Agriculture Program

October 11 2007
Borlaug Institute To Help Build Burundi’s Agriculture 
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 05 2007
Rusk Pioneer Days Set Oct. 13 for Little and Big Cowboys and Cowgirls Alike 
RUSK - - Pioneer Days in Rusk is what Rene McCracken calls her "little cowboy" event.

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

September 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 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 17 2007
Texas Department of Agriculture Funds Array of Cotton Research 
LUBBOCK – The Texas Department of Agriculture awarded more than $280,000 to cotton research in the state during a Sept. 10 ceremony at Lubbock.

September 17 2007
TDA Gives Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Sheep and Goat Research a $300,000 Boost 
LUBBOCK – Sheep and goat research in West Texas got a strong financial boost thanks to more than $300,000 in Texas Department of Agriculture funding that was awarded earlier this week.

September 11 2007
Texas A&M Agriculture Receives Sun Grant Funding for Bioenergy Research 
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 7 2007
Competition Brews Good News for Rwanda as World-Class Specialty Coffee Producer 
KIGALI, RWANDA – Rwanda's reputation as a producer of top-quality specialty coffee took a quantum leap with the results of its first-ever Golden Cup national competition held Aug. 28-31, said event organizers.

September 5, 2007
Peace Corps Master's International Program Adds Texas A&M University  
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Peace Corps' Master's International program has added Texas A&M University to its roster of university partners.

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
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 24 2007
Stocker Cattle, Wheat Management Workshop Set For Aug. 30 
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 20 2007
Obesity Center's Name Change Reflects New Relationships 
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 17 2007
Private Pesticide Applicator Training Set for September 6 
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 13 2007
Samuel Welch Endowed Scholarship Established at Texas A&M 
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 13 2007
Multinational Research: Protecting Ecology Means Understanding People Too 
COLLEGE STATION – Talking to a biologist about one's feelings could produce the same reaction as, say, telling a sociologist about molecules.

August 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 10 2007
Texas A&M Wins Second Consecutive National Academic Bowl 
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
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 07 2007
Texas A&M Invitational to Tee Off on Sept. 10 
DALLAS -- Texas A&M University alumni are finalizing plans for the 10th annual Texas A&M Invitational golf tournament on Sept. 10.

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
Cardona Is New Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences in Burnet County 
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.

July 30 2007
Alfalfa Workshop Set For Aug. 9 in Farwell 
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
Texas A&M University System Regents Name Agricultural Agency Leaders 
COLLEGE STATION - New leaders have been named for two Texas agricultural agencies which are part of The Texas A&M University System.

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 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 20 2007
R.B. Dooley ’39 Endowed Graduate Scholarship Established at Texas A&M 
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 18 2007
Anthrax Case Reported in Tom Green County 
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/ .

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 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 09 2007
Texas A&M System Awarded $5 Million for Bioenergy Research 
COLLEGE STATION -- Gov. Rick Perry announced today that The Texas A&M University System has received a $5 million grant from the state's Emerging Technology Fund for the Texas A&M Agriculture and Engineering Bioenergy Alliance. "The Texas A&M System has a reputation for excellence in research. We strive to maintain and improve upon that reputation by hiring outstanding faculty and providing them with the tools they need to rise to the top of their field," said Michael D. McKinney, chancellor of the Texas A&M System. "This funding from our state's leadership will be used for groundbreaking research to create alternative fuels to solve our world's energy challenges."

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.

June 29 2007
Curs Named Assistant Director for Foreign Operations at Borlaug Institute 
COLLEGE STATION – Stephanie Curs has been named assistant director for foreign operations at the Norman E. Borlaug Institute for International Agriculture, part of the Texas A&M University System.

June 28 2007
Extension Provides Free Information on Flood Preparation, Recovery 
COLLEGE STATION – Texas Cooperative Extension has free information available on what to do before, during and after a flood, said an Extension expert.

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 26 2007
Texas Cooperative Extension Hires Three New Agents for Four Counties 
COLEMAN – Texas Cooperative Extension has named three new agents for four West Texas counties, according to Scott Durham, Extension administrator at San Angelo.

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.

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 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.

April 23, 2007
Belew Named Dallas Marketing Coordinator 
DALLAS - Kat Belew, a recent graduate of Texas A&M University, has been named marketing coordinator for the Texas A&M Unviersity System Agricultural Research and Extension Center at Dallas.

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 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.

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 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 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 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
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 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 06, 2007
SAM School April 18-20 
HUNTSVILLE – The Successful Agricultural Management School is scheduled for April 18-20. The school caters to those new to ranching and wanting to learn more about the basics of livestock production.

March 05, 2007
McQueen Endows Agricultural Journalism Scholarship at Texas A&M 
COLLEGE STATION – Long-time farm and ranch journalist Horace McQueen and his wife, Carole, of Grapeland, have established a scholarship at Texas A&M University in hopes of "jump starting" a college degree like his was decades ago.

March 05, 2007
McQueen Endows Agricultural Journalism Scholarship at Texas A&M 
COLLEGE STATION – Long-time farm and ranch journalist Horace McQueen and his wife, Carole, of Grapeland, have established a scholarship at Texas A&M University in hopes of "jump starting" a college degree like his was decades ago.

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 16, 2007
O'Leary Accepts Top Post at Colorado State's Warner College of Natural Resources 
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Joseph T. O'Leary, who has headed the recreation, park and tourism sciences department at Texas A&M University for five years, will become dean of Colorado State University's Warner College of Natural Resources in May.

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 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 09, 2007
Multi-County Seminar Will Focus on Feral Hogs 
LULING – Texas Cooperative Extension will be one of the sponsors of a multi-county seminar on feral hogs to be held Feb. 20 in Luling. The seminar will be from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at the Luling Civic Center, 333 East Austin Street.

February 05, 2007
Texas Farm, Ranch, Wildlife Expo Set for Feb. 20-21 in Abilene 
ABILENE – The annual Texas Farm, Ranch, Wildlife Expo is set for Feb. 20-21 on the grounds of the Taylor County Expo Center. The center is located at 1700 state Highway 36 in Abilene. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 20 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 21.

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
Space Foods for Astronauts to be Produced with Texas Agricultural Experiment Station 
COLLEGE STATION – Astronauts in space will soon be dining on lasagna, crawfish etouffee, teriyaki beef steak and other food items made in Aggieland.

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
 
COLLEGE STATION – Astronauts in space will soon be dining on lasagna, crawfish etouffee, teriyaki beef steak and other food items made in Aggieland.

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
Vice Chancellor’s Awards in Excellence Honors Bestowed at Texas A&M 
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Elsa Murano, Texas A&M University System vice chancellor and dean of agriculture and life sciences, recently presented more than 20 Award in Excellence honors to individuals, teams and an agency-industry partnership.

January 17, 2007
Former Rep. Charlie Stenholm Wins Tribute to Leadership Award 
AUSTIN – Former Congressman Charles Stenholm has been honored with the Tribute to Leadership Award by Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership alumni.

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
Texas Cooperative Extension Announces Partnership Awards 
COLLEGE STATION – Texas Cooperative Extension presented four Partnership Awards during the 2007 Texas A&M Agriculture Conference on Jan. 9 in College Station.

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.

December 14, 2006
Texas Extension to Lead Efforts to Stabilize Iraq Through Agriculture 
COLLEGE STATION – At this critical time in the Iraq war, a new effort to stabilize the country is being sought through agriculture. Texas Cooperative Extension, an agency of the Texas A&M University System, will lead a team of five land-grant universities to do just that.

December 14, 2006
Nearly $1 Million from Permanent University Funds to Support Texas Agriculture Research 
COLLEGE STATION – Like toys and electronics vying for the season's Hot Picks lists, such are the gadgets of researchers.

December 07, 2006
Father of Green Revolution Hopes More Ag Professionals Will Join World Hunger Fight 
COLLEGE STATION – The U.S. House has voted to award Dr. Norman Borlaug a Congressional Gold Medal for his lifelong efforts to combat world hunger.

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 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 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 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 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.

October 30, 2006
Pesticide Applicator Training Programs Set November and December 
OVERTON – Private pesticide applicators will have the opportunity to earn five continuing education units on either Nov. 30 or Dec. 5 during upcoming training at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center at Overton.

October 20, 2006
Waniska Receives Award from Tortilla Industry Association 
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Ralph Waniska, a professor of food science and technology in the Cereal Quality Laboratory at Texas A&M University, recently received an award from the Tortilla Industry Association for his research contributions to tortilla production.

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 16, 2006
Congressmen to Visit With Valley Agricultural Producers 
WESLACO – U.S. Rep. Ruben Hinojosa (D-Texas) and Rep. Collin Peterson (D-Minn.) will visit South Texas this week to meet with farmers and ranchers about drought-related losses.

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

September 27, 2006
Texas State Chemist Building Dedication Sept. 29 
COLLEGE STATION – The Office of the Texas State Chemist will unveil its new state-of-the-art facility with a dedication ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 29.

September 22, 2006
International Institute Named to Honor Renowned Agriculturist, Humanitarian 
COLLEGE STATION – The Texas A&M System Board of Regents today announced the university's Office of International Agriculture will be renamed The Norman E. Borlaug Institute for International Agriculture. The change is effective immediately.

September 01, 2006
College Doors Opening for Thousands of Rio Grande Valley Families 
WESLACO – In less than three years, an innovative program of the Texas A&M University System has reached thousands of low-income parents in the Rio Grande Valley who want their children to go to college.

September 01, 2006
Texas Cooperative Extension Encourages Citizens to be Prepared 
AMARILLO – Texas Cooperative Extension officials will spend September trying to help people statewide focus on being prepared for disaster – whether by natural forces or terrorism.

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 25, 2006
Researcher: Food Safety Could Be Enhanced Through ‘Smart Packaging’ 
COLLEGE STATION – Research into one way to reduce foodborne illnesses has earned a doctorate degree in food science and technology for a Texas A&M University researcher.

August 24, 2006
Texas A&M Invitational Set for Sept. 11 
DALLAS -- Texas A&M University alumni are finalizing plans for the ninth annual Texas A&M Invitational on Sept. 11 at Brookhaven Country Club.

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 21, 2006
QuickBooks Pro 2006 Short Course Offered Sept. 5-6 
AMARILLO – If keeping books on the computer is more of a chore than cultivating the fields, a two-day QuickBooks Pro 2006 Short Course could be the next tool producers need to pick up, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.

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

August 15, 2006
Livestock Early Warning Technology Potential Boon for Afghan Agriculture 
COLLEGE STATION – Decades of conflict and social upheaval, along with years of drought, have affected livestock development in Afghanistan, said a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station expert. But employing an advanced technology should help reverse that situation.

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

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

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

August 10, 2006
Study Finds Parental Time to be Key in Fight Against Childhood Obesity 
COLLEGE STATION – The fight against obesity in children just got a new weapon, thanks to a multi-year study by researchers from Texas A&M University.

August 10, 2006
Broesche New Extension Hire for V.G. Young Institute of County Government 
COLLEGE STATION – Marsha Broesche has been hired by Texas Cooperative Extension's V.G. Young Institute of County Government in College Station, said Richard Avery, director of the institute.

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

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

August 03, 2006
New Deaf Smith County Agent a First for Extension 
HEREFORD – It will be a first for Texas Cooperative Extension when Joanna Olson takes the position of 4-H agent in Deaf Smith County, according to Donna Brauchi, Extension district director in Amarillo.

August 02, 2006
Rural-Urban Youngsters May Develop Understanding Vital for Addressing Crises 
COLLEGE STATION – Last year's overly active hurricane season, ominous overtures about flu epidemics and reports of mad cow disease boiled down to one issue for Gary Wingenbach – food and water supplies.

August 01, 2006
Alan Sams Tapped as Dean of Clemson College of Agriculture 
COLLEGE STATION -- Dr. Alan Sams, head of the department of poultry science at Texas A&M University since 1999, has been selected as the new dean of the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences at Clemson University in South Carolina.

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

July 27, 2006
MEDIA ADVISORY: Bioenergy to be Focus of New Texas A&M System Alliance 
NOTE TO EDITORS AND NEWS DIRECTORS: Working together to develop clean, renewable bioenergy is the goal of a new Texas A&M University System alliance to be formally recognized on Friday afternoon.

July 12, 2006
Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers Provide Scholarship Endowment to Texas A&M 
SANTA ROSA – A $40,000 endowed scholarship to benefit minorities and economically disadvantaged students in Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy counties has been established at the Texas A&M Foundation. The scholarship is funded by the Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers Inc.

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

June 19, 2006
Texas A&M Agriculture Partners with Tikrit University 
COLLEGE STATION – Texas A&M University's Office of International Agriculture will partner with Tikrit University as part of rebuilding efforts in Iraq, officials said Monday.

June 15, 2006
Extension Leadership Program Announces Newest Class 
COLLEGE STATION – The Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership program has identified the 24 members of its newest two-year class. The first session of Class X will be July 11-14 in College Station.

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

May 31, 2006
Texas Cooperative Extension Sets Annual Water Camp 
MONAHANS – Texas Cooperative Extension's 14th annual Texas State Youth Water Camp is set for July 9-13 in the George and Opal Bentley 4-H Center in Monahans.

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

May 26, 2006
Regents Name McCutchen to Lead Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Technology Commercialization 
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Bill F. McCutchen was confirmed today as deputy associate director of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station today in a meeting of the Texas A&M University System board of regents.

May 19, 2006
Small/New Landowners Can Learn about Livestock Options at June 14 Workshop 
AUSTIN – Small and new landowners from throughout the state are invited to attend the Livestock Options Workshop on June 14 in Southeast Austin.

May 18, 2006
Rio Bravo Ag Expo Celebrates Golden Anniversary, Joint Texas Research 
WESLACO – A weekend exposition and field day at Mexico's Rio Bravo agricultural experiment station will mark the facility's 50th anniversary.

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

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

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

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

April 26, 2006
Water Degree Program Recognized with National Award 
COLLEGE STATION - The graduate water degree program at Texas A&M University has been given the 2006 Education and Public Service award from the Universities Council on Water Resources.

April 25, 2006
Media Advisory: Ag Forum May 1 in San Antonio 
SAN ANTONIO - National and state news media are invited to the 2006 Texas Ag Forum scheduled May 1 at the St. Anthony Hotel in San Antonio.

April 17, 2006
Texas A&M Agriculture Honor Society Awards Students, Faculty 
COLLEGE STATION - Four undergraduate students and two faculty members received awards recently at the Texas A&M University Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society of Agriculture banquet.

April 04, 2006
Texas Cooperative Extension Names New Schleicher County Agent 
ELDORADO - Corey T. Stevens will become Texas Cooperative Extension's new agriculture and natural resources agent for Schleicher County on April 17. County Judge Johnny Griffin and Extension district administrator Scott Durham made the joint announcement.

March 31, 2006
Personnel Management Issues Addressed in April Workshop 
AMARILLO – Managers dealing with issues from hiring and retaining employees to conflict resolution can get some advice from the experts during a Personnel Management Conference scheduled April 25-26.

March 27, 2006
McCutchen to Lead Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Technology Commercialization 
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Bill F. McCutchen has been named interim deputy associate director of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, according to Dr. Elsa A. Murano, vice chancellor for Texas A&M Agriculture and Experiment Station director.

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

March 23, 2006
Texans in Water Districts Should Learn to Keep Their MUD Clean 
HOUSTON – Go to the sink; turn on the faucet and water comes out. What else is there to it?

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

March 21, 2006
Third Annual San Angelo A&M Center Spring Field Day Set for April 27 
SAN ANGELO – The third annual natural resources field day at The Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center at San Angelo is set for April 27.

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

March 10, 2006
Congressman Henry Bonilla to Keynote 2006 Texas Ag Forum 
SAN ANTONIO – With Texas farmers and ranchers already facing stiff economic challenges from drought and high-energy prices, they're also keeping a watchful eye on the future of U.S. agricultural policy, an economist said.

March 09, 2006
South Plains Master Naturalist Chapter is Enrolling Volunteers 
LUBBOCK – If you've ever placed a baby bird back in its nest, walked the shores of a playa lake counting critter tracks or enjoyed the beauty of a sunset up on the Caprock, you may be a naturalist.

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

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

March 02, 2006
Ballinger Hosts Agri-Plex Ag Day March 15 
BALLINGER – The 2006 Agri-Plex Ag Day is set for March 15 at Ballinger High School.

February 15, 2006
MEDIA ADVISORY: Celebrate Fort Hood to be Held Feb. 20 
WHO: U.S. Rep. John Carter, Dr. Red Duke, TAMU presenters

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

February 15, 2006
Riley Lecture to Focus on Promoting Peace and Stabilizing Governments with Agriculture 
COLLEGE STATION - The inaugural Riley Memorial Lecture Series and Norman E. Borlaug Colloquium will be March 2-3 at the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center of the Bush Library Complex. It will be hosted by the Texas A&M University Office of International Agriculture and the Charles Valentine Riley Memorial Foundation with support from the National Agricultural Library.

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

February 03, 2006
Texas Cooperative Extension Hires Simpson for Dallam/Hartley Position 
DALHART – Nick Simpson is back home, sort of, at his new job as Texas Cooperative Extension agent for Dallam and Hartley counties. His first day was Feb. 1.

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

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

January 26, 2006
Texas Farm-Ranch -Wildlife Expo Sets Feb. 21-22 Dates In Abilene 
ABILENE – The seventh annual Texas Farm, Ranch and Wildlife Expo is set for Feb. 21-22 on the Taylor County Expo Center grounds. Show hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 21 and 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Feb. 22. The center is located at 1700 state Highway 36 here.

January 26, 2006
Extension Faculty’s Service to Texans Honored by National Fraternity 
HOUSTON — Alpha Zeta, the state chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi, a national fraternity, honored four Texas Cooperative Extension faculty in Harris County with service awards this month.

January 25, 2006
Underground Cameras, Feedmills and Wine: State’s Permanent University Funds Aid Studies 
COLLEGE STATION – Almost $1 million from the state's Permanent University Fund has been designated for agricultural research projects -- most of which target ways to supply higher quality, healthier food, according to Texas Agricultural Experiment Station officials.

January 20, 2006
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Names Faculty Fellows 
COLLEGE STATION – Eight scientists have been named Faculty Fellows and Senior Faculty Fellows by the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station.

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

January 10, 2006
Texas A&M Agriculture Vice Chancellor Names Award in Excellence Winners 
COLLEGE STATION – Award in Excellence honors were given to 21 people, two teams and one agency-industry partnership today by Dr. Elsa Murano, Texas A&M University System vice chancellor and dean of agriculture and life sciences.

January 10, 2006
Texas Cooperative Extension Bestows Partnership Awards on Five Groups 
(Editors: Information in this article includes information on entities from Amarillo, Austin, Houston, Lubbock and Temple. Anyone interested in complete details may contact Suzanne Deatherage)

January 10, 2006
Late Texas Rancher, Tobin Armstrong, Named Distinguished Texan in Agriculture 
COLLEGE STATION – The late Tobin Armstrong, a South Texas rancher whose leadership in organizations and politics for decades helped shape cattle production across the nation, has been named Texas A&M Distinguished Texan in Agriculture for 2005.

January 05, 2006
Texas Cooperative Extension Names New Agent For Brown County 
BROWNWOOD – Angela Hughes has been named Texas Cooperative Extension's family and consumer sciences agent for Brown County. The joint announcement was made by Ray West, Brown County judge, and Scott Durham, District Extension administrator.

January 02, 2006
Harris County Master Urban Rancher Program to Begin Feb. 3 
HOUSTON – For many suburban families, work may be in the city, but home is on the range. Small-acreage operations are increasing in number, according to Wayne Thompson, Texas Cooperative Extension agriculture agent in Harris County. Helping these operations, known as "ranchettes," is the focus of the Master Urban Rancher program.

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

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

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

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

November 08, 2005
Tom Green County Names New 4-H Agent 
SAN ANGELO – Garry L. Branham has been named Texas Cooperative Extension's 4-H and youth development agent for Tom Green County effective Dec. 1. The joint announcement was made by Mike Brown, Tom Green County judge, and Scott Durham, Extension administrator here.

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

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

October 28, 2005
Animal Disease Study Researchers Renew Request for Producer Participation 
COLLEGE STATION – The initial phase of a new animal disease study has begun, but more producer participation is needed, said a researcher from the National Center for Foreign Animal and Zoonotic Disease Defense at Texas A&M University.

October 21, 2005
Hurricane Rita Relief Livestock Show Second Chance for 4-H, FFA Exhibitors 
ANAHUAC -- About 75 volunteer parents, corporate sponsors and community leaders have organized the Hurricane Rita Relief Show, giving 4-H'ers and FFA members the chance to demonstrate showmanship and auction their animals.

October 14, 2005
Three Receive Texas A&M Outstanding Alumni Award 
COLLEGE STATION -- Three former students of Texas A&M University received the 2005 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Outstanding Alumni Award during the faculty and alumni awards convocation Sept. 30. They are Robert Avant Jr., of Taylor, Kenneth McGee of Athens, and Robert "Bob" Palm of Nacogdoches.

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

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

October 11, 2005
Feed Industry Profitability Workshop Dec. 6-8 
COLLEGE STATION – Managing costs and improving profitability and product quality are the goals of the Feed Industry Profitability Workshop scheduled for Dec. 6-8 in Omaha, Neb. The workshop will take place at the Educational Service Unit #3, 110th and Harrison streets in Omaha.

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

October 07, 2005
Extension Hurries a Flurry of Hurricane Recovery How-to's to Counties 
COLLEGE STATION – A state-owned van navigated through the tree-littered highways of East Texas this week, distributing tens of thousands of publications bundled for victims of Hurricane Rita.

October 04, 2005
Life, Agriculture Synonymous in Career Choice, Texas A&M University Leaders Say 
COLLEGE STATION – Life. It goes hand in hand with agriculture. Yet many turn a blind eye and a deaf ear toward the word "agriculture."

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

September 27, 2005
Media Advisory: Texas A&M University Agriculture Dean Announces Steps to Boost Enrollment 
What: News teleconference regarding tactics to be used at Texas A&M University to address national trends in agriculture degree enrollment.

September 21, 2005
Finalists for Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Deputy Director Named 
COLLEGE STATION – Two nationally recognized scientists have been invited to interview for the position of deputy director of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, according to Dr. Elsa A. Murano, vice chancellor and dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and Experiment Station director.

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

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

September 06, 2005
TALL Program Calls for Applicants 
COLLEGE STATION – Texas Cooperative Extension's Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership competitive leadership development program is calling for applicants for its TALL Class X. Applications are available at http://tall.tamu.edu, and due by March 15, 2006.

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

August 09, 2005
Casey Selected to Fill Air Quality Position 
AMARILLO – Dr. Ken Casey steps into the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station laboratory here with one goal – to help clean up the air.

August 05, 2005
Scientists Give Thought for Food at 2005 Biotechnology Conference 
DALLAS - Nobel prize winner Dr. Russell Hulse and Dr. Elsa Murano, vice chancellor and dean of agriculture and life sciences and director of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station in the Texas A&M University System, were featured speakers at a recent biotechnology conference on food safety. The event was presented at the Texas A&M University System Research and Extension Center in Dallas.

August 05, 2005
Field Day Will Celebrate 100 Years of Crops Research 
VERNON – The Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center will celebrate 100 years of crops research at its Chillicothe station on Sept. 29. The Chillicothe station is 5 miles southwest of Chillicothe on Farm to Market Road 392.

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

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

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

July 24, 2005
Roland Smith Named Texas Cooperative Extension Associate Director 
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Roland D. Smith has been named Texas Cooperative Extension's associate director for agriculture, natural resources and community economic development.

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

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

June 22, 2005
Mason, Menard Counties Gain New Extension Agent 
MASON – Jill Marie Cochran will become the new Texas Cooperative Extension agent for family and consumer sciences in Mason and Menard counties on July 1. The announcement was made by Jerry Bearden and Richard Cordes, county judges for Mason and Menard counties respectively, and Scott Durham, Extension district administrator at San Angelo.

June 16, 2005
Roadmaps Set Course for Research, Teaching, Extension in Agriculture at Texas A&M 
COLLEGE STATION – When planning a trip, people often go to the Web or pull out a map to plot the best way to reach their destination.

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

June 02, 2005
Researcher Studies How Bone Density Affects Health 
COLLEGE STATION – In April the crew of the International Space Station finished its six-month rotation. According to CBS News, the returning space travelers will have about a month's worth of "intense physical therapy" in order to readjust to gravity. (Http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/04/25/tech/main690582.shtml)

June 02, 2005
Researcher Studies Ways to Put More Protein ‘Bang’ in Beverages 
COLLEGE STATION – Even before she officially earned her doctorate last month from Texas A&M University, Gabriela Perez-Hernandez's research was causing a stir.

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

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

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

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

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

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

May 06, 2005
Researcher Finds Social Support is Ingredient in Good Nutrition 
COLLEGE STATION – You are what you eat?

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

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

April 18, 2005
Watershed Program to Host May 14 Environmental Fiesta for Houston's East End
HOUSTON - The Texas Coastal Watershed Program is hosting a community-wide fiesta on May 14 that will feature environmental education and awareness in Houston's Greater East End.

April 15, 2005
Harris Wins Harry L. Rudnick Educator’s Award 
COLLEGE STATION - Kerri Harris, president and CEO of the International HACCP Alliance, recently received the Harry L. Rudnick Educator's Award in Chicago. The award is given by the North American Meat Processors Association.

April 15, 2005
Titan Corporation Transfers Electron Beam Equipment to TAMU System 
COLLEGE STATION - Texas Agricultural Experiment Station has a new addition to its research capabilities. The agency recently signed an agreement with Titan Corp. accepting ownership of all equipment housed in the National Center for Electron Beam Food Research, located on the Texas A&M campus.

April 14, 2005
Texas Cooperative Extension’s Veterinary Youth Workshop Sign-up is Underway 
SONORA - Texas Cooperative Extension's second annual "West Texas Youth Veterinary Science Workshop" is currently taking applications for this summer's session set June 26-30 at the Sutton County 4-H Center here.

April 13, 2005
Tat Smith leaves Texas A&M forest position for Toronto 
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Tat Smith, professor and head of the department of forest science at Texas A&M University, will become dean of faculty of forestry at the University of Toronto as of July 1.

April 11, 2005
Texas Country Cleanups Planned for May 
AUSTIN – Texas Country Cleanups are scheduled for May in Runnels, Brown and Tom Green Counties. Each cleanup will be from 8 a.m. to noon.

April 08, 2005
Hussey Becomes Key Liaison Between Research, Texas Commodity Groups 
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Mark Hussey has been named Texas Agricultural Experiment Station associate director, a position he formerly split between duties as soil and crop sciences department head at Texas A&M University.

April 01, 2005
Stone Named Extension Agent for Rusk County 
OVERTON - Charles Stone has been named Texas Cooperative Extension County Extension Agent for 4-H and Youth Development for Rusk County.

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

March 30, 2005
High Fuel, Fertilizer Costs Take Toll on Cotton, Rice Profits 
COLLEGE STATION – Most of the 18 cotton and 16 rice farms included in a recent study are projected to lose significant net worth over the next four years resulting from high fuel and fertilizer expenses.

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

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

March 21, 2005
Boleman Named to Special Project Post for Texas A&M University System Agriculture Program 
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Larry Boleman, a nationally-recognized beef cattle educator, has been selected assistant deputy vice chancellor for special projects for The Texas A&M University System's Agriculture Program.

March 18, 2005
Texas Country Recycling Events Planned for April 
AUSTIN – Five Texas Country Cleanups – rural recycling events – are scheduled for April. Each cleanup will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

March 11, 2005
V.G. Young Institute Offers New Leadership Program 
COLLEGE STATION – Fifteen elected officials from 13 Texas counties are charter members of the Commissioners Court Leadership Academy, a new program organized by Texas Cooperative Extension.

March 10, 2005
Experiment Station Soybean Grant to Aid Guatemala Agriculture 
COLLEGE STATION – The Texas Agricultural Experiment Station has been awarded 15,000 tons of soybean meal to further agricultural development among indigenous populations in Guatemala.

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

March 07, 2005
Texas Cooperative Extension Names New Lampasas County Agent 
LAMPASAS – Jason H. Byrd becomes Texas Cooperative Extension's new agricultural agent for Lampasas County effective March 14, according to a joint announcement made by Lampasas County Judge Virgil E. "Ed" Lilley and Scott Durham, district Extension administrator at San Angelo.

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

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

February 25, 2005
Texas A&M Honors Dean At Monterrey Tech 
WESLACO – A dean at one of Mexico's top agricultural schools was recently honored by Texas A&M University Agriculture Program officials for helping to build relations between the two universities.

February 24, 2005
Murano Urges Food Safety Policies Based On Science 
ARLINGTON, Va. – Policymakers can only handle food safety issues adequately if they seek science-based answers, a former U.S. undersecretary of Agriculture said today.

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

February 17, 2005
Student Poster Awards 
COLLEGE STATION – Winners of this year's Student Research Poster Competition were announced in January at Texas A&M University.

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

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

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

January 27, 2005
Cross Named To Key Post With Texas Agricultural Experiment Station 
COLLEGE STATION - Dr. Russell Cross, a well-known leader in the beef cattle and food safety industries, has been tapped as associate director for the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station and deputy vice chancellor of agriculture for the Texas A&M University System.

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

January 27, 2005
February Recycling Events Planned South Of Houston 
AUSTIN – Texas Country Cleanups, a series of rural recycling events, are scheduled for February.

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

January 20, 2005
Texas Associations, Agency Receive Partnership Awards 
COLLEGE STATION -- Texas Cooperative Extension Partnership Awards were given to the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, Texas Association of Counties and the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services recently.

January 13, 2005
Vice Chancellor’s Awards Presented At Conference 
COLLEGE STATION -- Twenty-two individuals and three teams with the Texas A&M University System Agriculture Program were honored with the Vice Chancellor's Award in Excellence, the highest honor for employees.

January 13, 2005
Experiment Station Faculty Fellows Named 
COLLEGE STATION – The Texas Agricultural Experiment Station named five Faculty Fellows and its first Senior Faculty Fellow into its Hall of Honor at the annual Texas A&M University System Agriculture Program Conference today.

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

December 28, 2004
Abriendo Puertas: Hispanic Parents ‘opening Doors’ To College For Their Children 
WESLACO -- If a Dickens-like tale of two cities exists in the Lone Star State, it can arguably be found at its southernmost tip, the four-county area known as the Lower Rio Grande Valley.

December 27, 2004
Texas Cooperative Extension Names New Agent For Tom Green County 
SAN ANGELO – Kathlene A. Aycock will become Texas Cooperative Extension's new agent for family and consumer sciences in Tom Green County, effective Jan. 1, 2005. The joint announcement was made by Tom Green County Judge Mike Brown and Scott Durham, District 7 Extension administrator.

December 22, 2004
Extension Expanding Wildlife Management Role In Travis County 
AUSTIN – Expanded wildlife management activities in Austin and Travis County, including control of coyotes, were announced Dec. 21 by representatives of Texas Cooperative Extension and Texas Wildlife Services.

December 20, 2004
Smart Growth: Leaving Some Land Undeveloped Controls Flooding And Pollution 
HOUSTON -- Something's got to give. For years, growing cities have expanded mainly at the edges, gobbling up rural lands for suburbs full of houses, shopping centers and streets.

December 03, 2004
Texas Cooperative Extension Agent For Polk County Appointed 
OVERTON – Pamela Garcia has been named Texas Cooperative Extension agent-family and consumer sciences in Polk County.

December 02, 2004
Texas A&M Team Wins National Livestock Judging Contest 
COLLEGE STATION – The Texas A&M University livestock judging team won the national championship for the 10th time and the third year in a row. The team claimed the title at the 2004 North American International Livestock Judging Contest, Nov. 15 in Louisville, Ky.

December 01, 2004
Texas Cooperative Extension Agent For Tyler County Appointed 
OVERTON – Lance Seamans has been named Texas Cooperative Extension agent for agriculture and natural resources for Tyler County. Seamans' appointment will become effective Dec. 1, according to a joint announcement by Tyler County Judge Jerome Owens, the Tyler County Commissioners Court and Tony H. Douglas, district Extension administrator.

November 29, 2004
Indonesian Project Adds Value To Agricultural Products 
COLLEGE STATION - The old proverb goes: Give a man a fish and you will feed him today. Teach a man to fish and you will feed him for a lifetime.

November 19, 2004
Valley Aggies Rally To Open New Recruiting Office 
WESLACO - The Aggies of Texas A&M University are legendary for helping each other. Take Greg Propst of McAllen for example. When he heard Aggie recruiters had outgrown their offices in the Lower Rio Grande Valley and needed larger facilities, Propst made some phone calls.

November 10, 2004
New Oc3 Wireless Internet Network Debuts In Bell County 
TEMPLE – The wait is nearly over for rural areas lacking Internet access.

November 05, 2004
Brazos Valley Residents Among Award Recipients 
COLLEGE STATION – Local personnel of Texas Cooperative Extension are among the recipients of the agency's highest employee honor, the 2004 Superior Service Award. The awards were presented by Dr. Chester Fehlis, Extension director, during a recognition luncheon on Aug. 10 at Texas A&M University.

November 04, 2004
Hiler Named Ellison International Floriculture Chair 
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Ed Hiler has been named the first holder of the Ellen and Jim Ellison Chair in International Floriculture at Texas A&M University's department of horticultural sciences.

November 04, 2004
Murano Named Vice Chancellor, Dean Of Agriculture At Texas A&M 
COLLEGE STATION - U.S. Undersecretary of Agriculture Elsa Murano has been named to the joint positions of vice chancellor and dean of agriculture and life sciences at Texas A&M University and director of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, effective Jan. 3, 2005.

October 25, 2004
Animal Science Department Head John Mcneill Dies At 58 
COLLEGE STATION -- Dr. John McNeill, head of the department of animal science at Texas A&M University, died at his home Sunday, Oct. 24. He was 58.

October 25, 2004
Herrman Named To Top Texas Chemist Position 
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Tim Herrman of Kansas has been named state chemist and director of the Office of the Texas State Chemist at Texas A&M University.

October 22, 2004
3 Named Outstanding Alumni Of Texas A&M’s Agriculture College 
COLLEGE STATION – The head of the state's parks and wildlife agency, a leading sports club executive, and a top cotton leader were honored as this year's Outstanding Alumni from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University.

October 15, 2004
Uvalde Center Helping Build Prosperity In Texas 
UVALDE – Quietly and consistently, the people at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Uvalde have been helping Texans with a variety of agricultural issues for more than 30 years.

October 13, 2004
Food Safety Chief Murano Named Finalist For Top Texas A&M System Agriculture Position 
COLLEGE STATION -- Dr. Elsa Murano was selected the lone finalist for the top agriculture position of The Texas A&M University System during a special Board of Regents telephone conference today.

October 05, 2004
Texas Country Recycling Events Planned For October 
AUSTIN – A series of rural recycling events called Texas Country Cleanups are scheduled for October. Each cleanup will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

October 01, 2004
Minority Recruitment Strategy At Texas A&M Paying Off 
WESLACO – Texas A&M University officials have apparently hit on the right combination to reverse the post-Hopwood trend in higher education of decreasing minority enrollment. Outreach centers in minority communities paired with need-based scholarships are producing dramatic results, university officials say.

September 23, 2004
Experiment Station Partnering With Federal Agencies In Conservation Study 
TEMPLE - Texas Agricultural Experiment Station scientists are working cooperatively with several federal agencies in assessing the effectiveness of federally funded conservation initiatives as part of the 2002 Farm Bill.

September 20, 2004
Harris County Names New Extension Director 
HOUSTON–Texas Cooperative Extension and Harris County Commissioner's Court have named Hurley E. Miller as county extension director, to begin Oct. 1.

September 20, 2004
Bazer Receives Honorary Doctoral Degree 
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Fuller Bazer, associate vice chancellor of agriculture and life sciences at Texas A&M University, received an honorary doctoral degree of science from The University of Guelph on June 17.

September 14, 2004
Valley Moms Raising Funds To Go To Washington 
WESLACO – The U.S. Department of Education has invited a group of Lower Rio Grande Valley mothers to Washington, D. C. to honor them for their work in Abriendo Puertas, a program designed to teach low-income parents how to get their children into college.

September 14, 2004
Former Extension Director Receives Distinguished Ruby Award 
COLLEGE STATION -- Dr. Chester Fehlis, retired director of Texas Cooperative Extension, has been given Epsilon Sigma Phi's top honor, the Distinguished Service Ruby Award.

August 26, 2004
Two Named To Tall Advisory Board 
COLLEGE STATION – Kenneth W. Threlkeld of Tyler and Dr. Marvin J. Cepica of Lubbock have been named to the Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership advisory board.

August 23, 2004
Texas Cooperative Extension Specialist Association Names John E. Hutchinson Honoree 
GALVESTON – The Texas Cooperative Extension Specialists Association recently honored a long-time Extension supporter with the organization's most prestigious award.

August 16, 2004
Ag Dean To Continue At Texas A&M Until Successor Named 
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Ed Hiler has agreed to remain in the top agriculture position with the Texas A&M University System beyond his Aug. 31 retirement date until his successor is chosen and takes office or until Dec. 31, whichever is sooner.

August 13, 2004
Texas State Chemist Dr. Latimer Retires 
COLLEGE STATION -- Texas State Chemist Dr. George W. Latimer will retire on Aug. 31 after 18 years of service to the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station.

August 09, 2004
Third Candidate Named For Ag Vice Chancellor, Dean 
COLLEGE STATION – A third candidate has been invited for interviews by the search advisory committee for the position of Vice Chancellor and Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Director, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station at Texas A&M University:

July 26, 2004
Joint Electron-Beam Research Grant Aims At Mars — And The Stars 
COLLEGE STATION – Texas A&M University research will contribute to future Mars missions thanks to a partnership between the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the Dwight Look College of Engineering and NASA.

July 23, 2004
TOP CANDIDATES NAMED FOR TEXAS A&M SYSTEM AGRICULTURE LEADER  
COLLEGE STATION -- Two people have been named as lead candidates for the top agriculture position for Texas A&M University System, the search committee announced today.

July 22, 2004
NEW EXTENSION COMMUNICATOR HIRED FOR BEXAR AND TRAVIS COUNTIES  
SAN ANTONIO -- Texas Cooperative Extension has named Paul Schattenberg its new communications specialist for Bexar and Travis counties.

July 21, 2004
STATE REP. ROBBY COOK: GET INVOLVED AT LOCAL LEVEL  
COLLEGE STATION -- Not everyone can be a state representative or a state senator, or run Texas A&M University, but leaders are needed at the grassroots level, said Robert L. .Robby. Cook here July 15.

July 20, 2004
AG DEAN HILER TO BE FETED AT AUGUST RETIREMENT DINNER  
COLLEGE STATION -- Colleagues and friends of Dr. Edward A. Hiler will gather to honor him on Aug. 9 at a retirement dinner.

July 16, 2004
Ed Smith Named Interim Director For Texas Cooperative Extension 
COLLEGE STATION -- Dr. Ed Smith will become Texas Cooperative Extension interim director Sept. 1, according to Dr. Benton Cocanougher, Texas A&M University System interim chancellor.

July 15, 2004
Texas Panhandle Chapter Offers Master Naturalist Training This Fall 
AMARILLO – The Panhandle chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist Program will begin a new training class this fall. The class will start Sept. 11 and end Nov. 20.

July 01, 2004
Moreira Named Director Of Center For Food Processing And Engineering At Texas A&M 
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Rosana Moreira has been named director of the Center for Food Processing and Engineering at Texas A&M University, replacing Dr. Elena Castell-Perez.

June 25, 2004
Veneman Honors Texas Communicators For Innovative Achievements 
WASHINGTON – Two Texans were honored today by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman for "stellar achievements and contributions toward fulfilling USDA's mission."

June 23, 2004
Wood County Extension Agent Named 
OVERTON – Dan Reed has been named Texas Cooperative Extension 4-H and youth development agent for Wood County, effective July 1.

June 21, 2004
Extension Leadership Program Announces Newest Class 
COLLEGE STATION – The Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership program recently announced the 25 members of its newest two-year class.

June 17, 2004
El Paso’s Farmers Market Opens In Historic Mission Trail 
EL PASO – After much anticipation, El Paso's Harvest Market officially opened at the head of the Mission Trail on Saturday, bringing the farm closer to city dwellers. Farmers, bakers, and arts and crafts vendors displayed goods for sale and promoted future items.

June 14, 2004
Texas Country Cleanups Set For June 22-24 
AUSTIN – The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will conduct a series of agricultural waste pesticide collections for rural areas this month. Texas Cooperative Extension and the Texas Department of Agriculture will co-sponsor these events.

June 11, 2004
Amador Announces Retirement From Texas A&M University System 
WESLACO -- After devoting more than four decades to agricultural research, Dr. Jose Amador has announced his retirement from the Texas A&M University System effective next summer.

June 10, 2004
Weldon Named Extension Agent In Dallam, Hartley Counties 
DALHART – Robert Tim Weldon, Texas Cooperative Extension agricultural and natural resources agent in Kent County, will transfer to serve Dallam and Hartley counties.

June 09, 2004
Extension Opens Ears To Texans’ Concerns 
COLLEGE STATION – Texas Cooperative Extension is listening to Texans' concerns, one Web hit and Internet response at a time.

June 08, 2004
Global Competition Key Theme Of June 17 Ag Summit 
OVERTON -- An upcoming agricultural summit will address the future of forestry, beef and poultry -- key elements of the agricultural economy.

June 07, 2004
Hiler Makes Farewell Visit To Weslaco Center 
WESLACO -- Texas A&M University's top agriculture official, Dr. Ed Hiler, made what likely will be his last official visit to A&M's research and extension facilities in the Lower Rio Grande Valley this week.

May 28, 2004
Fehlis To Retire As Texas Cooperative Extension Director 
COLLEGE STATION - Dr. Chester Fehlis, who has devoted his entire 35-year career to Texas Cooperative Extension, plans to retire as the state agency's director on Aug. 31.

May 28, 2004
Texas A&M University Signs East Texas Joint Enrollment Agreement 
COLLEGE STATION – An agreement intended to help educate traditionally underrepresented students was signed today by leaders of Texas A&M University and Texas A&M University-Commerce.

May 26, 2004
Rangeland Ecology Senior Wins Multiple Awards 
COLLEGE STATION – Melissa Baumann, 21, a senior at Texas A&M University, would be the first to say she's just an ordinary girl.

May 19, 2004
Be There Without Being There Through Satellite Technology 
SAN ANGELO -- Participants at some Texas Cooperative Extension programs in West-Central Texas can now "be there" without really being there.

May 14, 2004
Texas Cooperative Extension Camp Seeks Aspiring Young Veterinarians 
SONORA – High school students serious about a career in veterinary medicine should plan to attend the second annual "West Texas Youth Veterinary Science Workshop" July 11-15 at the Sutton County 4-H Center in Sonora.

May 13, 2004
Rain Causes Agricultural Problems In Central Texas 
COLLEGE STATION – Farmers and ranchers began moving cattle to higher ground and watched crops get soaked as thunderstorms moved across Central Texas Thursday morning.

May 12, 2004
Rigsby: Make Excellence A Habit 
COLLEGE STATION – Excellence needs to be a habit, Dr. Rick Rigsby told the graduates of the Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership program

May 12, 2004
Hispanic Students Increasingly Drawn To Modern Agricultural Degrees 
COLLEGE STATION ? It's a stereotype that their parents want no part of. To them, Hispanics in agriculture means back-breaking jobs and low pay, substandard living and unceasing poverty.

May 06, 2004
Center For Food Safety Collaborates On Book 
COLLEGE STATION – Researchers at Texas A&M University's Center for Food Safety have helped to write a book on food safety, "Preharvest and Postharvest Food Safety: Contemporary Issues and Future Directions."

May 05, 2004
Agricultural Communications Wins Iabc Awards 
COLLEGE STATION — Agricultural communications at Texas A&M University won several awards in the recent International Association of Business Communicators Brazos Bravo competition.

May 05, 2004
Employees Of Ag Communications Win Awards 
COLLEGE STATION – Employees of agricultural communications at Texas A&M University have been named winners of the Association for Communication Excellence awards.

April 30, 2004
Mickey Named New Extension Director In Harris County 
HOUSTON -- Bouche Mickey, a 29-year veteran with Texas Cooperative Extension, has been named director of the agency's office in Harris County.

April 29, 2004
Amarillo Area Consortium To Honor A&M Ag Program Head May 4 
AMARILLO – Dr. Edward A. Hiler, vice chancellor of agriculture for The Texas A&M University System, will be honored here with an appreciation day on May 4.

April 27, 2004
N-Clarke 
COLLEGE STATION – Texas A&M University has been selected as the lead institution for the National Center for Foreign Animal and Zoonotic Disease Defense, officials with the Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday.

April 21, 2004
Smotek Aims For Gold At 2004 Olympic Summer Games 
COLLEGE STATION -- When people watch Olympic skeet shooter Connie Smotek, they might think shooting comes easy.

April 21, 2004
First San Angelo A&M Center Spring Field Day Offers Ceus 
SAN ANGELO – The Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center at San Angelo will offer a number of continuing education units during its first natural resources field day April 29.

April 16, 2004
National Roundtable Yields Buffet Of Diversity Solutions 
COLLEGE STATION – If given a $100,000 budget and an open call for addressing diversity in the nation's universities, Lili Sanchez-Saqib knows what she'd do.

April 14, 2004
Manrrs Chapter Wins Second National Title 
DES MOINES – The Texas A&M University chapter of Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences won the National Chapter of the Year award at the 19th annual MANRRS Career Fair and Training Conference here recently.

April 09, 2004
Edwards Named 4-H Agent In Potter County 
AMARILLO -- What career does a 10-year veteran of a county 4-H program choose for her life's work? Becoming a county agent or specialist, said Cory Edwards, who assumes her new job as the 4-H and youth agent with Texas Cooperative Extension in Potter County on April 12.

April 07, 2004
Extension Touches Lives Of Many Texans, Thanks To Volunteers 
DALLAS -- Last year, 150,000 Texas Cooperative Extension volunteers touched the lives of nearly 5.5 million people.

April 02, 2004
Economist: Consider All Stakeholders In Water Transactions 
SAN ANTONIO – Thirsty Texas cities are looking for more sources of water to meet the needs of growing urban populations. And exporting groundwater from rural areas to the city is one way to meet that need.

April 01, 2004
Trinity County Extension Agent Named 
OVERTON - Crispin M. Skinner has been named Texas Cooperative Extension agricultural and natural resources agent for Trinity County, effective April 1.

March 30, 2004
Norman Borlaug International Science And Technology Fellows Program Unveiled 
COLLEGE STATION – U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman announced Monday the Norman Borlaug International Science and Technology Fellows Program, which will give scientists, policymakers and entrepreneurs from developing countries an opportunity to learn about the U.S. agricultural system and the latest technological innovations.

March 29, 2004
Norman Borlaug International Science And Technology Fellows Program Unveiled 
COLLEGE STATION – U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman announced Monday the Norman Borlaug International Science and Technology Fellows Program, which will give scientists, policymakers and entrepreneurs from developing countries an opportunity to learn about the U.S. agricultural system and the latest technological innovations.

March 24, 2004
Ballinger Hosts Agri-Plex Ag Day April 2 
BALLINGER – The 2004 Agri-Plex Ag Day is set for April 2 in Ballinger High School. The biannual event, now in its 16th year, is coordinated by Texas Cooperative Extension with the support of local and area agribusiness and trade show exhibitors. Agricultural and consumer issues facing rural Texans will be showcased.

March 23, 2004
Tceq Plans Texas Country Cleanups In April 
AUSTIN – The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will conduct a series of agricultural waste pesticide collections for rural areas in April. Texas Cooperative Extension will co-sponsor these events.

March 17, 2004
Mcginty Fills Extension Post In Gray County 
PAMPA – Brandon M. McGinty will move to his new job as agricultural and natural resources agent with Texas Cooperative Extension in Gray County effective April 1.

March 15, 2004
Kids, Kows & More Introduces Kids To Agriculture 
EL PASO - Some 100 years ago, American kids knew all about agriculture, because one out of every two families lived on a farm, ranch or dairy. No more.

March 12, 2004
Hermesmeyer New Extension Agent In Deaf Smith County 
HEREFORD - Dr. Gregory Neil Hermesmeyer will begin his new job as agricultural and natural resources agent with Texas Cooperative Extension in Deaf Smith County effective March 15.

March 08, 2004
First Annual San Angelo A&M Center Spring Field Day Set April 29 
SAN ANGELO – The Texas A&M University System Research and Extension Center here has set its first annual natural resources field day for April 29.

March 08, 2004
Veneman Appoints National Urban, Community Forestry Advisory Council 
WASHINGTON – Melanie Kirk, Texas Cooperative Extension urban and community forestry program specialist, has been appointed by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman to USDA's National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council.

March 05, 2004
Four Corners Community Organizes to Meet Challenges of Growing West Houston 
HOUSTON --When Ruby Palmer was a little girl, a stop sign and a school house were all that marked the rural farm community of Four Corners. Now, that same corner is the new home of a community building that houses the YMCA, Fort Bend County Parks and Texas Cooperative Extension.

March 01, 2004
Rapid Foreign Animal Disease Detection To Be Tested In Texas 
COLLEGE STATION – Experimental technology to rapidly detect foot-and-mouth disease will be tested in Texas this spring as the result of an agreement between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine.

March 01, 2004
International Irradiation Workshop Offered At Texas A&M 
COLLEGE STATION – "Food Irradiation: Discussing the International Research and Policy Agenda" will be presented March 30-April 2 by the National Center for Electron Beam Food Research at Texas A&M University.

March 01, 2004
Groundwater Leasing, Sales And Transfers Focus Of Conference Series 
COLLEGE STATION – Groundwater leasing, marketing and sales will be the focus of a conference series set for April 1 in San Antonio, July 29 in Alpine and Sept. 14 in Nacogdoches.

February 23, 2004
Bse Spurs Ban On Feeding Broiler Litter To Cattle 
OVERTON – Recent expanded safeguards against "mad cow disease" announced Jan. 26 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration may require some East Texas beef producers to rethink their winter feeding budgets, says a beef cattle specialist with Texas Cooperative Extension.

February 23, 2004
New Extension Urban Entomologist To Serve Dfw Metroplex 
DALLAS – Most North Texans have probably encountered some kind of pest control problem around the house. Texas Cooperative Extension has added a new urban entomologist to its staff to help educate residents of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex on insects and pest control.

February 20, 2004
Todd Swift Named To Llano County Extension Post 
LLANO – Todd W. Swift will be the Texas Cooperative Extension agent for agriculture in Llano County effective March 1, according to a joint announcement made by Llano County Judge R. G. Floyd and Scott Durham, district Extension administrator in San Angelo.

February 18, 2004
County Judges And Commissioners Meet In College Station 
COLLEGE STATION – More than over 500 county judges and commissioners met Feb. 17-19 for the 46th Annual County Judges and Commissioners' Continuing Education Conference and Educational Exposition at the Hilton College Station and Conference Center.

February 18, 2004
Ecology Class Meets Around World Via Tv, Internet 
ATLANTIC OCEAN - Dean Castillo's watch over 4.5 acres of flatness keeps him ever mindful of ecology and the role all play in the environment.

February 05, 2004
Fipps Named Director Of Irrigation Technology Center 
COLLEGE STATION - Dr. Guy Fipps, professor and agricultural engineer with Texas Cooperative Extension, has been named the director of the Irrigation Technology Center.

February 03, 2004
Watson Named 2003 Arborist Of The Year 
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Todd Watson, assistant professor in the Texas A&M University department of forest science, was named the 2003 Arborist of the Year at the annual Texas Tree Conference.

February 03, 2004
Extension Forums Focus On Communities 
AMARILLO -- Across the state, Texans are voicing their most important concerns and looking for ways to meet these challenges at the Texas Community Futures Forums. The forums are sponsored by Texas Cooperative Extension, a part of The Texas A&M University System.

January 30, 2004
Michels Receives Excellence Award 
COLLEGE STATION - A Texas Agricultural Experiment Station entomologist and professor, Dr. Gerald J. Michels of Amarillo, has received the Texas A&M University System Agriculture Program's highest honor - the Vice Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Research. He was recognized by Dr. Ed Hiler, vice chancellor for agriculture and life sciences at Texas A&M, at the annual faculty conference.

January 29, 2004
Allred Earns Excellence Award 
COLLEGE STATION - Melanie Allred of Vega, a 22-year career employee with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, received the Texas A&M University System Agriculture Program's highest honor - the Vice Chancellor's Award for Excellence. Allred was recognized recently during the organization's annual conference by Dr. Ed Hiler, vice chancellor for agriculture at Texas A&M.

January 29, 2004
Abilene Readies For Retooled Ag And Wildlife Trade Show 
ABILENE – The fifth annual Texas Farm, Ranch and Wildlife Management Expo is set for Feb. 17-18 on the Taylor County Expo Center grounds, South 11th and Loop 322 here. Show hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 17 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 18.

January 29, 2004
Dr. Fuller Bazer Receives Carl G. Hartman Award 
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Fuller Bazer, executive associate dean for agriculture and life sciences at Texas A&M University, will receive an award from the Society of the Study of Reproduction at its annual meeting in August in Canada.

January 27, 2004
Ag Leadership Class Honored At Reception In Tyler 
TYLER – Class members of the Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership program were honored at a reception and dinner here Jan. 20 at the Holiday Inn Select Hotel.

January 13, 2004
Scholarship Memorializes Longtime High School Ag Teacher 
COLLEGE STATION--Family and friends the late Floyd Collins have established the $50,000 Floyd Collins Endowed Scholarship at Texas A&M University to recognize his 26-year contribution to agricultural education.

January 09, 2004
Extension Announces Partnership Awards 
COLLEGE STATION- Texas Cooperative Extension announced the recipients of its 2003 Partnership Award, which recognizes both public and private organizations whose cooperative work with Extension has furthered the impact and success of the agency's programs. Three awards were presented Jan. 7 by Dr. Chester Fehlis, Extension Director.

January 08, 2004
Fonseca Receives Regents Fellow Service Award 
COLLEGE STATION – Alma M. Fonseca, Texas Cooperative Extension agent for family and consumer sciences, was recently named a recipient of the Regents Fellow Service Award. This award, presented by the Texas A&M University Board of Regents, is based on achievements throughout a career.

January 08, 2004
West Texas Rural Church Leaders To Meet At Coleman Jan. 24 
COLEMAN – Texas A&M University's Texas Rural Church Network is sponsoring "Rural Health Care and the Church," a workshop Jan. 24 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church here at 303 E. College.

January 07, 2004
Showers Named Distinguished Texan In Agriculture 
COLLEGE STATION – Former Texas A&M University System regent and longtime McAllen produce industry businessman Wayne Showers was honored Wednesday as Distinguished Texan in Agriculture.

January 07, 2004
Vice Chancellor Award Winners Named 
COLLEGE STATION – Twenty-one individuals and three teams were honored with the Vice Chancellor's Award in Excellence by the Texas A&M University Agriculture Program.

January 05, 2004
All In The Family: Fuchs Children Honor Father With Scholarship 
COLLEGE STATION--After helping create a scholarship at Texas A&M University more than a decade ago in tribute to his parents, one area former student is being honored in the same way by his own children.

January 02, 2004
Haynes Fills Extension Position In Donley County 
CLARENDON - Leonard Haynes began his new job as agricultural and natural resources agent with Texas Cooperative Extension in Donley County, effective Jan. 1.

December 26, 2003
Pillai Named Director Of National Center 
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Suresh Pillai has been named director of the National Center for Electron Beam Food Research at Texas A&M University.

November 28, 2003
Bolivian Student Gains Ag Expertise In Weslaco 
WESLACO - Like most Latin American countries, Bolivia requires their young men to serve a stint in the military. For 24-year-old Carlos Roman, the experience led him to the realization that his country was in dire need of agricultural experts who could help feed, shelter and clothe its people.

November 24, 2003
42nd B.i.g. Conference Scheduled Jan. 20-21 
WACO – Issues affecting the beef industry, plus marketing and management strategies for cotton producers are just of a few of the programs scheduled for the 42nd Blackland Income Growth Conference Jan. 20-21 at the Waco Convention Center.

November 11, 2003
Food Safety Revolution: Texas A&M Testing Irradiation Technology 
COLLEGE STATION -- Hamburger patties, already packaged for retail and boxed in brown cardboard cartons, travel up a conveyor belt inside a high-tech, research facility at Texas A&M University. The cartons travel to a windowless, concrete room, where they are zapped with an invisible beam carrying 10 million electron volts of energy.

November 10, 2003
Think “natural Capital” When Thinking Of Water 
AUSTIN – Decision-makers – whether they are regulators, conservationists, engineers, economists or the person buying a bottle of water at the convenience store – should all think "natural capital", or value, when thinking of water, said Dr. Ron Linsky, executive director of the National Water Research Institute.

November 07, 2003
Official: USDA Is ‘precedent Setting’ In How It Deals With Canadian Beef 
COLLEGE STATION – A top agricultural official said Friday the U.S. Department of Agriculture is better prepared for a foreign animal disease outbreak than prior to Sept. 11, 2001. He also noted the federal agency is "precedent setting" in how the United States deals with Canada and its beef trade following that country's case of mad cow disease.

November 05, 2003
Everyone Needs To Be Involved In Water Allocation Process 
AUSTIN – In order to allocate water fairly and equitably, everyone needs to be involved, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Susan Combs said Wednesday.

October 31, 2003
Texas A&M Agricultural Leader To Retire 
COLLEGE STATION – The man whose leadership has shaped the course of Texas agriculture over the past 37 years has announced a new route for the coming year.

October 31, 2003
County Tax Assessor-Collectors To Meet In College Station 
COLLEGE STATION – The 21th annual County Tax Assessor-Collector's Continuing Education Seminar is scheduled for Nov. 10-12 at the Hilton College Station and Conference Center in College Station.

October 31, 2003
Allred Honored By Texans Caring For Texans Campaign 
AMARILLO -- Melanie Allred of Vega, a 21-year career employee with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, received a Texans Caring for Texans Award recently at the West Texas A&M University campus.

October 27, 2003
Water Summit Scheduled For Nov. 5-6 
AUSTIN – Providing and protecting water resources. Transfer of water from one region to another. How to meet future water needs. The 2003 Texas Water Summit on Nov. 5-6 at the Austin Hilton North will let participants provide input and make recommendations in areas such as these.

October 24, 2003
USDA’s Ag Research Service Celebrates 50th Year Nov. 3 In Bushland 
BUSHLAND -- Fifty years ago, the USDA Agricultural Research Service became a reality. Today, the agency employs almost 10,000 people in more than 100 locations found in all 50 states and several foreign countries. One of the oldest national laboratories is located in the Texas Panhandle at Bushland.

October 23, 2003
Whitson Named Deputy Director Of Experiment Station 
COLLEGE STATION -- Dr. Robert E. Whitson has been named deputy director of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, a post he has held on an interim basis since August.

October 22, 2003
Smith Receives Outstanding Alumni Award 
COLLEGE STATION — J.T. Smith is being recognized with the 2003 Outstanding Alumni Award from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University.

October 22, 2003
Gilbreath Receives Outstanding Alumni Award 
COLLEGE STATION — Zay W. Gilbreath is being recognized with the 2003 Outstanding Alumni Award from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University.

October 22, 2003
Hlavinka Receives Outstanding Alumni Award 
COLLEGE STATION—Joseph C. Hlavinka is being recognized with the 2003 Outstanding Alumni Award from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University.

October 20, 2003
Critical Food Needs In Africa Turn To Texas Agriculture Researchers 
COLLEGE STATION – Water. Roads.

October 20, 2003
Texas A&M To Lead Consortium In Rebuilding Ag Economy In Iraq 
COLLEGE STATION – Texas A&M University has landed a leading role in a U.S.-funded effort to begin rebuilding the agricultural economy of Iraq over the next three years.

October 17, 2003
Sugarcane Pioneers Recall Early Times 
WESLACO -- Old times, good friends and best wishes have been the focus of recent retirement parties for Jack Nelson, CEO and one-time president of the Lower Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers.

October 16, 2003
Cory Edwards Named To Extension Post In Hall County 
MEMPHIS -- Cory Edwards began her new position as family and consumer science agent with Texas Cooperative Extension effective Oct. 1. Edwards also holds the same position in Briscoe County, where she has served for more than two years.

October 15, 2003
Experts: ‘women Feed The World’ 
HOUSTON – The good news is: Throughout the world, women have made major advancements in science professions in general and agricultural science and technology professions in specific.

October 15, 2003
U.s., China Benefit From Exchange In Agricultural Research, Techonolgy 
HOUSTON – The 2003 International Conference on Science and Technology, the second conference of its kind, is just one example of the benefits developing from United States and China relations in agriculture, according to speakers here this week.

October 14, 2003
U.s. Extension System Considered Beneficial Worldwide 
HOUSTON – For more than 140 years, U.S. land grant universities, researchers and Cooperative Extension professionals have built a network of information dissemination – a system ripe for helping agriculture in developing countries, an Extension official says.

October 14, 2003
Gmos And The Role They Play In Agribusiness 
HOUSTON – A biotechnology executive said genetically modified organisms will not only play a role in crop improvement and agricultural markets, but are now converging with the pharmaceutical industry.

October 14, 2003
“put Hearts And Minds” Into Solving Water Problems, Speaker Says 
HOUSTON – Every 8 seconds a child dies from water-borne illnesses. Lack of water and sanitation can cause the collapse of ecosystems and the rise and fall of political regimes.

October 14, 2003
Food Security Of Vital Importance 
HOUSTON – The biggest danger to food safety and security is believing there is no danger, said Dr. Elsa Murano, undersecretary for food safety with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

October 13, 2003
B-Fannin 
HOUSTON -- New technological advances are critical in meeting future world food supply demands, particularly on land in current agricultural production, Nobel laureate Dr. Norman Borlaug said Monday.

October 06, 2003
International Conference in Houston Oct. 12-15 Focuses on World Challenges to Agriculture 
HOUSTON -- An expected 400 scientists, policymakers and industry leaders from 35 countries around the world will gather here next week to consider ways to sustain global agriculture in the 21st Century.

October 06, 2003
World Food Day To Be Celebrated Oct. 16 
COLLEGE STATION – Each year on Oct. 16, scientists and other interested people from more than 150 countries join together to mark World Food Day.

October 02, 2003
Veneman Names Stokes To Farmers Advisory Committee 
STEPHENVILLE – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Ann M. Veneman recently announced the appointment of Dr. Kenneth W. Stokes to the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers.

October 01, 2003
News Media Advisory: International Conference in Houston Oct. 12-15 Focuses on World Challenges to Agriculture 
WHO: An expected 400 scientists, policymakers and industry leaders from 33 countries around the world will gather to consider ways to sustain global agriculture and trade in the 21st Century.

October 01, 2003
On-Farm Demonstrations, Extension Celebrate Centennial 
TERRELL – The centennial of the birth of on-farm demonstrations and Cooperative Extension work in Texas and the United States will be celebrated here on Oct. 25.

October 01, 2003
Hoefling Is New Program Specialist With V.g. Young Institute 
COLLEGE STATION – The appointment of Stacy D. Hoefling as program specialist at the V.G. Young Institute of County Government has been announced by Institute Director Richard Avery of Texas Cooperative Extension, The Texas A&M University System. She will begin her new duties on Oct. 1.

September 25, 2003
Enciso Joins Texas A&M Faculty In Weslaco 
WESLACO -- Dr. Juan M. Enciso has joined the faculty at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center at Weslaco, in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, as an irrigation engineer.

September 23, 2003
Whisenant Named Acting Dept. Head for Rangeland at Texas A&M University 
COLLEGE STATION - Dr. Steve Whisenant has been named acting department head for rangeland and ecology management at Texas A&M University.

September 18, 2003
Adviser Helps Valley Students Enroll At Texas A&M 
WESLACO -- The greeting on his voicemail ends with, "GIG ‘EM!"

September 15, 2003
Woodson Wins Seven Awards For Work With North Texas Gardens 
FORT WORTH - Dotty Woodson, Texas Cooperative Extension agent for horticulture in Tarrant County, recently received seven awards for her dedication to horticulture in North Texas.

September 11, 2003
Brazos Valley Residents Among Award Recipients 
COLLEGE STATION – Six Brazos Valley residents were among those honored with Texas Cooperative Extension's Superior Service award.

September 09, 2003
New Agent Named For Taylor County Extension Slot 
ABILENE -- Judy Gully became Texas Cooperative Extension's family and consumer sciences (FCS) agent for Taylor County effective Sept. 1.

September 08, 2003
Nusser Named New Extension Agent In Randall County 
AMARILLO -- Danny Nusser, agricultural agent with Texas Cooperative Extension in Gray County, will be assuming the agent position in Randall County, effective Oct. 13.

September 05, 2003
Dennis Newton, Deaf Smith Extension Agent, Retires 
HEREFORD-- Dennis Newton, agricultural agent with Texas Cooperative Extension in Deaf Smith County, retired after 31 years of service on Aug. 31.

September 04, 2003
West Texas Ipm Extension Agent Receives Multiple Honors 
COLLEGE STATION – The eyes have it! And in order for the eyes to keep it, they need proper care, just like any other part of the body, said Dr. Carol Rice, Texas Cooperative Extension health specialist.

September 03, 2003
Hirschler Wins Support Personnel Award 
COLLEGE STATION – The Agricultural and Food Policy Center at Texas A&M University, in cooperation with Cotton Inc., is offering a Web-based government payment calculator for producers.

August 29, 2003
Avant Bequest To Fund Scholarships For Future 
ABILENE -- Judy Gully becomes Texas Cooperative Extension's family and consumer sciences agent for Taylor County effective Sept. 1.

August 29, 2003
New Agent Named For Taylor County Extension Slot 
ABILENE -- Judy Gully becomes Texas Cooperative Extension's family and consumer sciences agent for Taylor County effective Sept. 1.

August 28, 2003
Scholarship Honors Texas A&M Rodeo Legend 
COLLEGE STATION--In tribute to rodeo's past and future at Texas A&M University, alumni have teamed up with the College of Agriculture Development Council to fund an endowed scholarship that honors an Texas A&M legend.

August 25, 2003
Extension Agent Robert Devin Set to Retire Aug. 31 
CANYON -- Robert Devin, agricultural agent in Randall County, will be setting a new course after Aug. 31, after more than 32 years of service with Texas Cooperative Extension.

August 21, 2003
Extension Agent Cheryl Brewer to Retire Aug. 31 
AMARILLO -- Cheryl Brewer, family and consumer sciences agent with Texas Cooperative Extension in Potter County will be retiring Aug. 31, after more than 28 years of service as an employee of the Texas A&M University System.

August 19, 2003
Upshaw Retires After 28 Years Of Extension Work 
DALLAS -- Randy Upshaw, long-time district Extension director at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Dallas, will retire Aug. 31. Upshaw will be honored with a luncheon on Aug. 28 at the center.

August 08, 2003
Interim Deputy Director Of Experiment Station Appointed 
COLLEGE STATION - Dr. Robert E. Whitson, head of the department of rangeland ecology and management at Texas A&M University for the last 10 years, has been named the interim deputy director of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station.

July 29, 2003
Agriculture Program Mourns Loss Of Key Experiment Station Leader 
COLLEGE STATION – Funeral services for Dr. Charles J. Scifres will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Hillier Funeral Home, located at 2301 E. 29th Street in Bryan. Internment will immediately follow the services.

July 28, 2003
Agriculture Program Mourns Loss Of Key Experiment Station Leader 
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Charles J. Scifres, associate vice chancellor and associate dean for agriculture and life sciences and deputy director of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station of The Texas A&M University System, died at his home Monday morning (July 28) of an apparent heart attack.

July 16, 2003
Agriculture Communications Professionals Win Ace Awards 
COLLEGE STATION -- Several professionals at Texas A&M University recently received awards from Agricultural Communicators in Education at the annual convention in Kansas City, Mo.

July 03, 2003
Hypertension Outreach Conference Set In Houston Aug. 13-14 
HOUSTON – The Project HOPE Conference, which seeks to use resources of faith-based communities and educational organizations to promote optimal health, will be held here Aug. 13-14.

June 27, 2003
Brazilian Grad Students Receive Tcfa Scholarships 
AMARILLO -- Brazilian graduate students Julio Cesar Silva and Judson Vasconcelos have been recognized by the Texas Cattle Feeders Association Education Foundation for their work involving the cattle feeding industry.

June 27, 2003
Lab Technician Awarded Grant For Graduate Research 
AMARILLO - Esther Villanueva of Amarillo, a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station plant pathology research lab technician and graduate student at West Texas A&M University, has been awarded the school's Kilgore Graduate Research grant to support her thesis research through the summer.

June 25, 2003
Texas Wildlife Damage Management Service Looks For Answers 
COLLEGE STATION - Two days after the veto of the entire budget of the Texas A&M University System's Texas Wildlife Damage Management Service, the agency's director says he still hopes to find a way to keep the doors open for the coming biennium.

June 18, 2003
Polish Fulbright Student To Join Department Of Forest Science 
COLLEGE STATION – The J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board has awarded a Fulbright research grant to Daniel J. Chmura, a Polish graduate student in forestry, to join the laboratory of Dr. Mark G. Tjoelker in Texas A&M University's department of forest science.

June 12, 2003
U.s. Health Officials Restrict Importation, Sales Of All Rodents From Africa 
COLLEGE STATION – Individuals are urged not to release animals exposed or infected with monkeypox into the wild, a Texas Cooperative Extension veterinarian said Thursday.

June 10, 2003
Ag Administrator Honored With Student Assistance Fund 
COLLEGE STATION -- As an associate dean in Texas A&M University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Dr. Joe D. Townsend has made a career out of helping students succeed.

June 10, 2003
Media Advisory: 40th Stiles Farm Field Day Set For June 17 
THRALL -- The 40th Stiles Farm Field Day scheduled for June 17, will feature programs on conservation tillage, insect management, forages for stocker cattle and other topics.

June 10, 2003
Skaggs Awarded Outstanding Advising Certificate Of Merit 
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Chris Skaggs, associate professor with the department of animal science at Texas A&M University, received the Outstanding Advising Certificate of Merit in the faculty academic advising category. The presentation is part of the 2003 National Academic Advising Association's national awards program.

June 09, 2003
Women Take Rodeo Competition Crown 
COLLEGE STATION – The Texas A&M Women's Rodeo Team took the year-end crown at the last of 10 rodeos in the Southern Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association.

June 06, 2003
Water Experts Meet To Discuss Future Of Rio Grande Basin 
WESLACO -- Water experts and officials from throughout Texas and New Mexico gathered recently at a conference here to discuss progress and goals of the Rio Grande Basin Initiative, a federally funded effort focused on efficient irrigation and water conservation in the region.

June 05, 2003
Texas A&M System Universities Sign Joint Enrollment Agreement 
COLLEGE STATION -- Agriculture leaders from the Texas A&M University System's largest university, Texas A&M at College Station - and its fastest growing university, Texas A&M-Kingsville, will shake hands this week on an agreement that will make earning a degree through courses at both locations administratively easier.

June 02, 2003
Biological Agents International Forum Set For Houston 
HOUSTON - An international forum on accidental release or deliberate use of biological agents affecting food and agriculture, hosted by the Texas A&M University System Integrative Center for Homeland Security, will be held at the Hyatt Regency Houston Hotel Oct.14-15.

May 28, 2003
Endowed Chair In Floriculture And Greenhouse Crops Rooted In Industry Inspiration 
COLLEGE STATION -- In the competitive world of business, it's no big corporate secret that companies live and die by their ability to identify and satisfy needs in society.

May 16, 2003
Progressive Farmer Safety Day Camp Set For June 4 
SAN ANGELO – Parents with active youngsters should sign them up for the biennial Progressive Farmer Farm Safety Day Camp set for June 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Angelo State University's Management, Instruction and Research (MIR) Center.

May 12, 2003
Study Shows Texas’ Farm And Ranch Lands Getting Carved Up 
AUSTIN – Texas' rural lands are being splintered into "ranchettes," endangering wildlife and the family farmers who make their living off the land, according to a joint study by American Farmland Trust and Texas Cooperative Extension.

May 08, 2003
Distinguished Achievement Award Winners Announced 
COLLEGE STATION – Three members of the Texas A&M University System Agriculture Program are among faculty and staff chosen to receive The Association of Former Students Distinguished Achievement Award.

May 07, 2003
Hesby Wins Advising Award 
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Howard Hesby, professor in the department of animal science at Texas A&M University, received the 2003 Mervin and Annette Peters Advising Award from the University Advisors and Counselors Association at its annual banquet on May 1.

April 24, 2003
Hispanic Outreach A Hot Topic For Many States 
WESLACO – First it was Nebraska. Then Arkansas. State extension service directors in those two states were the first to call on their counterparts in South Texas for insight on how best to work with their growing Hispanic populations.

April 15, 2003
Harris Honored As Distinguished Alumnus Of Texas Tech 
LUBBOCK – Dr. B. L. Harris, associate director of the Texas Water Resources Institute, was recently honored as a distinguished alumnus at Texas Tech University.

April 09, 2003
Extensión En Español Debuts Today  
COLLEGE STATION – Extensión en Español – a national online clearinghouse and resource center for Spanish-language materials, translation assistance and other services from the Cooperative Extension Service – debuts today.

April 08, 2003
Phillips Receives Communicator’s Award 
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Kathleen Phillips of College Station, a science writer for the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, Texas A&M University System, is the recipient of an award from the North American Agricultural Journalists for outstanding contributions to the organization.

April 04, 2003
Avery Named Director Of V.G. Young Institute  
COLLEGE STATION – Richard O. Avery has been named director of the V.G. Young Institute of County Government. His appointment became effective March 1.

April 03, 2003
Revolutionary Crop Yields Top List Of Key Agricultural Events During Last 50 Years 
WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The most important change in agriculture in the past 50 years, say members of North American Agricultural Journalists, was the hybridization and improvement of many crops.

March 28, 2003
Two A&M Professors Noted For Contributions To Agriculture 
COLLEGE STATION – Two Texas A&M University professors, Drs. Perry Adkisson and Norman Borlaug, were named by Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture, as two of 60 individuals who have made the most outstanding contributions to agriculture during the past 60 years.

March 26, 2003
Lehrer Chair Reaches Fundraising Goal 
COLLEGE STATION -- Texas A&M University's Caroline and William N. Lehrer Distinguished Chair in Water Engineering recently reached its fundraising goal of $2 million, boosting an ongoing Agriculture Program goal to better use and sustain state and national water resources.

March 26, 2003
Kruse Endows Food Science Fellowship 
COLLEGE STATION--Edward F. Kruse, Class of 1949, and his wife, Evelyn, of Brenham recently established the Evelyn and Ed F. Kruse '49 Faculty Fellowship in Food Sciences to support dairy and food sciences teaching and research at Texas A&M University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

March 24, 2003
Texas A&M Wool Judging Team Named National Champions 
HOUSTON – The Texas A&M University wool judging team earned the national collegiate championship at the Houston Livestock Show.

March 17, 2003
'Texas Friendly' Delivers Quality Customer Service Training 
AMARILLO--No business today can succeed for very long without giving customers quality service. Some of the most savvy clientele a business can serve are tourists, according to Donna Brauchi, district director with Texas Cooperative Extension in the Texas Panhandle.

March 06, 2003
Proposed Budget Cuts Could Impact Lab’s Ability To Combat Bioterrorism 
AUSTIN – Proposed budget cuts for the next biennium could hamper the state's ability to respond to bioterrorism threats against a highly vulnerable livestock industry, the Senate Finance Committee was told Wednesday.

March 06, 2003
Panhandle Project Hatching Rural Businesses 
AMARILLO -- Not all incubators contain perky, peeping baby chicks.

February 27, 2003
Lubbock Hosts Cotton Marketing Course In April 
LUBBOCK – Do you need help developing a cotton marketing plan? How about some advice on updating an existing marketing plan? If you answered yes to either question, make plans now to attend Texas A&M University's April 10-11 Advanced Topic Series course for "Developing This Year's Cotton Marketing Plan."

February 26, 2003
Allred Honored At Texas A&M Research And Extension Center At Amarillo 
AMARILLO--Melanie Allred was recognized recently for her record of distinguished service and contributions over a 21-year career with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station.

February 25, 2003
Experiment Station Closing 3 Ag Research Farms 
COLLEGE STATION -- Three small agricultural research stations will be closed as a result of the mandatory state budget cuts, officials with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station announced Tuesday.

February 24, 2003
Greene Named Experiment Station Faculty Fellow 
COLLEGE STATION -- Dr. L. Wayne Greene was recently named Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Faculty Fellow for research and graduate student teaching.

February 14, 2003
Ag Bioterrorism, Trends In Cattle Marketing Focus Of B.I.G. Beef Session  
WACO – From agricultural bioterrorism to current trends in cattle marketing, a variety of topics were covered recently during the beef session of the 41st Blackland Income Growth Conference held at the Waco Convention Center.

February 13, 2003
Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership Honors Alumni 
COLLEGE STATION – Albert E. Purnell of Woodlawn was presented the Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership Outstanding Alumni award Jan. 23.

February 10, 2003
Northwest Texas Ag Conference Set Feb. 27 In Wellington 
WELLINGTON -- The annual Northwest Texas Ag Conference slated Feb. 27 will offer an expanded educational program this year, say organizers with Texas Cooperative Extension.

February 07, 2003
Ecological Integration Symposium Set For College Station 
COLLEGE STATION – The fourth annual Ecological Integration Symposium will be Feb. 22 at the George Bush Presidential Conference Center at Texas A&M University here. Sessions, which are free and open to the public, will begin at 8 a.m.

February 07, 2003
4th Annual West Texas Farm And Ranch Show Feb. 18-19 In Abilene 
ABILENE – The Fourth Annual West Texas Farm and Ranch Show is set for Feb. 18-19 on the Taylor County Expo Center grounds.

January 29, 2003
Doc@Distance Degree Seeks Doctoral Students Nationwide 
COLLEGE STATION – A groundbreaking Texas educational program is now accepting applications for its second group of participants, according to Dr. Glen Shinn, Texas A&M University agricultural education department head.

January 24, 2003
Barnhill Benefits Students Beyond High School With Endowment 
College Station -- Mary Barnhill, Class of 1976, recently established an endowed scholarship for students of Texas A&M University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and College of Education and Human Development.

January 14, 2003
Hal Hillman Receives TALL Award 
COLLEGE STATION – Hal Hillman of Houston will receive the Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership Achievement Award in a special reception on Jan. 23.

January 13, 2003
Agriculture Conferences Slated Across South Plains 
LUBBOCK – South Plains producers can update their crop production, marketing and management skills, and learn more about irrigation, fertility, pest management and farm legislation at several regional Texas Cooperative Extension agriculture conferences slated in January and February.

January 10, 2003
International Wolf Prize Shared By Texas A&M Researcher 
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Fuller W. Bazer, associate vice chancellor of agriculture and life sciences for the Texas A&M University System, has been awarded the prestigious Wolf Prize in Agriculture. Bazer will share the $100,000 prize with Dr. Michael Roberts of the University of Missouri, according to Yaron Gruder, Wolf Foundation director general in Israel.

January 09, 2003
Vice Chancellor Award Winners Named 
COLLEGE STATION – Twenty-one individuals and three teams were honored Jan. 8 with the Vice Chancellor's Award in Excellence during the Texas A&M University Agriculture Program annual conference.

January 08, 2003
B.I.G. Horse Program Topics To Focus On Conditioning, Genetics, Overall Performance 
WACO – Horse owners will learn more about genetics, conditioning and overall performance characteristics as part of a program included at the 41st Blackland Income Growth Conference.

January 08, 2003
Watersmart Landscaping Workshop Set 
CLEAR LAKE – Imagine a beautiful landscaped yard that requires less water, fertilizer and pesticides, less maintenance and is better for the environment. Learn how to make this a reality by attending the fourth annual WaterSmart Landscaping Workshop.

January 06, 2003
SIP Program Brings Smart Watering To San Antonio 
SAN ANTONIO - Texas Cooperative Extension in San Antonio, in partnership with San Antonio Water System and the Bexar County Master Gardeners, is on a mission. Extension wants San Antonians to conserve water by watering their lawns based on the water the turf needs.

December 28, 2002
B.I.G. Forage Session To Focus On Fertilization, Year-Round Pasture Systems 
WACO - The forage session of the 41st Blackland Income Growth Conference will be a don't-miss opportunity for both novice and weekend ranchers wanting to learn more about fertilization methods, herbicide use and year-round grazing systems.

December 24, 2002
New Extension Agent Named For Howard County 
BIG SPRING - Thomas Lee Yeater will become Howard County's new Texas Cooperative Extension agriculture agent effective Jan. 6, according to a joint announcement made by Howard County Judge Ben Lockhart and Extension district director Brenda Rue of Fort Stockton.

December 23, 2002
Extension Agent In Abilene Honored With Texas A&M System's Highest Award 
ABILENE - Gary Bomar, Texas Cooperative Extension agent for agriculture in Taylor County, was named a Regents Fellow recently by The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents.

December 18, 2002
Afghan Ag Minister Visits Texas A&M 
COLLEGE STATION - The agriculture minister of Afghanistan said Tuesday technology used to produce food in Texas can be easily transferred to his country because of the similarity in climate.

December 06, 2002
Texas A&M's Kubena To Lead National Academic Program Committee 
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Karen Kubena was elected chair of the Academics Program Committee on Organization and Policy recently in Chicago at the annual meeting of National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges.

December 04, 2002
McGee Elected President Of National Epsilon Sigma Phi 
COLLEGE STATION -- Dr. Bonnie McGee was elected national Epsilon Sigma Phi president recently at the group's meeting in Lexington, Ky.

November 28, 2002
Hispanic Statistics Cry Out For Higher Education, Income 
WESLACO -- Hector Aldape watched as some 15,000 Lower Rio Grande Valley high school kids attended a recent engineering educational conference at the University of Texas-Pan American in Edinburg.

November 25, 2002
Texas A&M University Opens New Student Center In Weslaco 
WESLACO -- Texas A&M University has become the first major university to open a permanent, full-time information center for prospective students in the Rio Grande Valley as part of a continuing effort to increase the diversity of its student body.

November 14, 2002
Texas Extension's Fehlis Tapped For National Leadership 
CHICAGO - A Texas education leader has assumed the top position in strategic planning for the national Cooperative Extension System.

November 13, 2002
41st Blackland Income Growth Conference Set For Jan. 24-25 
WACO – The effects of the 2002 Farm Bill, as well as programs on the potential threat of agricultural bioterrorism and small scale agriculture, headline the 41st Blackland Income Growth Conference scheduled Jan. 24-25.

November 08, 2002
Southeast Cow/Calf Clinic Set Nov. 15 In Crockett 
CROCKETT – The Southeast Cow/Calf Clinic coordinated by the Cooperative Extension Program at Prairie A&M University will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 15 in Crockett.

November 07, 2002
Texas A&M Establishes Marine Education Program For Children 
MATAGORDA -- Texas A&M University is offering a marine education program for young Texans in the fourth-12th grades to teach environmental, social and economic affairs of Texas' Gulf Coast.

October 31, 2002
Meat Processors Now Have Help On The Web 
COLLEGE STATION – Food safety is now at the meat industry's fingertips. A scientific article database has been designed at Texas A&M University to help meat processors and others who develop their Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point programs.

October 30, 2002
Rodeo Team Wins Second Regional Competition 
COLLEGE STATION – In spite of very wet and muddy conditions, the Texas A&M University Women's Rodeo Team won its second straight regional competition recently at the Northeast Texas Community College qualifying rodeo in Mt. Pleasant.

October 29, 2002
Gramann Selected Visiting Chief Social Scientist For National Park Service 
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. James H. Gramann, associate department head of recreation, park and tourism sciences at Texas A&M University, has been selected as visiting chief social scientist for the National Park Service.

October 29, 2002
Extension Sets Nov. 14 Pesticide CEU Training In Schleicher County 
ELDORADO – Texas Cooperative Extension is sponsoring a pesticide re-certification course on Nov. 14 at the Schleicher County Ag Barn on Highway 277 S in Eldorado.

October 24, 2002
County Tax Assessor-Collectors To Meet In College Station 
COLLEGE STATION – The 20th annual County Tax Assessor-Collector's Continuing Education Seminar is scheduled for Nov. 11-13 at the Hilton College Station and Conference Center, near the campus of Texas A&M University.

October 10, 2002
Edward And Howard Kruse Receive Outstanding Alumni Award 
COLLEGE STATION – Edward F. Kruse and Howard W. Kruse of Brenham are each being recognized with a 2002 Outstanding Alumni Award from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University.

October 10, 2002
Kessler Receives Outstanding Alumni Award 
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Winifred "Wini" Kessler is being recognized with the 2002 Outstanding Alumni Award from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University.

October 10, 2002
Hargrove Receives Outstanding Alumni Award 
COLLEGE STATION -- Dr. Thomas R. Hargrove of Galveston is being recognized with the 2002 Outstanding Alumni Award from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University.

October 10, 2002
Peduzzi Named Director Of Strategic Partnerships 
COLLEGE STATION – Ricardo Peduzzi was named director of strategic partnerships by the Texas A&M University System's Agriculture Program effective Oct. 8.

October 10, 2002
New Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Hired For East Texas 
Editors: A high-resolution jpeg picture of Dr. Jason Cleere can be found at http://overton.tamu.edu/roster/jason_cleere_1100x1400.jpg

October 08, 2002
Floating Classroom Education Program Setting Sail Oct. 12 
MATAGORDA -- Texas A&M University's Marine Advisory Service is offering a cruise on its "Floating Classroom," R/V Karma, during Matagorda Day Oct. 12 to acquaint participants with the state's coastal resources.

October 04, 2002
World Food Day Set For Oct. 16 
COLLEGE STATION – Hunger knows no boundaries. And even the technological advancements of the last 100 years have not been able to eliminate it.

October 03, 2002
Texas A&M Agriculturists Set Framework To Safeguard Food Supply 
COLLEGE STATION – Agricultural experts with Texas Cooperative Extension have created a process to help local jurisdictions across the nation assess the vulnerability of the food supply for terrorist attacks.

October 02, 2002
New Water Management Specialist Named 
COLLEGE STATION – Texas Cooperative Extension has teamed up with the Texas Water Resources Institute to assist water resources management in West Texas by establishing a new water management specialist position for the region. The goal of this effort is help agricultural producers, urban residents and water providers to conserve water and protect the quality of water resources.

September 26, 2002
Texas Country Cleanup Scheduled For Beaumont 
BEAUMONT – The Texas A&M Agricultural Research and Extension Center will host the Texas Country Cleanup this year from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 12.

September 23, 2002
Extension Offers Trainings For New Ag Producers 
VERNON – A new training program by Texas Cooperative Extension will help the next generation of agricultural producers prepare for the success and pitfalls that lie ahead in their chosen fields.

September 12, 2002
Tropical Storm Fay Helped, But Valley Needs Much More Rain 
WESLACO -- Scattered heavy rains in extreme South Texas from remnants of Tropical Storm Fay are providing some relief to the parched Lower Rio Grande Valley, but much more rain is needed to provide significant drought relief, water experts say.

September 12, 2002
Media Advisory: Railroad Commission Chairman To Announce Endorsement Of New Water Treatment Project 
COLLEGE STATION – Texas Railroad Commission Chairman Michael Williams has scheduled a 1 p.m. press conference Friday, Sept. 13, at the Brayton Fire School at Texas A&M University.

September 10, 2002
Leon River Restoration Project Field Day Set For Sept. 21 
GATESVILLE -- A field day reporting on the progress of the Leon River Restoration Project is planned here for Sept. 21.

September 09, 2002
Texas Extension Education Association To Meet Sept. 10-12 
AMARILLO--The Texas Extension Education Association will host its annual convention Sept. 10-12 at the Civic Center. More than 600 members from across the state are expected to participate. Local members from 60 Panhandle clubs within a 21-county area are this year's state meeting hosts.

September 09, 2002
Extension District Director Charles Neeb Retires Aug. 31 
FORT STOCKTON – Charles Neeb, long-time director of this West Texas region for Texas Cooperative Extension, will retire Aug. 31.

September 03, 2002
Interactive Internet-Based Learning Now Available To Landowners 
UVALDE -- An Internet-based tool designed to help landowners and land managers to manage their land in an environmentally-friendly manner is now available in South Central Texas and the Hill Country through Texas Cooperative Extension.

August 31, 2002
Fehlis Named Texas Cooperative Extension Director 
COLLEGE STATION - The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents today named Dr. Chester Fehlis director of Texas Cooperative Extension.

August 28, 2002
Milfords Celebrate Retirement By Creating Endowment 
COLLEGE STATION--Dr. Murray Milford, Class of 1955, and his wife, Marsha, recently established the Marsha and Murray Milford Graduate Endowment in Soil and Crop Sciences to benefit students pursuing graduate degrees in soil science at Texas A&M University.

August 06, 2002
Aug. 21-22 Conference To Address Adversities Facing Small Farmers, Ranchers In Valley 
WESLACO – Ways that Rio Grande Valley farmers and ranchers can survive their many adversities will be the topic of a two-day educational conference Aug. 21-22 in Weslaco.

July 26, 2002
Fehlis Named Finalist For Texas Cooperative Extension Director 
COLLEGE STATION - The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents today named Dr. Chester Fehlis sole finalist for the position of director of Texas Cooperative Extension. Pending formal approval of the Board, Fehlis has agreed to serve in this capacity.

July 25, 2002
TALL Russia/Poland Trip Awakens Sense Of Appreciation
COLLEGE STATION – The recent trip to Russia and Poland by the Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership Class VII awakened a sense of appreciation for the United States and a new sense of patriotism for the class members.

July 12, 2002
Texas Rice Farmer Receives A&M Friend Of Ag Award 
BEAUMONT – Robert Bauer, a Winnie rice farmer who has served the Texas rice industry for 25 years, has been given the Friend of Texas A&M Agriculture Award.

July 08, 2002
Water Summit 2002 Set For July 26 In Denton 
DENTON – Water Summit 2002, a one-day seminar to help residents and public officials consider future water needs of the state, has been set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 26 at the Radisson Hotel in Denton.

July 05, 2002
Conservationist Hershey Establishes Endowment To Promote Conservation 
COLLEGE STATION -- Conservationist Terry Hershey of Houston recently established the Jake Hershey Fellowship in Natural Resources Conservation for graduate students studying recreation, park and tourism sciences at Texas A&M University.

July 05, 2002
Harts Create Scholarship For Rural Students 
COLLEGE STATION -- Malcolm Hart, Class of 1948, and his wife, Nell, have established an endowed scholarship for McLennan County students pursuing degrees at Texas A&M University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

July 05, 2002
Frierson Family Honors Father With Endowment 
COLLEGE STATION -- Texas A&M University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences recently received an endowment from the family of Byron W. Frierson, Class of 1945, of Sugarland.

July 05, 2002
Patschkes Honor Daughter With Endowment In Her Name 
COLLEGE STATION -- Steve and Paulette Patschke of Taylor recently established the Nicole Ann Patschke '96 Memorial Endowed Scholarship for incoming freshmen studying agricultural economics at Texas A&M University.

July 05, 2002
McNeill Named Head Of Animal Science At Texas A&M 
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. John McNeill of College Station has been named the head of the department of animal science at Texas A&M University.

July 02, 2002
TALL VIII Begins July 16 
COLLEGE STATION – The 24 members of the Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership Class VIII have been announced. Their first session will be July 16-19 in College Station.

June 26, 2002
John Fanick And Victoria Summer Phlox Named Texas Superstars 
DALLAS -- To attract butterflies to a summer garden, try planting summer phlox, Phlox paniculata. These flowers -- John Fanick and Victoria summer phlox -- have just been named Texas Superstars by Texas A&M University, which means they will be top performers in the garden.

June 25, 2002
National Spanish-Language Financial Education Program Launched In Texas By FDIC, Extension 
SAN ANTONIO -- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will announce the national launch of a Spanish-language version of its adult financial education curriculum, Money Smart, at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26, in San Antonio at the Hillcrest Workforce Center, 1499 Hillcrest Street.

June 21, 2002
25 Agricultural Leaders Graduate From TALL Program 
COLLEGE STATION -- Twenty-five decision makers from throughout Texas agribusiness recently graduated from the seventh Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership (TALL) program.

June 18, 2002
Remote-Sensing Camera Workshop Set For Aug. 23-24 In Kerrville 
KERRVILLE – Texas Cooperative Extension and the department of wildlife and fisheries sciences at Texas A&M University are sponsoring "The Use of Remote-Sensing Cameras in Wildlife Management". The workshop is set for Aug. 23-24 at Kerrville's Inn of the Hills conference center.

June 17, 2002
Media Advisory: Stiles Farm Field Day June 18 
THRALL -- The following is information for the Stiles Farm Field Day.

June 14, 2002
Corn Field Day To Reveal New And Advanced Research 
COLLEGE STATION -- "Truth of the Trials," a corn field day and symposium scheduled June 19 will provide new opportunities for all segments of the Texas corn industry.

June 10, 2002
Kika Credits Agriculture For Improved U.S.-Soviet Ties 
WESLACO -- With that engaging speaking style that so endeared him to his South Texas constituents for more than 30 years, retired U.S. Congressman E. Kika de la Garza, D.-Tex., recently spun an interesting tale about how one man, unknown to most of the world, is largely responsible for the good relations that now exist between the United States and the former Soviet Union.

May 31, 2002
‘Agricultural Bioterrorism: Are We Prepared?’ Topic Of Stiles Farm Keynote Luncheon Address 
THRALL -- Are we prepared for agricultural bioterrorism? Dr. Garry Adams, Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine associate dean, will address this and other issues affecting the security of agriculture in his keynote address at the 39th Stiles Farm Field Day June 18.

May 30, 2002
Carpenter Made Honorary Member Of NMSU’s Sam Steel Society 
LAS CRUCES, N.M. - Dr. Bruce Carpenter of Fort Stockton, a livestock specialist with Texas Cooperative Extension, was named an honorary member of the Sam Steel Society at New Mexico State University.

May 27, 2002
De la Garza Receives Distinguished Texan In Agriculture Award 
COLLEGE STATION – Kika de la Garza, former member of the U.S. House of Representatives, will receive the Distinguished Texan in Agriculture Award by the Agriculture Program of The Texas A&M University System today at the Texas A&M University Agricultural Research and Extension Center at Weslaco.

May 22, 2002
Extension Hires Roberts County Ag Agent 
MIAMI – Texas Cooperative Extension has appointed Brandon Kirk Dukes as county agricultural agent in Roberts County, effective May 23.

May 21, 2002
Two New 4-H Agents Working In Henderson, Cherokee Counties 
OVERTON – Texas Cooperative Extension has named Hilary Grider and McKenzie Bailey as Extension agents for 4-H and youth development in Henderson and Cherokee counties, respectively.

May 16, 2002
Carey Appointed To Agricultural Advisory Council 
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. John Carey, associate head for the department of poultry science at Texas A&M University, has been appointed to the 15-member ad-hoc advisory council that will provide input into legislation affecting agriculture in Texas.

May 15, 2002
Media Advisory: Urban Agriculture Symposium Scheduled For May 20-22 In Dallas 
WHAT: The times are changing, especially in the emerging field of agriculture practiced in urban settings. To aid in broadening perceptions and possibilities, Texas A&M University will host the Urban Agriculture Symposium.

May 09, 2002
Borlaug Receives Public Welfare Medal 
COLLEGE STATION -- Dr. Norman Borlaug, distinguished professor of international agriculture at Texas A&M University, has received one of the nation's highest scientific awards from the National Academy of Sciences.

May 09, 2002
39th Stiles Farm Field Day Set For June 18 
THRALL -- Conservation tillage, weed control and forage establishment are just a few of the topics that will be featured at the 39th Stiles Farm Field Day scheduled for June 18.

May 07, 2002
Bioterrorism Summit 
AUSTIN -- Safeguarding America's food supply is very serious business, and the fight to protect against biological warfare is far from over, according to Dr. Floyd Horn, with the U.S. Office of Homeland Security.

May 02, 2002
Lecture Focuses On Food, Nutrition And Health 
COLLEGE STATION – In the 21st century, land-grant universities are exploring the link between food, nutrition and health, through a blending of the disciplines of food science and food nutrition. The result, said Dr. John W. Erdman Jr, nutrition research chairman for the department of food science and human nutrition at the University of Illinois-Urbana, is knowledge, growth and change.

April 25, 2002
Farm Safety Day Camp To Be Held In Denton On May 4 
DENTON -- Farm-related injuries -- and even deaths -- are all too common. Tragically, many of these occurrences involve children. Farm safety is serious business.

April 24, 2002
Media Advisory: Farm Day 2002 To Be Held In Dallas April 30-May 2 
WHAT: Farm Day 2002 uses interactive teaching displays developed to instruct urban consumers, both youth and adult, with facts about agriculture. Included is information on cereal grains, peanuts, cotton, beef, dairy cattle, sheep, goats, natural resources and food safety. Teaching stations show how agriculture and farm and ranch production relates to everyday products. Students can learn about production, as well as see and touch farm commodities while learning about the products made from them.

April 17, 2002
Farris Recognized As Outstanding Cotton Agent 
LUBBOCK – John Farris, veteran Dawson County Extension agent, recently received the Plains Cotton Growers Outstanding Cotton Agent Award.

April 04, 2002
County Treasurers To Meet In College Station 
COLLEGE STATION – The 30th annual County Treasurers' Continuing Education Seminar is scheduled for April 15-18 at the University Center Complex at Texas A&M University in College Station.

April 04, 2002
Mexican Ranchers Start 'Amigos Of Texas A&M' Group 
SAN ANTONIO -- Twelve ranchers and agriculture professionals from Northeast Mexico have organized "Amigos (Friends) of Texas A&M," to work together more closely on mutually beneficial academic, research and extension programs.

April 03, 2002
90th Anniversary COALS Lecture Series At Texas A&M Continues April 12 
COLLEGE STATION -- In celebration of the 90th anniversary of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University, a series of scheduled lectures continues at 3 p.m. on April 12.

March 28, 2002
Land-Grant Universities Do Have Future 
COLLEGE STATION – To be relevant to the public in the 21st century, the land-grant university will need to address the challenges of the future, according to Dr. Michael Martin, vice president for agriculture and natural resources, University of Florida-Gainesville.

March 27, 2002
ABCs Of IPM Video Series Adopted By Other States 
LUBBOCK - Seven Integrated Pest Management (IPM) research projects conceived by Texas A&M scientists and Extension agents working on the South Plains recently received more than $70,000 in grants from the Texas Department of Agriculture.

March 26, 2002
Air, Water Resources Focus For Great Plains Foundation Symposium in Amarillo, April 1-3  
AMARILLO - The importance of air and water resources in the Great Plains region is the emphasis of the 2002 Great Plains Foundation Symposium slated here April 1-3.

March 20, 2002
The “A” In Texas A&M University Has Meant Much To State Industry 
COLLEGE STATION – When the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas organized in 1876, a student who selected agriculture would study chemistry, farm tillage, horticulture and arboriculture. He also would have to take care of the college's livestock in his senior year.

February 28, 2002
Arnold Retires After 30 Years Of Extension Work 
DALLAS - Milton "Sonny" Arnold, long-time director of the Texas Cooperative Extension office in Dallas County, has retired after 30 years with the state agency. His retirement became effective today.

February 26, 2002
Cold Temperatures May Harm Texas Agriculture 
COLLEGE STATION - Texas agriculture and home landscapes may suffer from what may be the last winter cold spell as freezing temperatures sweep across much of the state, according to Texas A&M University Agriculture Program officials.

February 26, 2002
Extension’s Computer Workshop Sites, Dates Set In Panhandle 
AMARILLO -- The popular 'Have Computer Will Travel' education workshops offered annually by Texas Cooperative Extension will start soon. Courses are designed to fit the needs of area agricultural producers and financial managers of farms and ranches.

February 25, 2002
Regional Agri-Plex Ag Day Set For March 12 In Ballinger 
BALLINGER -- A full slate of activities awaits area participants to this year's "Agriplex Ag Day" March 12 in Ballinger High School. The biannual event, now in its 14th year, is sponsored by Texas Cooperative Extension.

February 22, 2002
March South Texas Farm & Range Forum To Focus On Land Stewardship 
SAN ANTONIO -- The Bexar Audubon Society will sponsor its Spring 2002 South Texas Farm & Range Forum, "Managing to Make a Living: Ownership = Stewardship," March 1 and 2 in Hondo.

February 21, 2002
Irion County Hires New Extension Agent 
MERTZON -- Marc Tucker has been named the new Texas Cooperative Extension agent for Irion County effective March 4, according to Irion County Judge Sid Mabry and Extension district director Scott Durham of San Angelo.

February 20, 2002
Valley Scientist Develops Home-Grown Technicians, Scholars 
WESLACO -- When Dr. Eliezer Louzada arrived at his new job in the Lower Rio Grande Valley in 1997, he was struck by how difficult it was to hire people to work in his laboratory.

February 18, 2002
Beef Industry Review Will Highlight March 6 Outlook Conference In Vernon 
VERNON – Cattle producers can build their short- and long-term perspectives on commodity markets and prices, current farm bill legislation and marketing techniques by attending the 2002 Ag Outlook Conference slated for March 6.

February 14, 2002
Poster Competition Winners 
COLLEGE STATION -- Texas A&M University undergraduate and graduate students were honored for their efforts in the poster competition of the annual 2002 Agriculture Program Conference.

February 11, 2002
Genho Becomes National Ag Advisory Board Member 
COLLEGE STATION -- Paul C. Genho of Kingsville is one of 11 appointees of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board.

February 06, 2002
Great Plains Foundation Symposium To Feature Water, Air Resources, April 1-3 
AMARILLO -- The Great Plains Foundation 2002 Symposium, "Air and Water Resources in the Great Plains," will be held April 1-3 at the Texas A&M University Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 6500 Amarillo Boulevard West.

February 04, 2002
Food And Agricultural Biosecurity Summit Scheduled 
COLLEGE STATION – The safety, integrity, viability and sustainability of the food supply in the United States is the focus of the Food and Agricultural Biosecurity Summit on May 6-7 at the Austin Hilton North in Austin.

January 31, 2002
Commodity Pricing Headlines Feb. 12 Outlook Conference In Amarillo 
AMARILLO--If the devil is in the details, then the 2002 Ag Outlook and Marketing Strategies Conference on Feb. 12 will showcase much of what's ahead with pricing, markets, and pending farm bill legislation, among other issues, according to Steve Amosson, agricultural management economist with Texas Cooperative Extension.

January 28, 2002
Regents Name Gayle As New TVMDL Executive Director 
COLLEGE STATION -- Dr. Lelve G. Gayle was appointed executive director of the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Friday by the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents.

January 28, 2002
21-Year Director Of Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Set To Retire  
COLLEGE STATION – The former director of the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab says the agency will play an even larger role in the future protecting the state's multi-million dollar agricultural economy, but most importantly continue protecting Texas' animal industries.

January 25, 2002
Donley Has New County Agent For Family And Consumer Sciences 
CLARENDON -- Dawn Watson assumed her new duties as family and consumer sciences agent with Texas Cooperative Extension in Donley County, effective Jan. 15. Her appointment was announced by Extension's district director for family and consumer sciences, Donna Brauchi, and the Donley County Commissioner's Court.

January 25, 2002
Borlaug To Recieve Medal From National Academy Of Sciences 
COLLEGE STATION -- Dr. Norman Borlaug, a distinguished professor of international agriculture at Texas A&M University, has been selected to receive the Public Welfare Medal from the National Academy of Sciences.

January 25, 2002
County Judges, Commissioners To Meet In College Station 
COLLEGE STATION – The 44th annual County Judges' and Commissioners' Continuing Education Conference and Educational Exposition is set for Feb. 5-7 at the Hilton College Station & Conference Center.

January 24, 2002
Ag Loan Eligibility Boils Down To The Basics 
LUBBOCK – Farmers seeking operating loans for the 2002 crop year should focus on the basics when they visit their lenders, according to K.W. Hill, an agriculture loan officer with City Bank in Levelland, Texas.

January 23, 2002
A&M Research Center In Uvalde To Host Open House Feb. 1 
SAN ANTONIO -- The Texas A&M Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Uvalde will host an open house from 1 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 1, at 1619 Garner Field Road.

January 18, 2002
Mccollum Receives Epsilon Sigma Phi Award 
COLLEGE STATION -- Dr. F. T. 'Ted' McCollum III, beef cattle specialist with Texas Cooperative Extension in Amarillo, received the 'State Early Career Award' from Epsilon Sigma Phi, the national Extension professional fraternity. The award is among the Society's highest commendations for Extension faculty.

January 18, 2002
Extension Entomologist Receives Distinguished Service Award 
OVERTON – Dr. James Robinson, a Texas Cooperative Extension entomologist well-known throughout East Texas, was honored at the recent annual Agriculture Program conference Jan. 7-11 at Texas A&M University, College Station.

January 17, 2002
Ledbetter Honored As State 'Friend Of Extension' 
COLLEGE STATION -- At ceremonies held during the annual Texas A&M University System Agricultural Program Conference, Texas Cooperative Extension professionals gathered to honor Amarillo Globe News farm and ranch editor, Kay Ledbetter, with the 'State Friend of Extension Award.'

January 16, 2002
Jan. 22 Regional Ag Conference In Memphis, Texas, Broadens Focus 
MEMPHIS – The upcoming Northwest Texas Ag Conference slated Jan. 22 is actually a remake of the regional cotton conference sponsored by Texas Cooperative Extension and industry sponsors for the past several years.

January 15, 2002
Department Of Agricultural Economics Receives $50,000 Donation 
Tyler -- Theodore and Elizabeth Saba of Tyler, Texas recently donated $50,000 to the Texas A&M department of agricultural economics to aid in the development of teaching excellence programs within the department.

January 15, 2002
Texas Cooperative Extension Partnership Awards Presented 
COLLEGE STATION – The Texas Agricultural Cooperative Council, Texas Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service, Texas Peanut Producers Board and the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers' Association were honored last week with the Texas Cooperative Extension Partnership Award.

January 10, 2002
Vice Chancellor's Awards Presented At Conference 
COLLEGE STATION - Fifty-eight individuals with the Agriculture Program at Texas A&M University and other state agencies were honored this week with Vice Chancellor's Awards in Excellence, the highest honor for employees.

January 07, 2002
District And County Clerks To Meet In College Station 
COLLEGE STATION – The 30th annual County and District Clerks' Continuing Education Seminar is set for Jan. 14-17 at the Hilton College Station & Conference Center.

January 04, 2002
Agriculture Program Conference Set 
COLLEGE STATION – Strengthening the connection between the Texas A&M System Agriculture Program and the communities it serves is the focus of this year's annual conference, which will be Jan. 7-11 on the Texas A&M main campus. Program and registration information is available at http://tti.tamu.edu/conferences/apc02/

January 04, 2002
B.I.G. Conference Horse Seminar To Feature Programs On Health, Theft Prevention, Marketing 
WACO -- Demonstrations, techniques and other information for horse owners will be presented as part of the Blackland Income Growth (B.I.G.) Conference horse program scheduled Jan. 15 at the Heart of Texas Fairgrounds.

January 03, 2002
$3 Million Bequest Given To Texas A&M 
Dr. Melanie Turner of McKinney, Texas, recently made a $3 million bequest to the Texas A&M Center for Grazinglands and Ranch Management. The gift will consist of $2 million in cash and 2,000 acres in Freestone County, Texas.

January 02, 2002
"The Challenge Of Change" 2002 Conference Set For January 
COLLEGE STATION - All agricultural industry leaders are invited to the Alumni of Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership's (TALL-A) biennial conference, "The Challenge of Change," on Jan. 24-26 at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth.

December 26, 2001
National Urban Agriculture Symposium Slated for May 20-22 In Dallas 
DALLAS – The times are changing, especially in the emerging field of agriculture practiced in urban settings. To aid in broadening perceptions and possibilities, Texas A&M University will host the Urban Agriculture Symposium May 20-22 at the Crowne Plaza in Dallas.

December 19, 2001
WTAMU President, Mrs. Long Honored As 'Friends Of Extension' 
AMARILLO -- Texas Cooperative Extension has recognized West Texas A&M University's first couple, President Russell and Mrs. Natrelle Long, as the Panhandle District "Friends of Extension."

December 14, 2001
Five Texas A&M University Ag program Faculty Members Receive Regents Awards  
COLLEGE STATION – Five faculty members with the Texas A&M University Agriculture Program recently received awards for exemplary service from the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents.

December 07, 2001
Regents Approve Institute To Counter Agriculture Terrorism 
COLLEGE STATION – Texas A&M University's Board of Regents approved the establishment of an Institute for Countermeasures against Agricultural Bioterrorism today.

December 04, 2001
Rodeo Alumni Working To Create Scholaship 
he Texas A&M Aggie Rodeo alumni are currently in the process of raising $12,500 to fund a memorial scholarship that will honor Raymond "Shorty" Fuller '43, a former member of the Aggie Rodeo Team.

December 04, 2001
Smith Honors Husband With Donation 
Recently, donations totaling $48,000 were given to Texas A&M University in order to advance peanut breeding research at the school.

November 30, 2001
Bioterrorism In Public Drinking Water Systems Topic At 40th B.I.G. Conference 
WACO - The potential threat of bioterrorism in public drinking water systems will be the highlight of the water seminar portion of the 40th Blackland Income Growth Conference Jan. 15-16 at the Waco Convention Center.

November 28, 2001
Leadership Program Seeking Applicants 
COLLEGE STATION - The Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership program is currently seeking applications for its eighth class. Applications are due March 15.

November 21, 2001
Sulphur Springs To Host 2001 State Hay Show Dec 6-7 
SULPHUR SPRINGS - The Texas Forage and Grassland Council's State Hay Show and annual meeting is Dec.6-7 at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center in Sulphur Springs.

November 21, 2001
Karnal Bunt, Biotechnology, Boll Weevil Eradication, Among Headliners At Nov. 29 Farm Show Symposium 
AMARILLO - Texas Cooperative Extension will showcase many of the top issues facing today's producers during the 17th annual Farm and Ranch Symposium, Nov. 29 at the Civic Center.

November 06, 2001
Last 33 Years Of East Texas Weather Data Now Online 
OVERTON - Historical weather data for East Texas – dating as far back as the 1960s for some items – is only a mouse click away on the Internet.

November 05, 2001
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Nets $4.2 Million 
COLLEGE STATION - Research projects ranging from cancer treatment to drought forecasting to crop disease prevention have been awarded more than $4.2 million to Texas Agricultural Experiment Station scientists.

October 29, 2001
Heightened Food Safety Issue Redirects National Research Call 
COLLEGE STATION – Authorities hope they're wrong, and most don't even want to speak it aloud. But the chance of the nation's food supply being a target for terrorism was brought before select researchers in a national meeting at Texas A&M University Monday.

October 25, 2001
Media Advisory: Food And Society, National Ag Research Coalition Meeting Set 
COLLEGE STATION – Critical challenges loom to public health. Food and water-borne pathogens have caused more than 70 million illnesses a year, 5,000 deaths and about $37 billion in health care costs and lost U.S. productivity, according to the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges.

October 24, 2001
Texas Farmers And Ranchers Eligible For $10,000 To $15,000 Grants 
EAST TEXAS – Many Texas farmers and ranchers may not know it, but they are eligible for grants of up to $15,000 from USDA's Sustainable Agriculture and Research Education (SARE) program.

October 18, 2001
40th Blackland Income Growth Conference Jan. 15-16, 2002 
WACO -- The state's largest and oldest regional agricultural economic development program turns 40 in January when the Blackland Income Growth Conference kicks off here at the Waco Convention Center.

October 17, 2001
A&M Grad Arland Schneider To Retire From USDA In Amarillo 
BUSHLAND -- With an exemplary 36-year career in research tucked under his belt , Dr. Arland D. Schneider, agricultural engineer with the USDA-Agricultural Research Service, will retire Oct. 26 from the Conservation and Production Research Laboratory near Bushland.

October 11, 2001
Jack Finney Receives Outstanding Alumni Award 
COLLEGE STATION — Jack Finney of Greenville, founder of Jack Finney Inc. and Ja-Lu Quarter Horses, is being recognized with the 2001 Outstanding Alumni Award from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University.

October 11, 2001
Del Deterling Receives Outstanding Alumni Award 
COLLEGE STATION – Del Deterling of Dallas, editor for Progressive Farmer magazine, is being recognized with the 2001 Outstanding Alumni Award from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University.

October 11, 2001
Delvin Barrett Receives Outstanding Alumni Award 
COLLEGE STATION — Delvin Barrett, former owner of Feather Crest Farms, is being recognized posthumously with the 2001 Outstanding Alumni Award from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University.

October 10, 2001
Terrorist Threats On Agriculture Being Studied At Texas A&M 
COLLEGE STATION -- Researchers at the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station say prevention, detection and clean up methods for bioterrorism at the farm level must be found now to avoid human harm and economic devastation of the food and fiber supply.

October 10, 2001
Texas Cooperative Extension Names 3 Agents In Potter County 
AMARILLO -- Three agent positions were filled and announced on Oct. 8 by officials with Texas Cooperative Extension and Potter County Commissioners Court. The new county Extension faculty will soon join co-worker Cheryl Brewer, family and consumer science agent.

October 04, 2001
Excellence Fund Established In Department Of Agricultural And Biological Engineering 
COLLEGE STATION - The Texas A&M University department of biological and agricultural engineering recently received a $60,000 donation from a Texas A&M former student who said he just wanted to help the school that helped him.

October 04, 2001
Tall Seeking Applicants For Eighth Class 
COLLEGE STATION — Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership (TALL), the prestigious leadership development program of Texas Cooperative Extension, is currently accepting applications for the TALL VIII class.

September 21, 2001
Texan Jim Butler Chosen For Top-Ranking USDA Job 
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dr. Jim Butler of College Station has been named deputy undersecretary of Marketing and Regulatory Programs by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman.

September 19, 2001
Dr. Ed Smith Appointed Associate Director For Agriculture And Natural Resources 
COLLEGE STATION — Texas Cooperative Extension has appointed Dr. Ed Smith to associate director for agriculture and natural resources.

September 10, 2001
Amador Named President Of Professional Group 
WESLACO — Dr. Jose Amador, director of the Texas A&M Agricultural Research and Extension Center at Weslaco, is the new president of the Latin American Association of Phytopathology.

August 17, 2001
Texas Cooperative Extension Honors Faculty, Staff With Awards
COLLEGE STATION – Eighteen individuals and three teams were cited for their outstanding accomplishments with the Superior Service Award from Texas Cooperative Extension.

August 08, 2001
Two County Extension Agents Win Distinguished Achievement Awards 
ABILENE – An agricultural agent from Nueces County and a marine agent from Calhoun County won top awards during the Texas County Agricultural Agents Association's recent annual meeting.

August 07, 2001
Two Specialists Wins State Extension Agents Association Awards 
ABILENE -- An Amarillo irrigation engineer and a San Angelo agronomist received the 2001 Distinguished Service Award for Specialists from the Texas County Agricultural Agents Association at the group's recent annual meeting.

August 07, 2001
Texas County Agricultural Extension Agents Bestow ‘man Of The Year' Awards 
ABILENE – The Texas County Agricultural Agents Association bestowed "Man of the Year in Texas Agriculture" awards to seven of their strongest supporters during a banquet honoring them in Abilene's Civic Center recently.

August 02, 2001
Texas A&M Entomology Students Benefit From Endowed Scholarship 
COLLEGE STATION-The Texas A&M University department of entomology wasestablished on February 25, 1889, when Frederick W. Mally was hired to create a department that would fight insects, such as the boll weevil. Since that time, however, the department has undergone many changes. It now focuses on a variety of research activities and works with the United States Department of Agriculture ­ Agriculture Research Service in a joint effort to prepare graduate students for careers in entomology.

July 27, 2001
Texas Agricultural Extension Service Changing Name, Keeping Commitments 
PRAIRIE VIEW – The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System on Friday (July 27) approved changing the name of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service to Texas Cooperative Extension.

July 26, 2001
Funeral Services For Manny Rosenthal To Be Held July 27 
FORT WORTH – E.M. "Manny" Rosenthal, 79, retired chairman of the board of Standard Meat Co. in Fort Worth and a long-time supporter of Texas A&M University, died July 25 at his home.

July 25, 2001
Schertz Named Denton County Extension 4-H Agent 
DENTON – Michael Schertz was recently named Texas Agricultural Extension Service 4-H agent for Denton County. He will work with 4-H'ers, their parents, volunteer leaders, county agents and other specialists in coordinating district and statewide 4-H activities, and will head all Extension youth development efforts in Denton County.

July 19, 2001
Texas A&M Receives $500,000 Donation 
COLLEGE STATION ­ Texas A&M recently received a $500,000 donation from a family heavily involved in the water industry for many years to create the Caroline and William N. Lehrer Distinguished Chair in Water Engineering.

July 18, 2001
State County Ag Extension Agents Meet In Abilene July 28 - Aug. 1 
ABILENE -- County agricultural Extension agents from across the state will meet here July 28 - Aug. 1 for the annual professional development conference of the Texas County Agricultural Agents Association. The conference will headquarter in the Embassy Suites Hotel, but will also meet at other Abilene sites.

July 16, 2001
Texas A&M Receives $145,000 For Horticulture Department 
COLLEGE STATION-Donations totalling $145,000 were recently given to the Endowed Chair in Floriculture/Greenhouse Crops at Texas A&M, putting it one step closer to the $500,000 needed in private donations to qualify for a matching grant from the Bright Matching Chair Program at Texas A&M University.

July 11, 2001
Murano Nominated As Under Secretary For Food Safety 
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Elsa Murano, professor of animal science and director for the Center for Food Safety at Texas A&M University, was nominated Tuesday by President Bush as Under Secretary for Food Safety, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

July 10, 2001
Scholarship Established Inhonor Of 1970 Graduate 
COLLEGE STATION--Anyone who has ever heard the words to the Aggie War Hymn understands that there is a distinct rivalry between Texas A&M and the University of Texas. The rivalry is so strong, in fact, that the annual football game between the two schools, traditionally played at the end of the season for each school, is one of the most anticipated and most watched games, not only by people in Texas, but also by people around the nation.

July 10, 2001
Scholarship Established For Agricultural Journalism Students 
COLLEGE STATION--Ralph and Cathy Ward of Longview, Texas, spent many years donating money to the Texas A&M University 12th Man Foundation. They boughts eason tickets every year for football games that, in many cases, they didn t even attend, in order to support their alma mater.

July 03, 2001
Amarillo A&M Center Breaks Ground To Expand On July 5 
AMARILLO--Dozers and cranes are due shortly at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center to begin construction of a new wing at 6500 West Amarillo Boulevard.

June 27, 2001
Clemon Montgomery Undergraduate Endowed Scholarship Established 
COLLEGE STATION--Clemon Montgomery is living proof that all good Ags didn't necessarily graduate from Texas A&M University. Even though he attended Sam Houston State University and Texas Tech University as a student, Montgomery has been an avid supporter of Texas A&M and the Aggie traditions for practically his entire life.

June 05, 2001
Texas Ag Policy Summit Aug. 13-14 In Lubbock 
LUBBOCK – Producers across the state can learn more about the impacts of anticipated changes in agricultural policy by attending a two-day summit scheduled Aug. 13-14 here at the Holiday Inn Park Plaza.

May 29, 2001
Water Summit 2001 To Be Held In Justin June 13-15 
JUSTIN -- Water Summit 2001, designed to help citizens and public officials consider future water needs of the state, has been set for June 13-15 at the Texas Lil's Dude Ranch in Justin in Denton County. The theme of the summit is "Water for Our Future: When Will the Well Run Dry?"

May 29, 2001
West Texas Ag Chemicals Institute Offers College Scholarships 
LUBBOCK – The West Texas Agricultural Chemicals Institute (WTACI) is looking for a few good college students who may qualify for a scholarship.

May 24, 2001
Stiles Farm Field Day Set For June 19 
THRALL -- Conservation tillage, weed control and management procedures for feeder calves are just a few of several topics that will be featured at the 38th annual Stiles Farm Foundation Field Day June 19.

May 23, 2001
Brazoria County 5th Graders Release Redfish 
SURFSIDE -- Eleven-year-old Stephanie Montoya didn't cry when her favorite redfish, the 'itty-bitty one', was released into the wild. Instead, she and her classmates were excited about what they had learned, such as what fish eat and how to properly care for them.

May 22, 2001
New Prairie View Extension Agent On Board In Bexar County 
SAN ANTONIO--Grace Guerra has been named extension agent-family and consumer sciences for the Prairie View Cooperative Extension Service in San Antonio. She will be responsible for promoting family nutrition and wellness systems to limited-resource families.

May 15, 2001
Gulf Coast 5th Graders Learning From ‘Schools' In School 
ANGLETON - Saltwater aquariums filled with redfish are capturing the attention of Brazosport fifth-graders and helping teachers get students excited about studying science and conservation.

May 10, 2001
South Texas Farm & Range Forum to Examine Sustainable Agriculture, Range Management Issues on May 12 
SAN ANTONIO--"Some people think it is odd that the Bexar Audubon Society -- an organization dedicated to birds, other wildlife, and their habitats -- would be sponsoring a farm and range forum," says Susan Hughes, an officer of the Society. But according to Hughes, it's easy to explain:

May 09, 2001
Extension's Baugh Named Outstanding Cotton Agent 
LUBBOCK – Brant Baugh, Lubbock County's Extension integrated pest management (IPM) agent, recently received the Plains Cotton Growers (PCG) Outstanding Cotton Agent award.

May 03, 2001
June 6 Safety Camp Sets Priorities for Outdoor Youth Activities 
SAN ANGELO – Helping children experience a safe summer is the goal of the Texas Farm Safety Day Camp set for June 6 at Angelo State University.

May 02, 2001
Internet Learning Center to be Established in Hutchinson County 
BORGER – Providing wider public access to valuable online information is the goal of three partners signing an agreement to establish a new community Internet learning center here on May 4.

April 11, 2001
Mexican, U.S. Water Experts Gather at International Meet 
WESLACO — Some called it the Rio Grande. Others called it the Rio Bravo. But for two days during a recent conference in Monterrey, Mexico, the lack of water in the border river and its reservoirs was on everybody's mind.

April 05, 2001
County Treasurers to Meet April 16-19 
COLLEGE STATION – The 29th annual County Treasurers' Continuing Education Seminar will be April 16-19 at the University Center Complex at Texas A&M University in College Station.

March 13, 2001
CEP Agent Recognized as African-American Agricultural Leader 
PRAIRIE VIEW – Joe Radford, a Smith County Extension Agent with the Cooperative Extension Program (CEP) at Prairie View A&M University, was one of 10 African-American agricultural leaders in Texas honored by the Texas Department of Agriculture recently in Austin. Radford was recognized at the agency's "Celebrating Black Texans in Agriculture" ceremony as part of Black History Month in February.

March 09, 2001
Rockwall County Adds to Extension Staff 
DALLAS – Janie E. Squier recently became Rockwall County's first Extension Agent for family and consumer sciences, joining Todd Williams, Rockwall County Extension Agent for agriculture, in the local Extension office.

Natural Resources Center Renewed at Texas A&M University 
- February 28 2001 -

Abilene Readies for Second Annual West Texas Farm And Ranch Show 
- February 19 2001 -

County Judges, Commissioners to Meet 
- February 01 2001 -

Cargill Contributes to College of Agriculture
- January 29 2001 -

Texas A&M's Agriculture Program Unveils New Goals
- January 29 2001 -

Federal Initiative Helps Launch New Regional Water Conservation Effort
- January 29 2001 -

Problems with Beef Industry Addressed at Summit
- January 16 2001 -

Lawrence Receives Double Honor
- January 10 2001 -

Texas A&M Faculty Members Honored at Ag Program Conference
- January 10 2001 -

Faculty And Staff Members Honored at Ag Program Conference
- January 09 2001 -

Mcgee Elected Esp Second Vice President
- January 08 2001 -

Prairie View Extension to Host USDA Regional Workshop Jan. 23 - 24
- January 05 2001 -

Senior Caregivers Conference Scheduled January 25
- January 05 2001 -

District And County Clerks Meet in College Station
- January 05 2001 -

Publisher Wins Friend of Agriculture Award
- January 02 2001 -

Amador Honored for Decades of Service to Agriculture
- January 01 2001 -

Hawkins Receives 'Friend of Extension' Award
- December 29 2000 -

More Than $574,000 Awarded to South Texas Americorp Effort
- December 28 2000 -

Blackland Conference Jan. 16-17 Offers Continuing Education for Farmers, Ranchers
- December 28 2000 -

Long Lasting Hurricane Mitch Damage Finds Food, Farm Relief From Texas A&M Efforts
- December 25 2000 -

Dr. Charles Scifres Named Deputy Director of Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
- December 15 2000 -

Former Texas Gov. Dolph Briscoe to Receive Leadership Award
- December 16 2000 -

First Texas A&M-Commerce Courses Set for Dallas Location
- December 08 2000 -

Texas A&M Building Renamed in Honor of Price Hobgood
- November 30 2000 -

Townsend Receives USDA Excellence in Teaching Award
- November 29 2000 -

Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo Receives A&M Ag Program Award
- November 22 2000 -

Texas A&M-Michigan State Partner for $2.9 Million Rwandan Ag Project
- November 17 2000 -

S.A.L.E. to Receive "Friend of Texas A&M Agriculture Award"
- November 14 2000 -

Media Advisory: Education, Research Consortium to Brief Area Leaders Nov. 16
- November 14 2000 -

Childress Elementary Ag Day Nov. 9
- November 03 2000 -

"Miracle of Eighth Street": New County Office Dedicated
- November 02 2000 -

Trolinger Joins Ag Program as External Relations Coordinator
- November 01 2000 -

Ag Leadership Group to Tour Valley, Mexico
- October 24 2000 -

New Extension Agent Appointed in Armstrong County
- October 23 2000 -

Extension Post Filled in Wheeler County
- October 20 2000 -

Extension Service to Dedicate New Facility in Fort Worth Nov. 1
- October 19 2000 -

Fuller Bazer Receives Humboldt Award
- October 18 2000 -

Sales of Equine Feed, Supplements Examined During Internet "Surf Day"
- October 10 2000 -

Regional Water Districts Key to Maintaining Property, Water Rights
- October 05 2000 -

Vindiola Receives Fellow Award From Association
- October 03 2000 -

Three Receive Outstanding Alumni Award
- September 20 2000 -

Extension Agent Named in Oldham County
- September 14 2000 -

First Annual Farm And Ranch Show in Alice Slated Sept. 9
- September 05 2000 -

This "Game" for Seniors Does More Than Survive
- August 28 2000 -

Six Associations Given Partnership Awards by Extension
- August 24 2000 -

New Honored by Texas Corn Producers Board
- July 31 2000 -

County Agents Challenged to Make Positive Impact on Future
- July 26 2000 -

Bo Pilgrim Receives Distinguished Texan in Agriculture Award
- July 24 2000 -

Bomar Earns Taexsa Distinguished Service Award
- July 20 2000 -

Seven Receive "Man of Year" Awards From County Agents
- July 20 2000 -

Mills Accepts Extension Post in Lipscomb County
- July 18 2000 -

Butler Assumes New Responsibilities as Texas A&M Agriculture'sDeputy Vice Chancellor
- July 17 2000 -

County Agricultural Agents to Convene in Lubbock
- July 14 2000 -

New Tall Class Announced
- July 07 2000 -

Water, Rice to Highlight Beaumont Field Day
- July 06 2000 -

Dr. John Beverly to Retire From Experiment Station
- June 26 2000 -

Edens, Diggs Named County Agents for Hockley County
- June 13 2000 -

Hobbs Named South Plains Risk Management Economist
- May 31 2000 -

Borlaug Honored with Vannevar Bush Award
- May 27 2000 -

Robinson Honored as Distinguished Alumnus at West Texas A&M
- May 22 2000 -

Research Horticulturist Receives Bet Award for Outstanding Leadership
- May 18 2000 -

Strickland Named Extension Director at Texas A&M Dallas
- May 12 2000 -

Texas A&M Leading Seminar on Diversified Ranching Productivity in Mexico
- May 09 2000 -

College-Wide Ag Field Day Scheduled May 5-6
- May 04 2000 -

Media Advisory: Ag Day 2000 Set June 1 at Bushland
- May 03 2000 -

New Temple Research Center Building Formally Dedicated
- April 20 2000 -

New Temple Research Center Building Formally Dedicated
- April 20 2000 -

Borlaug One of Two Scientists Honored with Vannevar Bush Award
- April 13 2000 -

Opening of New Temple Research Center Building April 19
- April 13 2000 -

San Antonio Extension Program to Receive Governor'sAward
- April 10 2000 -

Reception Scheduled Today for New Resident Director
- April 06 2000 -

Fehlis Honored as Distinguished Alumnus
- April 06 2000 -

Texas, 4 Mexican States Agree on Common Ag Marketing Plan
- April 03 2000 -

Leaders Panel Helps Texas A&M Agriculture Program Plan Future
- March 27 2000 -

Woodward Named to San Antonio Women'sHall of Fame
- March 27 2000 -

Fisher Extension Agent Honored for Varied Curriculum
- March 17 2000 -

Wingate Named 'Team Builder of the Year' at Texas A&M Center
- March 15 2000 -

Agri-Plex Ag Day Set for March 14 in Ballinger
- March 02 2000 -

Weslaco Ag Technician Honored at State Conference
- February 10 2000 -

Property Rights Fact Sheets
- October 26 1999 -

Texans Cite Top Local Needs, Concerns
- October 21 1999 -

Texas Proposition Increases Higher Ed Funds Without Tax Hike
- October 07 1999 -

Bryan Couple Give Scholarship to Texas A&M
- October 01 1999 -

Dr. Ron Randel Receives Regents' Fellow Service Award
- September 30 1999 -

Drees Receives Regents’ Award
- September 27 1999 -

Lupton Given Regents’ Professor Service Award
- September 27 1999 -

Knutson Named Regents’ Professor
- September 27 1999 -

Allison Receives Regents’ Award
- September 27 1999 -

3 Outstanding Alumni Honored by Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
- September 16 1999 -

Three Teachers Receive Texas A&M Agricultural Faculty Award
- September 16 1999 -

Tall Seeking Applicants for Seventh Class
- September 09 1999 -

News Briefs: Sept. 1 Panhandle Ag Field Day
- August 30 1999 -

Texas County Agricultural Extension Agents Bestow Awards
- August 20 1999 -

McLellan New Head of Food Science And Engineering
- August 19 1999 -

A&M System’s Top Hand Visits Amarillo to See Agriculture Program, Staff
- July 29 1999 -

Charlie And Jean Smith Give Scholarship to Texas A&M
- July 27 1999 -

Texas Department of Health Wins Partnership Award
- July 19 1999 -

Texas Nursery And Landscape Association Wins Partnership Award
- July 19 1999 -

Texas Department of Transportation Wins Partnership Award
- July 19 1999 -

Texas Beef Council Wins Partnership Award
- July 19 1999 -

Texas Farm Bureau Wins Partnership Award
- July 19 1999 -

Texas Pest Management Association Wins Partnership Award
- July 19 1999 -

Texas Cancer Council Wins Partnership Award
- July 19 1999 -

Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo Receives Extension Legacy Award
- July 15 1999 -

San Antonio Livestock Exposition Receives Extension Legacy Award
- July 15 1999 -

State Rep. David Swinford Wins Extension's Knapp-Porter Award
- July 14 1999 -

Mary Nan West Wins Extension's Knapp-Porter Award
- July 14 1999 -

Calvin Pigg Wins Extension's Knapp-Porter Award
- July 14 1999 -

Extension Conference Focuses on New Century of Service to Texans
- July 14 1999 -

Go Texan Continues to Support Texas A&M Students
- July 01 1999 -

State Official Shares Team Award for Government Efficiency
- June 17 1999 -

Wilson Begins Duties as Director at Tamu Beaumont Center
- June 16 1999 -

Graves Receives Outstanding Cotton Agent Award
- June 07 1999 -

Carden-Waller Cooperative Extension Building Naming Ceremony Planned June 17
- June 04 1999 -

Finch to Head Travis County Extension Program
- June 02 1999 -

Southwest Texas County Commissioners Conference Wednesday
- May 25 1999 -

Conservation Main Message of Water Week May 3-7
- May 04 1999 -

Sartwelle Named 'Distinguished Texan in Agriculture'
- April 22 1999 -

Pleasanton's Petter Named First Distinguished Alumnus
- April 19 1999 -

Farm Bureau Donates to Internship Program
- April 16 1999 -

Panhandle Agricultural Program Council to Feature Agripartners
- March 24 1999 -

Experiment Station Scientists Receive Alumni Honors From Texas Tech
- March 24 1999 -

Extension's Community Futures Forums Will Help Texans Plan for 21st Century
- March 08 1999 -

Twenty-Nine Awards Given During V.G. Young Conference
- February 25 1999 -

V.G. Young Institute Celebrates 30 Years of Continuing Education for County Government Officials
- February 25 1999 -

Experiment Station Names Eight Faculty Fellows
- February 09 1999 -

Crop Improvement Building Named for Nobel Laureate Borlaug
- January 29 1999 -

Agriculture Program Names Vice Chancellor's Award Winners
- January 22 1999 -

Houston Livestock Show to Receive Tall Award in Austin Jan. 28
- January 21 1999 -

Hale, McGee Promoted in Texas Agricultural Extension Service
- December 04 1998 -

Texas A&M System Expands Agriculture Program
- December 03 1998 -

True Receives 'Distinguished Texan in Agriculture'Award
- December 01 1998 -

Leadership Class Coming to Valley And Mexico
- October 16 1998 -

Dr. Perry Adkisson Inducted Into Heritage Hall of Honor
- October 05, 1998 -

3 Outstanding Grads Named to A&M Agriculture Hall of Honor
- September 25, 1998 -

Funeral Services Saturday for Hoover Carden, Former Cooperative Extension Head
- September 24, 1998 -

Texas Water Monitoring Congress Sept. 21-23
- August 14, 1998 -

Bushland Experiment Station Marks 2 Milestones at Ag Day Aug. 12
- August 04, 1998 -

Media Advisory: U.S. Agriculture Secretary Glickman Surveys Texas Drought Damage
- July 28, 1998 -

A&M System Agriculture Program Announces Extension Leadership Changes
- July 24, 1998 -

Workshop to Help County Agents Deal with Water Conflicts
- June 25, 1998 -

Overton Horticultural Field Day Tours to Feature Watermelon, Bedding Plant, And Novelty Species Tours
- June 09, 1998 -

Media Advisory: Gov. Bush to Address Wharton County Ag Day
- June 04, 1998 -

New International Specialist to Strengthen Latin American Ties
- May 27, 1998 -

Texas A&M Appoints Forest Service Head to Associate Vice Chancellor
- May 18, 1998 -

Cotton Growers Honor Dawson County Agent
- May 05, 1998 -

Swietlik Resigns From Citrus Center to Accept USDA Position
- May 04, 1998 -

New County Extension Service Director Named in El Paso
- April 30, 1998 -

Combest Honored as State Friend of Extension
- April 29, 1998 -

Terry Lockamy Appointed District Extension Director
- April 24, 1998 -

Uvalde Research, Extension Center to Host 25th Anniversary
- April 23, 1998 -

Ralph Mayer Gives Scholarship to Texas A&M University
- April 20, 1998 -

MEDIA ADVISORY: Texas A&M Dallas Celebrates 25 Years of Agriculture in North Texas
- April 17, 1998 -

Area Ag Consortium to Showcase Programs, People April 16
- April 16, 1998 -

Robert Fly Gives Scholarship to Texas A&M
- April 16, 1998 -

Go Texan Association Funds A&M Scholarship
- April 05, 1998 -

Goldman Rancher Wins Build East Texas Award for Outstanding Leadership
- April 05, 1998 -

1998 BET Award of Excellence Goes to Overton Deer Farming Team
- April 02, 1998 -

Mason County Ag Day Set April 3
- April 02, 1998 -

Migrant Students Encouraged to Study Agriculture
- March 26, 1998 -

Science Teachers Improve Skills in Texas A&M Distance Ed Program
- March 17, 1998 -

Mazurkiewicz to Head Extension's Leadership Programs
- March 04, 1998 -

Ag Program Functions Consolidated Under Eugster
- March 02, 1998 -

New Research Director Named for Lubbock A&M Center
- February 26, 1998 -

BET Scheduled Speaker: a Few Companies Control Global Food Supply
- February 23, 1998 -

Long-Running Ag Day Program to Undergo Changes
- February 16, 1998 -

West Receives 'Distinguished Texan in Agriculture' Award
- February 13, 1998 -

Benton Heads Extension Programs in Hutchinson County
- February 13, 1998 -

Roadway Vegetation Management Workshop Set Feb. 10
- February 04, 1998 -

Refrigerator Revolutionizing China
- February 04, 1998 -

Economics Will Force All Farmers to Adopt Systems Approach, Says Farmland, Inc. Ceo
- January 16, 1998 -

Animal Control Service Ready to Battle Egrets
- January 15, 1998 -

O.D. Butler Dies at Age 79
- January 05, 1998 -

Fehlis to Chair Regional Rural Development Center
- January 05, 1998 -

Texas Competitiveness, Environment Concerns for Researchers
- December 31, 1997 -

International Trade Forum Scheduled for George Bush Libary
- December 19, 1997 -

Legislators, Cotton Leaders to be Briefed on Precision Agriculture
- December 12, 1997 -

Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership Class Nominees Sought
- December 11, 1997 -

Dec. 11 Celebration Dinner to Honor Retiring Extension Director
- November 17, 1997 -

Feral Hogs Expected to Usurp Whitetail Deer in Texas
- November 17, 1997 -

Research And Extension Center Marks 25 Years of Service to Region
- October 29, 1997 -

Two Scientists Honored with World Food Prize
- October 13, 1997 -

Dr. Perry Adkisson Named to Agriculture Honor Roll
- October 13, 1997 -

Field Day to Demonstrate Precision Agriculture
- October 6, 1997 -

Chemicals Conference Honors Three, Presents Five Scholarships
- October 1, 1997 -

Long-Time Director of Extension Service Announces Retirement
- September 25, 1997 -

Extension Service Names New South Plains Director
- September 9, 1997 -

Lubbock to Host International Trade Show in 1998
- August 7, 1997 -

South Plains Extension Director Moving to Panhandle District
- July 21, 1997 -

Stenhold Confident Land Grants Can Make Do with Less
- July 9, 1997 -

Latimer Named Fellow in Analytical Chemist Association
- June 23, 1997 -

Lawmakers Support Agriculture Program Initiatives
- June 17, 1997 -

Gillespie Named Extension Director in Tarrant County
- June 17, 1997 -

Sims to Receive Distinguished Texan in Agriculture Award
- March 17, 1997 -

Ag Week Editorial: Texas Agriculture Coping with Change
- March 06, 1997 -

School Kids Can Write Imaginary Vacation Story on Web
- March 06, 1997 -

Two Agricultural Scientists Earn National Award
- January 31, 1997 -

De La Garza Receives 'Friend of Agriculture' Award
- January 30, 1997 -

West Receives 'Friend of Agriculture' Award
- January 30, 1997 -

Extension Program Brings Health to Office
- January 25, 1997 -

Texas A&M Agriculture Program Focuses on Reinvigorating Service
- January 24, 1997 -

Houston Youth to Visit Agriculture Facilities, Rodeo
- February 18, 1997 -

AgSummit Conference Seeks to Salvage Texas Rice Industry
- January 17, 1997 -

Abrameit Named Stiles Farm Manager
- January 07, 1997 -

News Briefs
- December 31, 1996 -

Native Plant Expert Benny Simpson Dead of Complications After Heart Surgery
- December 28, 1996 -

Summit Unites Two Factions in Controversial Environmental Issues
- November 15, 1996 -

Growing Texas Population Presents Challenge for Environment
- November 14, 1996 -

Carpenter Named to USDA Advising Board
- September 23, 1996 -

Four Honored as Oustanding Agriculture Alumni
- September 20, 1996 -

Texas Natural Resources Summit Planned
- September 16, 1996 -

Sides to Direct Urban Programs for Texas
- September 6, 1996 -

ACT Plans Third International Trade Show in September
- August 28, 1996 -

Panhandle's Ag Day on Aug. 22 to Feature Summer Crops, Drought Recap
- August 8, 1996 -

Rominger Says Farmers Must be Crafty to Outweigh Risk of New Legislation
- June 28, 1996 -

Rominger, Laney, Perry to Highlight Farm Bill Impacts Conference
- June 26, 1996 -

Army, Extension Service Announce Joint Agreement
- June 23, 1996 -

Ag Conference to Look at Impact of Farm Bill
- June 18, 1996 -

Cummins to Head Extension's Leadership Program
- June 6, 1996 -

Houston Dweller Makes Her Small Garden in Backyard
- May 28, 1996 -

Dallas Researcher Named to Head Texas A&M Center
- May 3, 1996 -

New Roles, Titles for Sweeten and Clark
- April 1996 -

Celebrate Texas Agriculture on Ag Day
- March 1996 -

Abernathy Appointed Interim Resident Director at Vernon
- February 19, 1996 -

Anderson: Texas A&M "Distinguished Texan in Agriculture"
- November 21, 1995 -

Sweeten Named Amarillo Center Resident Director
- October 30, 1995 -

Extension Service Names Harris Associate Director
- September 25, 1995 -

Four Alumni Honored by Texas A&M's College of Agriculture, Life Science
- September 18, 1995 -

Sharp, Armbrister to Address South Texas Farm, Ranch Show
- September 8, 1995 -

Agencies Building Rural Health Information System
- March 24, 1995 -

U.S., Mexican Scientists to Consider Environmental Issues
- June 6, 1995 -

Former Gov.Briscoe Receives Distinguished Texan
- March 6, 1995 -

Cooperative Extension Chief Hoover Carden to Retire June 30
- March 1995 -

Deyoung Named to Help Link Texas A&M System Ag Programs
- March 1995 -

New Women Students Make History in Texas A&M Agriculture
- October 1994 -

Miller Springs Nature Center Growing in Its Second Year
- April 12, 1994 -