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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 Borlaugs 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 Sorghums 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 Whats 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
HOUSTONA 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
Pierces 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 Distillers 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: Producers 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 Distillers 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
Whats Your Order? Ill 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
Valleys 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 Universitys 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 Valleys 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 Associations 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 Visi