December AgNews Links

December 31, 2001
Texas Family Forum Hosts Seminar On Type-2 Diabetes Jan.16 In Dallas, Waco And Temple  
DALLAS - The Texas Family Forum, in conjunction with the Blackland Income Growth Program, will host a seminar called "Watch Out! Don''t Let Diabetes Catch Your Children! Prevention of Type-2 Diabetes" scheduled for Jan 16 at Texas A&M Dallas.

December 31, 2001
Forestry Plays Key Economic, Environmental Role In Urban Areas  
HOUSTON -- To some ears, "urban forestry" sounds contradictory. But over the past 30 years, the Texas Forest Service has seen its urban forestry program take root and spread among the state's largest cities.

December 28, 2001
Master Clothing Volunteers 'Sew' Right  
LUBBOCK - Aileene Williams of Tulia is a whiz with a sewing machine. Give her some fabric, a needle and thread, and there's almost nothing she can't produce. "I started sewing in 4-H when I was about 8," she said.

December 28, 2001
West Texas Regional Pecan Show Reflects Growing Conditions  
SAN ANGELO - This year's annual West Texas Regional Pecan Show sponsored by Texas Cooperative Extension was reflective of the western half of Texas' pecan crop, according to show superintendent John Begnaud, Texas Cooperative Extension horticulturist in Tom Green County. The show, featuring 185 entries gleaned from smaller area competitions, was held at the Texas A&M University Research and Extension Center earlier this month.

December 27, 2001
$1.1 Million Risk Management Education Center Established  
STEPHENVILLE -- The Texas A&M University Research and Extension Center at Stephenville recently established the Southern Region Risk Management Education Center after receiving more than $1.1 million in grant funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

December 27, 2001
Call To Arms Goes Out In Support Of ‘Texas Brigades’  
SAN ANGELO -- Feed, seed, and youth education may not have much in common, but if a team of Texas wildlife professionals have their way, they soon will.

December 26, 2001
Popular Horticulturist Retires From Harris County Extension  
HOUSTON -- Co-workers compliment his creative genius. Volunteers say they enjoy his quick wit and ability to make work fun.

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

December 25, 2001
Texas Cooperative Wildlife Collection Tops 1 Million Animals  
COLLEGE STATION -- Did you know that not all bats dine on mosquitoes? That there's been only one recorded sighting in the western North Atlantic of a shark previously known only in the Madeira Islands and Brazil?

December 25, 2001
Unique Rio Farms Celebrates 60th Birthday  
WESLACO -- Rio Farms, one of the country's unique farming operations, is quietly celebrating its 60th anniversary this month. It was an unusual social experiment when it started and, despite its evolution over the years, remains distinctive.

December 24, 2001
Tree-Pruning Insects Vexing Rio Grande Valley  
WESLACO -- If your trees are being pruned without your knowledge or consent, fear not. The culprit is not some deranged gardener.

December 24, 2001
Former 4-H'er Delivers Red, White And Blue Message  
COLLEGE STATION -- When Jennifer Roberson joined 4-H as a third-grader, she didn't realize how life-changing the experience would be. The leadership skills she learned from her years in 4-H, a youth development program that stresses leadership and community service, helped her make a difference after Sept. 11 -and lead her to New York City.

December 21, 2001
Producers Report Above-Average Yields In Spinach  
COLLEGE STATION - Popeye would be proud. Above-average yields are expected for this year's spinach crop due to favorable weather, Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

December 21, 2001
Quail Managers Look To Texas Symposium For Answers  
CORPUS CHRISTI – Quail populations have imploded across much of their range in the last 20 years, and wildlife managers from across North America will convene in Texas to try to sort out the situation.

December 20, 2001
Minimizing Emissions Could Lead To New Income Source For Farmers  
COLLEGE STATION – U.S. farmers who protect the environment could receive higher incomes despite producing less crops, according to a report in this week's Science magazine.

December 20, 2001
Colon Cancer Prevention Goal Of Research  
COLLEGE STATION – What's the one thing every person in the world has in common? Growing older: No one is getting any younger.

December 19, 2001
Texas Sugarcane Harvest Begins Early  
COLLEGE STATION - Sugarcane harvest began early earlier this year in the Rio Grande Valley due to larger acreage, but recent rains have slowed the harvesting process, Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

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

December 18, 2001
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION - The weather is starting to turn cold in West Texas, but livestock is holding up well this winter, Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

December 18, 2001
Texas Electric Choice Coming Jan. 1  
COLLEGE STATION – The new year is the traditional time for change, and here's one consumers can look forward to. Beginning Jan. 1, 2002, Texas Electric Choice will give many residential and commercial consumers the option of choosing their own retail electric provider (REP), said Dr. Lynn White, Texas Cooperative Extension family economics specialist.

December 18, 2001
Texas A&M University Program Ranked First By Meat&Poultry Magazine  
COLLEGE STATION – Texas A&M University's meat and poultry science programs have been ranked No. 1 in the nation by Meat&Poultry magazine.

December 17, 2001
Coffman Announces Retirement From State Corn Specialist Post  
COLLEGE STATION -- Dr. Cloyce Coffman, professor and state corn and sorghum specialist with Texas Cooperative Extension, has announced his retirement effective Dec. 31.

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

December 14, 2001
Don't Let Foodborne Illness Spoil Mail-Order Surprise  
COLLEGE STATION – During the holiday season, consumers who want to spread tasty seasonal joy may find catalogue shopping to be a time and energy saver. However, worries about the safety of food items sent by mail can upset many holiday festivities.

December 13, 2001
Texas A&M University Meat Judging Team Wins National Title  
COLLEGE STATION - The Texas A&M University Meat Judging Team won first place in the International Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest.

December 13, 2001
Celebrating The Holidays With Preschoolers  
COLLEGE STATION – Not only is it more blessed to give than to receive, but when little children are involved, it's more fun too. Watching young children's eyes light up when they take in the wonders of the holiday season and the treasures under the fancy wrapping paper is the best part of the season for many adults.

December 12, 2001
Keep Food Safe During Holiday Entertaining  
COLLEGE STATION – Food and fun, family and friends – what better formula for holiday festivities? To insure pleasant holiday memories, keep food safety in mind, said Dr. Peggy Van Laanen, Texas Cooperative Extension food and nutrition specialist.

December 12, 2001
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION - This year's cotton harvest is winding down on the South Plains and in Texas, with producers looking forward to better yields and quality than last year, Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

December 12, 2001
100 Years Of 4-H To Be Celebrated  
COLLEGE STATION – Nothing like a birthday celebration to mark a milestone, and National 4-H has a big one coming up next year.

December 11, 2001
Recession: How The Economy Affects Consumers  
COLLEGE STATION – The Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon left most Americans with a three major concerns:

December 10, 2001
Two Recognized With Entomological Society Awards  
COLLEGE STATION – The Entomological Society of America will honor a retired professor and a graduate student from Texas A&M University at its annual meeting this week in San Diego.

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

Rangeland Workshop Slated For Jan. 10-12  
SONORA – The Academy for Ranch Management will host a basic rangeland management workshop here Jan. 10-12 at the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station near Sonora.

December 05, 2001
Ladd Wins National Council On Family Relations Award  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Linda Ladd, Texas Cooperative Extension family development specialist, has received the annual Extension Family Life Specialist Award of Excellence for Early Career.

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

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

December 04, 2001
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION - Favorable weather conditions have allowed the state's wheat and oat producers to plant their crops early, and fall rains provided moisture for farmers to replant fields where stands were lost, Texas Extension Cooperative reports.

December 04, 2001
Texas A&M University Wildlife Researcher To Carry Olympic Torch  
COLLEGE STATION – Carrying the Olympic Torch for part of its relay to Salt Lake City is something that Dr. Clark Adams of College Station has his heart in – literally. The wildlife researcher at the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station said running is one choice he made to reverse the blockage of heart disease four years ago.

December 03, 2001
New Turf Grass Friendly To Soccer Moms, Home Gardners  
OVERTON – The future should be greener for home gardeners, golfers and soccer moms thanks to Axcella, a new turf grass developed by the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station.