Region 8: Central

August 23 2007
New Extension Publication Gives the ‘Poop’ on Manure 
COLLEGE STATION – Proper management systems are needed to handle, store, treat and utilize animal manure in a safe and environmentally sound manner, a Texas Cooperative Extension expert said.

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

July 24 2007
Free August Seminar to Focus on Livestock, Wildlife 
SAN ANTONIO – Texas Cooperative Extension and the Bexar Beef Cattle Committee will present a free "Livestock and Wildlife Seminar" from 6-9 p.m. on Aug. 23. The program will be in Suite 208 of the Extension office in Bexar County, located at 3355 Cherry Ridge Drive, San Antonio.

July 23 2007
Welch Named New State Extension Grain Marketing Economist 
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Mark Welch has been named Texas Cooperative Extension state grain marketing and policy economist.

July 23 2007
Familiar Pests Return Early 
DALLAS – They're like uninvited guests who show up too early for the party. To make matters worse, they get underfoot and smell.

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

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

June 18 2007
MEDIA ADVISORY: 44th Stiles Farm Foundation Field Day 
Background: Stiles Farm is a non-profit, self-supporting institution established by bequest of the late J.V. and H.A. Stiles for the advancement of agriculture to benefit all Texans. A field day is held at Stiles Farm each year to introduce producers to the latest research and best management practices. Morning presentation topics this year include: biofuels opportunities for producers, new approaches to chemical weed control, soil quality and root development evaluation, and forage resources. In the afternoon, a demonstration on the use of sprayers, strip-tilling machines and other equipment will be presented, along with a beef cattle industry update.

February 28, 2007
Master Gardeners Bring Passion for Plants to East Austin 
AUSTIN – Texas Cooperative Extension and the Travis County Master Gardeners will sponsor "A Passion for Plants" garden fair in East Austin.

February 27, 2007
Health Literacy Is Communication Tool for Patients, Doctors 
AMARILLO – If you've ever ended a conversation with a health care provider just as confused as you were at its beginning, you know why health literacy is so important. That's the word from Andrew Crocker, Texas Cooperative Extension gerontology specialist.

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

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

February 23, 2007
Personal Savings Plans Can Start Small 
COLLEGE STATION – When it comes to developing a personal savings plan, little things mean a lot, said Nancy Granovsky, Texas Cooperative Extension family economics specialist.

February 23, 2007
Texas 4-H Center Names Locke as New Director 
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Darlene Locke, Texas Cooperative Extension specialist for 4-H and youth, has been named director of the Texas 4-H Conference Center in Brownwood. She will begin her new duties immediately, said Dr. Martha Couch, Extension associate director for 4H and youth.

February 22, 2007
Issues, Opportunities Outlined for 2007 Nursery Plant Industry 
COLLEGE STATION – Labor and environmental issues are among the greatest concerns for plant nursery operators, but niche marketing and alliances offer opportunities that could help businesses survive.

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

February 21, 2007
Personal Savings Plans Can Start Small 
COLLEGE STATION – When it comes to developing a personal savings plan, little things mean a lot, said Nancy Granovsky, Texas Cooperative Extension family economics specialist.

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

February 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 15, 2007
Texas Volunteers: Learn to Serve Others by Being There 
COLLEGE STATION – Hurricanes devastate the Gulf Coast. The space shuttle falls out of the sky. The Panhandle goes up in wildfires. Tornadoes rip up parts of West Texas.

February 14, 2007
Weed Control in Winter Will Help Lawns in Spring 
DALLAS - Though still winter, now is the time to begin preparing lawns for spring, a Texas Cooperative Extension expert said.

February 13, 2007
Developing Cotton Marketing Plan Focus of March 27 Workshop 
COLLEGE STATION – Brazos Valley cotton farmers can learn more about developing a comprehensive marketing plan by attending a March 27 Advanced Topic Series workshop.

February 08, 2007
Nutrition Expert Advises Parents: Relax 
COLLEGE STATION – Fruits and vegetables are a basic part of a healthful diet, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's My Pyramid Plan.

February 06, 2007
Confused Yet? Life Insurance Explained 
COLLEGE STATION - Automobile insurance, which is required by state law, helps cover drivers in case of crashes. Health insurance is important because it helps cover the cost of medical care.

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

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

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

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

January 23, 2007
Show Your Love: Buckle Up Your Kids 
COLLEGE STATION – Showing your love on Valentine's Day doesn't always involve flowers and heart-shaped boxes of candy, said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

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

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

January 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 18, 2007
Secondhand Smoke Harms Smoker’s Loved Ones 
COLLEGE STATION – In addition to harming their own health, smokers' habits harm the health of their loved ones, said Courtney Schoessow, Texas Cooperative Extension program specialist for health education and development.

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 15, 2007
Research May Lead to Better Health in Rural Communities 
COLLEGE STATION – To many people, going to grocery stores can be a chore.

January 12, 2007
March Meeting: Promoting Nature Tourism at Light Speed 
COLLEGE STATION – Land managers can learn how to harness the Internet to boost nature event profits during a meeting March 2 at the Cibolo Nature Center in Boerne.

January 12, 2007
Texas Human Nutrition Conference Scheduled for Feb. 2 
COLLEGE STATION – Question: What's yellow and green and red all over?

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 05, 2007
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Background: Gemima Mukashyaka will be a speaker at the 2007 Agriculture Conference at Texas A&M University. Mukashyaka, a survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, is now a successful coffee grower in Rwanda. She credits much of her success to the ongoing efforts by Texas A&M and its partners in revitalizing Rwandan agriculture. For the past six years, Texas A&M has been involved in the Partnership for Enhancing Agriculture in Rwanda through Linkages – or PEARL – project. Efforts have led to higher incomes and a better quality of life for many Rwandans, including widows and orphans, enabling them to acquire or improve a home, pay for medical care and schooling, and buy food and clothing.

December 22, 2006
Waco: Rural Economic Opportunities, Leadership Development Workshop Jan. 17 
WACO -- A workshop on nature tourism and community leadership is scheduled for 8:50 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Waco Convention Center.

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

December 12, 2006
Crop, Livestock Insurance Course Set Jan. 30 at Hondo Community Center 
HONDO – A comprehensive course on federal crop and livestock insurance products will be presented 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. on Jan. 30 at the Hondo Community Center, 1014 18th St.

December 01, 2006
Texas Cooperative Extension 4-H Program Receives Coca-Cola REAL Grant 
AUSTIN – Texas Cooperative Extension for Travis County has received a $7,500 REAL 4-H! Community Grant from Coca-Cola. The grant was given to support the Watershed Ecology Team activities of Extension's 4-H Children and Adults Participating in Technology and Literacy program.

November 21, 2006
Extension in Guadalupe County Fills New Part Time Nutrition Education Position 
SEGUIN – Rosa Chamniss is the new part-time nutrition education assistant for Texas Cooperative Extension's Better Living for Texans program in Guadalupe County. She began her duties on Nov. 15.

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

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

July 27, 2006
Texas A&M Horticulturists Win at National Meeting 
NEW ORLEANS – Two Texas A&M University horticulture students and the head of their department received high honors at the American Society for Horticultural Science annual meeting in New Orleans.

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

July 20, 2006
Know Your Numbers: Tracking Medical Lab Results 
COLLEGE STATION – So you've decided to take better care of yourself and have been to the doctor for a check-up. You've been prodded, poked, weighed and measured. Routine lab tests have been done and the results are in.

July 20, 2006
Cattle Working, Selection Demonstrations Featured at Texas A&M Short Course 
COLLEGE STATION – Whether a novice or veteran beef producer, there's something of interest for everyone at the Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course, organizers said.

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

July 14, 2006
Landowners Can Learn About Winter Forage at Workshop in Buda 
AUSTIN – Summertime is a good time to get a head start on learning about winter forage, said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert. That is why Extension is offering a Winter Forage Workshop from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on July 27 at Cabela's in Buda.

July 13, 2006
Summertime Can Mean Blues for Lawns and Gardens 
AUSTIN – The old song goes "It's summertime and the livin' is easy," but that usually isn't the case for those tending lawns and gardens, said Texas Cooperative Extension experts in Travis County.

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

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

June 23, 2006
National Wool Judging Winners Honored 
SONORA – Val Verde County's senior wool judges were named top judging team in the nation during the 46th annual National 4-H Wool Judging Contest in Sonora. The contest was held in conjunction with the 69th annual Sonora Wool and Mohair Show and the sixth annual FFA Wool Judging Contest this month.

June 20, 2006
Cattle, Hay Producers May See More Problems Due to Drought 
SAN ANTONIO – As if cattle and hay producers haven't had enough to worry about lately, the drought may spur additional problems, said a Texas Cooperative Extension soil and crop expert.

June 12, 2006
Rangeland Repair Enters Phase 2 
FORT HOOD – Texas Agricultural Experiment Station scientists are creating a cookbook of sorts to improve water quality and training land at Fort Hood.

June 12, 2006
Fort Hood Ponds being Surveyed 
TEMPLE – For Jason McAlister, charting unknown waters is part of his day-to-day routine.

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

February 21, 2006
Klinefelter Receives Lifetime Achievement Award 
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Danny Klinefelter, Texas Cooperative Extension economist, has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists.

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

February 16, 2006
Honors Grow for Texas A&M Horticulture Students at Southern Competition 
COLLEGE STATION – The Texas A&M University Horticulture Club team placed first at the Southern Region American Society for Horticultural Science, according to Dr. Dan Lineberger, horticulture professor and club advisor.

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 06, 2006
Fire Ants Still Around Despite Lack of Mounds 
DALLAS – The mild winter has plants and flowers confused. Many are already leafing, budding and blooming. And that has many homeowners starting their spring yard rituals early.

January 25, 2006
Rising Fertilizer Prices Emphasize Need for Soil Test 
WACO – The high price of fertilizer will make many farmers pay closer attention to production costs this spring. Dr. Mark McFarland, Texas Cooperative Extension soil fertility specialist, advises producers to run a soil test before spending too much on unnecessary fertilizer.

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

January 19, 2006
March Senior Nutrition Workshop Will Help ‘Feed’ Professional Development 
SAN ANTONIO – A workshop on seniors' nutrition issues will take place March 1 at the Sheraton Gunter Hotel, 205 E. Houston Street, here.

January 17, 2006
Beef Producers Culling Cattle In Response to Texas Drought 
WACO – While Texas ranchers continue to endure drought conditions, they are in a culling mode, scaling back herds by selling older cows, said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

January 13, 2006
Central Texas Beef Cattle Meeting Set Jan. 24 at Glen Rose 
GLEN ROSE – Two beef quality assurance credits will be offered to attendees of the upcoming Central Texas Beef Cattle conference.

January 06, 2006
Extension Helping Extinguish Wildfire Worries with Information, Assistance 
AUSTIN – Though wildfires have already had a serious impact on the state's urban and rural residents, the situation will remain critical for months to come, even if it rains, a Texas Cooperative Extension expert said.

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

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

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

December 15, 2005
Mellon Foundation Recognizes Texas Brigades Youth Program 
SAN ANTONIO – The Richard King Mellon Foundation recently recognized Texas Cooperative Extension's Texas Brigades Education and Youth Leadership Development Program for outstanding accomplishment in youth development.

December 06, 2005
Off With Their Heads! Bexar County Phorid Fly Release To Help with Fire Ant Control 
SAN ANTONIO – Heads will roll as the result of an upcoming phorid fly release in Bexar County. Fortunately, those heads will be attached to the bodies of thousands of red imported fire ants in the area.

December 02, 2005
A&M Horse Judging Team Wins World Contest 
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Texas A&M University horse judging team won the World Championship Intercollegiate Horse Judging Contest here Nov. 16.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

July 22, 2005
Goat Gathering Gets Good Grades 
SEGUIN – More than 240 meat goat producers, breeders and industry experts attended "A Gathering of Goat Producers IV"at the Guadalupe County Fairgrounds here July 18-20.

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

July 22, 2005
National IPM Award Brings Hope for Growth 
DALLAS - The Southwest Technical Resource Center is banking on a national award from the Environmental Protection Agency to help grow its integrated pest management program. The statewide program, based at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Dallas, is at the forefront of a nationwide school integrated pest management movement, said a Texas Cooperative Extension entomologist here.

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

July 14, 2005
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COLLEGE STATION – Peyton Carter dreams of the day when he can open his own café after graduating from Texas A&M University.

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

July 12, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report 
COLLEGE STATION- Round bale, square bale or no bale, limited moisture has caused the state's hay fields to produce less-than-normal harvests, Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

July 12, 2005
Texas Cooperative Extension to Train ‘Tomorrow’s Top Agricultural Producers’ 
SAN ANGELO – Texas Cooperative Extension will lead the team training and mentoring agricultural producers through the Tomorrow's Top Agricultural Producer program.

July 08, 2005
Foxy Wildlife Confused for Coyotes 
AUSTIN – Wildlife biologists at Texas Cooperative Extension in Travis County receive calls about wild animal sightings and activities almost every day.

July 07, 2005
Small Water Systems Seminar Set for July 28 
CEDAR CREEK – The Texas Water Resources Institute, Texas Cooperative Extension, Southeastern Technical Advisory Center and the United States Environmental Protection Agency have partnered to offer a workshop on Homeland Security Issues for Small Water Systems on July 28 at Cedar Creek.

July 06, 2005
Grant Will Help Travis County Kids Learn About Jobs, Employment 
AUSTIN – Texas Cooperative Extension in Travis County has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the National 4-H Council to help develop employment skills and career interests among middle school students. The grant will be administered through Extension's 4-H Children and Parents Involved in Technology and Literacy program, or 4-H CAPITAL.

June 23, 2005
‘Comenzando Bien’ Good Start for Prenatal Care, Nutrition 
SAN ANTONIO – Three local agencies have joined forces to provide free prenatal and basic nutrition education and information to expectant mothers.

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

June 13, 2005
National Crape Myrtle Conference Set June 25 
DALLAS – Experts from around the nation will be gathering in McKinney on June 25 for a national Crape Myrtle Conference.

February 24, 2005
Bees Have Place In Literary Symbolism, 4-H'Ers Find 
LINDSAY – Sometimes writing about a subject can inspire a new interest.

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

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

February 21, 2005
Expanding Texas Entrepreneurship To Be Focus Of March 29 Austin Summit 
AUSTIN – Helping the Texas economy grow through business entrepreneurship will be the theme of a day-long summit on March 29 at the Austin Marriott at the Capitol.

February 15, 2005
Texas Crop, Weather Report 
COLLEGE STATION – Millions of dollars in agriculture production savings poured from the sky in southern regions of Texas recently, according to Texas Cooperative Extension experts.

February 15, 2005
Texas Brigades Seek Adult Leaders 
SAN ANGELO – Love the outdoors and working with young people? Consider becoming a Texas Brigades adult volunteer this summer.

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

November 05, 2004
Murano Named Vice Chancellor, Dean Of Agriculture At Texas A&M 
COLLEGE STATION – Got mosquitoes? Thanks to a new Web-based mapping system, you soon will be able to see if West Nile encephalitis or some other mosquito-borne disease is in your neighborhood.

November 04, 2004
The Art Of Fly Tying Taught In Entomology Course At Texas A&M University 
COLLEGE STATION – Academics meets application in a new class being taught at Texas A&M University. "The Art of Fly Tying" focuses on fly tying, creating a fishing lure by attaching feathers, tinsel and colored thread to a fishhook. At the same time, the course teaches the identification, anatomy and biology of aquatic insects.

November 03, 2004
Texas Crop And Weather Report 
COLLEGE STATION – It may rain on Texas peanut producers' parades if the wet weather continues.

November 01, 2004
Acuff Named Department Of Animal Science Interim Head 
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Gary R. Acuff has been named interim head of the department of animal science at Texas A&M University.

November 01, 2004
U.s. Ag Exports To Cuba More Than Double From A Year Ago 
COLLEGE STATION – Agricultural goods produced in the United States and exported to Cuba have reached $298 million, more than double than in 2003, according to a Texas Cooperative Extension economist

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 17, 2004
Aggiefest Livestock Judging Contest 
COLLEGE STATION – The annual Aggiefest Livestock Judging Contest will be Oct.16 at the Louise Pearce Pavilion here.

September 17, 2004
Austin Workshop To Cover Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde Of Wildlife Management 
AUSTIN – An upcoming wildlife workshop here will cover the gamut of issues facing rural absentee landowners.

September 14, 2004
Texas Crop And Weather Report 
COLLEGE STATION -- Instead of enjoying this year's mild summer, cotton farmers in the High Plains are anxiously watching the thermometer and hoping for warmer temperatures, Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

September 10, 2004
Tree, Turf Health To Be Topic Sept. 22 At Texas A&M Gardens 
COLLEGE STATION – Trees and turf health will be the topic Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. for the Texas A&M University Horticultural Gardens monthly lecture.

September 07, 2004
Soaring Obesity Rates Could Be Costly 
SAN ANTONIO -- One called it a perfect storm. Another said it was a train wreck. Rising obesity rates will push Texas and the nation to physical and financial disaster unless people change their behaviors, according to speakers at the recent Texas Produce Convention in San Antonio.

September 06, 2004
Ideal Forage Combo For White-Tailed Deer Found 
OVERTON – White-tailed deer hunters have the chance to perform a labor of love on Labor Day weekend – planting winter supplemental feed plots.

September 02, 2004
Awareness Week Turns Up Heat On Infernal Texas Pest 
SAN ANTONIO -- In Texas, fire ant awareness may seem redundant. What Texan's life hasn't been touched by one or several of the little critters?

August 31, 2004
Texas Crop And Weather Report 
COLLEGE STATION -- An unseasonably wet August set the stage for a high quality pecan harvest, Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

August 31, 2004
Texas Country Recycling Events Planned For September 
AUSTIN – A series of rural recycling events called Texas Country Cleanups are scheduled for September.

August 31, 2004
Celebrate National Rice Month In September 
BEAUMONT - Why not make a rice recipe for your family tonight in honor of America's 15,000 rice farmers?

August 24, 2004
Texas Crop And Weather Report 
COLLEGE STATION – Cotton growers are expecting a good crop in the state -- whether harvest is just beginning or ending -- Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

August 20, 2004
EXTENSION TO HEAD WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT SESSIONS 
SAN ANTONIO -- Texas Cooperative Extension offices in Bexar and Uvalde counties will host two upcoming wildlife information sessions.

August 17, 2004
NINE $12,000 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO 4-H PARTICIPANTS  
SAN ANTONIO -- Nine high school seniors received $12,000 scholarships during the Bexar County 4-H Awards Program at the Helotes 4-H Activity Center on Friday evening, Aug. 13. The scholarships were awarded by the San Antonio Livestock Exposition Inc. Scholarship recipients were determined through the 4-H and Youth Development education program of Texas Cooperative Extension for Bexar County.

July 19, 2004
HEALTH TECH CAMP SPREADS WORD ABOUT CANCER PREVENTION  
COLLEGE STATION -- Recipe for quality summertime activity: Take 23 seventh- through 12th-graders, add a bunch of computers, some video equipment, a visit to M.D. Anderson in Houston, and spice it up with a lot of imagination. Stir for five days at various sites in and near the campus of Texas A&M University.

July 16, 2004
Scientist Peeling Back Major Health Benefits Of Citrus 
WESLACO -- Every day, Dr. Bhimu Patil consumes several different kinds of fruit. It's a habit he's always enjoyed, but never with the purpose he has today. He's convinced that if others knew what he knows, they would eat fruit also.

July 15, 2004
Helping Rice Farmers Predict Crop Development 
BEAUMONT -- Current low commodity prices and high input costs mean rice farmers must simultaneously cut production costs and maximize yield potential. And since the average Texas rice farm is 500 acres, producers often face the cost of hiring additional help. Fortunately for these farmers, technology can transform a farmer's toolbox to include a cutting-edge forecasting machine.

July 14, 2004
Distance Education Teaches Life Skills To Inmates 
DAYTON - It sits on a treeless plain in the middle of Liberty County in East Texas. The landscape is flat and forbidding. The austere buildings of the complex are surrounded by concrete and high wire fencing.

July 13, 2004
Motorists, Farm Equipment Can Share The Road Safely 
LUBBOCK -- The 2004 crop season is in full swing. That means motorists traveling Texas highways and rural roads may find themselves sharing the road with the large, slow-moving farm equipment.

July 13, 2004
Texas Crop And Weather Report 
COLLEGE STATION - Texas' unseasonably wet spring that brought green to pastures and landscapes also brought something less appealing- fungus and root rot - to gardens, Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

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.