AgNews - Texas A&M University Agriculture Program

October 11, 2007
Extension Economist: South Texas Hunting Prospects Best in Years Print Story

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 11, 2007
Borlaug Institute To Help Build Burundi’s Agriculture Print Story

COLLEGE STATION – The Norman E. Borlaug Institute for International Agriculture at Texas A&M University, as a member of a special consortium, has been awarded a program to expand agricultural capacity and opportunity in Burundi.

October 11, 2007
Texas Crop, Weather Report: State’s Cotton Production Heating Up Print Story

COLLEGE STATION – Cotton needs heat units to mature and while things started out slowly for much of the crop, it is now back on track on the High Plains, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.

October 10, 2007
Worldwide Gathering Set in Houston to Consider Fruit, Vegetables and Human Health Print Story

What: International Symposium on Human Health Effects of Fruit and Vegetables. The goal of the conference is to exchange information between the agricultural, nutrition and health sciences, and to advance the science related to foods for health.

October 10, 2007
MEDIA ALERT: Food safety contacts for follow-up stories on E. coli beef Print Story

If you are working on a follow-up story on the E. coli-beef recalls, please be aware that Texas A&M University has a Center for Food Safety. Dr. Kerri Harris, director, will be available to answer any questions about regulatory and food safety issues. To set up an interview, please contact Edith Chenault, communications specialist, at 979-845-2886 or EChenaul@ag.tamu.edu .

October 09, 2007
Constipation a Symptom, Not a Disease Print Story

AMARILLO – Constipation is a serious problem at any age but may be more so in older adults, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.

October 05, 2007
Fall Pesticide Training Promises 'Non-Boring' Programming Print Story

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 04, 2007
4-H Principles Underpin Program Helping Juvenile Offenders Print Story

KERRVILLE - A new program based on 4-H principles is helping juvenile offenders develop character and life skills while giving them a chance at a better life, said program coordinators.

October 04, 2007
Texas Crop, Weather: Pumpkins at a Premium? Audio Icon

COLLEGE STATION – In much of the United States this autumn, a turnip may have to be used as a jack-o'-lantern, as the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates lower national yields.

October 02, 2007
Sticking to Cactus Control Pays Off Print Story

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.

October 02, 2007
Twelfth Annual Parenting Conference Set for Nov. 6 in Lubbock Print Story

LUBBOCK – What's the best way to balance work and family? Is there a rule of thumb when trying to choose quality child care? What language is my teenager speaking these days? Am I losing my mind?

October 01, 2007
Ceres and Texas A&M to Develop and Market High-Biomass Sorghum for Biofuels Print Story

COLLEGE STATION - Energy crop company Ceres, Inc. and the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station of The Texas A&M University System announced today that they have entered into an exclusive, multi-year joint research and commercialization agreement for high biomass sorghum.

October 01, 2007
It’s Cotton Tour Time Print Story

BALLINGER – It's cotton tour time, and Texas Cooperative Extension has tours set for Oct. 10 in Runnels County and Oct. 11 in Tom Green County.

October 01, 2007
Workshop Will Address Livestock Risk Management Print Story

SAN ANGELO – Texas Cooperative Extension has scheduled a livestock risk management workshop from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 7 at Angelo State University's Management, Instruction and Research Center.

September 28, 2007
'Father of Green Revolution' to Earn Doctorate Degree from Texas A&M Print Story

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 Print Story

September 28, 2007
Ag Scientist: Don't Plant 'Seeds of Doubt' Print Story

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 28, 2007
Livestock Risk Management Workshop Set For Oct. 22 in Vernon Print Story

VERNON – Drought, mad cow disease, market volatility and higher input costs have increased risk levels for cattle and forage producers during the last decade, in spite of relatively good market prices, said a Texas Cooperative Extension economist.

September 26, 2007
Hessian Flies Threaten Fall Wheat in North Texas Print Story

DALLAS – North Texas wheat fields could be damaged by Hessian flies this fall, said an expert with Texas Cooperative Extension.

September 26, 2007
No Shortage of New A&M Dwarf Turfgrass Seed This Year Print Story

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 Print Story

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 24, 2007
Got Grapes? Extension To Present First Hill Country Vineyard Workshop Print Story

FREDERICKSBURG – Texas Cooperative Extension will present its first-ever Prospective Grower Workshop on Oct. 16 for those interested in planting a commercial vineyard in the Hill Country.

September 24, 2007
Recently Published Paper Highlights Bovine Genome Work Print Story

COLLEGE STATION – A group of researchers – including Texas Agricultural Experiment Station scientists – have used gene fragments from Hereford, Holstein and Angus animals to create an artificial chromosome map. The artificial chromosome map will be used to study disease resistance or immunological response to vaccination, feed efficiency and reproductive efficiency in beef animals, said Dr. Clare Gill, Experiment Station associate professor.

September 24, 2007
‘New’ Angora Goat Futurity Picks Winners Using Science Print Story

SAN ANGELO – The Junior Angora Wether Goat Futurity uses scientific image analysis – not just the judge's eye – to select winners, show officials said.

September 21, 2007
Harvest Aid Guide Can Help Producers Prepare for Cotton Harvest Print Story

LUBBOCK – Plains cotton producers preparing for harvest have an updated harvest-aid guide available to help them make the most of this year's delayed crop, said a Texas Cooperative Extension agronomist.

September 21, 2007
Media Advisory: 2007 Texas Pumpkins On Their Way to Market Print Story

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 20, 2007
Extension Conference To Flow with Rainwater Harvesting Info Print Story

BOERNE – An upcoming conference in Boerne will help people tap into harvesting rainwater for indoor and outdoor use, according to Texas Cooperative Extension organizers.

September 20, 2007
Diabetes Risk Sweetens with Age Print Story

AMARILLO – Diabetes is a serious disease at any age, but it is especially serious for older adults, said Andrew B. Crocker, Texas Cooperative Extension specialist on aging.

September 19, 2007
Wet Summer Could Mean Surge in Feral Hog Numbers Print Story

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
Geographic Information System Workshop Slated For Oct. 18 Print Story

SAN ANGELO – A geographic information system workshop is set for Oct. 18 at the Texas A&M University System Research and Extension Center at San Angelo.

September 19, 2007
Stakeholders Helping to Protect Cedar Creek Watershed Print Story

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
Texas Crop, Weather Audio Icon

COLLEGE STATION – It's a given that the success of row crops hinges on the weather.

September 18, 2007
Angora Goats: A ‘Shear’ Delight Print Story

SAN ANGELO – Veteran producers who have long enjoyed the charm and personality of the Angora goat may have help in educating new audiences about opportunities with Angoras.

September 18, 2007
Toro Gives $73,000 to Texas A&M University Turfgrass Program Print Story

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 Print Story

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 Print Story

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 Print Story

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 Print Story

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
MEDIA ADVISORY: Tropical Storm Preparedness Information Available Online Print Story

COLLEGE STATION – As residents along the Gulf of Mexico coast take stock of the potential tropical storm expected to arrive this evening, Texas Cooperative Extension reminds that information on how to prepare for emergencies is available on the Internet.

September 12, 2007
Villalobos Begins New Appointment with Department of Nutrition and Food Science Print Story

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 Photo Icon

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 Print Story

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 11, 2007
To Maximize Biofuel Potential, Researchers Look for Sorghum’s ‘Sweet Spot’ Print Story

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 11, 2007
Texas A&M Agriculture Receives Sun Grant Funding for Bioenergy Research Print Story

COLLEGE STATION – Eight of Texas A&M Agriculture's bioenergy research projects will receive funding through the Sun Grant Initiative, a national program established to create new solutions for future U.S. energy needs.

September 04, 2007
End-of-Life Issues Also Part of Planning for Future Print Story

COLLEGE STATION – If nothing is sure in life except death and taxes, this is also true: Both need to be planned for. That's the advice from Dr. Joyce Cavanagh, Texas Cooperative Extension family economics specialist.

September 04, 2007
Flower Power: Leading Horticulturist to Focus on Floriculture Future Print Story

COLLEGE STATION – Anna Ball will address the future of the U.S. floriculture industry Oct. 10 in Room 102 of the Horticulture and Forest Sciences Building at Texas A&M University in College Station.

August 31, 2007
Despite Usually Wet July, Some Texas Trees Parched Print Story

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 Print Story

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 31, 2007
Brown County to Host Pecan Tour Print Story

BROWNWOOD – Brown County will host a Texas Cooperative Extension multi-county pecan tour on Sept. 26.

August 31, 2007
Sonora Ram Test Starts Sept. 10-11 Print Story

SONORA – The annual ram performance test conducted by the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station in Sonora begins Sept.10 -11 with delivery of the rams to that location.

August 29, 2007
Texas Crop & Weather Audio Icon

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

August 29, 2007
Breeders Fortifying Wheat With Consumers in Mind Print Story

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 29, 2007
Allergy Attack Prevention Begins at Home Print Story

COLLEGE STATION – A runny or stuffy nose, watery eyes, sneezing and coughing may signal a cold or the flu – or could mean allergies.

August 29, 2007
Extension to Offer Pasture, Meadow Pesticide Training in September Print Story

HOUSTON–Texas Cooperative Extension in Harris County will offer pesticide applicator training on managing pastures and meadows from 3:30-9 p.m., Sept. 14 in the Extension auditorium, 3033 Bear Creek Drive.

August 28, 2007
Late-Summer Weed Control Helps Winter Lawns Print Story

DALLAS – Winter weeds might be out of sight and out of mind, but now is the time to think about applying pre-emergent herbicides to lawns, according to a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

August 27, 2007
New Forage Legume Could Ease Nitrogen Cost-Shock Print Story

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 24, 2007
Field Day Looks at Bioenergy Impact on the Sheep and Goat Industry Print Story

SAN ANGELO – Bioenergy and its impact on the sheep and goat industry is the theme for the 34th annual Sheep and Goat Field Day Sept. 6 at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center near San Angelo.

August 24, 2007
Stocker Cattle, Wheat Management Workshop Set For Aug. 30 Print Story

SNYDER – Cattle and wheat producers can update their knowledge of stocker cattle and wheat management at an Aug. 30 workshop sponsored by Texas Cooperative Extension.

August 23, 2007
New Extension Publication Gives the ‘Poop’ on Manure Print Story

COLLEGE STATION – Proper management systems are needed to handle, store, treat and utilize animal manure in a safe and environmentally sound manner, a Texas Cooperative Extension expert said.

August 23, 2007
2007 Golden Cup Competition Reflects Perk-Up of Rwandan Coffee Industry Print Story

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 Print Story

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
Texas Crop, Weather Report Audio Icon

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

August 22, 2007
Perennial Pastures Require Care, Planning Print Story

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
Families Reminded to Include Pets in Family Evacuation Plan Print Story

HOUSTON – As Texans eye the Gulf of Mexico 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.

August 20, 2007
Disaster Recovery May Include Replacing Personal Documents Print Story

COLLEGE STATION – When disaster strikes, chaos reigns. Taking care of the safety of loved ones takes first priority, but recovery may also include rebuilding financial and personal information.

August 20, 2007
Disaster Recovery May Include Replacing Personal Documents Print Story

COLLEGE STATION – When disaster strikes, chaos reigns. Taking care of the safety of loved ones takes first priority, but recovery may also include rebuilding financial and personal information.

August 20, 2007
Obesity Center's Name Change Reflects New Relationships Print Story

COLLEGE STATION -- Texas A&M Agriculture's Center for Obesity Research and Program Evaluation has been elevated to an institute, reflecting the entity's collaborative efforts to fight obesity, particularly in children.

August 20, 2007
Hurricane Preparedness for Livestock Print Story

COLLEGE STATION – Livestock owners should "hurricane-ize" their livestock each year, Texas Cooperative Extension officials advise.

August 20, 2007
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COLLEGE STATION – Disaster can strike at any place, any time, to anybody. One look at television news coverage of the recent upheaval in the Caribbean caused by Hurricane Dean proves that, according to a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

August 20, 2007
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August 17, 2007
Fort Stockton Field Day to Center on Rangeland Water Harvesting Print Story

FORT STOCKTON – Texas Cooperative Extension's Pecos County office will be conducting a Rangeland Water Harvesting Field Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 27 at the Sherman Hammond Ranch.

August 17, 2007
Plenty of Good Watermelons Available Despite Heavy South Texas Rains Print Story

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 17, 2007
Record Rainfall Causes $200 Million in Ag-Related Losses Print Story

COLLEGE STATION – From watermelons left rotting in the field to flooded cotton and grain sorghum, record rains this spring and summer have resulted in $200 million in agriculture losses in South Texas, Texas Cooperative Extension and Texas Farm Service Agency officials reported Friday.

August 17, 2007
Private Pesticide Applicator Training Set for September 6 Print Story

SAN ANTONIO – Texas Cooperative Extension and the Texas Department of Agriculture will offer private pesticide applicator training from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sept. 6.

August 17, 2007
Biggest Costs of Bloat May be in Undiagnosed Cattle Print Story

VERNON – Cattle deaths due to bloat are an economic loss, but the greater cost may come during the early stages of bloat, said a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station researcher at Vernon.

August 16, 2007
Extension Expert Issues 'Heat Advisory' for Farm Pond Fish Print Story

OVERTON – Humans and their domestic pets aren't allow in being at risk from triple-digit summer heat, according a Texas Cooperative Extension wildlife and fisheries specialist.

August 16, 2007
Texas Crop, Weather Report Audio Icon

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

August 16, 2007
Fire Ant Awareness Week to Promote Fall Treatment Print Story

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 15, 2007
High Quality, Heart-Healthy Beef Focus of International Symposium Print Story

COLLEGE STATION – Producing beef with high levels of oleic acid and other heart-healthy traits for both domestic and Asian consumption will highlight an international symposium Oct. 15-16 at Texas A&M University.

August 15, 2007
Expert: Security Freeze Can Help Chill Identity Theft Print Story

COLLEGE STATION – Beginning Sept. 1, Texans will have another layer of protection for their personal identities, said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

August 14, 2007
Westphalia Hosts Water Conference Print Story

WESTPHALIA – Brushy Creek, water issues and water legislation will be the topics of a conference at the Westphalia Community Center in Westphalia. The meeting will be held from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Aug. 23.

August 13, 2007
Samuel Welch Endowed Scholarship Established at Texas A&M Print Story

BRYAN -- Dr. Finis Welch has established a $150,000 Foundation Excellence Award through the Texas A&M Foundation to benefit Hispanic students who have graduated from Texas high schools, demonstrate economic need and are pursuing a degree from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences on the College Station campus.

August 10, 2007
Agriculture Adds Fuel to Food, Feed and Fiber Supply Print Story

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 10, 2007
Texas A&M Wins Second Consecutive National Academic Bowl Print Story

COLLEGE STATION – The Academic Bowl Team from Texas A&M University's department of agricultural economics recently captured its second consecutive national title.

August 09, 2007
Jpaschal Print Story

CORPUS CHRISTI – Recent rains and flooding have been hard on livestock, but producers can help them weather the unusually wet summer. The following tips from Dr. Joe Paschal, Texas Cooperative Extension livestock specialist, were written for cattle, but could apply to sheep and goats in most cases:

August 08, 2007
Texas Crop, Weather Report Photo Icon

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 07, 2007
Texas A&M Invitational to Tee Off on Sept. 10 Print Story

DALLAS -- Texas A&M University alumni are finalizing plans for the 10th annual Texas A&M Invitational golf tournament on Sept. 10.

August 07, 2007
Get the Most from Your Exercise Investment Print Story

COLLEGE STATION – The longest journey may begin with a single step, but Texas Cooperative Extension experts suggest that the road to better health starts with these six:

August 06, 2007
Exercise Saves Dollars as Well as Lives Print Story

COLLEGE STATION – Regular physical activity is good for physical – and fiscal – health, said Dr. Carol Rice, Texas Cooperative Extension health specialist. That's because the lack of exercise can be expensive for both individuals and communities.

August 03, 2007
Media Advisory: Beef Story Ideas for Labor Day Print Story

What's going on in the beef industry and how will it ultimately impact the dinner table? Try the Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course Aug 6-8 in College Station, where 1,400 cattle producers statewide will be learning how to produce a better steak.

August 03, 2007
Free Wildlife Management Workshop Offered in September Print Story

HELOTES – Texas Cooperative Extension will present a free "Wildlife Management Workshop" during the evenings of Sept. 18 and 19 at the Helotes 4-H Activity Center, 12132 Leslie Road.

August 03, 2007
International Symposium on Fruit, Vegetables Headed for Houston Print Story

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 03, 2007
Wheat, Stocker Cattle Conference Is Aug. 14 In Wichita Falls Print Story

WICHITA FALLS – Area producers can update their knowledge of wheat production and learn more about stocker cattle at an Aug. 14 conference. The event will be presented in Room 5 of the Multi-Purpose Event Center, 1000 Fifth St. in Wichita Falls.

August 03, 2007
Perennial Grass Workshop Is Aug. 10 In Floyd County Print Story

LUBBOCK – Texas Cooperative Extension in Floyd and Hale counties will sponsor a perennial grass workshop for South Plains producers on Aug. 10.

August 02, 2007
Seed Quality Is Key To A Good Wheat Crop Print Story

WICHITA FALLS – Somewhere between putting grain in the bin after harvest and putting seed in the drill for planting, Texas wheat producers should pay attention to seed quality, said a Texas Cooperative Extension agent.

August 01, 2007
Cardona Is New Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences in Burnet County Print Story

BURNET – Norma Linda Cardona has been named the Texas Cooperative Extension agent for family and consumer sciences in Burnet County. The announcement was made by County Judge Donna Klaeger and Scott Durham, Extension administrator at San Angelo.

August 01, 2007
Jordan Receives High Honor in Dairy Field Print Story

DALLAS – Dr. Ellen Jordan, Texas Cooperative Extension dairy specialist, has received the American Dairy Science Association's DeLaval Dairy Extension Award.

July 31, 2007
Texas Crop and Weather Print Story

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

July 30, 2007
Alfalfa Workshop Set For Aug. 9 in Farwell Print Story

FARWELL -- Crop producers, cattle raisers and grass farmers who are interested in alfalfa should mark Aug. 9 on their calendars. That is the date for a regional alfalfa workshop in Farwell, sponsored by Texas Cooperative Extension and New Mexico State University.

July 27, 2007
New Texas Cooperative Extension Agent Hired in Sherman County Print Story

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 Print Story

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 26, 2007
San Angelo Center Readies for 34th Annual Sheep and Goat Field Day Print Story

SAN ANGELO -- The impact bio-energy is having on the sheep and goat industry will be the focus of this year's 34th annual Sheep and Goat Field Day at the Texas A&M University System Research and Extension Center in San Angelo.

July 25, 2007
Two QuickBooks Short Courses Offered for Farmers and Ranchers Print Story

AMARILLO – Courses covering the business accounting program QuickBooks Pro will be offered in Amarillo and Lubbock in August, a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist said.

July 24, 2007
Texas Crop and Weather Print Story

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 24, 2007
Free August Seminar to Focus on Livestock, Wildlife Print Story

SAN ANTONIO – Texas Cooperative Extension and the Bexar Beef Cattle Committee will present a free "Livestock and Wildlife Seminar" from 6-9 p.m. on Aug. 23. The program will be in Suite 208 of the Extension office in Bexar County, located at 3355 Cherry Ridge Drive, San Antonio.

July 23, 2007
New Texas Cooperative Extension Agent Hired in Oldham County Print Story

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 Print Story

DALLAS – They're like uninvited guests who show up too early for the party. To make matters worse, they get underfoot and smell.

July 20, 2007
R.B. Dooley ’39 Endowed Graduate Scholarship Established at Texas A&M Print Story

COLLEGE STATION – An endowed graduate scholarship honoring the late R.B. Dooley, a professor of agriculture at Angelo State University in San Angelo for 30 years, has been established by family members at Texas A&M University.

July 20, 2007
Extension Sets 3 Dove Appreciation Days Across Texas Print Story

SAN ANGELO – Widespread rainfall across Texas should mean excellent dove hunting for much of the state, according to a Texas Cooperative Extension wildlife expert at San Angelo.

July 19, 2007
Beef Marketing Course To Begin Aug. 21 Print Story

AMARILLO – Beef Marketing and Management 2010, a series of educational activities for people involved in the beef industry, kicks off in August, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.

July 19, 2007
Can Artichokes Bring New Heart to Texas Agriculture? Print Story

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 18, 2007
Anthrax Case Reported in Tom Green County Print Story

SAN ANGELO – On July 13, the Texas Animal Health Commission confirmed that 17 head of cattle and a number of deer have died of anthrax in northern Tom Green County. The news release was posted on its Web site http://www.tahc.state.tx.us/ .

June 22, 2007
MEDIA ADVISORY/Request for Coverage: “Speak Out for Military Kids” Event – Training and Reception Print Story

Background: "Operation: Military Kids" is a partnership of Army Child and Youth Services, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National 4-H program, and other organizations. National participants in the program include 4-H, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, the American Legion, and the Military Child Education Coalition. These and other groups work together to support military children and youth across the country.

June 21, 2007
Fredericksburg Facility Will Address Top Wine Industry Threat Print Story

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 20, 2007
Texas Crop, Weather Report Audio Icon

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

June 20, 2007
Managing Medications Critical to Overall Health Care and Cost Print Story

AMARILLO – Prescription and non-prescription medications are important for good health, but without proper management they may have unintended side-effects, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.

June 19, 2007
One Point Defines National Wool Judging Winners Print Story

SONORA – One point – that's all that separated first and second places in two of the main judging contests which were held in conjunction with the 70th annual Sonora Wool and Mohair Show. The contests and the show were June 12-14 in Sonora.

June 18, 2007
MEDIA ADVISORY: 44th Stiles Farm Foundation Field Day Print Story

Background: Stiles Farm is a non-profit, self-supporting institution established by bequest of the late J.V. and H.A. Stiles for the advancement of agriculture to benefit all Texans. A field day is held at Stiles Farm each year to introduce producers to the latest research and best management practices. Morning presentation topics this year include: biofuels opportunities for producers, new approaches to chemical weed control, soil quality and root development evaluation, and forage resources. In the afternoon, a demonstration on the use of sprayers, strip-tilling machines and other equipment will be presented, along with a beef cattle industry update.

June 15, 2007
August Estate Planning Seminar Tailored for Ranchers Print Story

COLLEGE STATION – Ranchers can learn how recent changes in tax laws may affect their estate plans by attending a seminar scheduled for Aug. 8-9 at the College Station Conference Center, 1300 George Bush Drive.

June 14, 2007
DTN Partners with Texas Cooperative Extension Executive Program Print Story

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 Print Story

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
Texas Crop and Weather Audio Icon

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

June 11, 2007
Can’t Stand the Heat? Stay Out of the Tanning Booth Print Story

COLLEGE STATION – All tans are created equal, no matter what the source of the damaging ultraviolet rays, said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

June 08, 2007
Sonora to Mark 70 Years of Wool and Mohair Contests Print Story

SONORA – This year marks the 70th annual Wool and Mohair Show and the 47th annual National 4-H Wool Judging Contest. Both will be held in conjunction with the seventh annual FFA Wool Judging Contest June 12-14 in Sonora.

June 07, 2007
Playa Management for Wildlife Meetings Planned in June Print Story

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
Extension Specialist Concentrate on What’s ‘Buggin’ Wheat Print Story

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 04, 2007
Survey to Determine Quail Return Rate After Wildfires Print Story

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.

June 01, 2007
Rangeland Monitoring Workshop Set For June 13 At Alpine Print Story

ALPINE – Sul Ross State University's Everett E. Turner Center in Alpine will be the site for a rangeland monitoring workshop from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on June 13.

June 01, 2007
Gray Water Alternative for Sub-irrigating Landscape Plants Print Story

COLLEGE STATION – When the weather turns dry, Texans may start thinking about the best ways to avoid high water bills and still maintain their landscaping. Gray water may be one option, said Dr. Bruce Lesikar, Texas Cooperative Extension agricultural engineer.

May 31, 2007
Texas Crop, Weather Audio Icon

COLLEGE STATION –Livestock and crop conditions are improving in many regions following a series of slow-moving weather systems bringing rain.

May 30, 2007

MEDIA ADVISORY/Request for Coverage New Pierce’s Disease Research Facility Will Open in Fredericksburg June 14

Writer: Paul Schattenberg, 210-467-6575,paschattenberg@ag.tamu.edu Contacts: Jim Kamas, 830-997-7047,jkamas@tamu.edu James Supak, 979-862-4389,j-supak@ag.tamu.edu Greg Snelgrove, 830-990-0953 (Gillespie County EDC)
May 30, 2007
Chevron, Texas A&M Form Alliance To Convert Non-food Crops into Renewable Fuels
SAN RAMON, Calif. – Chevron Corp. and Texas A&M Agriculture and Engineering BioEnergy Alliance are joining in research to accelerate the conversion of crops for manufacturing ethanol and other biofuels from cellulose.
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
Texas A&M System Regents Approve Organizational Changes
COLLEGE STATION — The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has approved several organizational changes and appointments recommended by Chancellor Michael D. McKinney, M.D.
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 24, 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 24, 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 23, 2007
Texas Crop and Weather Report
SAN ANGELO – A Texas Cooperative Extension expert said the amount of soil moisture at planting is one of the most accurate predictors of crop yields at harvest time. But with the good also, comes the bad.
May 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 23, 2007
Brown County Sets Pesticide Applicator Training and Testing Day
BROWNWOOD – Texas Cooperative Extension in Brown County has scheduled a pesticide applicator training and testing day. The event will take place at 8 a.m. June 13 at the Brown County Fairgrounds on U.S. Highway 377 South.
May 22, 2007
Master Beef Volunteer Training to be Held in June
LUBBOCK – Future 4-H beef project leaders are invited to attend a statewide Texas 4-H Master Beef Volunteer Training to be held June 1-3 at the Texas Tech University Animal Science Building in Lubbock.
May 22, 2007
Extension, Others Offering Free Ag Chemical Disposal Opportunities
LULING – Texas Cooperative Extension, in cooperation with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and Texas Department of Agriculture, will offer three free agricultural chemical collection events in June.
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 22, 2007
Crop Pest Scouting Workshop Set for June 1 in Plainview
PLAINVIEW – Producers and agriculture consultants can hone their pest management and crop production skills at the High Plains Crop Pest Scouting Workshop on June 1. The event is sponsored by Texas Cooperative Extension.
April 27, 2007
2003 Aggieland Goat Camp Set For Aug. 8-10
COLLEGE STATION – The Texas A&M University department of animal science will host the third annual "Aggieland Goat Camp" on Aug. 8-10, 2003 in College Station.
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
Tom Green County Quail Appreciation Day Set For May 3
SAN ANGELO – Texas Cooperative Extension in Tom Green County has scheduled a "Quail Appreciation Day" from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 3.
April 17, 2007
Researcher Focuses on Pros, Cons of Antioxidants from Fruits and Vegetables
COLLEGE STATION – Nutrition: It's not just the four basic food groups any more.
April 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
Texas High School Seniors Learn A-B-Cs of Personal Finances
COLLEGE STATION – A Texas high school education just got a little more practical. That's because this academic year – 2006-2007 – instruction in financial education is required as a condition of graduation, said Nancy Granovsky, Texas Cooperative Extension family economics 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 13, 2007
Early Indications Show Wheat Escaped Freeze Injury
AMARILLO - The High Plains wheat crop appears to have escaped injury from temperatures that dipped into the low 20s F for an extended period, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.
April 13, 2007
Kids, Kows & More Expo Introduces Agriculture to Urban West Texas Youth
ODESSA – Helping kids better understand agriculture is the goal of Texas Cooperative Extension's Kids, Kows & More Expo. The event is scheduled for April 30-May 2 at the Ector County Coliseum Outback Arena in Odessa.
April 13, 2007
Sweet! Beekeeping Essay Contest Winners Announced
GAINESVILLE – Cletus Fuhrmann knows how to ‘bee' a winner.
April 13, 2007
MRI Recommended as New Tool in Fight Against Breast Cancer
COLLEGE STATION – The American Cancer Society last month recommended that women at high risk of developing breast cancer should get a magnetic resonance imaging – or MRI – each year in addition to a mammogram, beginning at age 30.
April 13, 2007
Borlaug Institute Helps Identify Ways to Increase Iraqi Agricultural Employment
COLLEGE STATION – Through its Norman E. Borlaug Institute for International Agriculture, Texas A&M University is again playing a significant role in helping revive agriculture in Iraq.
April 12, 2007
Dallas Conference to Focus on Business with Cuba
DALLAS – Agricultural producers and agribusiness professionals can learn more about the Cuban export market by attending an April 26 conference at the Small Business Development Center-International Trade Center in Dallas.
April 11, 2007
Texas Crop, Weather
COLLEGE STATION – With cold temperatures, rain, sleet and snow reported across the state, producers in East Texas have reported no crop damage so far, according to Dr. Ramona Kellum, Texas Cooperative Extension district director in Overton.
April 10, 2007
Grapes May Become Viable Crop for Brownwood Agriculture
BROWNWOOD - A growing interest in wine grape production has prompted Texas Cooperative Extension, the city of Brownwood and the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce to present "Developing a Growing Industry; Vineyard and Winery Seminar," from 8:30 a.m. until 3:45 p.m. May 8.
April 10, 2007
Cow-Calf Financial Workshop Slated for May 2 in Vernon
VERNON – Cow-calf producers changed many of their normal production and marketing strategies in 2006 due to drought and higher fuel, fertilizer and feed prices, said a Texas Cooperative Extension economist. These factors have pushed the cost of running a breeding cow on the Rolling Plains to more than $400 per year.
April 09, 2007
Texas Cooperative Extension Names Economist to San Angelo Post
SAN ANGELO – William "Bill" Thompson, was named the economist for Texas Cooperative Extension's West Central District earlier this month.
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
Clinic Addresses Recent Changes In Market Lamb Classification Standards
SAN ANGELO – Minor changes in the market lamb classification standards used at all Texas youth livestock shows has prompted Texas Cooperative Extension to hold a market lamb classification clinic from 9 a.m.- until 4 p.m. April 25 in San Angelo.
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 05, 2007
Rio Grande Valley Bull Gain Test Announces Results
LINN - The Rio Grande Beef Improvement Association recently completed its bull gain test for 2006-2007 at Rio Beef Feedyard in Linn, said Brad Cowan, Texas Cooperative Extension agent in Hidalgo County.
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 04, 2007
Multi-County Beef Field Day Set for May 5
CONVERSE – The Connell Life Skills and Livestock Center at Boysville, 8555 E. Loop 1604 in Converse, will be the site of a multi-county beef cattle field day on May 5.
April 03, 2007
Limit on Farmers’ Adjusted Gross Income Would Impact Many Operations
COLLEGE STATION – A group of farms included in a recent study would fail to qualify for government subsidies if a proposed $200,000 adjusted gross income limit is approved by Congress.
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
First West Texas Beef 2010 Session Set for April 26 in San Angelo
SAN ANGELO - Texas Cooperative Extension, Angelo State University and the Texas Beef Council have teamed up to present the first ever "West Texas Beef 2010" program, a four-part series on beef quality management of market cattle and cows.
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
2007 Texas Corn Acreage to Increase, Declines in Cotton Forecasted
COLLEGE STATION – Fueled by ethanol demand and strong export sales, U.S. corn acreage is predicted to be the largest since 1944 with Texas plantings to increase by as much as a quarter of a million acres in 2007, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported Friday.
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 29, 2007
Pecan Growers Can Get Casebearer Pest Prediction at Upgraded Web Site
COLLEGE STATION – A real-time prediction map for the pecan nut pest called the casebearer is now available at a newly upgraded Web site.
March 28, 2007
Texas Crop,Weather Report
COLLEGE STATION -- With ground temperatures rising and recent rain, Texas Cooperative Extension professionals in the Rolling Plains described the outlook for this year's wheat as positive.
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 27, 2007
Spring Goat Management Meeting Set April 12 in Brownwood
BROWNWOOD – Texas Cooperative Extension's Brown County office is sponsoring the Spring Goat Management Meeting at 6 p.m. April 12 at the Brown County Fairgrounds, U.S. Highway 377 South.
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 26, 2007
Scurry County Will Host Agricultural Conference April 11
SNYDER – Texas Cooperative Extension in Mitchell, Nolan and Scurry counties will sponsor the "Lower Rolling Plains Agricultural Conference" from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on April 11 at Western Texas College in Snyder.
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 23, 2007
Texas Cooperative Extension Sets Multi-County Range and Wildlife Program
JUNCTION – Texas Cooperative Extension offices in four Central Texas counties are collaborating to present the 2007 Hill Country Range and Wildlife Program. The program is set for 9 a.m. April 11 in Junction's Coke R. Stevenson Center.
March 22, 2007
Texas Legislature Honors Extension, 4-H With Centennial Resolutions
AUSTIN – Texas is celebrating two centennials within two years of each other. In 2006, the 100th anniversary of the first county Extension agent in Texas was marked; in 2008, Texas 4-H will have its centennial.
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 21, 2007
Long-Term Care Insurance Can Relieve Financial Burdens
COLLEGE STATION – Long-term care insurance can be just what the doctor ordered, said experts from Texas Cooperative Extension.
March 20, 2007
Texas Crop and Weather Report
COLLEGE STATION – Recent rainfall in portions of Central and East Texas has sparked a bit of optimism among beef cattle producers, according to Texas Cooperative Extension reports.
March 20, 2007
MEDIA ADVISORY: Tapping into The Trinity River from Headwaters to the Bay
What: The Trinity River is not the longest in Texas, but it supplies water to millions of people. It also supports a substantial portion of the state's ecology. How long will the water last? How long can the quality be sustained?
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 19, 2007
Houston Teens Selected as Delegates to 2007 National 4-H Conference
HOUSTON — Two local high school juniors have been selected to represent Texas and Harris County 4-H at the 2007 National Conference. The event, titled "Our Changing World," is scheduled for March 24-29 in Washington, D.C.
March 16, 2007
Livestock Management Lecture Series Offered in Harris County
HOUSTON – Texas Cooperative Extension of Harris County will present a series of workshops on livestock health education throughout 2007.
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 14, 2007
Medical Help Comes from a Variety of Professional Levels
AMARILLO – Going to the "doctor" doesn't always mean a patient is seeing a doctor of medicine, a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist said.
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 13, 2007
Texas Crop, Weather Report
COLLEGE STATION – While recent rains have brought some relief to many areas of the state, more is needed to counter the effects of long-term drought, according to Texas Cooperative Extension reports. However, these rains, along with warmer temperatures, have provided a good foundation for row-crop planting throughout the state.
March 13, 2007
4-H Shooting Sports Workshop Set in Lubbock
LUBBOCK – Texas Cooperative Extension will offer a regional workshop for 4-H shooting sports leaders and coaches April 27-28 at the National Guard Armory at 301 East Regis St. in Lubbock.
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 12, 2007
Pasture Management Workshop for Horse Owners Scheduled for May 3
COLLEGE STATION – Horse owners wanting to learn more about the nutritive value of purchased hay or enhance knowledge of forage production and management can attend an all-day workshop scheduled May 3.
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 08, 2007
Texas Crop and Weather Report
COLLEGE STATION – Rain is needed across Texas, according to reports by Texas Cooperative Extension officials.
March 08, 2007
David and Peggy Hutcheson Endowed Scholarship Established at Texas A&M
COLLEGE STATION – The David and Peggy Hutcheson Endowed Scholarship was recently established at Texas A&M University. The scholarship will provide one or more scholarships to full-time students studying in the department of animal science. The College of Agriculture Development Council provided matching funds for the gift.
March 08, 2007
Parents, Researchers, Other Experts Divided on Spanking Issue
COLLEGE STATION – When California Assemblywoman Sally Lieber proposed legislation prohibiting spanking children younger than 4, she triggered a country-wide debate, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.
March 07, 2007
Texas 4-H Camp: It’s Not Just for Kids Anymore
BROWNWOOD – You're never too old for camp – especially if it's Texas 4-H camp, said Dr. Darlene Locke, Texas Cooperative Extension specialist for 4-H and youth.
March 06, 2007
Annual Ram Performance Test Marks March 16 for Field Day and Sale
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May 30, 2007

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