September 2005 AgNews Links

September 30, 2005
Sometimes Loss After a Disaster Is Not Always Obvious  
MOSS HILL – The smell of bleach permeates the air inside the store. The meat cases that once held hundreds of pounds of rib eye and sirloin steaks, hamburger, chuck roasts and pork chops lie empty. No more homemade sausage is in the upright refrigerator case.

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 30, 2005
Texas Master Naturalists Win ‘Take Pride in America’ Award  
WASHINGTON – The Texas Master Naturalist program was honored today with the Take Pride in America award at ceremonies here. The award was in the state programs category.

September 30, 2005
Cotton Profitability Workshops Begin In October  
LUBBOCK – Cotton producers can get a leg up on planning their management strategies for 2006 at any of four cotton profitability workshops sponsored by Texas Cooperative Extension.

September 29, 2005
Proper Disposal of Dead Animals Vital in Rita’s Aftermath  
AMARILLO – East Texas cattle and chicken producers whose herds or flocks suffered major losses in Hurricane Rita may have their work cut out for them, said two Texas Cooperative Extension engineers.

September 29, 2005
Disaster Recovery Includes Personal Finances Too  
COLLEGE STATION – The hurricane is over.

September 28, 2005
Texas Cooperative Extension Agents Receive National Awards  
PHILADELPHIA – Several Texas Cooperative Extension agents for family and consumers sciences have received awards from the National Extension Associations of Family and Consumer Sciences. They and other national winners received their awards at the organization's annual banquet recently in Philadelphia.

September 28, 2005
Right Cleanup May Keep Mold from Taking Hold  
COLLEGE STATION – Images of the destruction caused by hurricanes Rita and Katrina won't be going away soon. Neither will the mess left behind. But now that the storms have passed, cleanup has started.

September 28, 2005
Small Water Systems Seminar Set for Oct. 28  
HOUSTON - The Texas Water Resources Institute, Texas Cooperative Extension, Southeastern Technical Advisory Center and the Environmental Protection Agency have partnered to offer a "Homeland Security Issues for Small Water Systems" workshop on Oct. 28 in Houston.

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 27, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION - Extreme weather from Hurricane Rita battered Southeast Texas with strong winds and rain, but producers in other areas were left high and dry, according to Texas Cooperative Extension.

September 27, 2005
New House will be a Classroom for Builders, Homeowners  
MCALLEN - The green-colored studs in the frame of a home under construction in north McAllen give the first hint that this is no ordinary house. Among the many that go up daily in this booming section of the country, this home is unique.

September 26, 2005
Good Education Starts With Learning To Read  
COLLEGE STATION – Remember Dick and Jane and Sally? Spot and Puff?

September 23, 2005
Herbicide Use An Alternative In Cotton Stalk Destruction  
COLLEGE STATION – The high price of diesel may encourage some cotton farmers to weigh their options this fall when removing stalks and residue from fields.

September 22, 2005
‘Honey, I’m Ready’: Signals of Gulf Coast Tick  
COLLEGE STATION – Communication is the key when it comes to host attraction and the love life of the Gulf Coast tick.

September 21, 2005
Hurricane Preparedness for Livestock  
COLLEGE STATION – Livestock owners are urged to prepare and follow procedures as Hurricane Rita continues its projected path toward the Texas Gulf Coast.

September 21, 2005
Cotton Farmers Brace for Hurricane Rita  
COLLEGE STATION – Cotton farmers in Brazos and Burleson counties are working into the late evening hours this week, accelerating harvest activities as Hurricane Rita continues a projected path toward the Texas Gulf Coast.

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 21, 2005
Researchers Hope Cotton Screening Will Stop Bacterial Blight In Its Tracks  
LUBBOCK – If an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, what is a pound or a ton of prevention worth? For High Plains cotton producers, the answer could be an entire field or an entire crop when bacterial blight rears its ugly head.

September 20, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – Rain is needed, and grain sorghum yields will be low, according to a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

September 20, 2005
Former Student Establishes Scholarship  
COLLEGE STATION – When Karen Gremminger was a little girl, she dreamed of becoming a veterinarian.

September 19, 2005
Doctor Shopping is an Important Step to Quality Health Care  
AMARILLO – Shopping around for the best price and service is a hallmark characteristic of American consumers, whether it's for a house or car or laundry detergent.

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 16, 2005
Alfalfa Quality Affects Marketing  
MULESHOE – The dairy industry is thriving in West Texas and eastern New Mexico, so many crop producers in the region are looking at alfalfa as an alternative or rotation crop. But what are dairymen looking for in terms of alfalfa quality?

September 15, 2005
Habitat Landscaping Classes Offered  
EDINBURG - If you've ever dreamed of turning part of your property into a special paradise for birds and butterflies, here's an opportunity to learn how to do it yourself.

September 14, 2005
Texas Cooperative Extension To Hold Three October Range Monitoring Workshops  
SAN ANGELO – Texas Cooperative Extension has scheduled three Fall Range Monitoring Workshops during October.

September 13, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – Sunflower demand will keep up with production, which has more than doubled statewide, Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

September 13, 2005
Protect Home, Family Against Unseen Danger: Carbon Monoxide  
COLLEGE STATION – Believe it or not, the weather is about to get cooler. That means turning off the air conditioner at home and turning on the heater.

September 12, 2005
Hurricane Fallout Could Cost Area Producers Millions  
AMARILLO – The destructive waves of Hurricane Katrina haven't subsided. Rising natural gas prices and the closing of ports in New Orleans are affecting corn and cattle producers in Texas and across the nation, one Texas Cooperative Extension expert said.

September 12, 2005
Survey Says ... Researchers Need Producer Input for Animal Disease Study  
UVALDE – Researchers from the National Center for Foreign Animal and Zoonotic Disease Defense at Texas A&M University are looking to South Central Texas producers for help with a new study.

September 12, 2005
Meat Scientist Wins Service Award  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Jeff Savell has won the Signal Service Award from the American Meat Science Association. This annual award is given in recognition of service and lasting contributions to the meat industry and the association.

September 09, 2005
New Department Unveiled at Texas A&M University  
COLLEGE STATION – Texas A&M University is known for its long-standing traditions. But that doesn't mean nothing new ever happens.

September 08, 2005
Texas Cooperative Extension Offers Two-Day QuickBooks Pro Course  
MIDLAND – Texas Cooperative Extension will present the Introduction to QuickBooks Pro for Ag Producers on Oct. 27-28 in Midland County's Extension office, 2445 E. Highway 80.

September 07, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION - Mother Nature may bring hurricanes and hail storms, but Texas cotton producers must still harvest their crop, say experts from Texas Cooperative Extension.

September 07, 2005
Researchers Help Cotton Take Cover From Whipping Winds  
VERNON – Winds sweeping across the Texas plains mow down almost 10 percent of the state's cotton annually, according to a researcher at the Texas A&M University System Research and Extension Center here.

September 06, 2005
Dairy Workshop to Highlight Multi-State Research on Oct. 12  
CLOVIS, N.M. – The expanding dairy industry in New Mexico and Texas has prompted researchers in both states to join forces in getting the latest information to producers.

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.

September 06, 2005
Whiteflies on the Rise in Central Texas  
UVALDE – In the past, they've blanketed windshields, caused farm equipment to overheat and damaged various crops. Are they bio-terrorists? Not exactly. They're silverleaf whiteflies, and this year there is a sizeable increase in their Central Texas population.

September 05, 2005
Proper Backpack Can Prevent Student’s Aching Back  
COLLEGE STATION – Some children just seem to move slower in the mornings during the school year. But it could be more than just the usual grumbles about school, said Courtney Schoessow, Texas Cooperative Extension program specialist in health education.

September 05, 2005
Experts: Take Anti-aging Skin Care Claims with Grain of Salt  
COLLEGE STATION – The labels are laced with words only a chemist can understand. The commercials often feature women who don't look much older than 35.

September 05, 2005
Wildlife on the High Plains: Playas Hold the Key  
CANYON – Where do you find game on the High Plains?

September 02, 2005
Be Prepared: Disasters Can Strike Any Time  
COLLEGE STATION – Disaster can strike at any place, any time, to anybody. One look at television news coverage of the recent upheaval caused by Hurricane Katrina proves that.

September 02, 2005
2005 Cow Country Congress Set at Champion Ranch  
CENTERVILLE – The 2005 Cow Country Congress will be held Sept. 29 at the Wallrath Champion Ranch, a registered and commercial Brangus operation near here.

September 02, 2005
Katrina Aftermath: Consumers Could See Temporary Price Increase For Some Food Items  
COLLEGE STATION – Consumers could see temporary price increases in some food items if the port of New Orleans is closed for an extended period, a Texas Cooperative Extension economist said.

September 02, 2005
Water Team Harvests Award  
COLLEGE STATION – A team of water experts from the Texas A&M University System has won the "Blue Ribbon Award" recently.

September 01, 2005
Reverse Mortgage: Putting Your Money Where Your Home Is  
COLLEGE STATION - A reverse mortgage is a series of payments made to the homeowner against the value of his or her home. Basically, a reverse mortgage pays the homeowner money based on the value of the home, said an expert from Texas Cooperative Extension.