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Region 1: Panhandle
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 22 2007
Perennial Pastures Require Care, Planning
FLOYDADA So you want some perennial grass on your place for grazing or maybe even hay? Before you get started on this project, get a leg up and do some planning, said a Texas Cooperative Extension beef specialist.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
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 25 2007
Two QuickBooks Short Courses Offered for Farmers and Ranchers
AMARILLO Courses covering the business accounting program QuickBooks Pro will be offered in Amarillo and Lubbock in August, a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist said.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 19 2007
Beef Marketing Course To Begin Aug. 21
AMARILLO Beef Marketing and Management 2010, a series of educational activities for people involved in the beef industry, kicks off in August, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.July 18 2007
Field Day to Focus on Agricultures Role in Alternative Energy
BUSHLAND Agriculture is growing more than just food and clothing these days, local researchers say. Because energy is the latest potential crop to be harvested, a field day featuring agriculture's role in the energy industry is scheduled for Aug. 8.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 12 2007
Playa Lakes Are A Valuable Plains Resource
FLOYDADA So how's your playa...is it holding water during this unusually wet year? Is it sporting a lush bloom of vegetation, in the water and on the land surrounding it?July 09 2007
Officials Warn West Nile Virus Is Back
CANYON -- Lots of rain leaves standing water. Standing water attracts mosquitoes. Mosquitoes can carry West Nile Virus. And July is the prime month for cases of the disease to start showing up, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.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 20 2007
Managing Medications Critical to Overall Health Care and Cost
AMARILLO Prescription and non-prescription medications are important for good health, but without proper management they may have unintended side-effects, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.June 14 2007
Air Emissions Project to Get Under Way at Oklahoma Swine Operation
AMARILLO -- Determining how much air emissions area hog facilities release from their buildings is a two-year project for a local Texas Agricultural Experiment Station air quality engineer.June 07 2007
Playa Management for Wildlife Meetings Planned in June
CANYON Wildlife-friendly management of playa lakes promises to be significant in Texas due to the unique functions these wetlands provide, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.June 06 2007
Extension Specialist Concentrate on Whats Buggin Wheat
AMARILLO Yellowed or brown leaves on wheat may be caused by drought, disease, pests or too much rain. Dr. Ron French puts the plant under a microscope to determine the exact problem.February 28, 2007
Researchers Sniff Out Emissions from Feedyards
AMARILLO Setting up an air quality trailer in the midst of cattle pens at a feedlot will help measure gaseous emissions, said a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station researcher.February 27, 2007
Specialist Says: Producers Challenge is to Match Crop with Water
AMARILLO A tendency to plant more crop than available water will make scheduling of water applications vital this year, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.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 14, 2007
All Is Not Lost: Non-Bt Cotton Varieties Offer Promise for Banned Area
AMARILLO Some existing cotton varieties offer northern Panhandle growers production equal to the restricted insect-resistance enhanced varieties, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.February 12, 2007
Pets Can Be More than Best Friends for Older Adults
AMARILLO Older adults who live alone, either in their own home or in a residential facility, may find a pet is just what the doctor ordered, a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist said.February 05, 2007
Panhandle Researcher Earns National Recognition
AMARILLO Dr. William Payne, a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station researcher, has been named as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.February 05, 2007
Panhandle Researcher Earns National Recognition
AMARILLO Dr. William Payne, a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station researcher, has been named as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.January 29, 2007
Extension Expands Statewide Viticulture Team
LUBBOCK Texas Cooperative Extension continues to expand its statewide viticulture program with the addition of four regional viticulture associates.January 26, 2007
Cotton Marketing Planning Meetings Scheduled in February
AMARILLO Three "Developing This Year's Marketing Plan for Cotton" meetings will take place in February in the Panhandle, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.January 23, 2007
Crop, Livestock Insurance Course set for Feb. 26 in Vernon
VERNON A one-day Advanced Topic Series course slated for Feb. 26 will help producers incorporate federal crop and livestock insurance in their marketing plans, said a Texas Cooperative Extension economist.January 22, 2007
Initial Ethanol Push Challenges Beef Market
AMARILLO Like it or not, ethanol is coming, and beef producers must be prepared to weather the transitional phase and capitalize on the potentials in the future, said two speakers at the Southwest Beef Symposium in Amarillo.January 22, 2007
2007 Estate Planning Seminars Slated Across Texas
COLLEGE STATION Producers and landowners with tax decisions on their minds might want to add estate planning to the mix this year. A series of four Farm and Ranch Estate Planning Seminars slated across Texas in February and March can help, said a Texas Cooperative Extension economist.January 19, 2007
Extension Expert: Irrigation Opportunities Must Be Accompanied by Proper Planning
AMARILLO -- Excitement and anxiety are building as irrigation producers look at the first opportunity in many years to have profitable spring crops, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.January 19, 2007
Flexibility May Be Greatest Management Tool in Livestock Operation
AMARILLO High corn prices, drought, terrorist attacks, mad cow disease, more drought and high fuel prices have all cut into beef prices in the past 10 years, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.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 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
Chandler Named North Region Program Director for Family and Consumer Sciences
LUBBOCK Joan Chandler has been named Texas Cooperative Extension North Region Program Director for Family and Consumer Sciences, effective Feb. 1.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.January 04, 2007
Chicken Pox Virus May Manifest Itself as Shingles in Older Adults
AMARILLO The same virus that causes chicken pox can cause shingles in adults, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.January 03, 2007
Dried Distillers Grains Can Help Produce More Beef
AMARILLO Supplemental feeding of dried distiller's grains to cattle can help produce more beef in grazing programs, a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station researcher said.January 01, 2007
Nothing Normal About Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
AMARILLO Normal pressure hydrocephalus, which is thought to be a cause of dementia, can occur in people of any age but it is most common in the elderly population, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.December 29, 2006
Texas High Plains Grain Elevator Workshop Scheduled Jan. 18
AMARILLO Bioenergy is the current buzz word in agriculture and the Texas High Plains Grain Elevator Workshop on Jan. 18 will keep it buzzing, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.December 27, 2006
Agriculture Conferences Slated in January, February
LUBBOCK South Plains producers can update their crop production and management skills and earn continuing education units at any of seven agriculture conferences. The Texas Cooperative Extension events are slated for January and February.December 22, 2006
Seminar to Help Develop This Years Marketing Plan for Feed Grains
AMARILLO Producers needing help in establishing a marketing plan for their feed grains operation in the midst of recent rising prices are invited to attend a two-day seminar, said Dr. Steve Amosson, a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.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 12, 2006
Economist: Grain Production Outlook Best in 20 Years
AMARILLO Grain producers can look forward to a profitable market for several years, but cattle producers must work through some shocks in the market, a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist said.December 04, 2006
Electric May Be Cheaper Than Natural Gas When Farmers Water Crops This Spring
AMARILLO Producers who irrigate crops can make converting their watering systems to electricity pay at current natural gas prices, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.November 29, 2006
Texas Crop, Weather Report
COLLEGE STATION Following last week's unseasonably warm temperatures in most regions, the state is bracing for an arctic blast being forecasted for the end of this week.November 28, 2006
New Texas Cooperative Extension 4-H Agent Named in Randall County
CANYON Kristy Synatschk is moving on up in the state of Texas.November 27, 2006
Dairy Consortium Combines Research Efforts
AMARILLO - The Southern Great Plains is rapidly becoming the land of not only beef, but milk, said a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station leader. This is providing an opportunity to build on many research and educational strengths in the livestock industry and create new partnerships, researchers say.November 27, 2006
Perennial Wheat Research Looks at Options for Producers
BUSHLAND Perennial wheat? The possibility is being looked at by a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station researcher.November 21, 2006
Biocontrol of Wavy Leaf Thistle Being Studied in Texas
BUSHLAND Wavy leaf thistle was difficult to find along Panhandle highways five years ago. But now the noxious weed can be found moving into pastures, said a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station researcher.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 20, 2006
Toxin in Corn May Be Deadly to Horses
AMARILLO -- Conditions in corn fields across the High Plains were right this year to produce a deadly toxin already responsible for the death of two horses in the Panhandle, said a Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory official in Amarillo.November 14, 2006
Dryland Agriculture Book Takes a World View
AMARILLO Growing competition for diminishing fresh water supplies worldwide, coupled with an expanding population, will drive demand for improved dryland agriculture technology, said a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station researcher.November 13, 2006
Futures, Options Seminars Scheduled for December
AMARILLO The current volatility in agriculture markets is increasing the importance of knowing when to use futures and options, said a leading expert in the industry.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 06, 2006
Panhandle Farm, Ranch Management Symposium Set Nov. 30
AMARILLO The 22nd annual Panhandle Farm and Ranch Management Symposium will be Nov. 30, said a Texas Cooperative Extension agent. The event will be in conjunction with the Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show in the Grand Plaza.July 28, 2006
Blend May be Best Bet When Selecting Wheat Seed
AMARILLO When buying seed, wheat producers may want to choose a mix of varieties for planting their fall crop, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.July 27, 2006
Big Country Wheat Conference Set for August 17 in Abilene
ABILENE -- Texas Cooperative Extension's Big Country Wheat Conference has been set for Aug.17.July 25, 2006
Producers Advised to Use Caution with Drought-Stressed Feed
DALLAS Danger may be lurking as farmers try to market drought-stressed crops and livestock producers hunt for forage, said two Texas Cooperative Extension specialists.July 21, 2006
Beef Quality Assurance Workshop Scheduled Aug. 15
DIMMITT Cow-calf and stocker cattle producers can hone their competitive edge by attending a Texas Beef Quality Producer Program on Aug. 15 in Dimmitt, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.July 19, 2006
Bob Benson, 4-H EXCELL Golf Tournament is Aug. 15th
LUBBOCK Can't drive like Tiger Woods, or putt like Vijay Singh? No matter. Dust off those sticks and join other South Plains golfers for the Aug. 15 Bob Benson Memorial 4-H EXCELL Golf Tournament in Plainview.July 18, 2006
North Plains Research Field Day Set for Aug. 9
ETTER -- An information-packed field day offering something for most agriculture producers is scheduled Aug. 9 at the North Plains Research Field southeast of Etter, said Dr. John Sweeten, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station resident director in Amarillo.July 11, 2006
Congestive Heart Failure is Treatable
AMARILLO Congestive heart failure sounds fatal, but is actually a treatable condition, according to a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.July 10, 2006
Plant Pathologist Joins Lubbock Center Staff
LUBBOCK South Plains cotton and peanut producers have a new ally in their fight against yield-robbing plant diseases.July 07, 2006
Dry Weather Dents South Plains Cotton
LUBBOCK After back-to-back record cotton crops in 2004 and 2005, South Plains cotton farmers are watching the sky and keeping their fingers crossed. Rain is a badly needed, yet scarce, commodity for dryland and irrigated producers right now.July 07, 2006
Former Soviet Union Republic Looks to Texas Researcher for Answers
AMARILLO Dr. Charlie Rush is using knowledge gained in the sugar beet fields of the Panhandle to help the Republic of Azerbaijan, formerly a part of the Soviet Union, build economic stability.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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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.May 25, 2006
Health Officials Suggest Caution in Wake of Tularemia Case
AMARILLO Jackrabbits and cottontail rabbits could present a health problem in the Texas Panhandle this summer. A case of tularemia, also known as rabbit fever, has been found in Potter County.March 16, 2006
Documentation, Burial Top List of Rancher Things-to-Do Post Fire
AMARILLO Documenting the number of cattle being buried may be the biggest issue facing ranchers and government agencies trying to get financial assistance for those hit hardest by the recent wildfires, a Texas Cooperative Extension official said.March 15, 2006
Help Needed for Ranchers in Wake of Damaging Fires
AMARILLO Generous donations of hay, materials and cash are coming into the region to help ranchers hit hard by Texas' largest-ever grass fires, a Texas Cooperative Extension leader said.March 14, 2006
Meetings Scheduled to Help Range Management Decisions in Wake of Fires
AMARILLO Ranchers needing information to help make important management decisions due to losses from recent fires have a several educational opportunities, according to Texas Cooperative Extension officials.March 14, 2006
Proper Disposal of Dead Animals Needed After Wildfires
AMARILLO Ranchers across the Texas Panhandle must take care in disposing of animals killed by wildfires that ravaged almost 700,000 acres, Texas Cooperative Extension experts urged.March 14, 2006
Wildfires Leave Producers to Make Some Tough Decisions
AMARILLO The grass is gone, destroyed by fire. Hay is short. Soil moisture is almost non-existent.February 28, 2006
Disease Damages Wheat Roots, Thwarts Water Uptake
AMARILLO Alterations in irrigation schedules may be needed when wheat streak mosaic infection is suspected in winter wheat crops, according to a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station researcher in Amarillo.February 20, 2006
New Extension Agent Hired for Oldham County
VEGA Amy Caballero is crossing the state line to take the position of family and consumer science agent at the Texas Cooperative Extension office in Oldham County.February 20, 2006
Drip Irrigation Is A Workable Option for Rolling Plains Cotton
VERNON After three years of testing cotton performance in the field, a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station agronomist says subsurface drip irrigation is a workable option for Rolling Plains crop producers.February 17, 2006
Texas A&M to Participate in Applied Wheat Genome Research
AMARILLO A new $5 million grant to wheat breeders could shorten the time between the outbreak of diseases and the development of resistant wheat varieties, said the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station state wheat breeder.February 16, 2006
Learn to Take Care of Business at Seminar Series
BIG SPRING If you've ever dreamed about having your own business and being your own boss and you want to do more than fantasize then Big Spring is the place for you, said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.February 15, 2006
Challenging Year Lies Ahead for Cotton Producers
AMARILLO Cotton producers have some challenges ahead in raising this year's crop, said one Texas Cooperative Extension specialist. And conquering some of the challenges may take some different management techniques.February 13, 2006
South Plains Peanut Workshops Slated in February, March
LUBBOCK South Plains farmers can update their knowledge of peanut production at two workshops slated for February and March.February 13, 2006
Reverse Mortgages Call for Careful Consideration
AMARILLO Home owners or their heirs could owe a lot of money and have little equity left when a reverse mortgage becomes due and payable, cautioned a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.February 08, 2006
Bullish Cotton Market Hints At Higher Price Potential in 2006-2007
LAMESA The general tone of the cotton market is bullish, so producers and marketers may see more upside price potential in 2006-2007 than this year, according to a Texas Cooperative Extension economist.February 07, 2006
Acreage Doesnt Have to be Large to Reap Profits on the Farm
AMARILLO Willie Wieck's farm has a little bit of everything wheat, cotton, seed maize, black-eyed peas, sunflowers, pumpkins, gourds, cantaloupes, watermelons, popcorn and sweet corn.February 07, 2006
New Withholding Rule Applies to All Non-Resident Alien Workers
CANYON All U.S. employers are now required to collect and file withholding for non-resident alien workers, according to a Texas Cooperative Extension economist.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.February 02, 2006
Lifetime Achievement Award Presented to Extension Economist
ORLANDO, Fla. Dr. Steve Amosson received the Southern Agricultural Economics Association Lifetime Achievement Award at the organization's annual meeting here Feb. 2.February 02, 2006
Organic Crops Require Extra Work for Extra Payoff
CANYON Growing organic is much more than not using chemicals to control weeds, several producers said recently at the annual High Plains Vegetable Conference here.February 01, 2006
Bee-utiful Vegetable Crops Require Some Buzzing Business
CANYON Crops in bloom need the attention of bees, and that's getting harder to find, according to Texas Agricultural Experiment Station's assistant chief apiary inspector.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 23, 2006
Birds, Rodents Can Cause Significant Damage to Animal Feeding Operations
AMARILLO Thousands of starlings perched on a high wire may be an impressive sight for some, but for livestock operation owners, they are a picture of money flying off the property.January 04, 2006
Amarillo: Federal Crop Insurance Overview to be Offered
AMARILLO Producers wanting to learn how to evaluate crop insurance alternatives are invited to attend a one-day short course.January 03, 2006
Crop Protection Clinics To Be Offered This Month in Panhandle
AMARILLO Area producers and crop advisors have an opportunity to earn continuing education credits at four Crop Protection Clinics this month.December 30, 2005
Mitchell Named to 4-H Position in Dallam/Hartley Counties
DALHART Brandon Mitchell will have to hit the ground running when he starts his job next month as the Texas Cooperative Extension 4-H agent in Dallam and Hartley counties. The junior livestock show season fast approaching, with the bi-county show on Jan. 19.December 27, 2005
Branding Tortillas May Put Dollars in Producers Pockets
AMARILLO Texas wheat producers hope to cash in on the saying "it's good, and it's good for you" by branding a better tortilla.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 19, 2005
Texas High Plains Grain Elevator Workshop Scheduled Jan. 17
AMARILLO Aeration, aflatoxin, meal moths and rodent control will be among the topics addressed Jan. 17 at the Texas High Plains Grain Elevator Workshop here, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.December 16, 2005
Beef 2010 Will Take Participants from Feed Pens to Boxed Beef
AMARILLO A unique opportunity to follow cattle through the feeding and packing process to see how management decisions make a difference is being offered, a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist said.December 14, 2005
Researchers Seek Tools to Refine Dual-Purpose Wheat Selection
VERNON Wheat is an important grain and forage crop for Texas farmers and livestock producers. Texas Agricultural Experiment Station scientists regularly evaluate new lines of this crop, seeking ways to improve its yield potential and adaptability to different growing conditions.December 13, 2005
F.A.S.T. Action Can Improve Recovery from a Stroke
AMARILLO Stroke is the third-leading cause of death in the United States after heart disease and cancer. F.A.S.T. action is important to recover from a stroke, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.December 08, 2005
Identification System Could Benefit Producers in More Ways than Thought
AMARILLO Animal tracking and disease control may be the impetus for the national identification program, but its benefits are not limited to those areas, said one Texas Cooperative Extension beef cattle specialist.December 07, 2005
Researchers Seek Answers to Alfalfa Questions: Is There a Better Cultivar in Your Future?
VERNON Is there a better way to grow alfalfa? Which cultivars are suited to the semi-arid Texas environment, where precipitation often limit yields and productivity?December 06, 2005
Large Seed Supply Anticipated for Cotton with New Technology
AMARILLO Now that Roundup Ready Flex technology cotton has been approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a Texas Cooperative Extension cotton specialist expects new varieties to begin entering the marketplace.December 05, 2005
Regional Workshops Slated for 4-H Shooting Sports Instructors
LUBBOCK Texas Cooperative Extension will offer two regional workshops for 4-H shooting sports leaders and coaches in West Texas in 2006.December 02, 2005
Seminars Will Help Producers Map the 2006 Crop Year
AMARILLO The 2006 crop year will present unique problems for producers, and understanding the situation is key to attacking the problem, said one Texas Cooperative Extension economist.December 01, 2005
Texas Viticulture Short Course Slated for Jan. 18-20
LUBBOCK Those interested in commercial wine-grape production and vineyard management should make plans now to attend a Texas viticulture short course. The course, presented by Texas Cooperative Extension and Texas Tech University's Extended Studies, is set for Jan. 18-20, 2006, at the Texas Tech University Center in Junction.November 28, 2005
High Plains Vegetable Conference Slated for Jan. 24 in Canyon
LUBBOCK Vegetable growers, processors, market gardeners and master gardeners can renew production and marketing skills at the annual High Plains Vegetable Conference in Canyon. The conference on Jan. 24 will feature information on organics, crop rotations, fruit trees, sustainable vegetable production, and insect, disease and weed control.November 22, 2005
Improved Irrigation Scheduling Network Helps Make Every Inch of Moisture Count
AMARILLO With high fuel prices, no producer wants to pump more water than necessary to raise a crop.November 17, 2005
Third Annual Panhandle Beef Conference Scheduled for Dec. 1
AMARILLO The 2005 Panhandle Beef Conference will provide an update on the National Animal Identification System.November 16, 2005
Medicare Part D Prescription Plan, The Rest of the Story
AMARILLO Reduced prescription costs are the goal of the new Medicare Part D program. But potential users may need to take some time to figure out how the plan will work best for them, said one Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.November 09, 2005
Master Marketer Program Set in Amarillo in January
AMARILLO The profit margin is so minimal in grain crops, producers need a way to lock in a profit, according to one Panhandle producer.November 01, 2005
Canola Oil May Soon Burn in Engine Rather than Frying Pan
AMARILLO A growing market for biodiesel fuels is heating up interest in canola among Texas producers.July 28, 2005
Stripe Rust May Affect Future Wheat Variety Selections in the Panhandle
AMARILLO Stripe rust resistance may need to be added to the list of considerations when producers make wheat variety selections in the future, said one Texas Cooperative Extension agronomist. Fortunately, those varieties have tested well in this region.July 28, 2005
Beef Quality Training Set in Floyd County
FLOYDADA South Plains producers can complete the latest beef quality assurance training Aug. 31 at the Floyd County Unity Center. The center is 4 miles north of Floydada on U.S. Highway. 70.July 26, 2005
Amosson Receives National Recognition for Economic Expertise
AMARILLO Well-rounded programs have earned Dr. Steve Amosson the American Agricultural Economics Association's Distinguished Extension Award: More Than 10 Years' Experience.July 25, 2005
Boggs Hired as New Extension Agent for Ochiltree County
PERRYTON Tasha Boggs plans to keep the established programs moving in the right direction when she assumes her new position as the Family and Consumer Sciences agent for Texas Cooperative Extension in Ochiltree County.July 18, 2005
Bob Benson Memorial 4-H EXCELL Golf Tournament Set for Aug. 16
LUBBOCK Area golfers can support youth programs while competing in a tournament by signing up for the Bob Benson Memorial 4-H EXCELL Golf Tournament. The benefit is planned for Aug. 16 at the Plainview County Club, 2902 W. Fourth Street, in Plainview.July 18, 2005
Producers Can Learn to Balance Cattle Production with Wildlife
MIAMI Producers who want to balance their cattle operations and potential wildlife benefits are invited to attend a seminar Aug. 5 at the Roberts County Community Center.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 Tomorrows 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 11, 2005
QuickBooks Course Offered July 27-28
AMARILLO Farmers and ranchers looking for a better way to manage their records have an opportunity to learn QuickBooks Pro 2004 on July 27-28.July 07, 2005
High Plains Vegetable Field Day and Farm Tour set for July 28
LUBBOCK Those interested in vegetable production should mark July 28 on their calendars. That's the date for the third annual High Plains Vegetable Field Day and Farm Tour at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center here.July 05, 2005
Settling Dust Around Feed Yards a Matter of Management
AMARILLO Cattle move, dirt stirs, dust rises it's an inevitable part of the livestock industry.June 30, 2005
Auckerman Moving North, But Staying with Extension
HEREFORD Rick Auckerman is changing jobs, but he won't be moving.June 24, 2005
Researchers Show Air Quality Task Force How To Settle the Dust with Technology
AMARILLO The merger of research and applied technology was demonstrated here this week during the quarterly meeting of the U.S. Department of Agricultures Agriculture Air Quality Task Force.June 21, 2005
Planning Ahead Can Keep Homeowners Dream from Turning into Nightmare
AMARILLO Owning a home is part of the American dream. However, as Americans age, their dream homes may need changes too, one Texas Cooperative Extension specialist said.June 17, 2005
Hall, Briscoe Counties Hire New Extension Family-Consumer Science Agent
SILVERTON Micah Karber is finding herself doing double duty these days.June 08, 2005
Researchers Determine Temperature-Driven Rootworm Forecast
AMARILLO Western corn rootworm can chew through as much as $1 billion yearly due to lost production and treatment costs across the corn belt.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 23, 2005
Managing Price Risk Key To A Profitable Bottom Line
AMARILLO Marketing strategies have made a $60,000 difference in Karen Pshigoda's family farm's bottom line this year.February 22, 2005
Wet Weather Is Worse Case Scenario For Cotton Gins, Quality
LUBBOCK Abundant rainfall and moisture from snow and ice prolonged the 2004 South Plains cotton harvest and presented gins a worst-case scenario.February 17, 2005
Armstrong County Hires New Extension Agriculture Agent
AMARILLO Kyle Stewart is ready to call Texas home.February 17, 2005
Asian Interest Provides Opportunities For U.s. Hard White Wheats
AMARILLO The United States could sell 1 million metric tons of hard white wheat to Asian countries now if the wheat was available, said Texas Agricultural Experiment Station state wheat breeder.February 16, 2005
Depression Knows No Age Limit
AMARILLO Life is full of changes. But as a person ages, those changes may come more frequently and be harder to face, said an expert from Texas Cooperative Extension.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 11, 2005
Protected Seed Varieties Require Proper Labeling
AMARILLO - Picking up a load of elevator-run seed wheat used to be a common practice, but today it could be a costly one - and not just for the producer. That's because the Plant Variety Protection Act is being enforced.February 10, 2005
Karnal Bunt Could Rear Its Ugly Spores Again
AMARILLO - Weigh it, test it for moisture and put it under the microscope?February 04, 2005
Leadership Program Names Outstanding Alumnus
AUSTIN Barry Evans of Kress was named the Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership Alumnus of the Year.February 03, 2005
Time To Top Dress Winter Wheat
AMARILLO - Wet fall and winter weather has wheat in excellent shape across the Texas Panhandle and South Plains. But with the moisture come a few problems, area Texas Cooperative Extension agronomists say.February 03, 2005
Time To Top Dress Winter Wheat
AMARILLO - Wet fall and winter weather has wheat in excellent shape across the Texas Panhandle and South Plains. But with the moisture come a few problems, area Texas Cooperative Extension agronomists say.February 03, 2005
Texas Crop And Weather Report
COLLEGE STATION - This little piggy went to market. This little piggy stayed home. But at least 26,000 Texas pigs will go to a show this year, adding millions to the state economy, Texas Cooperative Extension reports.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.November 03, 2004
Texas Crop And Weather Report
COLLEGE STATION It may rain on Texas peanut producers' parades if the wet weather continues.November 03, 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 economistNovember 02, 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 economistSeptember 30, 2004
Spoonful Of Sugar? Communication More Likely To Help Medicine Go Down
AMARILLO For some older Americans, the high cost of prescription drugs is hazardous to their health, said Andrew B. Crocker of Amarillo, Texas Cooperative Extension program specialist in gerontology and health.September 21, 2004
What Are Deer Really Worth?
SAN SABA What is the value of deer hunting to Central Texas? That question will be answered during the "Economic Impact Of Deer Seminar" conducted by Texas Cooperative Extension at 10 a.m. Oct. 5 in San Saba's Rylander Memorial Library.September 21, 2004
Older Drivers: Know When To Give Up The Keys
AMARILLO Ike Hughes Jr. didn't want to give up driving.September 21, 2004
Older Drivers: Know When To Give Up The Keys
AMARILLO Ike Hughes Jr. didn't want to give up driving.September 15, 2004
Researchers Investigate Cotton Irrigation Strategies
HALFWAY Is there a better way to water cotton using subsurface drip irrigation?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 14, 2004
Make Land Pheasant Friendly; Amarillo Wildlife Workshop To Show How
AMARILLO By making small changes in management, landowners can have a positive instead of a negative effect on their pheasant population.September 06, 2004
Understanding Basis Is Fundamental To Wheat Marketing Success
ABILENE Wheat producers who understand basis are more likely to be successful and profitable marketers, according to a Texas Cooperative Extension economist.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 30, 2004
Wheat, Cattle Prices To Remain Strong In 2004
DIMMITT -- Good news for wheat and cattle producers: Market prices for both commodities are expected to remain strong throughout the remainder of the year, according to a Texas Cooperative Extension economist.August 25, 2004
Remote Sensing Technology Spots Aphid Stressed Wheat
BUSHLAND Dr. Mustafa Mirik, assistant research scientist with Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, and a team of collaborators, are looking at plant damage and stress in wheat. Their current work deals with damage caused by aphids. In the future, the team plans to include other stress factors, such as drought and disease.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 10, 2004
Texas Only Farm And Ranch Show Returns To Dumas, Aug. 24 26
DUMAS Texas' only outdoor farm and ranch show, High Plains Ag Expo returns to Dumas for its second year, Aug. 24-26. The outdoor agriculture exposition offers hands-on' demonstrations at a 100-plus acre site just east of Dumas at Moore Farms. More than 250 exhibitors are scheduled to participate.August 09, 2004
Auvermann Receives Engineering Society Award
COLLEGE STATION Dr. Brent Auvermann, an associate professor in biological and agricultural engineering is the recipient of the 2004 Nolan Mitchell Young Extension Worker Award presented by the American Society of Agricultural Engineering. He was honored at the organization's annual meeting in Ontario, Canada in ceremonies held Aug.August 04, 2004
Seed For Major Award Planted By Horticulture Department
SAN ANTONIO Each year, millions of people visit the San Antonio River Walk, enjoying its restaurants, bars, hotels and shops. With so much going on, visitors can miss the trees in a forest of entertaining distractions.August 04, 2004
Extension Cotton Economist To Retire/predicts Strong Markets
COLLEGE STATION For years, Dr. Carl Anderson has been telling Texas cotton producers to "work smarter, not harder." In fact, as a youth working on the family farm in Taylor, he was thinking along those same lines.July 30, 2004
Seed For Major Award Planted By Horticulture Department
SAN ANTONIO Each year, millions of people visit the San Antonio River Walk, enjoying its restaurants, bars, hotels and shops. With so much going on, visitors can miss the trees in a forest of entertaining distractions.July 29, 2004
Extension Cotton Economist To Retire/predicts Strong Markets
COLLEGE STATION For years, Dr. Carl Anderson has been telling Texas cotton producers to "work smarter, not harder." In fact, as a youth working on the family farm in Taylor, he was thinking along those same lines.July 28, 2004
Kizziar Named Extension Agent In Hemphill County
CANADIAN Whitney Kizziar will become the family and consumer sciences agent with Texas Cooperative Extension in Hemphill County, effective Aug. 2.July 27, 2004
Texas Cooperative Extension Sets August Dove Symposium Series
SAN ANGELO With dove season just around the corner, Texas Cooperative Extension has scheduled three "Dove Symposiums" during August to bring hunters up-to-date on the state's most popular game bird.July 27, 2004
Texas Crop And Weather Report
COLLEGE STATION -- Texas winegrape vineyards are approaching harvest date, and producers are expecting an average crop, Texas Cooperative Extension reports. Dr. Larry Stein of Uvalde, Extension horticulturist, said some grape growers have postponed the harvest date back because of about unusual weather patterns, but most vineyards will stay on schedule.July 18, 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 17, 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 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 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 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 16, 2004
Big Country Wheat Conference Set In Abilene
ABILENE -- Fall wheat planting is only a month away in many areas, and with it comes Texas Cooperative Extension's 2004 Big Country Wheat Conference on Aug. 19. The biennial conference starts with registration at 7:30 a.m. in the Big Country Hall at the Taylor County Expo Center grounds in Abilene.July 15, 2004
Texas Panhandle Chapter Offers Master Naturalist Training This Fall
AMARILLO The Panhandle chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist Program will begin a new training class this fall. The class will start Sept. 11 and end Nov. 20.July 15, 2004
Hoppe Named To Brown County Extension Position
BROWNWOOD -- Chanda Hoppe began her new duties as Texas Cooperative Extension agent for 4-H and youth development in Brown County on July 12. The announcement of her appointment was made by County Judge Ray West and Scott Durham, District 7 Extension administrator at San Angelo.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
San Angelo Center Sets 31st Annual Sheep And Goat Field Day
SAN ANGELO The 31st annual Sheep and Goat Field Day conducted by the Texas A&M University System Research and Extension Center at San Angelo is set for Sept 2.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.July 12, 2004
Food Manager Training Offered Aug. 18-19
AMARILLO Texas restaurants are required by law to have certified food managers. To train these service professionals, Texas Cooperative Extension of Potter, Randall and Armstrong counties will offer a manager certification course called "Food Safety: It's Our Business" on Aug. 18-19.July 12, 2004
Medigap Helps Fill In Coverage Holes
AMARILLO Looking for ways to supplement Medicare coverage? Start with the alphabet, said Andrew B. Crocker, Texas Cooperative Extension gerontology health program specialist based in Amarillo. Not only does Medicare come in Plans A and B, but supplemental coverage often called MediGap comes in plans A through J.July 09, 2004
Doing What Daddy Always Did Can Land You In Hot Water
COLLEGE STATION Doing what daddy always did can get you in serious legal trouble these days.July 09, 2004
Extension Seminars Cover Grain, Forage And Cattle Production, Markets And Profitability
AMARILLO - Texas Cooperative Extension will host meetings in July and August to help producers beef up their knowledge of best management practices for High Plains cattle, forage and small grains. Market outlooks and profitability strategies will be covered.July 07, 2004
Texas Crop And Weather Report
COLLEGE STATION Although cotton in some areas is still lagging behind, in other areas it is gaining momentum in its growth, reports Texas Cooperative Extension.July 06, 2004
Drip Irrigation With Effluent Water Is Field Day Topic
VERIBEST Texas Cooperative Extension will host a tour titled "Subsurface Drip Irrigation With Effluent Water" here July 20.July 06, 2004
South Plains Cotton Thriving In Face Of Harsh Weather
LUBBOCK The 3.6 million-acre South Plains cotton crop has so far survived a gamut of harsh weather since producers broke out their planters in May. Rain, hail, wind, blowing sand and lack of rainfall in some areas have taken an estimated 100,000 acres of the crop.July 05, 2004
Dove Hunting, Texas Style
ALBANY Fast-flying dove are a fickle lot as every wing-shooter knows. They're often here today in droves ahead of early autumn cold fronts and gone tomorrow by the time the dew dries.May 21, 2004
4-H And Education Benefactor, Business And Civic Leader, Bill Piehl Dies
AMARILLO Bill Piehl, a leader in business and philanthropy, who credited 4-H and education for the beginning of his success, died Wednesday, May 19, in Pittsburgh, Penn. He was 70. Services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Monday, May 24, at Saint Stephen's Methodist Church in Amarillo.May 10, 2004
Wheat Field Day Showcases New Varieties
ETTER Some farmers squeeze wheat heads tightly to determine grain fill and maturity. Others judge crop health by color, looking for a lush, uniform green.May 03, 2004
Conferences In May To Help Beef Producers Manage Risk
AMARILLO May could usher in more than just spring flowers. Texas beef producers will have just four more opportunities to participate in Texas Cooperative Extension's Got Risk education program.April 29, 2004
Amarillo Area Consortium To Honor A&M Ag Program Head May 4
AMARILLO Dr. Edward A. Hiler, vice chancellor of agriculture for The Texas A&M University System, will be honored here with an appreciation day on May 4.April 28, 2004
Plant Disease Under The Homeland Security Microscope
AMARILLO -- Since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, questions on plant diseases have added significance, said Dr. Charles Rush, plant pathologist with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station at Amarillo.April 13, 2004
Great Plains Future Of Agriculture Symposium Set April 22
BORGER - Whether you eat steak or raise cattle, you are sure to find discussions slated during the "Great Plains Future of Agriculture Symposium" on April 22 to be of interest. Sponsors include Texas Cooperative Extension offices in Hutchinson, Hansford, Hemphill, Lipscomb and Ochiltree counties, as well as Frank Phillips College, Borger Chamber of Commerce and Borger Economic Development Corporation.April 13, 2004
Advanced Feed Grains Marketing Steps Up Producer Skills
AMARILLO Texas Cooperative Extension's Advanced Topics Series on feed grains marketing builds on the basics of that agency's Master Marketer education system.April 09, 2004
Edwards Named 4-H Agent In Potter County
AMARILLO -- What career does a 10-year veteran of a county 4-H program choose for her life's work? Becoming a county agent or specialist, said Cory Edwards, who assumes her new job as the 4-H and youth agent with Texas Cooperative Extension in Potter County on April 12.March 29, 2004
Norman Borlaug International Science And Technology Fellows Program Unveiled
COLLEGE STATION - U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman announced Monday the Norman Borlaug International Science and Technology Fellows Program, which will give scientists, policymakers and entrepreneurs from developing countries an opportunity to learn about the U.S. agricultural system and the latest technological innovations.March 26, 2004
Small Grains Research Results In Big Payoffs For Producers, Environment
AMARILLO -- Small wonders are in small grains.March 25, 2004
Cotton, Grain Sorghum Production Focus Of March 31 Meeting
ETTER-Texas Cooperative Extension in Moore, Sherman, Dallam and Hartley counties will sponsor a production meeting focused on cotton and grain sorghum March 31. The event will be held at the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station's North Plains Research Field, Hwy. 287 north of Dumas.March 24, 2004
Cleaner Indoor Air Possible, But Fancy Equipment Not Always Needed
COLLEGE STATION From here to Timbuktu, one thing everybody can agree on is the necessity of clean air.March 24, 2004
Ballinger Hosts Agri-Plex Ag Day April 2
BALLINGER The 2004 Agri-Plex Ag Day is set for April 2 in Ballinger High School. The biannual event, now in its 16th year, is coordinated by Texas Cooperative Extension with the support of local and area agribusiness and trade show exhibitors. Agricultural and consumer issues facing rural Texans will be showcased.March 23, 2004
Texas Crop, Weather Report
COLLEGE STATION April showers should bring May flowers, and plenty of peaches and cantaloupes as well, Texas Cooperative Extension reports.March 23, 2004
Tceq Plans Texas Country Cleanups In April
AUSTIN The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will conduct a series of agricultural waste pesticide collections for rural areas in April. Texas Cooperative Extension will co-sponsor these events.March 17, 2004
Hill Country Deer Management Day Planned
DOSS - This picturesque spot in the Texas Hill Country near historic Fredericksburg will play host to the "Hill Country Deer Management Day" April 13. Registration starts at 9 a.m. The program begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Doss Community Center.March 16, 2004
Community Foresters Get "Above Canopy" To Consider Improvements
(Editors: For local angle, see the list at the end of the story for participants attending the inaugural class.)March 12, 2004
Hermesmeyer New Extension Agent In Deaf Smith County
HEREFORD - Dr. Gregory Neil Hermesmeyer will begin his new job as agricultural and natural resources agent with Texas Cooperative Extension in Deaf Smith County effective March 15.March 12, 2004
Producers Watching Late Emerging Wheat
AMARILLO - Recent rains have helped green up much of the drought-stressed Texas Panhandle wheat, said Dr. Brent Bean, Texas Cooperative Extension agronomist at Amarillo.March 12, 2004
Range Management Workshop Focuses On Wildlife, Livestock And Recreation
LUBBOCK A two-day workshop in early April will provide ranchers and landowners insight into managing land for cattle, wildlife and recreation.March 11, 2004
Hair Sheep Symposium And Sale Set For April 17
STERLING CITY Texas Cooperative Extension's offices in Sterling and Irion counties and the Texas Hair Sheep Association will hold a Hair Sheep Symposium and Sale April 17 in Sterling County's Community Center.March 09, 2004
Texas Weather Connection Web Site Offers Long-Term Weather Perspectives
COLLEGE STATION - Is it snowing in Amarillo? Blowing dust in Lubbock? Parched in Fort Stockton? Raining on South Padre?March 09, 2004
Texas Crop And Weather Report
COLLEGE STATION - Recent rains are keeping corn producers out of the field while Central and South Texas' optimal corn planting window is coming to a close, Texas Cooperative Extension reports.March 04, 2004
Risk Management Conferences To Help Beef Producers In April, May
AMARILLO Got risk? Now, Texas beef cattle producers can take a look at ways to manage their production and deal with price and financial stresses to boot.January 02, 2004
Miller Fills New Bi-County Extension 4-H Position
DALHART- Angela Miller knows 4-H, being a former club member herself. She's also been around Cooperative Extension programs in at least three states, Kansas, New Mexico and now Texas. Miller is stepping into the newly created bi-county agent position for 4-H and youth development programs with Texas Cooperative Extension -- a move that's nothing but a natural progression for her.January 02, 2004
Haynes Fills Extension Position In Donley County
CLARENDON - Leonard Haynes began his new job as agricultural and natural resources agent with Texas Cooperative Extension in Donley County, effective Jan. 1.December 23, 2003
Amarillo: Amosson Receives Texas A&M System Regents Fellow Award
COLLEGE STATION -- Dr. Stephen H. Amosson, Texas Cooperative Extension economist based at Amarillo, was recognized by The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents during ceremonies held recently.December 23, 2003
Amarillo: Greene Receives Texas A&M System Regents Fellow Award
AMARILLO Dr. L. Wayne Greene, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station animal nutritionist based in Amarillo, received a Regents Fellow Service Award recently in College Station. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the Texas A&M System Board of Regents.December 08, 2003
Texas High Plains Vegetable Conference Slated For Jan. 13 In Canyon
LUBBOCK - Vegetable growers, processors, market gardeners and master gardeners can renew their production and marketing skills and gain new insight on a variety of topics at the Jan. 13 High Plains Vegetable Conference at West Texas A&M University in Canyon.September 08, 2003
Nusser Named New Extension Agent In Randall County
AMARILLO -- Danny Nusser, agricultural agent with Texas Cooperative Extension in Gray County, will be assuming the agent position in Randall County, effective Oct. 13.September 05, 2003
Dennis Newton, Deaf Smith Extension Agent, Retires
HEREFORD-- Dennis Newton, agricultural agent with Texas Cooperative Extension in Deaf Smith County, retired after 31 years of service on Aug. 31.August 08, 2003
Small Grains Research Workshop Meets In Amarillo Aug. 21
AMARILLO -- Putting research itself under the microscope is basically what a group of Texas scientists, specialists and industry leaders focused on small grains will be doing Aug. 21 in Amarillo.August 04, 2003
Silage, Grazing Hybrids To Be Showcased At Aug. 26 Field Day
AMARILLO -- Area ranchers and farmers interested in sorghum and sudan grass grazing and silage hybrids should attend a morning field day on Aug. 26.May 16, 2003
Greenhouse Dedication Honors Principals Of Wheat Industry, May 22
AMARILLO Greenhouses that will make it possible for researchers to grow experimental varieties of wheat year-round will be dedicated in honor of principals of the state's wheat industry in ceremonies May 22.May 09, 2003
Wheat Field Day, Greenhouse Dedication Set May 22
AMARILLO-- Wheat has been the crop of choice for High Plains farmers for nearly a century and a Panhandle production staple for decades. Putting wheat quality research, production techniques and breeding under the microscope is a natural for the Panhandle Wheat Field Day scheduled at the Bushland Experiment Station on May 22.April 16, 2003
Crocker Named Extension Gerontology Health Specialist
AMARILLO - Andrew Crocker has been named gerontology health program specialist by Texas Cooperative Extension, according to Dr. Judith Warren, family development and resource management program administrator in College Station.January 27, 2003
Futures And Options Topic At Amarillo Seminar, Feb. 6-7
AMARILLO A special seminar to help producers understand how to use futures and options in commodities trading is scheduled here for Feb. 6-7.January 24, 2003
15th High Plains Grain Elevator Workshop Set Jan. 28 In Amarillo
AMARILLO -- For 15 years, the High Plains Grain Elevator Workshop has provided members of the grain storage and processing industry a forum for discussion, education and training.January 23, 2003
Amarillo Agribusiness Accounting Shortcourse Set Feb. 3-4
AMARILLO--Agricultural producers who want to learn more about business accounting can participate in a shortcourse on Feb. 3-4 in Amarillo at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 6500 Amarillo Blvd West.December 16, 2002
Panhandle Agri-Partners To Be Honored Dec. 19
AMARILLO - Seven farm demonstration assistants will be honored for the significant difference they are making in agriculture in the Texas Panhandle in award ceremonies recognizing participants in the Agri-Partners Program Dec. 19.December 05, 2002
Extension To Offer Foodservice Manager Certification Courses In Panhandle
AMARILLO New state rules require Texas restaurants to have certified food managers, and Texas Cooperative Extension is helping to provide such training in the Panhandle.September 09, 2002
Texas Extension Education Association To Meet Sept. 10-12
AMARILLO--The Texas Extension Education Association will host its annual convention Sept. 10-12 at the Civic Center. More than 600 members from across the state are expected to participate. Local members from 60 Panhandle clubs within a 21-county area are this year's state meeting hosts.September 02, 2002
Sugar Beet Research Briefing And Tour Set Sept. 10 At Bushland
AMARILLO -- Sugar beets thriving in the Panhandle? It could happen again, if scientists like Charles Rush, plant pathologist with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, and a group of area growers have anything to say about it.May 22, 2002
Extension Hires Roberts County Ag Agent
MIAMI Texas Cooperative Extension has appointed Brandon Kirk Dukes as county agricultural agent in Roberts County, effective May 23.May 20, 2002
Public Meetings Set For 2002 Farm Bill Overview In Panhandle
AMARILLO -- Producers in the Panhandle can soon learn more about the implications of the 2002 Farm Bill by attending one of a series of 13 informational meetings being planned in May and June by risk management economists with Texas Cooperative Extension.May 10, 2002
Farm Bill Recap For Producers May 15 In Amarillo
AMARILLO The new farm bill should soon be a reality. Major changes in policy, paperwork and production practices are in store for United States' agricultural producers. But what exactly what does that mean for Panhandle producers?