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October 11, 2007
Extension Economist: South Texas Hunting Prospects Best in Years  
UVALDE – Though crop losses from record rainfall earlier this year reached $200 million, hunting prospects across South Texas are excellent and the money spent on related activities throughout the region will be welcomed, according to a Texas Cooperative Extension economist.

October 05, 2007
Fall Pesticide Training Promises 'Non-Boring' Programming  
NACOGDOCHES – The "Fall CEU Program" is designed for private pesticide applicators who need continuing education units but don't want to be bored getting them, said a Prairie View A&M University Cooperative Extension agent .

October 02, 2007
Sticking to Cactus Control Pays Off  
CANYON – New products make controlling prickly pear and cholla cactus a paying venture, as long as planned for on a long-term basis, a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist said.

September 28, 2007
'Father of Green Revolution' to Earn Doctorate Degree from Texas A&M  
COLLEGE STATION - Dr. Norman E. Borlaug, who is credited for saving more than a billion people worldwide from starvation, will receive an honorary doctor of letters degree from Texas A&M University in December, as approved by the A&M System Board of Regents on Friday.

September 28, 2007
'Father of Green Revolution' to Earn Doctorate Degree from Texas A&M  
COLLEGE STATION - Dr. Norman E. Borlaug, who is credited for saving more than a billion people worldwide from starvation, will receive an honorary doctor of letters degree from Texas A&M University in December, as approved by the A&M System Board of Regents on Friday.

September 28, 2007
Ag Scientist: Don't Plant 'Seeds of Doubt'  
OVERTON - The price of crimson clover seed – for standard varieties – has nearly doubled this year. Non-standard varieties may be cheaper, but planting a variety that hasn't been tested in Texas is asking for failure, said a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station forage expert.

September 27, 2007
U.S. Agriculture Secretary: Guatemala Project Shows Borlaug’s ‘Feed the World’ Vision  
GUATEMALA CITY – The Borlaug Institute for International Agriculture, part of the Texas A&M University System, will expand the efforts of its Food for Progress project in Guatemala beginning Oct. 1.

September 26, 2007
Texas Crop and Weather: Producers Seeing Improvements in Crops  
COLLEGE STATION – The recent warmer, drier weather has been a boon to crop production almost statewide, according to Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

September 26, 2007
No Shortage of New A&M Dwarf Turfgrass Seed This Year  
OVERTON - After a seed shortage last year, supplies this year should be plentiful of Axcella 2, a winter turfgrass developed by the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station.

September 25, 2007
Extension Leader Honored as Agricultural Visionary  
AMARILLO – Dr. Bob Robinson may be retired from his position with Texas Cooperative Extension, but he's not through collecting honors for the work he did during his 37 years within the agency.

September 21, 2007
Media Advisory: 2007 Texas Pumpkins On Their Way to Market  
FLOYDADA – Growers in Texas' largest pumpkin patch haven't yet sited the Great Pumpkin, but they haven't had much time to look for him. They are busy harvesting, processing and shipping a bountiful crop of decorative squash to wholesale and retail outlets.

September 19, 2007
Wet Summer Could Mean Surge in Feral Hog Numbers  
OVERTON – Might it be raining feral hogs this fall? "Raining" might be something of an over-statement, but the wet year could mean bigger litter sizes and more far-ranging herds, said Texas Cooperative Extension experts.

September 19, 2007
Stakeholders Helping to Protect Cedar Creek Watershed  
KAUFMAN – Water quality has declined in the Cedar Creek Reservoir, but experts with the Texas A&M University System are helping landowners and government officials develop plans to plans to clean the water that flows into the 160-acre lake.

September 18, 2007
Extension Names Judy Gully to West Region Leadership Post  
SAN ANGELO – Judy Gully has been named the regional program director for family and consumer sciences in Texas Cooperative Extension's west region.

September 18, 2007
Toro Gives $73,000 to Texas A&M University Turfgrass Program  
COLLEGE STATION – Toro Company has given a $73,000 grant to Texas A&M University's turfgrass program to support undergraduate activities and research, officials said Tuesday.

September 17, 2007
Playa Lakes Endangered Without Proper Management  
AMARILLO – A bountiful, wet spring and summer have made playa lakes more noticeable as they fill with water across the state, a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist said.

September 17, 2007
Pink Hibiscus Mealybug Found in Texas  
PORT ARANSAS – The pink hibiscus mealybug – which may be of concern to Texas, citrus and ornamental industries – has been found near Port Aransas.

September 14, 2007
Cow Power: System Could Let Cows Produce Milk AND Electricity  
COLLEGE STATION – Contented cows may be giving more than milk these days. Their manure could help to turn the lights on at farms, thanks to a project being undertaken by the Texas Water Resources Institute and Texas Cooperative Extension.

September 13, 2007
Bug 'Explosion' May Be Coming for Farmers and Homeowners In Coming Weeks  
SAN ANGELO – Crickets, mosquitos, flies, fleas and spiders: Texans have seen them all this summer thanks to unprecedented wet weather. But a Texas Cooperative Extension entomologist says the worst may be yet to come.

September 12, 2007
Villalobos Begins New Appointment with Department of Nutrition and Food Science  
COLLEGE STATION – After spending her educational and professional careers in the four corners of the country, Dr. Alice Villalobos has settled in Bryan/College Station. Villalobos said she is looking forward to beginning her new position as assistant professor in the department of nutrition and food sciences. Her husband, Dr. Michel Massett, will be an assistant professor with the department of health and kinesiology.

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.

September 12, 2007
Fire Ants Killing Baby Song Birds at High Rates  
COLLEGE STATION – Red imported fire ants may be killing as many as a fifth of baby song birds before they leave the nest, according to research recently completed at Texas A&M University.

September 12, 2007
‘Maggot Art’ Offers Colorful Lesson in Entomology  
DALLAS – After soaking in paint, dozens of maggots squirmed across construction paper leaving colorful trails behind them.

September 11, 2007
To Maximize Biofuel Potential, Researchers Look for Sorghum’s ‘Sweet Spot’  
BEAUMONT – Picture this – IV (intravenous) lines in a sorghum field. It's not as far-fetched as it sounds. It's one way that scientists at the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station are researching crops that may contribute to the biofuel revolution.

September 03, 2007
Inquiring Research Minds Want To Know More About Cotton Fleahoppers  
LUBBOCK- Inquiring minds want to know. The supermarket headlines tell us so.

August 31, 2007
Despite Usually Wet July, Some Texas Trees Parched  
OVERTON - - Homeowners across Texas are concerned their landscape trees may be diseased, but "don't panic," said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

August 31, 2007
Extension Deserves Mention for Emergency, Disaster Preparedness Information  
COLLEGE STATION – September is National Preparedness Month, and Texas Cooperative Extension is an excellent source for emergency and disaster preparedness and recovery information and expertise, said an Extension expert.

August 30, 2007
Harris Named Director for Texas A&M Center for Food Safety  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Kerri B. Harris has been named the director of the Center for Food Safety at Texas A&M University.

August 30, 2007
Dunlap Returns to Collingsworth County in Extension Role  
WELLINGTON – Dale Dunlap said he just couldn't stay away from Collingsworth County and Texas Cooperative Extension.

August 29, 2007
Breeders Fortifying Wheat With Consumers in Mind  
AMARILLO – Wheat breeders are working to put a ‘little muscle' into bread, in addition to helping producers get better yields, said a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station researcher.

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 27, 2007
Scott Named 4-H And Youth Specialist for South Plains, Panhandle  
LUBBOCK – Texas Cooperative Extension's 4-H and youth programs in the South Plains and Panhandle will soon have a new leader.

August 24, 2007
Fall Gardening Conference to Feature 'Tough Plants' and Antique Daffodils  
TYLER – An upcoming gardening conference will do more than offer speakers about Texas tough plants and antique daffodils.

August 23, 2007
2007 Golden Cup Competition Reflects Perk-Up of Rwandan Coffee Industry  
BUTARE, RWANDA – About 140 of Rwanda's highest quality specialty coffees were entered for the first-ever Rwandan Golden Cup coffee competition. The competition will take place Aug. 28-31 at a cupping laboratory about 10 miles from Butare, Rwanda..

August 23, 2007
Carbon Credit Conference Set Sept. 28 in East Texas  
OVERTON – An upcoming conference promises to walk landowners through four steps to making a profit from selling carbon credits, said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

August 22, 2007
Perennial Pastures Require Care, Planning  
FLOYDADA – So you want some perennial grass on your place for grazing or maybe even hay? Before you get started on this project, get a leg up and do some planning, said a Texas Cooperative Extension beef specialist.

August 20, 2007
Experiment Station Scientist Named Fellow of Prestigious Science Society  
OVERTON – Dr. Ron Randel, an East Texas based researcher with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, has been named a fellow of the American Society of Animal Science.

August 17, 2007
Plenty of Good Watermelons Available Despite Heavy South Texas Rains  
UVALDE – Watermelon aficionados can rest easy. Despite heavy rains in South Texas, the juicy melons should be available at reasonable prices for the rest of the summer, said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

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
Fire Ant Awareness Week to Promote Fall Treatment  
DALLAS – It's not too late, or too early, to set out fire-ant bait for the notorious pests, experts say. Fire Ant Awareness Week, beginning Sept. 10, is a reminder to apply insecticides for the second time this year.

August 10, 2007
Agriculture Adds Fuel to Food, Feed and Fiber Supply  
BUSHLAND – Agriculture has a challenge in front of it: the opportunity to help meet the energy needs of the future, said the director of Texas Agricultural Experiment Station.

August 09, 2007
Excess Rainfall: Both Good and Bad for Texas Agriculture  
COLLEGE STATION – Agricultural producers are trying to make hay while the sun shines. The problem is it won't shine long enough.

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
Consumer Beef: Producing Safe, Quality Product Focus of 53rd Beef Cattle Short Course  
COLLEGE STATION – While beef demand continues at a brisk pace, consumers are paying close attention to its source and cattle producers are taking note, said one Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

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 03, 2007
International Symposium on Fruit, Vegetables Headed for Houston  
HOUSTON – Fruits and vegetables – tasty and a vital part of daily nutrition. But researchers worldwide continue to seek better ways to use the healthful properties of these foods. Many of these scientists will meet in Houston Oct. 9-13 to share the latest findings.

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.

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.

August 01, 2007
Jordan Receives High Honor in Dairy Field  
DALLAS – Dr. Ellen Jordan, Texas Cooperative Extension dairy specialist, has received the American Dairy Science Association's DeLaval Dairy Extension Award.

July 27, 2007
New Texas Cooperative Extension Agent Hired in Sherman County  
STRATFORD – David Graf is coming back to Texas Cooperative Extension, and he's looking forward to working with youth again, as well as rejoining the family atmosphere of the agency.

July 26, 2007
Sorghum Producers Optimistic About Biofuel Potential  
COLLEGE STATION – Motorists traveling along Brazos bottom farmland just outside of College Station are doing double takes over a towering 12-foot sorghum crop.

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
New Texas Cooperative Extension Agent Hired in Oldham County  
VEGA – Knowing the programs offered by Texas Cooperative Extension can be beneficial to both producers and students, Charlie Martin can't wait to start as the new agriculture agent in Oldham County, he said.

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 19, 2007
Can Artichokes Bring New Heart to Texas Agriculture?  
UVALDE – U.S. Department of Agriculture figures show that California produces almost all of the nation's commercial artichokes. But a team of agricultural researchers is working to change that, said Dr. Daniel Leskovar, a vegetable physiologist with Texas Agricultural Experiment Station.

July 13, 2007
Former Agent Named to National 4-H Hall of Fame  
COLLEGE STATION – From her days as a 4-H member and president of the Dallas County 4-H Council to her career as a 4-H agent in Belton, Tammera Beckham has dedicated her life to the 4-H program, said Preston Sides, chair of the Texas 4-H Hall of Fame Committee.

July 13, 2007
Mirkov Rewarded For Patented Sugarcane Research  
WESLACO -- A scientist in South Texas has earned a string of awards recently for developing patented methods designed to greatly expand where sugarcane can be grown -- and what it produces.

July 12, 2007
New Texas Cooperative Extension Leadership Announced  
COLLEGE STATION – Three administrators have been named for key positions with Texas Cooperative Extension, according to said Dr. Ed Smith, Extension director in College Station.

July 12, 2007
Playa Lakes Are A Valuable Plains Resource  
FLOYDADA – So how's your playa...is it holding water during this unusually wet year? Is it sporting a lush bloom of vegetation, in the water and on the land surrounding it?

July 11, 2007
Texas A&M's Borlaug To Receive Congressional Gold Medal  
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Texas A&M Agriculture's Dr. Norman Borlaug will be presented the Congressional Gold Medal July 17 for unparalleled efforts at "bringing radical change to world agriculture and uplifting humanity," according to the U.S. Congress.

July 10, 2007
Extension Economist: Increased Consumer Demand for Milk Products Driving Up Prices  
COLLEGE STATION – The popular catch phrase ‘Got Milk?' is taking on new meaning after a spike in demand for milk-related products, a Texas Cooperative Extension economist said.

July 04, 2007
Texas Cooperative Extension Announces New Agent in Briscoe/Hall Counties  
MEMPHIS – Missy Reynolds has been named Texas Cooperative Extension family and consumer science agent in Hall and Briscoe counties, according to Donna Brauchi, Extension district administrator.

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.

July 02, 2007
Texas Wheat Fairing Well Despite Rain-Delayed Harvest  
WACO – Though shaping up to be a great Texas wheat crop, continued rainfall is putting harvest efforts behind schedule. Producers should be mindful of several potential issues when things do dry out, according to one Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

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 26, 2007
Extension Names New Family and Consumer Science Agent in Moore County  
DUMAS – Membership in 4-H and involvement with Texas Cooperative Extension as a youth prompted Karen Russell to get a college degree in home economics, she said. Now she's returning to give back.

June 21, 2007
Fredericksburg Facility Will Address Top Wine Industry Threat  
FREDERICKSBURG – The newly opened Texas Pierce's Disease Research and Extension Program facility in Fredericksburg may yield solutions for mitigating the single-greatest threat to the Texas wine industry, experts said.

June 21, 2007
Gayle to retire as head of Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab  
COLLEGE STATION -- Dr. Lelve G. Gayle, executive director of the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory since 2002, announced this week that he is retiring on July 31.

June 14, 2007
DTN Partners with Texas Cooperative Extension Executive Program  
COLLEGE STATION – DTN, a provider of real-time market, news and weather information services, is partnering with Texas Cooperative Extension, its Executive Program for Ag Producers and Extension economist Danny Klinefelter.

June 14, 2007
Air Emissions Project to Get Under Way at Oklahoma Swine Operation  
AMARILLO -- Determining how much air emissions area hog facilities release from their buildings is a two-year project for a local Texas Agricultural Experiment Station air quality engineer.

June 13, 2007
When in Drought, Use Rainwater  
FORNEY – Nature can be stingy with rain, so hoard it when you can.

June 08, 2007
Gift Agreement Inked for Texas Water Resources Institute  
COLLEGE STATION – A $2 million endowment agreement between the Texas A&M Foundation and the Zeros Energy & Water Alliance was signed last week.

June 07, 2007
Playa Management for Wildlife Meetings Planned in June  
CANYON – Wildlife-friendly management of playa lakes promises to be significant in Texas due to the unique functions these wetlands provide, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.

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 06, 2007
Extension Specialist Concentrate on What’s ‘Buggin’ Wheat  
AMARILLO – Yellowed or brown leaves on wheat may be caused by drought, disease, pests or too much rain. Dr. Ron French puts the plant under a microscope to determine the exact problem.

June 05, 2007
Hundreds of Flowering Bedding Plants to be Showcased at Upcoming Hort Field Day  
OVERTON – On June 28, nursery growers, greenhouse managers and gardening enthusiasts can view field tests of flowering bedding plant varieties at the annual Overton Horticultural Field Day.

June 04, 2007
Survey to Determine Quail Return Rate After Wildfires  
CANYON – Texas Agricultural Experiment Station and Texas Cooperative Extension personnel are trying to find out how and when quail populations in the High Plains will recover after last year's wildfires.

May 30, 2007
Alternative Crops Garner a Second Look  
ETTER – A change in the agriculture picture in the High Plains is bringing several alternative crops back into the spotlight, according to a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.

May 29, 2007
Free Seminar on Bats Offered to Professionals  
HOUSTON–A free seminar on bats will be offered from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on June 8 in the boardroom of the Klein Independent School District offices, 7200 Spring Cypress Road, in Klein.

May 28, 2007
Targeted Grazing Book Offers a New Look at an Old Practice  
SAN ANGELO – Sheep and goats can take some of the frustration – and expense – out of the fight against noxious weeds and brush, said a West Texas researcher.

May 25, 2007
Pierce’s Disease Program Efforts Important to Texas Wine Industry  
MARBLE FALLS – A collaborative effort between a federal and state agency, several universities, and Texas and California grape producers is addressing the greatest threat to the Texas wine industry.

May 24, 2007
Aggressive Termites Found in North Texas Community  
WYLIE – Entomologists with Texas Cooperative Extension are helping a Dallas-area community hunt Formosan subterranean termites, one of the most aggressive and destructive species in the world.

May 23, 2007
Cleaner Manure Burns Hotter in Ethanol Processing  
HEREFORD – Clean manure may sound like an oxymoron, but Dr. Brent Auvermann is working with feedyard owners to help them get the most "spark" from it as a fuel source.

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 21, 2007
Extension Economist: Fall in Spring Onion Prices Reflects Supply, Demand  
UVALDE – While most Rio Grande Valley onion producers were able to get excellent prices earlier this spring, the market has weakened in past weeks, leading to reduced profits for those harvesting now, said a Texas Cooperative Extension economist in Uvalde.

May 17, 2007
Hall Named Ellison International Floriculture Chairholder at Texas A&M 
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Charlie Hall has been named holder of the Ellen and Jim Ellison Chair in International Floriculture at Texas A&M University's department of horticultural sciences. Hall, who for the past five years has been professor of agricultural economics at the University of Tennessee, previously was a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.

May 14, 2007
Carbon Credit Brokers Offer Extra Income to Forest Landowners    
OVERTON – Sign a contract and getting paid not to harvest your trees? And still own your trees at the end of the contract?
Better yet, how about getting paid retroactively for your timber acres back to 2003?

May 11, 2007
Heat -Tolerant Cherry Red Petunias Designated Newest Texas Superstars    
OVERTON – Tidal Wave Cherry petunias are a bright red that can be seen from a quarter mile away, said a Texas A&M horticulturist.

May 4, 2007
Extension Agent: Feral Hogs 'Out-of-Control'    
PITTSBURG - A feral hog management field day will address the worsening issue of feral hog damage in northeast Texas, said a Texas Cooperative Extension agent.

May 3, 2007
Pheasant Appreciation Day Planned for May 15    
NAZARETH - Interest in Texas pheasants is gaining more momentum, both for hunting and for just observing them, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.

May 3, 2007
Texas A&M Team to Add a 'Grain of Common Sense' to Biofuel Options    
COLLEGE STATION - The U.S. has entered the "era of the bio-economy," said U.S. Department of Agriculture Undersecretary Gale Buchanan.
"This could have the most important impact on agriculture in 150 years. To fully meet the nation's needs for sustainable resources, we've got to look at all types of feedstock," said Buchanan, who recently visited the Texas A&M University System campus at College Station on May 1.

May 2, 2007
Rural Ranchers Help Trinity River and Themselves 
STREETMAN -- Dr. Jim Cathey dipped a bottle into the Trinity River and held it up to the sun. The water was as murky as chocolate milk.

May 2, 2007
Texas Crop, Weather  
COLLEGE STATION - Rains fell this past week to the benefit of farmers and ranchers throughout the Lone Star State. While some damage from recent hail, tornados and flooding was reported, crops and livestock grazing generally got a welcome boost from these rains – and from warmer weather.

May 2, 2007
Scientists Seek Useful Traits in Wild Cottons    
LUBBOCK - If you have Mom's smile, Dad's eyes and Grandpa's laugh, you might wonder what other traits you picked up from the genealogic fabric of the ol' family tree.

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 19, 2007
Shaw Named Associate at Texas A&M Renewable Natural Resources Institute  
COLLEGE STATION - Dr. Bob Shaw has been named associate director of the Texas A&M Institute of Renewable Natural Resources, effective May 1.

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.

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
Post Oak Grasshoppers Emerging  
COLLEGE STATION – They're not afraid of heights, they're voracious, and Dr. Spencer Behmer wants to know if you've seen them hanging out in oak trees or on your house.

April 16, 2007
Feral Hog Meeting Scheduled for May 1 in Levelland  
LEVELLAND - Feral hogs cause serious problems with agricultural production, from row crops to hay crops to livestock and wildlife. And concerns are only growing, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.

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 13, 2007
Two Weslaco Scientists Win Top Honors  
WESLACO - Two agricultural research scientists in Weslaco have received the highest honor their professional peers could bestow upon them. Dr. Gene Lester and Dr. Yin-Tung Wang have been named Fellows by the American Society for Horticultural Science.

April 09, 2007
First Year of Two-Year Turf Grass Drought Study Complete; More Research Needed  
SAN ANTONIO – While the first year of a two-year study on the drought tolerance of warm-season South and Central Texas turf grasses is complete, more research is needed, said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

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 06, 2007
Itchy Chiggers Coming to Life  
WESLACO – As spring temperatures rise, so do chiggers, up the legs of unsuspecting humans who serve as accidental hosts for the tiny parasites that can leave itchy welts, an expert says.

April 05, 2007
Texas Wheats Excel in Baking Quality  
AMARILLO – Texas wheat offers high quality when it comes to baking and milling characteristics, said Texas Agricultural Experiment Station's state wheat breeder.

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.

April 04, 2007
New Extension Associate to Serve Growing Gulf Coast Wine Industry  
HOUSTON - During the last decade, the Texas wine industry quietly blossomed into the nation's fifth- largest producer of wine grapes, according to Fritz Westover, Gulf Coast regional viticulture extension associate for Texas Cooperative Extension.

April 03, 2007
Pronghorn Management Workshop Scheduled for April 19  
DALHART – Pronghorns have increasingly become topics of conversation by farmers, ranchers, hunters, outfitters and wildlife watchers in the northern Panhandle, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.

April 02, 2007
Texas Wheat Crop Strengthened by Recent Rainfall  
COLLEGE STATION – The 2006 drought led to the smallest number of wheat acres harvested in Texas since 1925, but this year's crop is showing promise thanks to timely rains, a small grains expert said.

March 30, 2007
School Attracts the Novices and Experienced Ranchers Alike  
OVERTON -- Libby Stephens said that she told her husband that when their kids were grown and out on their own, she wanted to live her dream.

March 28, 2007
Texas Cooperative Extension Hires New Plant Pathologist  
AMARILLO – Dr. Ron French, who began his job as Texas Cooperative Extension plant pathologist on March 21, looked forward to taking his place among Extension personnel in Amarillo.

March 27, 2007
Ethanol, Corn to Weigh Heavily on Future of Livestock Industry  
COLLEGE STATION – Future ethanol production and demand for distiller's grains will leave cattle prices lower and lead to higher consumer meat prices, a Texas Cooperative Extension economist said.

March 27, 2007
Ethanol, Corn to Weigh Heavily on Future of Livestock Industry  
COLLEGE STATION – Future ethanol production and demand for distiller's grains will leave cattle prices lower and lead to higher consumer meat prices, a Texas Cooperative Extension economist said.

March 26, 2007
Make Sure Your Citrus Tree is Certified  
WESLACO – If your landscaping plans include planting a citrus tree this spring, experts say to make sure it's certified to be disease-free. Not only will you have a healthier tree, you'll help the Texas citrus industry stay healthy, and it's the law.

March 23, 2007
Cotton Entomologist Joins Lubbock Center Staff  
LUBBOCK – Texas Cooperative Extension recently welcomed a new entomologist to its staff at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center at Lubbock.

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
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 15, 2007
Be a Smart Shopper When Selecting Cotton Varieties  
LUBBOCK – With planting time just around the corner, South Plains farmers are thinking about cotton seed or already booking it with suppliers. There is a dizzying array of genetics and varieties available today, but picking seed doesn't have to be difficult, said a Texas Cooperative Extension cotton agronomist.

March 13, 2007
Jason Cook Named Texas A&M Agriculture Communications Director  
COLLEGE STATION – Jason Cook has been named director of communications and marketing for Texas A&M Agriculture, effective April 16.

March 12, 2007
Gene-Age Training, Tools Offered to Valley Science Teachers  
WESLACO – Lower Rio Grande Valley science teachers will soon be able to use expensive scientific equipment at a nominal fee to teach biotechnology to their students, according to scientists at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center at Weslaco.

March 12, 2007
New Risk Management Specialist Hired by Extension  
AMARILLO – Patrick Warminski is ready to help producers look into the future in his new position as a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist of risk management.

March 09, 2007
Dallas Researchers to Explore Potential 'Green Roof' Technology  
DALLAS - North Texas researchers plan to determine whether a spongy material designed to contain jet fuel can be used as bedding for roof-top gardens.

March 06, 2007
Texas Citrus Survey Seeks Exotic Pests, Diseases  
WESLACO – For the past year, citrus researchers have fanned out across Texas looking for the proverbial needle in a haystack. They say that after much success, they're preparing to do it again to look for even more "needles."

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.

March 02, 2007
Old is New Again in the Recently Named ‘EarthKind Rose of the Year’  
DALLAS – When it comes to tough roses, "tried and true" can be better than "brand-spanking new." This year's EarthKind Rose of the Year is a case in point.

March 01, 2007
Rio Grande Valley Vegetable Crops Earning Top Dollar  
WESLACO – "Through the roof" is how experts are describing the record prices growers in the Rio Grande Valley are getting for their winter vegetable harvests this year.

March 01, 2007
Managing Urban Wildlife Becoming Critical in Growing Cities, Suburbs  
DALLAS – Humans and animals cross paths more than ever in growing Texas cities, wildlife experts say.

February 28, 2007
Researchers ‘Sniff Out’ Emissions from Feedyards  
AMARILLO – Setting up an air quality trailer in the midst of cattle pens at a feedlot will help measure gaseous emissions, said a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station researcher.

February 27, 2007
Specialist Says: Producer’s Challenge is to Match Crop with Water  
AMARILLO – A tendency to plant more crop than available water will make scheduling of water applications vital this year, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.

February 23, 2007
Renewable Energy, Conservation Key Issues in Making of New Farm Bill  
AUSTIN – Farmers and ranchers could soon be looking harder at forage production as biomass crops become more lucrative and sought after by new biofuel plants popping up across the U.S.

February 23, 2007
Three Receive Texas A&M Distinguished Texan in Agriculture Awards  
AUSTIN – A former congressman who spearheaded the 2002 Farm Bill and two brothers who helped create an ice-cream empire received Texas A&M Distinguished Texan in Agriculture awards Friday.

February 22, 2007
Human, Vulture Culture Can Clash on Central Texas Landscape  
SAN ANTONIO -- In a semi-rural section of northwest San Antonio, dozens of vultures congregate on high-tension electrical towers as if holding a meeting. Others make lazy circles in the air, waiting for an opportunity to land and join them.

February 20, 2007
Economist: Winter Weather Playing Factor on Live Cattle Weights  
COLLEGE STATION – Cold weather sweeping through a portion of the nation's feedlot industry could be playing an even bigger role on live cattle weights than the price of corn, a Texas Cooperative Extension economist said.

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 19, 2007
Rose Survived Katrina, Lends Cuttings to Restore Ravished Gardens  
NEW ORLEANS – This is the story of a rose. A nameless rose. A rose that had no thorns, not one.

February 19, 2007
Zebra Chip Affecting Tubers Used to Make Potato Chips  
WESLACO – Federal and state agricultural research scientists in South Texas have teamed up to combat a disorder in potatoes that affects the production of potato chips. So far, its cause is unknown.

February 16, 2007
Rio Grande Basin Initiative Project Receives Award  
COLLEGE STATION – The Rio Grande Basin Initiative recently received a national award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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
All Is Not Lost: Non-Bt Cotton Varieties Offer Promise for Banned Area  
AMARILLO – Some existing cotton varieties offer northern Panhandle growers production equal to the restricted insect-resistance enhanced varieties, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.

February 13, 2007
Jackson Named Dallas Communications Specialist  
DALLAS – Mike Jackson, who spent 10 years reporting on city government and education for the Dallas Morning News, has been hired as communications specialist for the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center at Dallas.

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 12, 2007
Pets Can Be More than Best Friends for Older Adults  
AMARILLO – Older adults who live alone, either in their own home or in a residential facility, may find a pet is just what the doctor ordered, a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist said.

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 09, 2007
Topping Trees Can Be Deadly  
WESLACO – Paul Johnson goes through a range of emotions when he sees trees being topped: anger, disgust, sorrow, frustration and worse. That's why he, as an urban forester with the Texas Forest Service in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, is spreading the word that topping does serious damage to trees, their value and the value of the entire urban forest.

February 07, 2007
Sugar Land Teen Honored With Named Texas A&M Scholarship  
HOUSTON – A Houston business owner and 1983 Texas A&M University graduate has donated $25,000 to the Texas A&M Foundation to establish a memorial scholarship in honor of Ashton Glover, said Jody Ford, the Foundation's assistant director of development for agriculture.

February 05, 2007
Panhandle Researcher Earns National Recognition  
AMARILLO – Dr. William Payne, a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station researcher, has been named as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

February 02, 2007
Texas Cooperative Extension to Present Multi-County Cotton Workshop  
DEVINE – Cotton disease, insect management and deficit irrigation will be the main topics discussed at the upcoming Multi-County Cotton Workshop presented by Texas Cooperative Extension. The workshop will be from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Feb. 21 at the Devine Community Center, 200 E. Hondo St.

February 01, 2007
Texas Nurseryman To Discuss Emerging Issues, Opportunities in the Green Industry  
COLLEGE STATION – Jim Prewitt of Coppell, Landmark Nurseries Inc. owner, will talk about issues facing the industry and project future trends Feb. 21 at Texas A&M University.

January 30, 2007
Whitefly Research Helps Cotton Producers  
COLLEGE STATION – Maggie Toothaker does not want to be a pencil pusher. Her graduate work at Texas A&M University is enabling her to achieve her goal, while also helping cotton producers in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas and in California.

January 26, 2007
Texas Experience Pavilion Designed to Provide Enjoyable Experience for Whole Family  
SAN ANTONIO – For the third time, Texas Cooperative Extension for Bexar County and the Texas Department of Agriculture will co-present the Texas Experience pavilion at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. The 20,000-square-foot pavilion is located near Freeman Coliseum on the west side of the event grounds.

January 22, 2007
Lacher Named Texas A&M Wildlife, Fisheries Sciences Head  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Thomas E. Lacher Jr. has been named head of the wildlife and fisheries sciences department at Texas A&M University, effective March 1.

January 19, 2007
Cold Weather Helping Valley Ag Producers  
WESLACO -- The recent cold blast responsible for so much chaos throughout the state may have helped agricultural producers in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.

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.

January 18, 2007
Borlaug Institute Helping Genocide Survivor, Others Rebuild Rwanda through Agriculture  
COLLEGE STATION – At the age of 16, Gemima Mukashyaka lost her parents and six siblings to the 1994 ethnic genocide in Rwanda which claimed the lives of more than 800,000 Tutsis. Today, at 28, she is a successful coffee grower and member of a coffee cooperative Rwanda's southeastern Maraba district.

January 18, 2007
Cold Can Burn Landscape Plants  
SAN ANGELO – Ice and cold have gripped much of the state for several days, leaving many Texans to wonder about what's to become of their frozen landscapes.

January 11, 2007
Upcoming Spring Garden to Focus on Drought Challenges to Landscaping  
TYLER – Drought-stressed shade trees, water-challenged azaleas, rainwater harvesting – all these topics and more will be addressed at an upcoming conference in Tyler on Feb. 10.

January 10, 2007
Texas A&M Chair, Fellowship Named in Honor of Norman Borlaug  
NEW ORLEANS – Texas A&M University Agriculture and Monsanto Company have announced the creation of the Borlaug-Monsanto Chair for Plant Breeding and International Crop Improvement. The chair is named in honor of Dr. Norman Borlaug, who won the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize for his work in plant breeding.

January 09, 2007
Honey Bee Researcher Wins National Research Initiative Discovery Award  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Tanya Pankiw, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station assistant professor, has been awarded the 2006 National Research Initiative Discovery Award. The award was presented Jan. 9 at the 2007 Texas A&M University Agriculture Conference in College Station.

January 08, 2007
Chandler Named North Region Program Director for Family and Consumer Sciences  
LUBBOCK – Joan Chandler has been named Texas Cooperative Extension North Region Program Director for Family and Consumer Sciences, effective Feb. 1.

January 08, 2007
New Extension Agent Hired for Briscoe County  
SILVERTON – Growing up in an agriculture-based family at Crowell prepared Seth Manney to take on the Texas Cooperative Extension agriculture agent position in Briscoe County, he says.

January 03, 2007
Dried Distiller’s Grains Can Help Produce More Beef  
AMARILLO – Supplemental feeding of dried distiller's grains to cattle can help produce more beef in grazing programs, a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station researcher said.

December 28, 2006
Horse Woman: Mare, Foal Management Program a 'Bargain'  
ATHENS – A daylong mare and foal management program with Texas A&M experts for $30 is a bargain, said a Henderson County horse manager.

December 25, 2006
IPM Programs Slow Common Housefly's Resistance Building to Pesticides  
STEPHENVILLE – Thanks to years of unrestricted spraying, the ordinary housefly is becoming more resistant to commonly used pesticides every year, said a Texas Cooperative Extension entomologist.

December 21, 2006
February Short Course Focuses on Texas Viticulture  
LUBBOCK – Anyone interested in commercial wine-grape production and vineyard management should make plans to attend the Texas viticulture short course. Texas Cooperative Extension and Texas Tech University's Division of Outreach and Distance Education will present the course Feb. 7-9, 2007 at Baron's Creek Conference Center in Fredericksburg.

December 19, 2006
Ground Spider Diversity Studied in Research Project  
COLLEGE STATION – None of Takesha Henderson's discoveries are named Charlotte, but they are weaving a new chapter in Texas entomology. Her graduate studies at Texas A&M University have led to the discovery of 25 new spiders in Brazos County and one species found for the first time in Texas.

December 14, 2006
Damage by Fire Ants in Rural Texas Estimated at $236.5 Million  
COLLEGE STATION – A recent study in rural Texas allowed respondents to estimate not only the damage from red imported fire ants, but also to calculate benefits as well, according to a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station economist.

December 11, 2006
Cooler Weather Helps Texas Citrus Trees  
WESALCO – The arrival of cooler temperatures in the Lower Rio Grande Valley is a plus for the area's citrus industry, although harvest has gotten off to a slow start this year, said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

December 08, 2006
Research Upsetting Some Notions about Honey Bees  
COLLEGE STATION – Genetic research, based on information from the recently released honey bee genome, has toppled some long-held beliefs about the honey bee that colonized Europe and the U.S.

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.

December 06, 2006
Texas A&M Doctoral Student Builds Better Fly Trap  
COLLEGE STATION – Thomas Edison said success is 10 percent inspiration and 90 percent perspiration. But Robert Puckett showed he could build a better fly trap – phorid fly trap, that is – with 90 percent inspiration.

December 04, 2006
Electric May Be Cheaper Than Natural Gas When Farmers Water Crops This Spring  
AMARILLO – Producers who irrigate crops can make converting their watering systems to electricity pay at current natural gas prices, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.

December 01, 2006
Texas A&M Honors West Texas Men with Regents Fellow Service Awards  
COLLEGE STATION – The Texas A&M University System's board of regents honored two West Texas men with Regents Fellow Service Awards this week in College Station.

December 01, 2006
Boutton Receives Regents Professor Award  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Thomas W. Boutton, professor and plant ecologist with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, has received a Regents Professor Award from the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents.

December 01, 2006
Rice Named Recipient of Texas A&M Regents Fellow Service Award  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Carol Rice, program leader for Texas Cooperative Extension's family development and resource management unit, received a Regents Fellow Service Award at the board's meeting this week in College Station.

November 28, 2006
East Texas Conference to Address Forest Herbicide Usage  
OVERTON – Pest control in pine forests has changed and along with it, the methods modern foresters use, said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

November 28, 2006
New Texas Cooperative Extension 4-H Agent Named in Randall County  
CANYON – Kristy Synatschk is moving on up in the state of Texas.

November 27, 2006
Dairy Consortium Combines Research Efforts  
AMARILLO - The Southern Great Plains is rapidly becoming the land of not only beef, but milk, said a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station leader. This is providing an opportunity to build on many research and educational strengths in the livestock industry and create new partnerships, researchers say.

November 27, 2006
Perennial Wheat Research Looks at Options for Producers  
BUSHLAND – Perennial wheat? The possibility is being looked at by a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station researcher.

November 24, 2006
What’s Your Order? I’ll Take a 60-Day Drought  
SAN ANTONIO – Tests with a new drought simulator in southern San Antonio will help determine the toughest turfgrass in Texas. The 5,000-square-foot simulator built by the Texas A&M University System's Irrigation Technology Center will help test turfgrass' ability to survive and recuperate from drought.

November 21, 2006
Biocontrol of Wavy Leaf Thistle Being Studied in Texas  
BUSHLAND – Wavy leaf thistle was difficult to find along Panhandle highways five years ago. But now the noxious weed can be found moving into pastures, said a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station researcher.

November 21, 2006
Students Swamp Career Expo in South Texas  
WESLACO – Since opening in 2003 near the banks of the Rio Grande in Hidalgo, Dodge Arena has attracted many capacity crowds. Thousands of fans from South Texas and northern Mexico often pack the 6,800 seat multi-purpose complex to see top-notch entertainment, including Cher, Oscar de la Hoya, Alan Jackson and the Sesame Street cast.

November 20, 2006
New Texas Cooperative Extension Agent Named in Moore County  
AMARILLO – Marcel Fischbacher will rejoin the Texas Cooperative Extension family on Dec. 1 when he assumes the agriculture agent position in Moore County, said Donna Brauchi, District 1 Extension administrator.

November 20, 2006
Texas 4-H To Have New Volunteerism Leader  
COLLEGE STATION – Courtney Dodd joined Texas 4-H in 1985, when she was just a third-grader. Now, more than 20 years later, she's still involved with the program, only in a different capacity.

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 16, 2006
Local, State, Federal Dignitaries Celebrate 100th Birthday of County Agents  
TYLER – "For the little money the county gives to (Texas Cooperative) Extension, the return is probably 50-fold," said Becky Dempsey, Smith County judge.

November 15, 2006
Texas A&M University Judging Teams Win Four National Titles  
COLLEGE STATION – Recent wins by the livestock and meat judging teams brought the count up to four national titles won by Texas A&M University this year. The Texas A&M livestock judging team won the International Livestock Judging Contest on Nov. 13 in Louisville, Ky. Team members won every cattle, sheep, swine and reasons divisions, which makes this the first time any team has done that in the contest's history, said Dr. Gary Acuff, head of the department of animal science.

November 14, 2006
What Will You Give Me? A Little Fame and Fortune  
MILANO – Some movie stars may have been discovered at drugstores in Los Angeles, but Brandon Zahn is seeking his fame and fortune at a cattle auction in Milano.

November 14, 2006
Dryland Agriculture Book Takes a World View  
AMARILLO – Growing competition for diminishing fresh water supplies worldwide, coupled with an expanding population, will drive demand for improved dryland agriculture technology, said a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station researcher.

November 13, 2006
Texas A&M University Takes Lead SPREADing Word on Rwandan Agricultural Products  
COLLEGE STATION – Texas A&M University is leading a project that focuses on high-value crop development, broadening agricultural capacity and marketing Rwandan agricultural products internationally, said an expert in international agriculture. The project will also help address health issues in that country, especially those related to HIV/AIDS.

November 13, 2006
4-H Agent: East Texas is the Cradle of Extension  
TYLER – Many things change in a century, but human nature, especially the nature of kids, stays the same, said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

November 10, 2006
National Title Something to Crow About  
COLLEGE STATION – The Texas A&M University Poultry Judging Team recently won 2006 National Collegiate Poultry Judging Contest title at competition at the University of Arkansas.

November 08, 2006
Researchers Selected as 2006 American Society of Agronomy Fellows  
AMARILLO - Two Texas Agricultural Experiment Station researchers and a Texas A&M University doctoral student will be honored by the American Society of Agronomy and the Crop Science Society of America on Nov. 15 in Indianapolis.

November 07, 2006
Texas Cooperative Extension to Celebrate 100-year Anniversary  
TYLER – On Nov. 13, Texas Cooperative Extension will celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the county agent and the achievements the organization has made in bettering the lives of Texans, said an Extension agent.

November 06, 2006
Quail Hunting Has Positive Impact on Rural Economies  
WICHITA FALLS – Leasing land for quail hunting has a positive impact on many rural economies in the state, said a Texas Cooperative Extension economist.

November 06, 2006
Valley’s First Tree Conference Slated for Nov. 8-9  
WESLACO – The Lower Rio Grande Valley's first tree conference kicks off later this week to help improve the area's urban forest. The goal of RGV Tree Conference 2006 is to protect existing trees, plant more trees and improve the quality of tree care here, according to a conference organizer.

November 01, 2006
Dried Plums Act as Antioxidant in Some Meats  
COLLEGE STATION – To help satisfy consumer demand for more natural food products, researchers at Texas A&M University are investigating dried plums as a meat preservative.

October 31, 2006
Partnership May Point to Better Yucca Control  
VEGA – Is there a better way to keep yucca from taking over pasture and rangeland? Herbicide trials under way in Texas and other states may one day lead to an effective aerial application that can help landowners control this native, yet invasive plant.

October 31, 2006
Precision Irrigators Network Research Shows Promise for Water Conservation  
UVALDE – Researchers shared initial water conservation results related to the Precision Irrigators Network with program participants at a meeting on Oct. 24 at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Uvalde.

October 26, 2006
Bee Genome Information Housed at Texas A&M University  
COLLEGE STATION – The cluster of electronics looks mundane enough. Twenty computers hum away, blue lights flashing. But the data these computers are processing, though, may help cure disease and put food on tables throughout the world.

October 26, 2006
Nutrition Classes Feed the Right Words  
DALLAS – On a recent Wednesday at the Oak Cliff branch of the Dallas Public Library, Elisa Reyes prepared to teach 26 Spanish-speakers about the MyPyramid food guide pyramid from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, serving sizes and daily nutritional requirements for good health, she said. Reyes is a nutrition education assistant with the Texas Cooperative Extension's Expanded Nutrition Program.

October 25, 2006
Valley Farmers, Ranchers Get Insight on New Farm Bill  
WESLACO – The ranking Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee told Lower Rio Grande Valley farmers and ranchers that he expects the 2007 Farm Bill to be much like the 2002 Farm Bill with two exceptions: the addition of an aggressive energy program to produce bio-fuels and a permanent crop disaster relief program.

October 24, 2006
Area Creek Studied for Rangeland Effects on Water Quality  
VERNON – Elevated levels of bacteria in streams can affect water quality, the health of the aquatic ecosystem and activities such as fishing, swimming and wading, a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station researcher said.

October 23, 2006
Wilkins to Lead Renewable Natural Resources Work at Texas A&M  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Neal Wilkins, certified wildlife biologist and professor, has been named director of the Texas A&M Institute of Renewable Natural Resources.

October 20, 2006
Turf Grass Donated to Habitat for Humanity  
COLLEGE STATION – Turf grass once used for research at Texas A&M University is now beautifying Habitat for Humanity homes in the Bryan-College Station area.

October 20, 2006
Economic Benefits of Nature Tourism Theme of Meeting near Houston  
PASADENA – Miles Phillips, nature tourism specialist for Texas Cooperative Extension, will speak at the Clear Creek Nature and Cultural Tourism Council meeting Nov. 1.

October 18, 2006
Uvalde Holds Water Day to Showcase Research, Thank U.S. Congressman  
UVALDE - More than 100 farmers, cattle producers and other agriculture and agribusiness professionals, agricultural researchers and experts, attended Water Day on Oct. 16 at Texas A&M University Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Uvalde.

October 18, 2006
Perennial Forages Look Promising on the Plains  
LOCKNEY – More and more South Plains producers are taking a look at how perennial forages may fit in their future production plans. A recent turnrow meeting on the Eddie Teeter farm near here provided an opportunity to see how several perennial grasses are initially faring on the Plains.

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
Art May Be in Eye of Beholder, but This Prof Brings It to Class  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Jodi Sterle, associate professor, teaches an art appreciation class at Texas A&M University -- not so unusual except the class is in the department of animal science, and is about the art and heritage of livestock.

October 11, 2006
Harvesting Machine Driving Mesquite-to-Ethanol Potential  
VERNON – Knocking down mesquite hasn't been a problem in the past. Picking it up and getting it off the land has, said a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station researcher.

October 10, 2006
Reduce Effects of Drought on Water Wells  
COLLEGE STATION – Reports of private water wells in Texas going dry because of the lingering drought are becoming more common, said a water expert with Texas Cooperative Extension.

October 10, 2006
Respecting Predecessors, Teaching Students: Young Researcher Rejuvenates Old Lab Equipment  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Luis Cisneros had too many things to think about when he became assistant professor of food science at Texas A&M University. There were new projects to start, students to teach, a lab to run and a dossier to prepare for promotion.

October 09, 2006
Texas A&M University Distinguished Teaching Awards Given  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Dan Lineberger, Dr. Tracy Rutherford and Dr. Jodi Sterle from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences received the 2006 Association of Former Students College-Level Distinguished Teaching Awards Oct. 6 at Texas A&M University.

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 06, 2006
New 'Dwarf' Winter Turf Grass Released  
OVERTON – The Texas Agricultural Experiment Station has released a new turf grass for winter lawns that promises to be "dwarfier" and with a darker green color than previous releases.

October 06, 2006
Alumni Honored by Texas A&M University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences  
COLLEGE STATION – Bob S. Sims of Hereford, Dr. Rod A. Bowling of Green Bay, Wis., and the late Roger Q. Landers Sr. formerly of Menard were honored as 2006 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Outstanding Alumni in ceremonies at Texas A&M University today.

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

October 02, 2006
Harvest Aid Decisions Necessary as Cotton Nears Maturity  
AMARILLO – Cooler temperatures are limiting Panhandle crop development and may result in decreased yields, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.

September 29, 2006
Patchwork Strategies May be Best for Restoring Texas Rangelands  
VERNON – A patchwork quilt approach may best suit landowners trying to repair many years of overgrazing, continuous stocking and fire suppression on Texas rangelands, said a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station researcher.

September 29, 2006
Landscape Workshop for Professionals to Present ‘Water Smart’ Methods  
HOUSTON - The manicured landscapes that typify urban neighborhoods account for as much as 60 percent of urban water usage, according to Chris LaChance, project coordinator for the Watersmart Landscape Program of Texas Cooperative Extension and Sea Grant Program.

September 27, 2006
Rio Grande Valley’s Sago Palms Under Deadly Insect Attack  
WESLACO - One of the Lower Rio Grande Valley's most popular landscape plants is under severe insect attack, and the prognosis is not good, according to an expert with Texas Cooperative Extension.

September 27, 2006
Composting May Be Alternative in Wake of Horse Slaughter Bill  
AMARILLO – The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act, making its way from the U.S. House to the Senate, could leave thousands of horses with no final resting ground.

September 22, 2006
Fall Will Bring Increase in Urban Insect Activity  
AUSTIN – As fall arrives, urban residents can expect increased activity among many insects, said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

September 20, 2006
Obesity Crisis in Insects? Not a Problem, Says Expert  
COLLEGE STATION – Ever seen a fat insect? Probably not. Dr. Spencer Behmer may have the answer why, and that could have implications for what is billed as the current human obesity epidemic.

September 12, 2006
Forage Sorghum Silage Use Growing in Dairies  
BUSHLAND – More than six years of forage sorghum silage trials at the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Bush Farm near Bushland are resulting in producers' growing acceptance, said Texas Cooperative Extension specialists.

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 24, 2006
Texas Mungbeans Have Sprout Potential  
LUBBOCK – Can Texas producers step up to the plate and grow a better mungbean, and hence a better sprout? J Pao & Company Limited, a British Oriental food firm, certainly hopes so.

August 23, 2006
Hiler to Retire as Ellen and Jim Ellison International Floriculture Chair  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Ed Hiler will retire as holder of the Texas A&M University Ellen and Jim Ellison Chair in International Floriculture at the end of the year.

August 18, 2006
Researchers Positively Identify Insect Vector Behind Disease of Texas Vineyards  
STEPHENVILLE – Entomologists can now comfortably recommend how to limit the damage of Pierce's disease in Texas vineyards, said a researcher with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station.

August 17, 2006
Burkham Named New North Region 4-H Program Director  
AMARILLO – Angela Burkham has been appointed Texas Cooperative Extension's North Region program director for 4-H and youth.

August 17, 2006
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Peanut Breeder Receives National Recognition  
STEPHENVILLE – Dr. Charles Simpson, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station scientist, has received the Coyt T. Wilson award for his work in peanut breeding.

August 16, 2006
J.T. Smith Awarded Texas Cooperative Extension Specialists Association’s Highest Honor  
SAN ANTONIO – The Texas Cooperative Extension Specialists Association has honored J.T. Smith, editor of The Farmer-Stockman Magazine, with the "John E. Hutchison Distinguished Extension Visionary Award."

August 15, 2006
High Irrigation Prices Today May Give Way to Profits Next Year  
AMARILLO – Producers pumping irrigation water this year might have a hard time seeing any profits, but the long-term forecast looks more promising, a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist said.

August 14, 2006
Panhandle Wind Power Could Help Light the Rest of Texas  
ETTER – State Rep. David Swinford said he has a powerful proposal that could prove profitable for one area and shed some light in others.

August 14, 2006
Goats Advocated as Environmentally Sound Brush Control  
STEPHENVILLE – Got brush? Want to use less herbicides to control it? Need to preserve native species of legumes and native grasses?

August 11, 2006
Experiment Station Adds Landscape Ecologist to Uvalde Center  
UVALDE – Dr. Humberto Perotto has recently joined the staff of the Texas A&M System Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Uvalde as a landscape ecologist.

August 11, 2006
Filling Ponds with Well Water Can Kill Fish  
OVERTON – Landowners seeking to replenish their drought-depleted farm ponds with well water could kill their fish if they're not careful, said an expert with Texas Cooperative Extension.

August 11, 2006
Vestal Selected National Food Technology Committee Chair  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Andy Vestal, Texas Cooperative Extension agricultural education specialist, was chosen to chair the Institute of Food Technologists' Government Regulations Committee during the group's recent annual meeting in Orlando.

August 10, 2006
Red River Quail Symposium set for Oct. 11-13 at Wichita Falls  
WICHITA FALLS – Texas Cooperative Extension will co-host the "Red River Quail Symposium" Oct. 11-13 at Wichita Falls.

August 09, 2006
Salyer Fellowship Helps Student Study Cotton Pest  
COLLEGE STATION – Brad Hopkins feels like he's standing in high cotton.

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 08, 2006
Texas Cooperative Extension Names New State Sheep and Goat Assistant  
SAN ANGELO – Texas Cooperative Extension has hired Jamie K. Steen as the new state sheep and goat assistant.

August 07, 2006
Nichols Named Department Head for Ag Economics at Texas A&M University  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. John P. Nichols has been appointed head of the department of agricultural economics at Texas A&M University.

August 04, 2006
Good Crowd Greets Consignors at Annual Angora Goat Test  
SONORA -- Renewed interest in the Angora goat industry seemed apparent as 70 breeders and buyers filled the stands at this year's Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Angora Goat Performance Test Field Day and Sale. The event was held July 27 at the Sonora Research Station.

August 04, 2006
Summer Annual Forages Require Planning  
LUBBOCK – Producers who want to try their hand with summer annual forages should do some planning beforehand, according to a Texas Cooperative Extension agronomist.

July 28, 2006
Texas A&M System Agencies Join Forces to Hasten Bioenergy Revolution  
(College Station, TX) - The Texas A&M University System has the scientific expertise in engineering and agriculture to become a national leader in the development of clean, renewable bioenergy – when cars run on some refined form of grease, garbage or grain – or scores of other plant and animal products.

July 28, 2006
Blend May be Best Bet When Selecting Wheat Seed  
AMARILLO – When buying seed, wheat producers may want to choose a mix of varieties for planting their fall crop, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.

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
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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 2006
Producers Advised to Use Caution with Drought-Stressed Feed  
DALLAS – Danger may be lurking as farmers try to market drought-stressed crops and livestock producers hunt for forage, said two Texas Cooperative Extension specialists.

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 24, 2006
Whiteflies Moving From Cotton Fields to Back Yards  
WESLACO – Thick clouds of tiny whiteflies have invaded the Lower Rio Grande Valley with a vengeance. They can be seen outdoors almost everywhere – flying through the air en masse, on windshields, in joggers' faces and among landscape plants.

July 21, 2006
Former Texas 4-H Professional Receives National Award  
COLLEGE STATION – When Dr. Edward F. Schlutt got the call from his old friend, Preston Sides, he was stunned.

July 20, 2006
Low Cotton Prices Offer a Different Hedging Opportunity  
COLLEGE STATION – Severe drought that has decimated portions of Texas' cotton crop is causing many growers to evaluate insurance alternatives.

July 18, 2006
Grasshoppers Thrive in Hot, Dry Weather  
DALLAS – While crops and gardens suffer under the hot summer sun, grasshoppers thrive, eating more and growing faster, said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

July 18, 2006
North Plains Research Field Day Set for Aug. 9  
ETTER -- An information-packed field day offering something for most agriculture producers is scheduled Aug. 9 at the North Plains Research Field southeast of Etter, said Dr. John Sweeten, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station resident director in Amarillo.

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 10, 2006
Plant Pathologist Joins Lubbock Center Staff  
LUBBOCK – South Plains cotton and peanut producers have a new ally in their fight against yield-robbing plant diseases.

July 07, 2006
Dry Weather Dents South Plains Cotton  
LUBBOCK – After back-to-back record cotton crops in 2004 and 2005, South Plains cotton farmers are watching the sky and keeping their fingers crossed. Rain is a badly needed, yet scarce, commodity for dryland and irrigated producers right now.

July 07, 2006
Former Soviet Union Republic Looks to Texas Researcher for Answers  
AMARILLO – Dr. Charlie Rush is using knowledge gained in the sugar beet fields of the Panhandle to help the Republic of Azerbaijan, formerly a part of the Soviet Union, build economic stability.

July 06, 2006
Biofuels Could Boost Beaumont Area Ag Economy  
BEAUMONT – ‘Biofuels for Agriculture' will be the theme of the 59th Annual Rice Field Day at the Texas A&M Research and Extension Center in Beaumont. The center is located 6.5 miles west of Beaumont off U.S Hwy. 90 at 1509 Aggie Drive Activities will begin at 8 a.m., July 13.

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 30, 2006
Hort Field Day Big Hit with Professional, Amateur Gardeners  
OVERTON – "Oh look! Begonias in full sun," said Eileen Bartlett, a Wood County Master Gardener.

June 30, 2006
Hort Field Day Big Hit with Professional, Amateur Gardeners  
OVERTON – "Oh look! Begonias in full sun," said Eileen Bartlett, a Wood County Master Gardener.

June 30, 2006
Supplemental Deer Feeding Can Reduce Rangeland Quality  
UVALDE – Supplemental feeding of white-tailed deer helps produce trophy bucks, but it can also mean trouble for ranglelands, according to Texas Agricultural Experiment Station research conduced in Uvalde.

June 30, 2006
Don't Bash Bahiagrass  
OVERTON – Where coastal bermudagrass is commonly called "the queen of forages," bahiagrass is often considered the unwanted offspring.

June 29, 2006
New Extension Agent Hired for Pest Management in Four Counties  
DUMAS – Dr. Roxanne Bowling has been hired as an Integrated Pest Management agent for Texas Cooperative Extension and will serve Moore, Sherman, Hartley and Dallam counties.

June 27, 2006
Better Beetle Sought for Salt Cedar Control  
BUSHLAND – Beetles from Uzbekistan are more prolific salt cedar eaters than beetles from Greece. At least that's what Texas Agricultural Experiment Station researchers hope.

June 27, 2006
Drought, Whiteflies Taking Their Toll on Valley Cotton  
WESLACO – The lack of rainfall continues to take its toll on the Lower Rio Grande Valley's cotton crop, according to an expert with Texas Cooperative Extension. At least 100,000 acres have been lost thus far, and what remains is being hit hard by growing populations of whiteflies.

June 26, 2006
Research Examines Use of Recycled Water for Turfgrass Irrigation in San Antonio  
SAN ANTONIO – Maintaining high-quality turfgrass during the hot and dry summer months in Central Texas requires irrigation that increases demand on potable water supplies.

June 22, 2006
Technology Helps Landowners Manage for Livestock, Wildlife  
LUBBOCK – Landowners have a variety of high-tech and low-tech tools available to help them manage their acreage, large or small, for livestock or wildlife – or both.

June 22, 2006
Africanized Bee Appearance in Texas Panhandle Calls for Caution  
AMARILLO –Bees confirmed as the Africanized strain have been found in the Panhandle, prompting a word of caution from a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.

June 22, 2006
South Texas Citrus Experts Supportive of Florida Citrus Quarantine  
WESLACO – Better safe than sorry: That's how Lower Rio Grande Valley citrus experts reacted to last week's quarantine of Florida citrus.

June 21, 2006
From Campfire to Gas Tank, Mesquite Energy May Be Harnessed for Ethanol  
VERNON – The dense mesquite-covered mid-section of Texas could provide fuel for about 400 small ethanol plants, according to one Texas Agricultural Experiment Station researcher.

June 20, 2006
Grasslands Sequester Greenhouse Gases Too  
OVERTON – New equipment will enable Texas Agricultural Experiment Station scientists fine- tune grassland management to sequester carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas.

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 19, 2006
South Texas Citrus Experts Supportive of Florida Citrus Quarantine  
WESLACO – Better safe than sorry: That's how Lower Rio Grande Valley citrus experts reacted to last week's quarantine of Florida citrus.

June 15, 2006
Consider Seed Source for Next Year’s Wheat Crop  
AMARILLO – The low wheat grain yields throughout much of Texas and Oklahoma will likely result in a shortage of quality wheat seed this August and September, a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist said.

June 15, 2006
Producers, Others Chewing over Standards for Grass-fed Beef  
UVALDE – The beef cattle industry is experiencing increased consumer demand for specialty beef products, including grass-fed beef, said a Texas Cooperative Extension economist. And a standard for "grass-fed" beef needs to be established for both producers and consumers of this product.

June 14, 2006
Calm Calves Have Improved Immunological Response  
OVERTON – Calm-natured calves appear to have a better response to vaccination at weaning than temperamental calves, according to scientists with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station.

June 12, 2006
Entomologists Join Faculty at Weslaco Ag Research Centers  
WESLACO – Two entomologists have recently joined the faculty of agricultural research agencies in Weslaco. Dr. Boris A. Castro has been named assistant professor and Extension entomologist at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center. Dr. Mamoudou Setamou has been appointed assistant professor in entomology at the Texas A&M-Kingsville Citrus Center.

June 12, 2006
New Residents Learn Flavor of United States Food Culture  
HOUSTON – From supermarkets to fast food restaurants, food culture in the United States is unfamiliar to new residents, said Kim Bui, Texas Cooperative Extension assistant with the Better Living for Texans program in Harris County.

June 08, 2006
Got Biomass for Alternative Fuels? You Betcha, Forestry Expert Says  
OVERTON – When it comes to alternatives for petroleum, ethanol from row crops is not the only game in town, said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

June 08, 2006
Students from Thailand Hope for More than Cultural Exchange  
COLLEGE STATION – An ongoing student exchange program at Texas A&M University is more than just a cultural experience; it may save lives back in the students' homeland of Thailand.

June 07, 2006
Dairies Look at Wheat Silage as a Protein Source  
AMARILLO – Wheat is usually grown for grazing and grain, but the expanding dairy industry is creating a market for wheat as a protein-rich silage, said two Texas Cooperative Extension specialists.

June 06, 2006
More Than Drought Affecting Wheat Yields  
AMARILLO – Wheat producers have more than the drought cutting into their yields this year, said two Texas Agricultural Experiment Station researchers.

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.

June 05, 2006
Student Interns Returning to Mexico With Improved Irrigation Skills  
WESLACO – Two students from Mexico have completed a four-month irrigation internship here and say they are anxious to return home with their newfound knowledge.

June 02, 2006
Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership Class Graduates  
COLLEGE STATION – Leadership is becoming more important for agriculture and its lifestyle, State Rep. Rick Hardcastle of Vernon told graduates of the Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership Class IX.

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 30, 2006
Texas A&M Offers “Jump Start” College Training to High School Students  
McALLEN – Lower Rio Grande Valley high school students are among teenagers statewide being offered a jump start to college training this summer. Texas A&M University is offering the free, four-day training to teach them how to get into college and eventually graduate.

May 29, 2006
Irrigation Timing, Method Affects Producers' Bottom Line  
LUBBOCK – When does irrigation produce the most bang for the buck invested? Can farmers improve their irrigation water-use efficiency by simply changing their irrigation strategy or timing?

May 26, 2006
Global Competitiveness Requires a New Map for Crops  
BUSHLAND – Maintaining competitiveness in the world market requires scientists to lay out a new roadmap for crops, according to a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station leader.

May 25, 2006
Health Officials Suggest Caution in Wake of Tularemia Case  
AMARILLO – Jackrabbits and cottontail rabbits could present a health problem in the Texas Panhandle this summer. A case of tularemia, also known as rabbit fever, has been found in Potter County.

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 19, 2006
Sixth Annual Biotechnology Conference Set for June 13  
DALLAS - The sixth annual Biotechnology Educator's Conference will feature Dr. Paul Pepe and his keynote address, "The Past, Present and Future of Disaster Medicine."

May 19, 2006
Annual Overton Horticulture Field Day Serves $250 million Industry  
OVERTON – On June 27, East Texas nursery growers, greenhouse managers and gardening enthusiasts can view field tests of more than 600 ornamental plant varieties at the annual Overton Horticultural Field Day

May 15, 2006
Brown Accepts Post at North Carolina State University  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Robert Brown, who has headed the wildlife and fisheries sciences department at Texas A&M University for 14 years, has been named dean of the College of Natural Resources at North Carolina State University-Raleigh. His appointment will begin Aug. 1.

May 15, 2006
Texas Agriculture Experiment Station Fellow Named 'Distinguished Scientist' by National Organization  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Robert S. Chapkin has received the 2006 Distinguished Scientist award from the Texas A&M University chapter of Sigma Xi. The nonprofit scientific research society, founded in 1886, promotes scientific research and achievement in more than 500 chapters worldwide, according to its Web site at http://www.sigmaxi.org/ .

May 12, 2006
South Central Texas Abuzz with Bee Activity  
SAN ANTONIO – The buzz on bees in South Central Texas is growing louder and will be that way for months, said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

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 10, 2006
Equine Miscarriages Linked to Common Caterpillar  
DALLAS - In March one case of Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome in Florida was confirmed by University of Florida researchers. Two others are strongly suspected. Now Texas' veterinarians and the state's equine industry are keeping a close eye on the problem.

May 10, 2006
Rabbits Big Business in Haiti  
COLLEGE STATION – While most Americans probably associate rabbits with Easter bunnies and batteries, they can mean a better life in Haiti.

May 09, 2006
Small Grains Field Day Set for May 25 at Bushland  
AMARILLO – The wheat growing season has been a difficult one, but researchers are using the challenges as a learning experience for themselves and growers alike, according to a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station researcher.

May 09, 2006
Teachers Invited to Summer Master Gardener Training  
WESLACO – Space should not be a problem this year in South Texas as Texas Cooperative Extension holds its summer Master Gardener and Junior Master Gardener training for school teachers June 5-10.

May 05, 2006
Termites Swarming in Texas  
COLLEGE STATION – It's spring, and termites are swarming. With that comes another chance for termites to invade homes and businesses in Texas.

May 05, 2006
Animal Science Lab Dedicated as 'Overseas' Lab  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Stephen Smith's lab in the department of animal science at Texas A&M University has been dedicated as an Overseas Laboratory for the National Livestock Research Institute in Korea.

May 04, 2006
Gerik Selected as Resident Director of Blackland Research and Extension Center  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Thomas Gerik has been appointed as the resident director of the Texas A&M University System Blackland Research and Extension Center in Temple.

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.

May 01, 2006
Bonilla Receives Texas A&M Agriculture Outstanding Public Servant Award  
SAN ANTONIO – U.S. Rep. Henry Bonilla was awarded the Texas A&M Agriculture Outstanding Public Servant Award Monday in San Antonio. The award was presented at the 2006 Ag Forum at the St. Anthony Hotel.

May 01, 2006
Unique Partnership Preserves a Texas Coastal Treasure  
HOUSTON – A partnership involving five cities, Harris County, 15 state and federal agencies, and a growing number of corporate and private non-profit organizations has released a plan for protecting the Armand Bayou Watershed in the Greater Houston area.

April 28, 2006
Turfgrass Specialists Offer Tips for Dealing with Drought Damaged Lawns  
DALLAS – ‘Tis the season for planting, fertilizing and watering lawns to get them as lush and green as possible, said Dr. Jim McAfee, an Extension turfgrass specialist.

April 27, 2006
Treat St. Augustine Lawns for Take-all Root Rot Now or Wait Until Fall  
OVERTON - Take-all root rot – a disease affecting St. Augustine lawns in particular – can be controlled, though it's an expensive proposition, said an expert with Texas Cooperative Extension.

April 26, 2006
MacDonald Hired To Fill Animal Nutrition Position  
AMARILLO - Whether it's working on air quality issues or the use of distillers grain for feedlot cattle rations, Dr. Jim MacDonald plans to stay busy as the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station's newest animal nutritionist in Amarillo.

April 24, 2006
Cotton Entomologist is Information Pipeline to Growers  
WESLACO – She can't make it rain or raise market prices, but cotton producers in the Rio Grande Valley can turn to Manda Cattaneo for valuable information this growing season.

April 24, 2006
Public Invited to Grand Re-Opening of Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area  
DALLAS – The last couple of years have brought new life to the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area.

April 24, 2006
TAMU Ecologist Seeks Seeds for 'Urban Refugees'  
STEPHENVILLE - These days, many of his primary clientele are "urban refugees," said Dr. Jim Muir, forage ecologist with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station.

April 21, 2006
Keep It Simple, Smart When Selecting Cotton Varieties  
LUBBOCK – A dizzying array of genetics and varieties are available for today's cotton producers. But picking a productive and potentially profitable variety doesn't have to be difficult, said a Texas Cooperative Extension cotton agronomist.

April 14, 2006
Integrated Pest Management Training Reaches Spanish-speaking New Audience  
COLLEGE STATION - A new Texas Cooperative Extension program is helping plants from commercial nurseries arrive at retail outlets in healthier condition.

April 13, 2006
Mad About Poor Fishing? Consider 'Angler' Management  
OVERTON - If poor bass and bluegill catches are pushing your buttons, then better pond management may be needed, said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

April 13, 2006
High Quality Forage, Services Can Turn Profit  
PLAINVIEW – West Texas forage producers need to decide if they are going to offer a service with the forage they grow, or simply market it as a commodity on a least-cost basis. Whichever, a new standard of interpreting forage quality – Relative Feed Quality – may come into play, said Dr. Dan Undersander, University of Wisconsin Extension forage agronomist, at a recent Texas Alliance for Water Conservation forage conference in Plainview.

April 11, 2006
Can Canola Find a Winter Home in Central and South Texas?  
UVALDE – Each year, Central and South Texas host a number of temporary "Winter Texan" visitors from Canada. But now agricultural researchers are trying to find out whether another type of Canadian winter visitor - canola - might become a permanent resident of the state.

April 11, 2006
For Insects Too, It's ‘Location, Location, Location’  
COLLEGE STATION - For insects -- like humans -- a happy home depends on three things: location, location, location.

April 05, 2006
Respiration Rate of Sorghum May Indicate Cold Tolerance  
CANYON - The respiration rate of sorghum may tell researchers what varieties will be more cold tolerant than others, according to Texas Agricultural Experiment Station and West Texas A&M University researchers.

April 05, 2006
Weslaco High School Garden Project Wins State Award  
WESLACO - A successful gardening project at Weslaco High School has earned students and their teacher the 2006 Texas Environmental Excellence Award in the youth division.

April 04, 2006
Extension Entomologist: Beware Gypsies, but Remember Other ‘Dangling Defoliators’  
AUSTIN - An Asian gypsy moth found in Travis County has created some consternation among Central Texas residents, but other caterpillar concerns are more pressing, said a Texas Cooperative Extension entomologist.

March 31, 2006
Pond Owners with Muddy Waters Don't Have to Sing the Blues  
OVERTON – For many fish species, muddy waters are just fine, thank you.

March 30, 2006
Two New Texas Superstars Named for 2006  
DALLAS - Duranta and a variety of salvia named Henry Duelberg have been awarded Texas Superstar designations by Texas Cooperative Extension.

March 29, 2006
Looking for the Perfect Goat  
SAN ANGELO – A Texas Agricultural Experiment Station researcher said most goat producers picture the "perfect goat" as being one that would produce more kids that grow faster, and remain healthy while doing so. This goat also would have lower production inputs because of better health.

March 27, 2006
Rio Grande Valley’s Horticulture Journal Now Online  
WESLACO – Want to know the type of damage silverleaf whiteflies inflict on South Texas cantaloupes? How about the effects of citrus triztesa virus on Mexican limes? They may not be the hottest topics of discussion at the local Starbucks, but for those interested in such horticultural matters, getting that type information just got easier.

March 24, 2006
The Acid Test: Is Your Pond pH Too Low?  
OVERTON – If your pond needs lime to correct its pH, then "anytime is a good time to lime," said Dr. Billy Higginbotham, Texas Cooperative Extension fisheries and wildlife specialist.

March 24, 2006
Two New EarthKind Roses Named along with 2006 EarthKind Rose of the Year  
DALLAS – Two well-known rose cultivars have earned the EarthKind Rose designation and a third has been named "EarthKind Rose of the Year for 2006." Horticulturists describe all three as easy to grow, great for creating focal points in the landscape and excellent choices for new rose gardeners. They also bloom throughout the spring, summer and fall.

March 23, 2006
Texas 4-H Chosen to Offer Summer Camps for Military Youth  
BROWNWOOD – Texas 4-H has been chosen by the National Military Family Association to host two Operation Purple summer camps.

March 22, 2006
Experiment Station’s Sonora Ram Test Sale Announces Results  
SONORA – J.P. Moore of Our Father's Place at Fort Stockton bought the high-selling ram at this year's annual Sonora Ram Performance Test and Sale. The event was conducted by the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station and Texas Cooperative Extension.

March 22, 2006
Saldaña Named District Extension Administrator in South Texas  
WESLACO -- Dr. Ruben J. Saldaña has been named district administrator for Texas Cooperative Extension at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center at Weslaco. He replaces Bertha Garza, who retired in January after a 36-year career with Extension.

March 20, 2006
Third Annual EarthKind Rose and Texas Superstar Plant Sale Slated for April 29  
DALLAS -- EarthKind roses, Texas Superstar plants and North Texas Winner's Circle Plants, along with other native and well-adapted plants for North Texas, such as crape myrtles, will go on sale April 29 at the Texas A&M University System Research and Extension Center at Dallas.

March 17, 2006
Locust Research Suggests that Physical State Has Much to Do with Learning  
COLLEGE STATION – If the near-starving grasshopper from the childhood fable, the Ant and the Grasshopper, had been given a piece of corn by one of the well-prepared ants, the grasshopper probably would have developed a preference for corn that would have persisted even when he was well-fed.

March 16, 2006
Documentation, Burial Top List of Rancher Things-to-Do Post Fire  
AMARILLO – Documenting the number of cattle being buried may be the biggest issue facing ranchers and government agencies trying to get financial assistance for those hit hardest by the recent wildfires, a Texas Cooperative Extension official said.

March 14, 2006
Wildlife Fare Better than Livestock through Wildfires  
CANYON – Instinct kicks in for wildlife when fires threaten their existence and they flee, said Ken Cearley, Texas Cooperative Extension wildlife specialist.

March 13, 2006
Wildfires Can Cause More than Visible Damage to Livestock  
AMARILLO – Livestock caught in the path of Sunday's 50-mile-an-hour wind swept fires in the Panhandle could suffer death and severe damage from burns as well as smoke inhalation.

March 13, 2006
Students Plant Seed of Encouragement for Horticulture Professor  
COLLEGE STATIONS – Challenges from his students through the years provided Dr. Mike Arnold a golden lesson.

March 10, 2006
Texas A&M Scientists Host Multi-National Rice Meeting  
BEAUMONT – More than 350 scientists representing 10 countries gathered in Houston early this month to attend the 31st Rice Technical Working Group biennial meeting.

March 10, 2006
Helicopter May Solve ‘In-Between’ Ant Problem  
COLLEGE STATION – Urban residents have bags of ant bait and hand-held spreaders. Landowners with large tracts of land have crop dusters. But what about the people with moderate-sized properties who want to enjoy their land without the bother or health hazards of red imported fire ants?

March 10, 2006
Wildfire-Damaged Range Needs Proper Grazing Management  
UVALDE – A Texas Cooperative Extension range expert in Uvalde said landowners should exercise caution when grazing livestock on recently burned pastures.

March 09, 2006
Researcher: Fewer Restrictions Will Lead To New Advancements in Transgenic Crops  
COLLEGE STATION – Less regulation will allow public entities, including universities, to pursue more transgenic crop research, which will help reduce the number of diseases found in plants, a researcher said Wednesday.

March 07, 2006
Despite Green-up, Producers Cautioned Not to 'Jump Into' Pastures Yet  
STEPHENVILLE – Grazing too early this year could perform the 'coup de grace,' further damaging already stressed bermudagrass pastures, said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

March 07, 2006
Crop Rotation Adds Value to Irrigation  
HALFWAY – It has been awhile since agricultural researchers discovered and then proved the benefits of crop rotation. Since then, most farmers have embraced the practice of switching a piece of ground from one crop to another to improve yields, reduce erosion potential, and break insect and disease cycles.

March 06, 2006
EarthKind Roses Featured at Dallas Home and Garden Show  
DALLAS -- EarthKind roses were a star attraction at the 27th annual Dallas Home and Garden show. The rose's benefits were touted by Master Gardeners and city officials who have incorporated them into public outdoor areas.

March 06, 2006
Texas Cooperative Extension Entomologist Honored  
BALLINGER -- Richard Minzenmayer, Texas Cooperative Extension integrated pest management agent for Runnels and Tom Green counties, was recently named "Outstanding IPM Agent for 2005" by the Texas Pest Management Association.

March 03, 2006
Native Bees Could Fill Pollinator Hole Left by Honeybees  
STEPHENVILLE – If you build it, they will come. Native bees that is.

March 03, 2006
Take ‘Mulch’ Care When Spring Gardening  
COLLEGE STATION – If wood mulch is being shipped into Texas from hurricane-ravaged areas of Louisiana – as a recent flurry of e-mails alleges – it is being done so illegally, said a spokeswoman for the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry.

March 03, 2006
Career Extension Employee Receives Texas Tech Distinguished Alumni Award  
LUBBOCK – Texas Tech University has presented a Distinguished Alumni award to Dr. Bob Robinson, regional program director of Texas Cooperative Extension's 66-county North Region.

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.

March 02, 2006
Report: High Fuel, Fertilizer Prices Result in Negative Net Worth for Farms  
COLLEGE STATION – High fuel and fertilizer prices continue to decrease the economic viability of farms represented in a baseline study released Thursday by the Agricultural and Food Policy Center at Texas A&M University.

March 02, 2006
Dairy Nutrition Conference Slated for April 19-20 in Arlington  
DALLAS -- Dairy industry consultants and producers from Texas and adjoining states will gather for the 2006 Mid-South Ruminant Nutrition Conference on April 19-20 at the Arlington Hilton at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

March 01, 2006
Going, Going, Almost Gone: Wheat Crop Suffering Under Drought Conditions  
AMARILLO – Don't expect a bumper yield on this year's wheat crop, even if it rains. But some wheat will pull through the drought.

March 01, 2006
Rice Researchers Focus on Water Conservation  
BEAUMONT – With predictions of severe water shortages in Texas over the next 50 years, legislators, farmers, government agencies and consumers are working overtime to find solutions.

February 28, 2006
Disease Damages Wheat Roots, Thwarts Water Uptake  
AMARILLO – Alterations in irrigation schedules may be needed when wheat streak mosaic infection is suspected in winter wheat crops, according to a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station researcher in Amarillo.

February 24, 2006
Bermudagrass Stands May Look Bad but Most Should Recover  
OVERTON – If there's one bit of advice he has for owners of drought-affected bermudagrass pastures thinking about re-sprigging, it's "wait and see," said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

February 24, 2006
Don’t Sing the Blues for Texas Bluebonnets Just Yet  
DALLAS – "This year's spring wildflower season is shaping up to be pretty dismal," said Dr. Wayne Mackay, a horticulturist with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station in Dallas.

February 23, 2006
Asian Soybean Rust Confirmed in Weslaco  
WESLACO – Asian soybean rust- a potentially serious fungus of soybean crops- has now been found in an area of Texas where prevailing winds could help spread the disease.

February 20, 2006
New Extension Agent Hired for Oldham County  
VEGA – Amy Caballero is crossing the state line to take the position of family and consumer science agent at the Texas Cooperative Extension office in Oldham County.

February 20, 2006
Drip Irrigation Is A Workable Option for Rolling Plains Cotton  
VERNON – After three years of testing cotton performance in the field, a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station agronomist says subsurface drip irrigation is a workable option for Rolling Plains crop producers.

February 17, 2006
Texas A&M to Participate in Applied Wheat Genome Research  
AMARILLO – A new $5 million grant to wheat breeders could shorten the time between the outbreak of diseases and the development of resistant wheat varieties, said the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station state wheat breeder.

February 17, 2006
Experts ‘Flush’ with Safety Tips about Quail Hunting  
SAN ANTONIO -- While the accidental shooting of a quail-hunting companion by Vice President Cheney has received national attention, shooting safety has long been the responsibility of any individual quail hunter, said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

February 16, 2006
Mobile Lab Expands Capacity of Animal Disease Diagnostics  
COLLEGE STATION – In the event of a disease outbreak, a rapid, massive response by health officials is critical -- even if the patients are animals. That's what makes a new mobile diagnostic laboratory developed by the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory important, said its executive director, Dr. Lelve Gayle.

February 15, 2006
Two Named to Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership Board  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Molly McAdams and Ben Novosad have been named to the Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership advisory board.

February 15, 2006
Challenging Year Lies Ahead for Cotton Producers  
AMARILLO – Cotton producers have some challenges ahead in raising this year's crop, said one Texas Cooperative Extension specialist. And conquering some of the challenges may take some different management techniques.

February 13, 2006
Bertha Garza Retires After Long Extension Career  
WESLACO – After a 36-year career with Texas Cooperative Extension, Bertha Garza thought she'd quietly "sneak out the back door" into retirement.

February 08, 2006
Bullish Cotton Market Hints At Higher Price Potential in 2006-2007  
LAMESA – The general tone of the cotton market is bullish, so producers and marketers may see more upside price potential in 2006-2007 than this year, according to a Texas Cooperative Extension economist.

February 08, 2006
Father Plays Critical Family Role, Even if He Doesn’t Always Know Best  
COLLEGE STATION – Does the American father act more like Ward Cleaver or Homer Simpson?

February 07, 2006
Acreage Doesn’t Have to be Large to Reap Profits on the Farm  
AMARILLO – Willie Wieck's farm has a little bit of everything – wheat, cotton, seed maize, black-eyed peas, sunflowers, pumpkins, gourds, cantaloupes, watermelons, popcorn and sweet corn.

February 07, 2006
New Withholding Rule Applies to All Non-Resident Alien Workers  
CANYON – All U.S. employers are now required to collect and file withholding for non-resident alien workers, according to a Texas Cooperative Extension economist.

February 02, 2006
Lifetime Achievement Award Presented to Extension Economist  
ORLANDO, Fla. – Dr. Steve Amosson received the Southern Agricultural Economics Association Lifetime Achievement Award at the organization's annual meeting here Feb. 2.

February 02, 2006
Organic Crops Require Extra Work for Extra Payoff  
CANYON – Growing organic is much more than not using chemicals to control weeds, several producers said recently at the annual High Plains Vegetable Conference here.

January 31, 2006
Cooperative Efforts Benefit Students Headed into Research  
AMARILLO – Kim McCuistion may be a student at West Texas A&M University, but her education isn't confined by the walls of a classroom.

January 30, 2006
Hauser to Fill Moore County Extension Position  
DUMAS – Jesy Hauser plans to enter Texas Cooperative Extension's position as agriculture agent armed with more than just agriculture knowledge.

January 30, 2006
Winter Texans Scout for Diseased Citrus Trees  
WESLACO – A small army of Winter Texans has been deployed in the Lower Rio Grande Valley to watch for a possible invasion by a devastating citrus disease.

January 27, 2006
Chinch Bugs Plague Texas' St. Augustine Lawns  
DALLAS – Chinch bugs have long been the bane of homeowners with St. Augustine grass lawns.

January 27, 2006
East Texas Fruit, Nut Conference Set Feb. 21 at Tyler  
TYLER – Many insects like pecans, but last season stinkbugs were the major offenders, said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

January 26, 2006
Wallrath Donation Tops $700,000 for 4-H Scholarship Endowment  
COLLEGE STATION – More Texas 4-H'ers than ever before will receive a big financial boost toward their college educations this year, thanks to Dick Wallrath, owner of Champion Ranches in Centerville.

January 26, 2006
Forestry Research Challenges 'Fundamental' Law of Nature  
COLLEGE STATION – When it comes to trees' metabolic rates, size doesn't matter. Nitrogen does, said Dr. Mark Tjoelker, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station forestry researcher.

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 24, 2006
They're ba-ack: Bed Bugs Seek Humans to Snuggle  
SAN ANTONIO – Bed bugs have made a comeback in a big way, said Molly Keck, Texas Cooperative Extension entomologist.

January 24, 2006
Aflatoxin Awareness Helps Prevent Future Problems  
AMARILLO – The livestock feeding industry in the High Plains is on the lookout for high aflatoxin concentrations in imported grain, according to a local plant pathologist.

January 23, 2006
Birds, Rodents Can Cause Significant Damage to Animal Feeding Operations  
AMARILLO – Thousands of starlings perched on a high wire may be an impressive sight for some, but for livestock operation owners, they are a picture of money flying off the property.

January 23, 2006
Rio Grande Valley Citrus Leader Wins Potts Award  
WESLACO – Longtime citrus educator Dr. Julian W. Sauls received the prestigious Arthur T. Potts Award at the recent 60th annual meeting of the Lower Rio Grande Valley Horticultural Society.

January 18, 2006
Dallas County Gets New Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent  
DALLAS – Dallas County residents who participate in Texas Cooperative Extension's "Wellness in the City" program have a new family and consumer sciences agent to assist them.

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.

January 17, 2006
2005 Cotton Blue Book Now Available for Rio Grande Valley  
WESLACO – Considered by many in the industry as the area's cotton production bible, the 2005 Lower Rio Grande Valley Cotton, Grain Sorghum, and Corn Blue Book is now available. Free copies are available at local cotton gins or at any area Texas Cooperative Extension office.

January 13, 2006
HOUSTON: Extension Horticulture Program Offers Free Monthly Gardening Lectures  
HOUSTON — Texas Cooperative Extension's horticulture program in Harris County will offer a series of free lectures on home gardening each month this year. The series will be offered in conjunction with Extension's Master Gardener Association through the "Green Thumb Gardening Series."

January 12, 2006
‘Green Thumb or Brown Thumb,’ This Conference is for You  
TYLER – Whatever your level of gardening expertise, the upcoming East Texas Spring Landscape and Garden Conference has something for you, said a Texas Cooperative Extension agent.

January 12, 2006
New Program Coordinator Announced at V.G. Young Institute  
COLLEGE STATION Kimberly Jozwiak has been named program coordinator at the V.G. Young Institute of County Government, according to an announcement from Richard Avery, institute director. The institute is part of Texas Cooperative Extension and the Texas A&M University System.

January 06, 2006
Bone Dry Weather Poses Opportunity for Pond Owners  
OVERTON – "You know it's dry when your fish have ticks," quips a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

January 05, 2006
Irrigation Engineer Pumped Up About Afghanistan Assignment  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Guy Fipps, a Texas Cooperative Extension irrigation specialist, gets pumped up when he's asked about his new assignment.

December 30, 2005
Texas Growers Fortunate with Lesser-Known New Years ‘Good Luck’ Food  
UVALDE – While black-eyed peas get most of the attention in the southern U.S. as a New Year's Day's "good luck" food, another lucky food, cabbage, plays a more dominant role in Texas agriculture, said a Texas Cooperative Extension economist.

December 30, 2005
Mitchell Named to 4-H Position in Dallam/Hartley Counties  
DALHART – Brandon Mitchell will have to hit the ground running when he starts his job next month as the Texas Cooperative Extension 4-H agent in Dallam and Hartley counties. The junior livestock show season fast approaching, with the bi-county show on Jan. 19.

December 29, 2005
Texas-Israel Forage Research Could Boost Grazing Options  
VERNON – A cooperative forage research program between Texas Agricultural Experiment Station and Hebrew University of Jerusalem scientists could boost grazing options for livestock producers in both nations.

December 28, 2005
Prominent Range Researcher Retires  
SAN ANGELO – Dr. Darrell Ueckert, Regents Fellow and Texas Agricultural Experiment Station range researcher at San Angelo, will retire in mid-January.

December 27, 2005
Branding Tortillas May Put Dollars in Producers’ Pockets  
AMARILLO – Texas wheat producers hope to cash in on the saying "it's good, and it's good for you" by branding a better tortilla.

December 26, 2005
Wildlife Research Examines Bobwhite's 'Home on the Range'  
VERNON – Land managers on the Texas Rolling Plains should exercise care when applying prescribed burns to control mesquite if promoting wildlife is part of their overall management strategy.

December 24, 2005
Storytelling Workshops Scheduled  
COLLEGE STATION – Preserving a community's past through story telling requires skill and patience. A series of workshops scheduled in January and February will help individuals become better storytellers.

December 23, 2005
Sherman County Hires New Extension Agent  
STRATFORD – Sherman Hammons might have to spend a few days getting past name jokes when he takes on the new position of Texas Cooperative Extension agent for agriculture and natural resources in Sherman County.

December 23, 2005
Mitchell Named to 4-H Position in Dallam/Hartley Counties  
DALHART – Brandon Mitchell will have to hit the ground running when he starts his job next month as the Texas Cooperative Extension 4-H agent in Dallam and Hartley counties. The junior livestock show season fast approaching, with the bi-county show on Jan. 19.

December 21, 2005
Texas A&M Planning Tribute to Dr. Howard Hesby  
COLLEGE STATION – Plans are under way at Texas A&M University to honor Dr. Howard Hesby, a professor of animal science who died July 23.

December 14, 2005
Researchers Seek Tools to Refine Dual-Purpose Wheat Selection  
VERNON – Wheat is an important grain and forage crop for Texas farmers and livestock producers. Texas Agricultural Experiment Station scientists regularly evaluate new lines of this crop, seeking ways to improve its yield potential and adaptability to different growing conditions.

December 09, 2005
New Tree Planting Strategies Promise Higher Economic Returns to Landowners  
OVERTON – Come December, and the thoughts of East Texas forest landowners turn to planting trees.

December 07, 2005
Researchers Seek Answers to Alfalfa Questions: Is There a Better Cultivar in Your Future?  
VERNON – Is there a better way to grow alfalfa? Which cultivars are suited to the semi-arid Texas environment, where precipitation often limit yields and productivity?

December 06, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – Texas spinach producers fought adverse weather for planting this year, and the crop is progressing well, said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

December 06, 2005
Large Seed Supply Anticipated for Cotton with New Technology  
AMARILLO – Now that Roundup Ready Flex technology cotton has been approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a Texas Cooperative Extension cotton specialist expects new varieties to begin entering the marketplace.

December 05, 2005
A Better Feral Hog Trap: When Trapping Large Groups, Bigger is Better  
COLLEGE STATION – Bigger is better when it comes to trapping feral hogs.

December 05, 2005
A Better Feral Hog Trap: When Trapping Large Groups, Bigger is Better  
COLLEGE STATION – Bigger is better when it comes to trapping feral hogs.

December 02, 2005
Gould Named Director of Weslaco Center  
WESLACO – Dr. Michael Gould has been appointed the new director of the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center at Weslaco.

December 02, 2005
Addison Sets an EarthKind Example  
DALLAS - The Dallas suburb of Addison encompasses only 4.5 square miles and has only 14,000 residents, but it still manages to stand out from other cities. It has long been known for having the third-largest general aviation airport in the country. In August, Addison gained fame as the first citywide wireless city in Texas.

December 02, 2005
Sam Rayburn High School Students Enjoy Ecology Center  
PASADENA, Texas —In the heart of Pasadena's Sam Rayburn High School is a botanical oasis, formerly known as the atrium. Just a little more than a year ago, it was a series concrete sidewalks and dried dirt that served as a pass -through from one side of campus to the other.

November 30, 2005
Texas 4-H Meat Judging Team Wins National Championship  
COLLEGE STATION – Ashley Come wanted to get to the meat of the matter. So did Lucas Gaston, Jodi Miller and Loni Woolley.

November 29, 2005
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – Even after a long drought, this year's Christmas tree crop has experienced excellent growth, according to Texas Cooperative Extension.

November 25, 2005
Dry Weather May Bring ‘Winter of Discontent’ for Texas Cattle Producers  
CORPUS CHRISTI – Cattle producers can expect to spend extra money to get their breeding stock through the winter, especially if parts of Texas don't get a significant amount of rain soon, said experts with Texas Cooperative Extension.

November 24, 2005
Texas 4-H'ers Teach Leadership By Serving Others  
BROWNWOOD – Take 88 kids, ages 8-13. Add 19 high school kids and a weekend away from home. It's a recipe for disaster, right?

November 22, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION - Texas cotton producers are calling 2005 a banner year with one of the best quality and largest crops on record, said Texas Cooperative Extension experts.

November 22, 2005
Improved Irrigation Scheduling Network Helps Make Every Inch of Moisture Count  
AMARILLO – With high fuel prices, no producer wants to pump more water than necessary to raise a crop.

November 21, 2005
Patil Receives India’s Karnataka State Rajyotsava Award  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Bhimangouda S. Patil has received the Karnataka State Rajyotsava Award for "outstanding contributions to the state and country." He is director of Texas A&M University's Vegetable and Fruit Improvement Center.

November 17, 2005
Drought Losses Significant, But Agriculture Has Some Bright Spots  
COLLEGE STATION – Losses from the 2005 drought in Texas are mounting in the eastern half of the state, but agriculture still has some bright spots.

November 17, 2005
Researchers Test Drip Irrigation Design And Returns  
HALFWAY – Crop producers on the Texas High Plains have long considered subsurface drip irrigation systems the "Cadillac" of irrigation technology. They maximize water use efficiency, boost crop yields in most cases and require less labor during operation due to automation.

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.

November 15, 2005
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION - Texans can enjoy their holiday turkey without fear of contracting avian influenza, a Texas Cooperative Extension expert said.

November 15, 2005
Retail Security Technology Used to Research Deer Feed Consumption, “Theft”  
UVALDE – Supplemental feeding of white-tailed deer is a long-standing wildlife management practice in deer hunting areas, said a researcher at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center here. But knowing which animals were eating what supplements, as well as knowing how much they were eating, used to be impossible to determine.

November 11, 2005
Beach Bum Wannabe Turned DNA Researcher Rides Waves of Success  
COLLEGE STATION – Marty Dickman left Long Island, N.Y., after high school with no thoughts of college. Hawaii was his goal. He and a buddy sought warm waves, sandy surf, and the beach-bum life.

November 10, 2005
First Texas Finding of Soybean Rust Confirmed  
COLLEGE STATION – Asian soybean rust – a potentially serious fungus of soybean crops – has been found for the first time in Texas.

November 10, 2005
Academy for Ranch Management Announces Upcoming Workshops  
COLLEGE STATION – The Academy for Ranch Management announced its schedule of 2006 workshops.

November 08, 2005
Program Helps Growers Control Ornamental Plant 'Scourge'  
OVERTON – For the last two years, Dr. Scott Ludwig has been practicing war against some of the hardest-to-kill members of the insect world: scale insects.

November 07, 2005
MEDIA ADVISORY: Black War Heroes to be Honored at Veterans Day Celebration  
HOUSTON - Buffalo Soldiers and black veterans of World Wars I and II will be honored during the Veterans Cultural Heritage Celebration on Veterans Day.

November 07, 2005
Two December Pesticide Applicator Training Programs Scheduled at Overton  
OVERTON – Integrated pesticide management for pastures is not just about when to spray, said a forage specialist with Texas Cooperative Extension.

November 07, 2005
Retired Extension Director Doyle Warren Dies  
WESLACO – Doyle G. Warren, who served as Texas Cooperative Extension's district director for agriculture in South Texas for 15 years before retiring in 1997, passed away Nov. 1 at his home in Mission.

November 04, 2005
No Drought About It: Turf Research To Identify Drought Tolerant Grasses  
SAN ANTONIO – It's a turf battle, and the "combatants" are various Central Texas turfgrasses. Numerous turf types and cultivars will be denied water for 60 days to evaluate their drought recovery potential. Only the fittest will survive.

November 02, 2005
New Publication Gives Ins, Outs of Quail Habitat Monitoring  
UVALDE – Successful wildlife management depends on good habitat management, according to the new publication, "Habitat Monitoring for Quail on Texas Rangelands," by Texas Cooperative Extension wildlife and range specialists.

November 01, 2005
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – Much of the state is dry, and hay shortages are expected, according to Texas Cooperative Extension experts.

November 01, 2005
Canola Oil May Soon Burn in Engine Rather than Frying Pan  
AMARILLO – A growing market for biodiesel fuels is heating up interest in canola among Texas producers.

November 01, 2005
For Less Memorable Holidays, Help Prevent Foodborne Illness  
COLLEGE STATION - The holiday season must be coming - gift catalogues are beginning to arrive in the mail.

October 31, 2005
Insect Control Pioneer Leaving the Lower Rio Grande Valley  
WESLACO – Herb and Betty Dean have been digging up lots of memories recently. For several weeks the couple have been preparing to move, going through the seemingly endless drawers, boxes and closets of the house in Weslaco they've called home since 1950.

October 28, 2005
Dugas Named Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Associate Director  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. William A. Dugas was named associate director for operations with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station during the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents meeting today.

October 28, 2005
Galveston Elementary Students Venture the Bay from the Classroom  
GALVESTON – When fifth-grade students at Morgan Elementary School scored higher than expected on the science portion of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills test last Spring, it was just one of many successes, according to the volunteer who developed the Bay Adventures program.

October 27, 2005
Grapevine Dedicates EarthKind Rose Trial Garden  
DALLAS – When Grapevine residents drive down the newly completed Dove Loop Road they pass by a rose garden in full fall bloom. At nearly 800 feet alongside the road, the garden features 60 rose bushes.

October 26, 2005
One Picture Is Worth A Thousand Holiday Greetings  
MULESHOE – Cody Black, 17, has been in 4-H in Bailey County for about five years. Most of his projects have been with animals. He has shown steers and pigs at stock shows, and his steer won second place at the recent South Plains Fair in Lubbock.

October 25, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – With dry pastures in parts of the state, many cattle producers must prepare to supplement feed for a long winter, according to a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

October 25, 2005
Drip Tape Irrigation Useful, Convenient for Small Acreage Forage Production  
UVALDE – Convenience was the "mother of invention" for research on producing livestock forage on small acreage, said a researcher at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Experiment Station and Extension Center here.

October 24, 2005
Treated Seeds Show Promise Against Pests  
WESLACO – A new seed technology being tested in Weslaco could mean the end of early insecticide sprays on some vegetables. It's called "film coating," a process which treats seeds with insecticides and other materials to manage insects.

October 21, 2005
High Cost of Nitrogen Calls for Caution With Winter Pastures  
OVERTON – With continuing dry conditions and the high cost of fertilizer, a Texas Cooperative Extension forage specialist advises producers to proceed cautiously with their winter pasture plans this year.

October 21, 2005
Morrison Fills Kleberg Chair in Wildlife Ecology at Texas A&M  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Michael Morrison has been chosen for the Caesar Kleberg Chair in Wildlife Ecology at Texas A&M University. Morrison previously was director of the Great Basin Institute at the University of Nevada-Reno.

October 20, 2005
Drive Safely: Don’t Let a Spooky Holiday Turn into a Tragedy  
COLLEGE STATION – For some, ghoulies and ghosties and ‘long-leggety beasties' are festive costumes for Halloween celebrations. But for others "things that go bump in the night" lead to crumpled vehicles and serious injuries.

October 19, 2005
Landowners with Hurricane-Damaged Timber Advised Not to Panic  
OVERTON – By all accounts, Hurricane Rita damaged millions of dollars worth of timber in East Texas. But a Texas Cooperative Extension expert said, "Don't panic!"

October 18, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – Aisles in garden centers across the state are blanketed with a seasonal staple. In assorted varieties, garden mums add splashes of color to the canvas of any fall garden, according to experts with Texas Cooperative Extension.

October 18, 2005
Drip Irrigation Opens New Frontier for Research on the Rolling Plains  
CHILLICOTHE – A new irrigation well and state-of-the-art drip irrigation system may dictate research here for decades, according to one scientist.

October 17, 2005
Who Do You Call When the Wall Caves In? Hiring a Contractor Is Not as Easy as it Looks  
COLLEGE STATION – Suppose your house was damaged by a hurricane.

October 17, 2005
Ribera Named New Rio Grande Valley Ag Economist  
WESLACO – Texas Cooperative Extension has named Dr. Luis A. Ribera as agricultural economist at the Texas A&M Agricultural Research and Extension Center at Weslaco.

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.

October 12, 2005
Head of Agricultural Communications in Texas Retires  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Ellen Ritter, head of agricultural communications for The Texas A&M University System for 10 years, will retire at the end of November. Dave Mayes, currently associate head, has been named interim head.

October 12, 2005
Large Shade Trees at Risk as Drought Continues  
OVERTON – Large shade trees are like old people, said Keith Hansen, Texas Cooperative Extension horticultural agent in Smith County.

October 11, 2005
Brown Selected Wildlife Society President  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Robert Brown was named president of The Wildlife Society during its recent annual meeting in Madison, Wis. Brown is Texas A&M University wildlife and fisheries sciences department head.

October 11, 2005
True or Fall: Two Species of Armyworms March on Central Texas  
UVALDE – Hordes of fall armyworms and true armyworms have invaded several Central Texas counties, and the assault will likely continue, warned a Texas Cooperative Extension entomologist here.

October 10, 2005
New Evacuees On Your Property May Be Stinging Pests  
HOUSTON—As East Texans begin cleaning up the rubble left by Hurricane Rita, they may find some unwelcome evacuees from "down under." These stinging invaders are Texas Red Imported Fire Ants who have moved into the piles of debris left behind the hurricane.

October 10, 2005
Community Gives Back to Texas Cooperative Extension for Years of Service  
CANYON – Randall County citizens said "thanks" to its Texas Cooperative Extension program for years of service by donating more than $150,000 to help build the Herbert F. & Jeannie Kuhlman Extension Center, 200 N. Brown Road.

October 10, 2005
Free Soil-Testing Campaign Kicks Off  
WESLACO – Stung by the rising costs of fuel and other operating expenses, Lower Rio Grande Valley farmers and ranchers may find some relief from a free soil-testing campaign sponsored by Texas Cooperative Extension.

October 06, 2005
New Web Site Fertile Ground for Horticultural Help  
AUSTIN - Now gardeners, landscapers, weekend lawn warriors and commercial horticulturists no longer need to spend hours rooting around the Internet for information.

October 05, 2005
EarthKind Rose Brigade Issues Call for New Recruits  
DALLAS – If you love roses, but don't love all of the spraying and pruning that goes along with growing them, participating in a Texas A&M University rose research project may be just the thing for you. The EarthKind Rose Brigade is issuing a call for new recruits to assist with testing roses for possible designation as EarthKind.

October 04, 2005
Cowpeas Could Add Sustainability to Cropping Systems  
AMARILLO -- Ground left fallow in the High Plains to store soil moisture between crops may be better off with a legume crop such as cowpeas, according to a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station researcher.

October 04, 2005
Cotton Pests Under Assault in South Texas  
WESLACO – The noose continues to tighten around insects that harm the cotton crop of extreme South Texas.

October 03, 2005
Gladney Selected for Potter County 4-H Position  
AMARILLO – Brenda Gladney likes to say 4-H is in her blood, so her new position as the Texas Cooperative Extension agent for 4-H in Potter County only comes natural.

September 30, 2005
Sometimes Loss After a Disaster Is Not Always Obvious  
MOSS HILL – The smell of bleach permeates the air inside the store. The meat cases that once held hundreds of pounds of rib eye and sirloin steaks, hamburger, chuck roasts and pork chops lie empty. No more homemade sausage is in the upright refrigerator case.

September 30, 2005
Meeting Consumer Demands Will Drive Research of Tomorrow  
CHILLICOTHE – Ensuring agriculture's survivability requires meeting the wants and needs of consumers, said Dr. Elsa Murano, vice chancellor and dean of agriculture and life sciences.

September 27, 2005
New House will be a Classroom for Builders, Homeowners  
MCALLEN - The green-colored studs in the frame of a home under construction in north McAllen give the first hint that this is no ordinary house. Among the many that go up daily in this booming section of the country, this home is unique.

September 22, 2005
‘Honey, I’m Ready’: Signals of Gulf Coast Tick  
COLLEGE STATION – Communication is the key when it comes to host attraction and the love life of the Gulf Coast tick.

September 21, 2005
Cotton Farmers Brace for Hurricane Rita  
COLLEGE STATION – Cotton farmers in Brazos and Burleson counties are working into the late evening hours this week, accelerating harvest activities as Hurricane Rita continues a projected path toward the Texas Gulf Coast.

September 21, 2005
Researchers Hope Cotton Screening Will Stop Bacterial Blight In Its Tracks  
LUBBOCK – If an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, what is a pound or a ton of prevention worth? For High Plains cotton producers, the answer could be an entire field or an entire crop when bacterial blight rears its ugly head.

September 19, 2005
Texas A&M International Agriculture Program Aiding El Salvador  
COLLEGE STATION - A pilot program offering agribusiness management training, food processing and biotechnology expertise has helped one El Salvador food maker increase its annual sales and become a supplier for that country's Pizza Hut chain.

September 16, 2005
Helping Hands Extended to Two- and Four-legged Katrina Victims by Texas Extension, Agriculture Researchers  
TEXAS – As thousands of evacuees displaced by Hurricane Katrina filled relocation centers and found shelter elsewhere in the state, a unique force with offices in every county rallied to assist.

September 16, 2005
Alfalfa Quality Affects Marketing  
MULESHOE – The dairy industry is thriving in West Texas and eastern New Mexico, so many crop producers in the region are looking at alfalfa as an alternative or rotation crop. But what are dairymen looking for in terms of alfalfa quality?

September 15, 2005
Habitat Landscaping Classes Offered  
EDINBURG - If you've ever dreamed of turning part of your property into a special paradise for birds and butterflies, here's an opportunity to learn how to do it yourself.

September 12, 2005
Hurricane Fallout Could Cost Area Producers Millions  
AMARILLO – The destructive waves of Hurricane Katrina haven't subsided. Rising natural gas prices and the closing of ports in New Orleans are affecting corn and cattle producers in Texas and across the nation, one Texas Cooperative Extension expert said.

September 12, 2005
Meat Scientist Wins Service Award  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Jeff Savell has won the Signal Service Award from the American Meat Science Association. This annual award is given in recognition of service and lasting contributions to the meat industry and the association.

September 07, 2005
Researchers Help Cotton Take Cover From Whipping Winds  
VERNON – Winds sweeping across the Texas plains mow down almost 10 percent of the state's cotton annually, according to a researcher at the Texas A&M University System Research and Extension Center here.

September 06, 2005
Whiteflies on the Rise in Central Texas  
UVALDE – In the past, they've blanketed windshields, caused farm equipment to overheat and damaged various crops. Are they bio-terrorists? Not exactly. They're silverleaf whiteflies, and this year there is a sizeable increase in their Central Texas population.

September 05, 2005
Proper Backpack Can Prevent Student’s Aching Back  
COLLEGE STATION – Some children just seem to move slower in the mornings during the school year. But it could be more than just the usual grumbles about school, said Courtney Schoessow, Texas Cooperative Extension program specialist in health education.

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 31, 2005
Weevils Threaten East Texas Sweet Potato Crop Industry  
CANTON – Growers from the several East Texas counties gathered here Tuesday night to learn more about the bad news they already knew: The sweet potato weevil has returned to East Texas fields.

August 31, 2005
Forage Silage Can Equal Corn Silage, Offer Water Savings  
AMARILLO – Cattle can munch more efficiently if producers are willing to look at sorghum forages and silages, two Texas A&M University System specialists said.

August 30, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION - While this year's peanut crop is thriving, overproduction from last year has Texas growers concerned about price, according to Texas Cooperative Extension.

August 29, 2005
Extension Agent: Something’s Got to Give with Farm Inputs  
LONGVIEW – With higher costs for fuel, fertilizer, replacement cattle and seed, as well as feed and forage or hay, farmers have to look for ways to economize, said a Texas Cooperative Extension agent.

August 29, 2005
Valley Irrigation Districts Prepare for the Next Drought  
HARLINGEN – Wayne Halbert knows it's a matter of when, not if, the Lower Rio Grande Valley suffers another drought.

August 26, 2005
Eight Steps Could Help Dairies Survive the Drought  
DALLAS – Drought conditions are still evident in parts of Texas, despite the recent rains, said Dr. Ellen Jordan, Texas Cooperative Extension dairy specialist. That means dairy producers should take action now to deal with forage shortages.

August 26, 2005
Research Targets Vegetable Production  
LUBBOCK – Is there a better way to control weeds or grow tastier tomatoes, watermelons or snap beans? Research under way at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center at Lubbock seeks to answer these questions for commercial vegetable producers and home gardeners.

August 25, 2005
Western Gulf Silvicultural Technology Exchange Rescheduled  
SHREVEPORT, La.– The Western Gulf Silvicultural Technology Exchange, a conference for professional foresters, has been rescheduled from Sept. 1 to Oct. 3.

August 24, 2005
Animal Health Regulations Affect Livestock Shipping  
FARWELL – Summer heat continues across Texas, and recent rainfall across much of the state has boosted forage production and pastures. Even so, the days are getting shorter and fall is just around the corner – a time when livestock producers contemplate a change of pasture for their stock.

August 23, 2005
Candidates Interview for Weslaco Center Director’s Post  
WESLACO – Four finalists are being interviewed for the position of center director of the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center at Weslaco. Members of the search committee evaluating candidates are hopeful a new director will be in place this fall.

August 23, 2005
Forage Legumes Could Help Counter Sky-High Fertilizer Prices  
OVERTON – As gasoline prices reach for the sky, so do fertilizer prices.

August 22, 2005
Urban Plant Detectives Seeking to Solve Mysteries  
DALLAS - Dr. Kevin Ong, Texas Cooperative Extension plant pathologist, has a passion for plants, especially sick ones. His mission is to identify what makes them sick and develop treatments to not only make them well, but prevent them from getting sick in the first place.

August 19, 2005
Just Like Your Car: Winterize Your On-Site Wastewater Treatment System  
COLLEGE STATION – Many people think about getting their cars or home furnaces checked out before winter. Those with onsite wastewater or septic systems may want to do the same, said an expert with Texas Cooperative Extension

August 17, 2005
Second Year Tests Prove Wildlife Food Plot Mix Viable  
OVERTON – The second year of tests has proved the practicality of a seed mix for white-tailed deer feed plots in East Texas, said a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station scientist here.

August 12, 2005
New Beef Cattle Specialist Good Fit for East Texas  
OVERTON – The new Texas Cooperative Extension beef cattle specialist here said he expects to be "good fit" for East Texas.

August 12, 2005
Pike’s Career Applauded with Texas Vegetable Association President's Award  
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – Dr. Leonard Pike was honored today with the President's Award from the Texas Vegetable Association.

August 10, 2005
Disparate Mole-rats: Underground Soap Opera Brings New Science to Light  
COLLEGE STATION – This is all underground, and naked mole-rats prefer it that way: Momma naked mole-rat is the only one having babies, and she's got several naked mole-rat boyfriends.

August 09, 2005
Reclaimed Wastewater: An Idea that Could Soak in  
EL PASO – As water becomes ever more scarce, quenching thirsty crops with wastewater may be OK if done right, researchers here say.

August 05, 2005
Fire Ant Awareness Week Aimed at Promoting Proactive Treatment Efforts  
DALLAS - Fall is a prime time for treating for fire ants in order to reduce the numbers that will appear in the spring, say experts. That's why, since 1998, Fire Ant Awareness Week has been held the second full week of September.

August 05, 2005
Research Seeks Answers to Lygus Bug Questions  
LUBBOCK – Got Lygus? You may indeed, without knowing it. Sampling your alfalfa, cotton or even roadside vegetation with a sweep net will tell the tale pretty quickly.

August 05, 2005
Forage Sorghum Field Day Scheduled for Aug. 30  
AMARILLO – Several years of research on forage sorghum silage production and grazing sorghum sudangrass hybrids will be discussed at an Aug. 30 field day sponsored by Texas Cooperative Extension and the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station.

August 04, 2005
Water: Researchers Seek Ways to Make the Most of a Limited Resource  
EL PASO – Mild winters, low humidity, lots of room, cultural diversity, higher education opportunities and a lively economy – El Paso has a lot to offer.

August 04, 2005
Researchers Find Ways to Turn Manure into Power  
AMARILLO – Record oil prices and incentives to find alternative fuel sources are lighting a fire under research to turn biomass materials such as manure into energy.

August 03, 2005
Recording 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.

August 03, 2005
Enjoy the Tastes of Summer Without Worries of Foodborne Illness  
COLLEGE STATION – Peaches, plums, apricots, cherries, berries and melons in various sizes, shapes and colors: The summer heat may be scorching, but the produce of the season can make it worthwhile.

August 03, 2005
Extension Names Hines New Randall County 4-H Agent  
CANYON – One of the largest county 4-H groups in the region will get a new leader when Ellie Hines steps into the 4-H and youth development position at Texas Cooperative Extension in Randall County on Aug. 15.

August 02, 2005
Gary Acuff Named Animal Science Department Head  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Gary R. Acuff has been named head of the department of animal science at Texas A&M University. He assumed his new duties on Aug. 1.

August 02, 2005
Relationship Between Lawns, Allergies and Asthma Studied  
DALLAS – "Have you ever driven down the road and seen someone mowing the lawn wearing a mask? This is an example of the relationship between allergies and mold spores in lawns." Dr. Phil Colbaugh, research plant pathologist at the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station in Dallas, cites a common image seen in Texas throughout the warm weather months.

August 01, 2005
Pond Fish: Drought Isn't Over  
OVERTON – Despite recent rains in East Texas, as far as pond fish are concerned, it's still a drought, according to a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

August 01, 2005
Kellogg Executive Tapped as Head of New Department of Nutrition and Food Science  
COLLEGE STATION ? Kellogg Company executive Dr. Michael McBurney has been named the head of the new department of nutrition and food science at Texas A&M University. He assumes his new duties on Aug. 1.

July 29, 2005
Central American Trade Agreement Impact Small, But Has Potential  
COLLEGE STATION – The Central American Free Trade Agreement will mean an immediate boost – albeit small – to some U.S. agricultural commodities, said an expert with Texas Cooperative Extension.

July 29, 2005
Small Water Systems Workshop Takes Look at Terrorism  
CEDAR CREEK – In Texas, there are more than 5,500 small water systems that serve communities with fewer than 3,300 people. Contaminating such systems is an "appealing" idea for terrorists, said J.P. Riordan, an FBI agent who spoke at a small water system workshop here on July 28.

July 29, 2005
Nutrition Marketing, Technology Key to Pecan Industry Growth  
UVALDE – Health-conscious consumers and advances in technology have put the Texas pecan industry in an enviable position, according to Texas Cooperative Extension experts.

July 29, 2005
Weslaco Cotton Field Day Cancelled as Harvesting Resumes  
WESLACO – Texas Cooperative Extension's annual cotton field day in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, which was to be held the day Hurricane Emily made landfall south of Brownsville, will not be rescheduled.

July 28, 2005
Dallas Arboretum/Texas A&M Partnership Unique  
DALLAS – Not everyone knows that the Dallas Arboretum is more than just a pretty place to visit. It's also a hardworking testing site that serves Texas' multi-million dollar nursery and bedding plant industry.

July 28, 2005
Stripe Rust May Affect Future Wheat Variety Selections in the Panhandle  
AMARILLO – Stripe rust resistance may need to be added to the list of considerations when producers make wheat variety selections in the future, said one Texas Cooperative Extension agronomist. Fortunately, those varieties have tested well in this region.

July 26, 2005
Amosson Receives National Recognition for Economic Expertise  
AMARILLO – Well-rounded programs have earned Dr. Steve Amosson the American Agricultural Economics Association's Distinguished Extension Award: More Than 10 Years' Experience.

July 25, 2005
Animal Science Professor Howard Hesby Dies  
COLLEGE STATION – Professors and students at Texas A&M University are mourning the loss of their colleague, Dr. Howard Hesby, who died unexpectedly July 23.

July 25, 2005
Boggs Hired as New Extension Agent for Ochiltree County  
PERRYTON – Tasha Boggs plans to keep the established programs moving in the right direction when she assumes her new position as the Family and Consumer Sciences agent for Texas Cooperative Extension in Ochiltree County.

July 25, 2005
It’s a Dog’s Life During the Dog Days of Summer at the Annual Texas 4-H Dog Show  
HUTTO – If it's true that every dog has his day, then a recent Saturday in July must have been "the day" for dozens of dogs from 28 Texas counties.

July 22, 2005
Nursery/Greenhouse Startup a Risky, but Possibly Profitable Business  
OVERTON – So you say you want to get started in the greenhouse and nursery business?

July 22, 2005
Emily Mostly Beneficial for South Texas Agriculture  
WESLACO – Hurricane Emily's sideswipe appears to have been beneficial for South Texas agriculture. With landfall 75 miles south of Brownsville, the storm brought little more than badly needed rainfall to the area.

July 19, 2005
South Texas Ag Community Braces for Hurricane Emily  
WESLACO – Texas Cooperative Extension's annual cotton field day in the Lower Rio Grande Valley has been postponed this week as the agricultural community braced for Hurricane Emily. Even without a direct hit, the storms's high winds and heavy rains could cause major problems for growers.

July 15, 2005
City of Addison/Texas A&M Partner on Rose Trials  
ADDISON - The term "Earthkind" holds special meaning in the North Texas town of Addison. The town is a partner with the Texas A&M Research and Extension Center in Dallas on two rose trial gardens aimed at determining which roses are best suited for Texas landscapes. The project will soon become a nationwide study.

July 15, 2005
Rain-Wary Growers Invited to Cotton Field Day  
WESLACO – Lower Rio Grande Valley cotton growers are invited to attend Texas Cooperative Extension's cotton field day at 6 p.m. July 20 at the Hiler Annex Farm, north of Weslaco.

July 15, 2005
Plant Disease Importation Could Spell Sudden Death for Nursery Industry  
OVERTON – As the new regional Texas Cooperative Extension plant pathologist, Dr. Karl Steddom admits he has a lot to learn about plant diseases in East Texas.

July 13, 2005
Harris County Master Urban Rancher Program to Begin Aug. 1  
HOUSTON - Like many other families, the Meuths both work in the city but live on a few acres within an hours drive from downtown. These small-acreage operations have become known as "ranchettes." Helping ranchette owners is the focus of Texas Cooperative Extension's Master Urban Rancher program.

July 08, 2005
58th Annual Rice Field Day Focuses on Water Issues and International Trade  
BEAUMONT -- The 58th Annual Rice Field Day will begin at 8 a.m., July 14, at the Texas A&M Research and Extension Center in Beaumont. Scientists from Texas A&M University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture will be on hand to discuss the newest developments in production technology. The field day is free and open to the public.

July 08, 2005
West Nile Still a Possibility, Even with Dry Weather  
COLLEGE STATION – Even with the recent dry weather, Texans should still take precautions against mosquito-borne diseases, advised an expert with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station.

July 07, 2005
Grafting May Help Battle Melon Vine Decline  
WESLACO – Vine decline has impacted South Texas melon crops for years. This disease strikes late in the growing season, at a time when most farmers are contemplating harvest. But just as the cantaloupes begin to ripen, plants and profits wither and die.

July 05, 2005
Settling Dust Around Feed Yards a Matter of Management  
AMARILLO – Cattle move, dirt stirs, dust rises – it's an inevitable part of the livestock industry.

July 04, 2005
Trees Need Water Too  
WESLACO – Thinking about planting or transplanting a tree? Forget it - the weather is far too hot. Better to do that between October and February.

June 30, 2005
Auckerman Moving North, But Staying with Extension  
HEREFORD – Rick Auckerman is changing jobs, but he won't be moving.

June 29, 2005
Cattle ID Tags to Work Like Electronic ‘Social Security Cards’  
THRALL - It's not Social Security for cattle, but the proposed electronic ear tag to be used as part of the National Animal Identification System would act much like a Social Security card.

June 28, 2005
Crape Myrtle Conference: a Blooming Boon for Texas  
McKINNEY -- Crape myrtle experts from around the country shared their knowledge recently with growers, landscapers and the general public at the 2005 Crape Myrtle Conference.

June 28, 2005
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – Parts of Texas have entered critically dry stages and various crops are beginning to suffer, Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

June 27, 2005
Experiment Station Experts Urge Safety in Prescribed Burning  
SONORA – While prescribed burning is effective for controlling undesirable woody plants and cactus species, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station researchers say landowners also should learn safe and effective ways to use fire as a management tool.

June 27, 2005
Texas Growers Urged to Watch for New Whitefly  
WESLACO – Texas farmers are urged to be on the lookout for a new and highly destructive whitefly that's resistant to many insecticides now being used.

June 22, 2005
Quarantine to Bee Discontinued in Texas  
COLLEGE STATION – Crawling over and under boxcars, 18-wheelers, travel trailers and mobile homes. It's not what Paul Jackson expected in his duties as state inspector for the Texas Apiary Inspection Service.

June 22, 2005
Dugas Named to New Position With Texas Agricultural Experiment Station  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. William A. Dugas has been named interim associate director for operations with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station effective July 1.

June 22, 2005
‘Natural’ Grazing Study Helps Find Pasture, Range Management Opportunities  
UVALDE – A recently completed study on cattle grazing shows working with Mother Nature can benefit both cattle and cattle producer.

June 21, 2005
Texas AgrAbility Helps Impaired Ag Workers Increase Productivity  
GONZALES – The Ehrigs are not the average farm ranch couple. Larry Ehrig, 55, works from a wheelchair due to a degenerative spinal condition and multiple sclerosis. His wife, Norma, suffered two strokes in one year.

June 20, 2005
4-H’ers Get First-Hand Experience at Helping Others Through Home Building  
BRYAN – Jeffrey Jones had a hammer.

June 20, 2005
Mexicans Encouraged by Valley Water Tours  
WESLACO – Enthusiasm for improving water delivery systems in northern Mexico is running high. That's the assessment of Texas Agricultural Experiment Station officials who have hosted Mexican stakeholders on a series of recent tours of the Rio Grande Valley's agricultural community.

June 17, 2005
Hall, Briscoe Counties Hire New Extension Family-Consumer Science Agent  
SILVERTON – Micah Karber is finding herself doing double duty these days.

June 16, 2005
Astronauts’ Space Diet May Provide Protection from Radiation  
COLLEGE STATION – An apple a day, by itself, probably won't keep the doctor away. But if the apple is part of a diet loaded with pectin fiber from fruits and vegetables, and omega-3-rich fish oils, it might go a long way toward keeping colon cancer away.

June 15, 2005
New Fire Ant Control Given Thumbs-Up by Extension Expert  
OVERTON – Dr. Charles Barr remembers when he got a call from organizers of a July 4 picnic for country singer Willie Nelson.

June 15, 2005
2005 Crop Season Is Off to a Rocky Start on the Texas High Plains  
LUBBOCK – The 2005 crop season on the Texas High Plains is off to a rocky start. Abundant spring moisture provided ideal planting conditions for cotton, corn and peanut producers and gave winter wheat a necessary drink of water.

June 13, 2005
Extension: Better Predator Control Comes with Integrated Pest Management Approach  
PAMPA – Lions and tigers and bears, oh my.

June 13, 2005
New Rules Regulate Mold Removal Businesses  
WESLACO – New state laws require contractors to have training, insurance and certification to assess and remove mold.

June 07, 2005
Townsend Named Texas A&M Agriculture Education Head  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Christine Townsend has been named Texas A&M University agricultural education department head. She replaces Dr. Glen Shinn, who went on sabbatical in January.

June 02, 2005
Dr. Mark McLellan Accepts Administrative Position at the University of Florida  
COLLEGE STATION - Dr. Mark McLellan, director of the Texas A&M University Institute of Food Science and Engineering, has accepted a position with the University of Florida.

June 01, 2005
'Helter-Skelter' Pond Weed Control Can Kill Fish  
OVERTON – Going overboard with aquatic weed control can lead to wholesale fish kills in small ponds and lakes, warns a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

May 27, 2005
Annual Overton Horticulture Field Day Largest One Yet  
OVERTON – On June 28, East Texas nursery growers, greenhouse managers, East Texas gardening enthusiasts and homeowners will have the chance to see in-field tests of hundreds of ornamental plant varieties here.

May 27, 2005
Shift of Weather Patterns Necessitates Rethinking of Reforestation Methods  
OVERTON – Forest landowners can greatly increase the survival rate of pine tree seedlings by changing when and how they plant, according to research conducted here.

May 26, 2005
Ed Smith Named Texas Cooperative Extension Director  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Ed Smith was named Texas Cooperative Extension director today by the Texas A&M University System board of regents. Smith has been interim director since July 2004 and had been chosen sole finalist for the position in March.

May 26, 2005
Beetle’s Return Shows Promise for Saltcedar Control  
FRITCH – The brushy area along the Canadian River as it enters Lake Meredith is teeming with insects. But Dr. Jerry Michels is looking for only one species – the saltcedar leaf beetle.

May 25, 2005
Get the ‘Grill’ of a Lifetime with Summer Cooking Safety  
COLLEGE STATION – When barbecuing outdoors, don't leave food safety indoors, a poultry expert warns.

May 24, 2005
Senior Class Project Uncovers Neighborhood’s History  
HOUSTON – Just one block south of Interstate 10 on the corners of Lockwood and Market streets are the cracked and leaning headstones that are remnants of a plantation cemetery. Though the acreage, which is dimpled with sunken grave sites, has been cleared, less than a year ago only weeds and trash were visible.

May 23, 2005
AgriPartners Make a Difference to Producers, Industry  
AMARILLO – Dan Krienke farmed for 30 years, but he admits when he started irrigating in 1996, he didn't know much about using his water efficiently.

May 20, 2005
Price Receives Bush Excellence Award for Outstanding Public Service  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Edwin C. Price, associate vice chancellor for international agriculture at Texas A&M University, was presented the 2005 Bush Excellence Award for outstanding public service at ceremonies recently on campus.

May 20, 2005
Scientist Pleased by Growing Orchid Sales  
WESLACO – Like a best-selling author who chuckles at old rejection slips, Dr. Yin-Tung Wang recalls rejection letters he received from the nursery industry 13 years ago when he proposed researching potted orchids.

May 19, 2005
Researchers Work Toward Hardy, Stress Resistant Corns  
LUBBOCK – A collaborative corn breeding project under way at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center at Lubbock is paving the way for hardy, stress-resistant corns that yield well under demanding growing conditions.

May 17, 2005
Sugar Beet Virus Mutation Requires Texas Touch  
AMARILLO – The only sugar beets growing in Texas are in the laboratory. But those few plants are getting to the root of problems throughout the sugar beet industry.

May 13, 2005
Experiment Station Researchers to Explore Genome of Disease-Fighting Fungus  
COLLEGE STATION – A team of Texas Agricultural Experiment Station scientists will soon begin genome sequencing a disease-fighting fungus used to protect crops, which has implications for both agriculture and the pharmaceutical industry.

May 13, 2005
Plug Abandoned Wells  
COLLEGE STATION – An estimated 150,000 abandoned water wells exist in Texas, and each one poses a threat to water safety, said Dr. Bruce Lesikar, Texas Cooperative Extension agricultural engineer here.

May 13, 2005
Teachers Offered Summer Gardening Classes  
WESLACO – Teachers who mix gardening with their lesson plans tell success stories that sound too good to be true. But Barbara Storz, who teaches teachers how to use gardens to motivate students, believes every story because she sees them first-hand.

May 12, 2005
Forester, City Officials on the Trail of Champion Trees in South Texas  
WESLACO – Nature lovers who visit South Texas to admire birds and butterflies could soon have record-sized trees on their list of must-see wildlife. Officials want to develop maps and brochures to guide tourists along a champion tree trail stretching across the Lower Rio Grande Valley.

May 11, 2005
Caddo, Spanish, Anglo Cultures Influenced Early Texas Agriculture  
COLLEGE STATION – A number of cultures influenced early Texas agriculture, and each brought its own impact. That's what impressed Dr. Allan Jones the most as he wrote, "Texas Roots: Agriculture and Rural Life Before the Civil War".

May 10, 2005
Nelson named Executive Associate Dean for College of Ag and Life Sciences  
COLLEGE STATION - Dr. A. Gene Nelson, long-time head of Texas A&M University's department of agricultural economics, has been named executive associate dean for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

May 09, 2005
Purple Camp ‘Colorful’ Way to Deal with Military Deployment  
BROWNWOOD – About 100 children from military families are expected to attend a free Operation Purple summer camp June 5-10 at the Texas 4-H Center on Lake Brownwood.

May 06, 2005
Harris Joins Expanded Nutrition Program for Travis County  
AUSTIN – Amy Harris has joined the Expanded Nutrition Program for Travis County as its new nutrition education associate for youth.

May 06, 2005
Teen Parents in Katy Take Charge of Personal Finances  
KATY — Becoming a parent in high school is challenging on many levels. Managing personal finances is one area teen parents may overlook while trying to address a number of other worries.

May 05, 2005
Can No-Till 'Fill the Bill' for Rolling Plains Wheat Producers?  
VERNON – Wheat and cattle go hand-in-hand on the Texas Rolling Plains. Farmers there use winter wheat as a grain crop and as a grazing crop to feed young cattle.

May 04, 2005
Children’s Literature Can Turn Reading into Family Time  
COLLEGE STATION – What do knights, siblings, dragons, sports, teachers, friends, school and far-off lands have in common? All can be found in the pages of children's books.

May 03, 2005
Wild Grasses and Man-Made Wheats Advance Research Capabilities  
AMARILLO – Getting resistance to the latest biotype of greenbug or rust in wheat may require some bridge building.

May 03, 2005
Rio Grande Initiative Receives New Mexico State Award  
LAS CRUCES – Dr. Bill Harris, associate director of the Texas Water Resources Institute in College Station, Texas, received a team award for the Rio Grande Basin Irrigation Conservation Initiative from New Mexico State University. The award was presented April 21 at the Live, Learn and Thrive awards convocation here.

May 02, 2005
MEDIA ADVISORY: Wheat Crop May Suffer Under Spring Snow  
AMARILLO – The region's wheat crop may have escaped a damaging freeze over the weekend, but a spring snow storm puts a threatening cloud back over it.

May 02, 2005
Research Takes Big Picture of Wheat Streak Mosaic  
AMARILLO – Seeing a field of damage confirms a wheat streak mosaic problem exists. Seeing it in fields across multiple counties at one time puts the problem into perspective.

May 02, 2005
Gregg Named Dallas Communications Specialist  
DALLAS - Janet Gregg has been named communications specialist for the Texas A&M Dallas Agricultural Research and Extension Center.

April 28, 2005
Oh You Kid!: Gathering of Goat Producers IV To Be July 18-20 in Seguin  
SEGUIN - A Gathering of Goat Producers IV, presented by Texas Cooperative Extension, is set for July 18-20 at the Guadalupe County Fairgrounds in Seguin.

April 28, 2005
Efficiency Is the Only Way to Make Irrigation Pay  
AMARILLO - Leon New's phone is ringing with producers wanting to know how to deal with the escalating price of fuel.

April 27, 2005
Higher Input Costs Favor No-Till Wheat Production  
VERNON - Some wheat and cattle producers may want to take a second look at no-till wheat production. A recently updated economic analysis says there is now a definite financial advantage in no-till production, said a Texas Cooperative Extension economist.

April 26, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – The state's rice producers are crossing their fingers and holding their breath hoping the ideal weather lasts, according to experts with Texas Cooperative Extension.

April 26, 2005
Rio Grande Valley High School, Junior College Teachers Invited to Biotech Training  
WESLACO - Using advanced laboratory techniques, Dr. Javier Gonzales-Ramos has moved genetic material from milk and spinach to citrus. His goal is to provide oranges and grapefruit with resistance to citrus canker, a devastating and emerging bacterial disease that causes damage to citrus trees worldwide.

April 25, 2005
Better Understanding the Most Destructive Disease of Rice  
COLLEGE STATION - Texas A&M University scientists are looking for ways to deal with a plant pathogen that destroys enough rice every year to feed 60 million people. The pathogen, rice blast, is so clever in it's its genetic design that it can mutate faster than breeders can develop resistant varieties.

April 25, 2005
Plastic Extraction Disks Make It Easier To Test Levels Of Atrazine In Field Crops  
COLLEGE STATION - It's ‘plastic please' when it comes to scientists' choice of pesticide-water sampling devices in field crops.

April 22, 2005
Be Penny-Wise With Expensive Fertilizer in 2005  
LUBBOCK - Cotton farmers will want to be penny-wise with their nitrogen fertilizer this year, says a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station soil scientist.

April 21, 2005
Citrus Impact on Childhood Cancer Noted in Professional Journals  
COLLEGE STATION - Limonoids, a compound found exclusively in citrus, have been shown to target and, in some cases, kill neuroblastoma. Neuroblastomas are malignant tumors composed of embryonic nerve cells, and occur mainly in infants and young children

April 21, 2005
New Pecan Pest Control Environmentally Friendly  
DALLAS - A new, highly effective pecan casebearer control is derived from a naturally occurring soil micro-organism that is safe for beneficial insects and the environment.

April 20, 2005
Educational Field Day for Cattle Producers Set May 14 in Converse  
CONVERSE - Texas Cooperative Extension's 2005 Bexar/Guadalupe/Comal County Beef Cattle Field Day will be May 14 at Connell Life Skills and Livestock Center at Boysville, 8555 Loop 1604N, in Converse. The day-long program will be an educational opportunity for beef cattle producers and others involved in the beef cattle industry.

April 20, 2005
$150,000 Lab to Serve Central Texas Composters  
STEPHENVILLE - Scientists here have started up a new state-of-the-art soils analysis lab to serve this area's dairy waste composters.

April 19, 2005
For Fast Food at Home, Try a Slow Cooker  
COLLEGE STATION - Picture this: You've just spent all day working hard. Quitting time comes and you head home. When you pull into the driveway, you catch the aroma of home cooking ... something warm and comforting and delicious. The lovely fragrance is coming from your house. You don't have to get off work only to go home and start cooking – dinner is ready and waiting for you.

April 19, 2005
EarthKind Rose Symposium Set May 21 in Amarillo  
AMARILLO - A rose may be a rose by any other name, but if the name happens to be EarthKind, it's not just any ol' rose.

April 19, 2005
Smith Named Interim Soil and Crop Sciences Department Head at Texas A&M  
COLLEGE STATION - Dr. C. Wayne Smith has been named interim department head for soil and crop sciences at Texas A&M University.

April 14, 2005
Skeen Institute Gives Keen Multi-State View of Rangeland Use  
KERRVILLE – More than 40 participants from Texas, New Mexico, Montana and Washington, D.C., attended this year's Joe Skeen Institute for Rangeland Restoration meeting, April 11 - 13, at the Y.O. Ranch Resort Hotel and Conference Center here.

April 14, 2005
Crop Production Guides Are Available On The Web  
LUBBOCK - Farming is a question-and-answer game. When to plant? When to spray? Where did these weeds come from? How do I kill them? What is that critter crawling around on my cotton?

April 14, 2005
Nayga Receives International Excellence Award  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Rodolfo (Rudy) Nayga has received a 2005 International Excellence Award for Faculty from the International Programs Office at Texas A&M University.

April 13, 2005
4-H Helps 12-Year-Old Tame 'The Monster'  
FLINT – With help from 4-H, 12-year-old Oliva LeVoy has looked "The Monster" square in the eye and gone on to take Buster out to shows.

April 12, 2005
May 11 Tyler Conference to Tell How to Do Business with Cuba  
TYLER - Thanks to changes in federal trade sanctions law, exporting food to Cuba is now not only possible, it promises to be very profitable for Texas agricultural producers.

April 11, 2005
In Central and South Texas, It’s Termites and ‘Worms’ and Ants, Oh My!  
AUSTIN - Spring is in the air, and so are billions of insects in Central and South Texas. They're also on the ground, in trees and inside homes.

April 11, 2005
Hope and Challenge Lay Ahead for Cattle Industry  
VERNON - Right now it's pretty easy to be a good beef-operation manager.

April 08, 2005
O.D. Butler Left Legacy of Family, People and Facilities at Texas A&M University  
COLLEGE STATION – The late Dr. O.D. Butler Jr. left a legacy of family, people and facilities at Texas A&M University, Dr. Larry Boleman said Friday.

April 08, 2005
Growers Anxious For New Weapon Against Pesky Citrus Pest  
WESLACO – The citrus rust mite is so small that it can't be seen by the naked eye. But for Rio Grande Valley citrus growers, the tiny critter is a savage monster that gobbles up untold millions in lost profits.

April 06, 2005
New Extension Specialist to Implement Urban Pest Programs  
SAN ANTONIO – While other little girls did their best to avoid bugs, San Antonio native Molly Keck was fascinated by them.

April 06, 2005
Spring into Tractor Safety  
COLLEGE STATION - Annual state vehicle inspections aren't required for farm tractors, but farmers and ranchers need to make a commitment to check them for potential safety problems just the same.

April 05, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather  
COLLEGE STATION - Beef cattle breeding season will begin soon. That means cattle should be receiving adequate nutrition, Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

April 01, 2005
Grazing School Novices Hail from Four States, One Foreign County  
OVERTON - The East Texas Pasture and Livestock Management Workshops for beginners is not just national; it's international.

April 01, 2005
Valley and Mexican Farmers Cooperate to Conserve Water  
WESLACO – The water situation in South Texas has improved dramatically in recent months. After a decade of drought, reservoirs along the Rio Grande are now near capacity due to plentiful rainfall. In addition, Mexico has recently begun repaying a water debt to the U.S. after a lingering dispute over a 1948 water-sharing treaty.

March 31, 2005
Austin Summit Gives Texas Entrepreneurs Some ‘Capitol’ Ideas  
AUSTIN – Texas Rep. Jim Keffer of Eastland and Texas Sen. Todd Staples of Palestine were among the speakers at the first "Texas Entrepreneurship Summit" here on March 29.

March 31, 2005
Rabid Skunks Pose Threat to Hunters, Others  
AMARILLO – Skunks aren't usually sighted during hunting, but this turkey season, hunters might see a few.

March 29, 2005
Leaf-Cutting Ants on a Rampage in South Texas  
WESLACO -- For some reason, leaf-cutting ants in South Texas are much more prevalent this year than most. Homeowners, citrus growers and now even cotton farmers are complaining that the ants are mercilessly stripping their plants of leaves.

March 29, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – Now is the time for homeowners to start testing their soil, according to Texas Cooperative Extension experts.

March 29, 2005
Homeowners Left Vulnerable to Leafcutter Ant Excavations  
DALLAS – And you thought fire ants were bad. Fireants are cruel pests, but at least they can be controlled and don't pose a risk to your home.

March 28, 2005
Carrots of Color: Pallette of Phytochemicals Provided Through Texas Research  
COLLEGE STATION – In the late 1980s, Dr. Leonard Pike stood at a roadside vegetable market in Russia and watched a produce man chop, chop, chop much like a butcher slicing deli meat. When he was finished, the thin, yellow medallions under his knife were gathered up like poker chips, weighed in a bag, and handed to the customer.

March 25, 2005
Rain Brings Flowers and Toxic Plants to West Texas Ranges  
FORT STOCKTON – Unprecedented wet weather in far West Texas the past two years should have pastures in full bloom with flowers this spring. But with every silver lining comes a cloud, according to two Texas Cooperative Extension specialists here.

March 25, 2005
New Zealand Tall Fescue Might Replace Traditional Winter Forages  
OVERTON – An agricultural researcher here is looking at using perennial tall fescues in East Texas as possible replacement annual winter forages.

March 24, 2005
Ed Smith Named Finalist for Texas Cooperative Extension Director  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Ed Smith was named sole finalist for Texas Cooperative Extension director today by the Texas A&M University System board of regents. Smith has been interim director since July 2004. As finalist, Smith may be named director by the regents in 21 days.

March 24, 2005
Texas A&M Animal Science Complex Naming Ceremony to Honor Dr. O.D. Butler  
COLLEGE STATION – The naming ceremony for the O.D. Butler Jr. Animal Science Complex at Texas A&M University will be on April 8.

March 21, 2005
April 12 San Antonio Turfgrass Seminar Will Give Lowdown on Lawn Care  
SAN ANTONIO – Now that spring has sprung, can the smell of freshly mowed lawns be far behind? Maybe not. Each year, disease, lawn stress and other problems keep many Bexar County residents from having the plush, green lawns they desire.

March 16, 2005
‘Bloat Team’ Works to Deflate Winter Wheat Deaths  
VERNON – Pasture bloat death loss in cattle costs more than $20 million per year to the industry in North Texas.

March 16, 2005
Volunteers Use Plants and Flowers That Are Just What the Doctor Ordered  
HOUSTON – "Pick two daisies and call me in the morning!"

March 16, 2005
Partnership Sets Out to Restore Creek, Wetlands  
TEMPLE – "This is my Walden," said Raye Virginia Allen, sweeping her arm around to the Central Texas creek lined with oak and pecan trees and cedar.

March 15, 2005
Travis County Summer Camps Mix Science and Fun  
AUSTIN – Two upcoming summer camps will give young residents of Travis County the opportunity to learn about science – and have fun while doing it. The camps, offered through Texas Cooperative Extension in Travis County, are open to kids 9-13 years old.

March 14, 2005
Do Your Homework to Select the Best Cotton Varieties in 2005  
LUBBOCK – Selecting productive cotton varieties is not an easy task, particularly on the Texas High Plains – where weather can "make or break" a crop.

March 14, 2005
'Tree-Power' Could be Future Energy Source  
OVERTON – A wood-fueled electricity generating plant may be in your future.

March 11, 2005
New PBS Series to Feature Valley Agriculture  
WESLACO – Agriculture in the Rio Grande Valley will be featured in the first installment of a new television series that producers say will eventually cover agriculture in all 50 states. The Public Broadcasting System show, "America's Heartland," will begin airing nationwide this summer.

March 11, 2005
Sip Not Gulp: Landscaping Workshop Presents Techniques that Survive Texas Gulf Coast Droughts, Floods and Bugs  
PASADENA – The tisk-tisk-tisk sound of sprinklers during warm summer months is also the sound of landscapes gulping as much as 60 percent of urban water usage.

March 10, 2005
Crop Concerns Continue To Sprout From Recent Rains  
UVALDE – Too much of a good thing can be a bad thing – just ask Texas farmers. For the past six months, excessive rain in many areas of the state has caused a number of problems in their fields.

March 09, 2005
Gourmet Quail Business Taking Wing  
BANDERA – The soft "churtle" of quail can be heard when you pull into the driveway of the Diamond H Ranch in this Hill Country town. That's the sound of money to Tom and Polly Herrington. Advice from Texas Cooperative Extension has helped their business soar.

March 09, 2005
Texas A&M Names Forester to Valley  
WESLACO – The Lower Rio Grande Valley could hardly be considered a forest. So why would the Texas Forest Service, an agency of the Texas A&M University System, place a full-time forester here?

March 08, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – The phrase "Texas heat" may have a new connotation as prescribed burns start to blaze across the state, Texas Cooperative Extension reports. According to Dr. Charles Hart of Fort Stockton, Extension range specialist, landowners may be burning more than normal this year.

March 08, 2005
Avoid Getting Stung: Summertime Mosquito Season Around the Corner  
COLLEGE STATION – Ahhh – summertime in Texas. Long days. Warm, balmy breezes. Plenty of outdoor activities. But also plenty of mosquitoes.

March 07, 2005
Gilstrap Named Resident Director of Dallas Agricultural Research and Extension Center  
DALLAS – Dr. Frank E. Gilstrap has been named resident director of the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Dallas, effective March 15.

March 04, 2005
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Leader Heads to Oklahoma  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Robert E. Whitson, deputy director of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, has accepted position as vice president, dean and director of agricultural sciences and natural resources at Oklahoma State University, effective June 1.

March 04, 2005
‘My Things’ Bags Give Kids Comfort During Difficult Times  
AUSTIN – Unsure. Upset. Frightened. Sandra Aguilar, crisis counselor with the Austin Police Department's victim services unit, uses these words to describe children displaced by domestic violence, abuse or neglect.

March 04, 2005
Bynum Named Extension Integrated Pest Management Agent  
SWEETWATER - Texas Cooperative Extension has named a new integrated pest management agent for Nolan, Mitchell, Scurry and Jones counties.

March 03, 2005
Mutabilis Rose Named ‘EarthKind Rose of the Year’  
DALLAS – The Mutabilis Rose – first introduced in 1894 – has been named "EarthKind Rose of the Year" by Texas Cooperative Extension's EarthKind team.

March 02, 2005
New Clover Could Spell Good Luck for Livestock Producers  
OVERTON – It's common knowledge that the high price of crude oil has driven up fertilizer prices. But studies here have shown cattle can gain 3 pounds per day grazing spring pastures of a new disease-tolerant clover.

March 01, 2005
Protect Your Home From Termites  
COLLEGE STATION – Warmer days will soon have flowers blooming, birds singing and termites swarming.

February 28, 2005
Beathard Wins Texas Dietetic Association Award  
COLLEGE STATION – Ask Karen Beathard what's the best part of her job, and she'll say it's working with the students.

February 28, 2005
Livestock Specialist: Don’t Starve The Profit Out Of Your Cows  
CORPUS CHRISTI – An unusually mild and wet winter is taking its toll on beef cows across the southern and eastern parts of the state, said Dr. Joe Paschal, livestock specialist with Texas Cooperative Extension.

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 24, 2005
Savell Wins Meat Science Award  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Jeff Savell, professor in the department of animal science at Texas A&M University, has been given the E. Floyd Forbes Award by the National Meat Association. The award was presented on Feb. 21 at the association's annual meeting in Las Vegas.

February 22, 2005
Texas Crop And Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION -- Rain and sun have worked their grass-greening magic on pastures, but cattle producers know that too much of a good thing can be detrimental. Excess consumption of newly emerged wheat in pastures can cause bloating in cattle, Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

February 22, 2005
Dr. Jim Cathey Named New Texas Cooperative Extension Wildlife Specialist At Uvalde  
UVALDE – Dr. Jim Cathey will become Texas Cooperative Extension's new wildlife specialist at Uvalde Mar. 1 according to an announcement made by Dr. Neal Wilkins, Extension project leader in Texas A&M University's wildlife and fisheries science department at College Station.

February 21, 2005
Fine-Tuning Calf Nutrition Could Reduce Nitrogen Pollution  
STEPHENVILLE – Dairying, like all forms of agriculture is a vicious treadmill, demanding ever increased efficiency to stay in place, said a dairy nutritionist with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station.

February 18, 2005
Rainwater Collection Conference Slated  
WESLACO – It's not a new idea, but the latest trend among home gardeners is to collect rainwater from rooftops to irrigate their landscapes. A southern Texas horticulturist thinks it's such a great idea, she's organized a conference to bring in experts to help get the word out.

February 17, 2005
Armstrong County Hires New Extension Agriculture Agent  
AMARILLO – Kyle Stewart is ready to call Texas home.

February 17, 2005
Asian Interest Provides Opportunities For U.s. Hard White Wheats  
AMARILLO – The United States could sell 1 million metric tons of hard white wheat to Asian countries now if the wheat was available, said Texas Agricultural Experiment Station state wheat breeder.

February 14, 2005
Texas Food And Fiber System Contributes $73 Billion To State’s Economy  
COLLEGE STATION – Texas' food and fiber system contributed approximately $73 billion to the state's economy in 2001, according to a joint study by the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, Texas Cooperative Extension, and the State Office of the Comptroller.

February 11, 2005
Pyramiding Genes Leads to Better Wheats and TAMU Regents Award  
OVERTON – The Texas A&M University Board of Regents has named Dr. Lloyd Nelson as the recipient of the Regents Fellow Service Award. Nelson is an Overton-based researcher and plant breeder with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station.

February 11, 2005
Ipm Entomologist Cottons Up To New Position  
WESLACO – Manda Cattaneo is so new to the Lower Rio Grande Valley she hasn't formed an opinion about the area. She started her new job Jan. 18 and is still getting familiar with her office at the Texas A&M Agricultural University System Research and Extension Center at Weslaco.

February 10, 2005
Karnal Bunt Could Rear Its Ugly Spores Again  
AMARILLO - Weigh it, test it for moisture and put it under the microscope?

February 08, 2005
Texas Crop And Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION -- Texas is wet! Unusually heavy precipitation this past year has left most of the state saturated. Many fields are waterlogged, but specialists at Texas Cooperative Extension say spring planting is several months away so fields should have a chance to dry before then.

February 08, 2005
March 8 Conference Promises Increased Agricultural Income On Small Acreages  
PALESTINE – Interested in realizing additional income on your small acreage? If so, Texas Cooperative Extension's Spring Conference, set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 8 at Elmwood Gardens here, is for you, said Truman Lamb, Extension agent in Anderson County.

February 04, 2005
“thinking Dirty” Near Valentine’s Day Can Help Lawn, Garden  
AUSTIN – What are Travis County residents going to get their lawn or garden for Valentine's Day? With spring just around the corner, now is an ideal time to "send your lawn or garden a valentine" by having your soil tested, said Skip Richter, agent for horticulture at Texas Cooperative Extension in Travis County.

February 04, 2005
Leadership Program Names Outstanding Alumnus  
AUSTIN – Barry Evans of Kress was named the Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership Alumnus of the Year.

February 04, 2005
Love Your Kids: Buckle Them Up  
COLLEGE STATION – Sharing candy, flowers, hearts and other symbols of love is the way most Americans celebrate Valentine's Day, Feb. 14.

February 03, 2005
Extension's Lemon, Bynum Receive Tppa Awards  
COLLEGE STATION - Dr. Robert Lemon, Texas Cooperative Extension state cotton specialist, and Josh Bynum, a Texas A&M University graduate student, received awards recently at the 16th Annual Texas Plant Protection Conference.

February 03, 2005
Time To Top Dress Winter Wheat  
AMARILLO - Wet fall and winter weather has wheat in excellent shape across the Texas Panhandle and South Plains. But with the moisture come a few problems, area Texas Cooperative Extension agronomists say.

February 03, 2005
Time To Top Dress Winter Wheat  
AMARILLO - Wet fall and winter weather has wheat in excellent shape across the Texas Panhandle and South Plains. But with the moisture come a few problems, area Texas Cooperative Extension agronomists say.

February 03, 2005
Texas Crop And Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION - This little piggy went to market. This little piggy stayed home. But at least 26,000 Texas pigs will go to a show this year, adding millions to the state economy, Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

February 02, 2005
Energy Prices Inflate Fertilizer Costs  
OVERTON - Farmers considering poultry litter as fertilizer this year had better go ahead "get 'r done" as springtime supplies may be limited.

January 31, 2005
Give The Valentine Gift That Keeps On Growing  
TYLER – For Valentine's Day, nothing says, "I'll love you forever," like red roses.

January 31, 2005
Give The Valentine Gift That Keeps On Growing  
TYLER – For Valentine's Day, nothing says, "I'll love you forever," like red roses.

January 28, 2005
New Agent For Natural Resources Joins Extension In San Antonio  
SAN ANTONIO – Nelson Diarte has joined Texas Cooperative Extension as the new agent for natural resources in Bexar County. He will coordinate a variety of programs related to natural resource protection and conservation.

January 28, 2005
Bee Sure To Check Out This Honey Of A New Web Site  
COLLEGE STATION - What has five eyes, can fly 20 miles an hour and has been on Earth for 30 million years?

January 27, 2005
Warren Named Extension’s Associate Director For Human Sciences  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Judith L. Warren has been named Texas Cooperative Extension's associate director for human sciences. The announcement was made Thursday following approval by the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents.

January 27, 2005
Dallas Entomologist Chosen Texas A&M Regents Fellow  
COLLEGE STATION - Dr. James A. Reinert, a Dallas-based entomologist with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, was one of eight people receiving the Regents Fellow Service Award given by the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents Thursday.

January 26, 2005
Extension, Others Creating Family “texas Experience”  
SAN ANTONIO – Looking for some Texas-sized fun for the whole family? You can find it at this year's "Texas Experience" exhibit.

January 26, 2005
Extension Agent Takes The Mystery Out Of Growing Orchids  
TYLER – Contrary to popular perception, orchids can be easily grown at home by the amateur gardener.

January 25, 2005
Ledbetter Named Communications Specialist In Amarillo  
AMARILLO – A veteran agricultural writer and business editor has joined the research and Extension staff at the Texas A&M University System's Agricultural Research and Extension Center here.

January 18, 2005
Texas Official: Animal Id System Would Help ‘get Ahead’ Of Threatening Diseases  
WACO – A state animal health official said Tuesday that a national animal identification program will help the livestock industry stay ahead of threatening diseases that could impact farms nationwide.

January 18, 2005
4-H Foundation’s Friends And Alumni Association Has New Director  
COLLEGE STATION – When she joined 4-H as a young girl about 15 years ago in Garden City, Kayla Kohls Rathmann had no idea she was meeting her future career. But as the new director of the Friends and Alumni Association of the Texas 4-H Foundation, she has been involved with 4-H for most of her life.

January 07, 2005
Protein Transformation Gives New Twist To Medical Research  
COLLEGE STATION -- It was a transforming moment. Researchers could barely believe their eyes.

January 04, 2005
Fort Mckavett Man Honored For Lifetime Leadership  
COLLEGE STATION – James Powell of Fort McKavett will be given the Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership Achievement Award on Jan. 26.

January 04, 2005
Do Well, Be Well: Extension Helps Hundreds Learn To Manage Diabetes  
COLLEGE STATION -- When Cecil McCormick of Hawley was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about nine years ago, he tried to argue his way out of it.