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Agriculture Program
October 11 2007
Borlaug Institute To Help Build Burundis 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 Borlaugs Feed the World Vision
GUATEMALA CITY The Borlaug Institute for International Agriculture, part of the Texas A&M University System, will expand the efforts of its Food for Progress project in Guatemala beginning Oct. 1.September 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 Chancellors 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 Universitys College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
COLLEGE STATION Bob S. Sims of Hereford, Dr. Rod A. Bowling of Green Bay, Wis., and the late Roger Q. Landers Sr. formerly of Menard were honored as 2006 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Outstanding Alumni in ceremonies at Texas A&M University today.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 Associations Highest Honor
SAN ANTONIO The Texas Cooperative Extension Specialists Association has honored J.T. Smith, editor of The Farmer-Stockman Magazine, with the "John E. Hutchison Distinguished Extension 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 Valleys 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
Saldaρa Named District Extension Administrator in South Texas
WESLACO -- Dr. Ruben J. Saldaρa 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 presentersFebruary 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 Facultys 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: States 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 Directors 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 Educators 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 Extensions 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 Extensions 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 Chancellors 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