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June 2006 AgNews Links
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 30, 2006
Hay,Cattle Supplementation Among Topics At Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course in August
COLLEGE STATION - Forage and beef cattle nutrition management will be the topics of several Cattleman's College seminars at the 52nd Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course. The short course will be Aug. 7-9 at Texas A&M University in College Station.June 30, 2006
Supplemental Deer Feeding Can Reduce Rangeland Quality
UVALDE Supplemental feeding of white-tailed deer helps produce trophy bucks, but it can also mean trouble for ranglelands, according to Texas Agricultural Experiment Station research conduced in Uvalde.June 30, 2006
Don't Bash Bahiagrass
OVERTON Where coastal bermudagrass is commonly called "the queen of forages," bahiagrass is often considered the unwanted offspring.June 29, 2006
Are Artificial Sweeteners Safe?
COLLEGE STATION To sweeten or not to sweeten for those contemplating limiting their sugar intake, that is the real question.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 28, 2006
Texas Crop, Weather Report
SAN ANGELO "In general, range conditions are typical for this time of the year," said Dr. Allan McGinty, Texas Cooperative Extension range specialist at San Angelo.June 28, 2006
Sleep Apnea: When Loud Snoring Is No Joke
COLLEGE STATION Snoring ... it's the punch line for a million jokes. But for people with sleep apnea, it's no laughing matter, said Texas Cooperative Extension experts.June 28, 2006
New Phorid Fly Released in Fight Against Fire Ants
NEW BRAUNFELS There's a new phorid fly in town, and this one could be even deadlier to fire ants than other species, said a Texas Cooperative Extension entomologist.June 27, 2006
Better Beetle Sought for Salt Cedar Control
BUSHLAND Beetles from Uzbekistan are more prolific salt cedar eaters than beetles from Greece. At least that's what Texas Agricultural Experiment Station researchers hope.June 27, 2006
Drought, Whiteflies Taking Their Toll on Valley Cotton
WESLACO The lack of rainfall continues to take its toll on the Lower Rio Grande Valley's cotton crop, according to an expert with Texas Cooperative Extension. At least 100,000 acres have been lost thus far, and what remains is being hit hard by growing populations of whiteflies.June 26, 2006
Research Examines Use of Recycled Water for Turfgrass Irrigation in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO Maintaining high-quality turfgrass during the hot and dry summer months in Central Texas requires irrigation that increases demand on potable water supplies.June 26, 2006
Enjoy Your Trip: Dont Take Rage on the Road
COLLEGE STATION Now that summer travel season is here, experts from Texas Cooperative Extension urge drivers to watch out for a danger that's becoming more common every year.June 23, 2006
Wildlife Tourism Seminar Targets Rural Texans
KERRVILLE Communities and landowners who want to tap into the increasing eco-tourism potential for both hunting and non-hunting markets in Texas are encouraged to attend a Wildlife Tourism seminar Aug. 2 at the YO Ranch near Mountain Home.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 22, 2006
Technology Helps Landowners Manage for Livestock, Wildlife
LUBBOCK Landowners have a variety of high-tech and low-tech tools available to help them manage their acreage, large or small, for livestock or wildlife or both.June 22, 2006
Africanized Bee Appearance in Texas Panhandle Calls for Caution
AMARILLO Bees confirmed as the Africanized strain have been found in the Panhandle, prompting a word of caution from a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.June 22, 2006
South Texas Citrus Experts Supportive of Florida Citrus Quarantine
WESLACO Better safe than sorry: That's how Lower Rio Grande Valley citrus experts reacted to last week's quarantine of Florida citrus.June 21, 2006
Texas Crop, Weather Report
WESLACO The weather system that brought heavy rains to the Houston area managed to soak some parched, southern counties of the state. But it fizzled out before providing any drought relief to the Lower Rio Grande Valley, according to experts with Texas Cooperative Extension.June 21, 2006
From Campfire to Gas Tank, Mesquite Energy May Be Harnessed for Ethanol
VERNON The dense mesquite-covered mid-section of Texas could provide fuel for about 400 small ethanol plants, according to one Texas Agricultural Experiment Station researcher.June 20, 2006
Panhandle Deer Appreciation Day Scheduled
ALLISON Panhandle Deer Appreciation Day will be held June 29 by Texas Cooperative Extension in Wheeler, Hemphill and Roberts counties.June 20, 2006
Grasslands Sequester Greenhouse Gases Too
OVERTON New equipment will enable Texas Agricultural Experiment Station scientists fine- tune grassland management to sequester carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas.June 20, 2006
Families Reminded to Include Pets in Family Evacuation Plan
HOUSTON As Gulf Coast residents brace for what weather experts are forecasting as another busy hurricane season, a Texas Cooperative Extension expert said every family should have an evacuation plan that includes the family pet.June 20, 2006
Air Quality Issues Publication Now Available for Animal Agriculture
COLLEGE STATION - To help inform operators of animal feeding facilities about state and federal air quality regulations, a brochure titled "Air Quality Standards and Nuisance Issues for Animal Agriculture" has been published by Texas Cooperative Extension.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 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 19, 2006
South Texas Citrus Experts Supportive of Florida Citrus Quarantine
WESLACO Better safe than sorry: That's how Lower Rio Grande Valley citrus experts reacted to last week's quarantine of Florida citrus.June 16, 2006
Extension Expert Explains How to Disinfect Water After Disaster
COLLEGE STATION Experts are predicting another active hurricane season in 2006, and Texans learned after Hurricane Rita that a dependable water supply may not be available.June 15, 2006
Consider Seed Source for Next Years Wheat Crop
AMARILLO The low wheat grain yields throughout much of Texas and Oklahoma will likely result in a shortage of quality wheat seed this August and September, a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist said.June 15, 2006
Producers, Others Chewing over Standards for Grass-fed Beef
UVALDE The beef cattle industry is experiencing increased consumer demand for specialty beef products, including grass-fed beef, said a Texas Cooperative Extension economist. And a standard for "grass-fed" beef needs to be established for both producers and consumers of this product.June 15, 2006
Conservation Issues to Be Focus of Eagle Lake Rice Field Day
EAGLE LAKE -- The 32nd annual Rice Field Day at the Eagle Lake Research Station will be June 27. The event will begin at 4 p.m.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 14, 2006
Calm Calves Have Improved Immunological Response
OVERTON Calm-natured calves appear to have a better response to vaccination at weaning than temperamental calves, according to scientists with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station.June 14, 2006
Properly Working Thyroid Necessary for Health
AMARILLO About 27 million Americans have overactive or underactive thyroid glands, said Andrew B. Crocker, Extension gerontology health specialist. More than half of those are undiagnosed.June 13, 2006
Texas Crop, Weather Report
COLLEGE STATION Dry conditions continue to take a toll on agriculture production across the state, according to Texas Cooperative Extension.June 13, 2006
Canned Dog Food Recalled
COLLEGE STATION -- Fifteen varieties of canned dog food manufactured by Simmons Pet Food are under Food and Drug Administration recall due to linings separating from the inside of the cans, officials said Tuesday.June 13, 2006
Communities, Not Just Crops, Depend on Irrigation
AMARILLO About 90 percent of the Ogallala Aquifer water pumped in this region is used for agricultural crops. But that's not all the irrigation water is growing, area economists say.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.June 12, 2006
Sonora Readies for Traditional Wool, Mohair Contests
SONORA The 69th Wool and Mohair Show, the 46th National 4-H Wool Judging Contest and the sixth FFA Wool Judging Contest begin here tomorrow at the Sonora Wool and Mohair Co. warehouse and the Sutton County 4-H Civic Center.June 12, 2006
Entomologists Join Faculty at Weslaco Ag Research Centers
WESLACO Two entomologists have recently joined the faculty of agricultural research agencies in Weslaco. Dr. Boris A. Castro has been named assistant professor and Extension entomologist at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center. Dr. Mamoudou Setamou has been appointed assistant professor in entomology at the Texas A&M-Kingsville Citrus Center.June 12, 2006
Charitable Trust Will Fund Equine Business Studies at Texas A&M
COLLEGE STATION Proceeds from a charitable trust at the Texas A&M Foundation will assist in funding the Jocelyn L. and Joe R. Straus Jr. '50 Professorship in Equine Business Studies at Texas A&M University.June 12, 2006
New Residents Learn Flavor of United States Food Culture
HOUSTON From supermarkets to fast food restaurants, food culture in the United States is unfamiliar to new residents, said Kim Bui, Texas Cooperative Extension assistant with the Better Living for Texans program in Harris County.June 09, 2006
Going Phishing: Scams Angle for Personal Information
COLLEGE STATION The e-mails look official. They have logos and seem to be from such institutions as Amazon, PayPal, CitiBank, Wells Fargo and even the Internal Revenue Service. The message says something is wrong with your account and you need to update your personal information.June 09, 2006
Sheep and Goat Problems are the Focus of Two Upcoming Extension Workshops
UVALDE Texas Cooperative Extension and Fort Dodge Animal Health will present the workshop, "Perennial Challenges: Parasites and Toxic Plants" at two times and locations in July.June 09, 2006
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June 9, 2006Climate, Cattle Market and Land Issues to be Highlighted at the 52nd Annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course
Contact: Dr. Jason Cleere, (979) 845-6931,jjcleere@tamu.edu COLLEGE STATION "Factors Affecting Your Future as a Beef Producer" is the theme for this year's Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course. The short course will be Aug. 7-9 at Rudder Tower at Texas A&M University in College Station.June 08, 2006
Got Biomass for Alternative Fuels? You Betcha, Forestry Expert Says
OVERTON When it comes to alternatives for petroleum, ethanol from row crops is not the only game in town, said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.June 08, 2006
Students from Thailand Hope for More than Cultural Exchange
COLLEGE STATION An ongoing student exchange program at Texas A&M University is more than just a cultural experience; it may save lives back in the students' homeland of Thailand.June 07, 2006
When Disaster Strikes, Diabetics Are at Special Risk
COLLEGE STATION Disasters weather-related or otherwise can happen any time and can affect anyone, even babies, older adults and those with special needs, such as diabetes, said Texas Cooperative Extension experts.June 07, 2006
Dairies Look at Wheat Silage as a Protein Source
AMARILLO Wheat is usually grown for grazing and grain, but the expanding dairy industry is creating a market for wheat as a protein-rich silage, said two Texas Cooperative Extension specialists.June 06, 2006
Texas Crop, Weather Report
COLLEGE STATION Although the week brought light showers and moderate rainfall to some regions of the state, moisture is still inadequate in most areas, according to Texas Cooperative Extension reports. Additionally, other weather woes, particularly the damage caused by wind and hail accompanying much of the state's badly needed rainfall, have caused further difficulties for farmers and ranchers.June 06, 2006
More Than Drought Affecting Wheat Yields
AMARILLO Wheat producers have more than the drought cutting into their yields this year, said two Texas Agricultural Experiment Station researchers.June 06, 2006
Step One: Make Exercise Part of Your Daily Routine
COLLEGE STATION You've heard the old saying: The longest journey begins with a single step.June 05, 2006
Public Invited to Plum Creek Watershed Project Meeting
The Plum Creek Watershed steering committee will meet at 6 p.m. June 20 at Lockhart State Park to establish work groups and begin planning. The public is encouraged to attend.June 05, 2006
Orange, Grapefruit Juice for Breakfast Builds Bones in Rats
COLLEGE STATION It may sound like Saturday cartoons: a strong-boned rat that can't be broken. But a couple of Texas researchers say the real hero is citrus juice.June 05, 2006
Texas Maroon Carrot, 1015 Onion Breeder May Retire But Doesnt Plan to Veg Out
COLLEGE STATION In late May 1958, Ish Stivers pulled his car up to the Pike home near rural Hot Springs, Ark. The high school agriculture teacher loaded his newly graduated student, Leonard Pike, and drove him to Southern State College in Magnolia.June 05, 2006
Student Interns Returning to Mexico With Improved Irrigation Skills
WESLACO Two students from Mexico have completed a four-month irrigation internship here and say they are anxious to return home with their newfound knowledge.June 05, 2006
Disaster Aftermath: What Do We Tell the Children?
COLLEGE STATION Hurricane season in the Atlantic basin began on June 1, while memories of last year's destructive storms are still fresh. Weather experts with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have predicted another active season.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.June 01, 2006
August Estate Planning Seminar Can Help Keep the Ranch in the Family
COLLEGE STATION Ranchers can learn how to reduce their taxes and make effective estate planning decisions by attending an estate planning seminar scheduled for Aug. 9-10 at the College Station Conference Center, 1300 George Bush Drive.