball of tangled, rusted wire. But Gaylon Lane, a retired soil scientist, has neatly assembled some 269 pieces of barbed wire that represent decades of ranching history throughout the Southwest.

Riding in an Open Pickup Bed is Dangerous  
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Conserve Energy at Home to Save Money  
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Chocolate Lovers: Take Heart on Valentine's Day  
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