Soil and Crop Sciences

October 05 2007
Fall Pesticide Training Promises 'Non-Boring' Programming 
NACOGDOCHES – The "Fall CEU Program" is designed for private pesticide applicators who need continuing education units but don't want to be bored getting them, said a Prairie View A&M University Cooperative Extension agent .

October 01 2007
It’s Cotton Tour Time 
BALLINGER – It's cotton tour time, and Texas Cooperative Extension has tours set for Oct. 10 in Runnels County and Oct. 11 in Tom Green County.

September 28 2007
Ag Scientist: Don't Plant 'Seeds of Doubt' 
OVERTON - The price of crimson clover seed – for standard varieties – has nearly doubled this year. Non-standard varieties may be cheaper, but planting a variety that hasn't been tested in Texas is asking for failure, said a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station forage expert.

September 26 2007
No Shortage of New A&M Dwarf Turfgrass Seed This Year 
OVERTON - After a seed shortage last year, supplies this year should be plentiful of Axcella 2, a winter turfgrass developed by the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station.

September 24 2007
Got Grapes? Extension To Present First Hill Country Vineyard Workshop 
FREDERICKSBURG – Texas Cooperative Extension will present its first-ever Prospective Grower Workshop on Oct. 16 for those interested in planting a commercial vineyard in the Hill Country.

September 21 2007
Harvest Aid Guide Can Help Producers Prepare for Cotton Harvest 
LUBBOCK – Plains cotton producers preparing for harvest have an updated harvest-aid guide available to help them make the most of this year's delayed crop, said a Texas Cooperative Extension agronomist.

September 21 2007
Media Advisory: 2007 Texas Pumpkins On Their Way to Market 
FLOYDADA – Growers in Texas' largest pumpkin patch haven't yet sited the Great Pumpkin, but they haven't had much time to look for him. They are busy harvesting, processing and shipping a bountiful crop of decorative squash to wholesale and retail outlets.

September 18 2007
Toro Gives $73,000 to Texas A&M University Turfgrass Program 
COLLEGE STATION – Toro Company has given a $73,000 grant to Texas A&M University's turfgrass program to support undergraduate activities and research, officials said Tuesday.

September 17 2007
Texas Department of Agriculture Funds Array of Cotton Research 
LUBBOCK – The Texas Department of Agriculture awarded more than $280,000 to cotton research in the state during a Sept. 10 ceremony at Lubbock.

September 11 2007
Public Feedback Sought on Pecos River Watershed Protection Plan 
FORT STOCKTON - Persons interested in the future of the Pecos River are asked to give input to a draft plan aimed at improving the river and its watershed.

August 29 2007
Breeders Fortifying Wheat With Consumers in Mind 
AMARILLO – Wheat breeders are working to put a ‘little muscle' into bread, in addition to helping producers get better yields, said a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station researcher.

August 29 2007
Extension to Offer Pasture, Meadow Pesticide Training in September 
HOUSTON–Texas Cooperative Extension in Harris County will offer pesticide applicator training on managing pastures and meadows from 3:30-9 p.m., Sept. 14 in the Extension auditorium, 3033 Bear Creek Drive.

August 28 2007
Late-Summer Weed Control Helps Winter Lawns 
DALLAS – Winter weeds might be out of sight and out of mind, but now is the time to think about applying pre-emergent herbicides to lawns, according to a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

August 27 2007
New Forage Legume Could Ease Nitrogen Cost-Shock 
OVERTON – Rio Verde lablab, a recently released forage legume by the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, could provide some relief to nitrogen fertilizer cost-shock.

August 24 2007
Field Day Looks at Bioenergy Impact on the Sheep and Goat Industry 
SAN ANGELO – Bioenergy and its impact on the sheep and goat industry is the theme for the 34th annual Sheep and Goat Field Day Sept. 6 at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center near San Angelo.

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 17 2007
Record Rainfall Causes $200 Million in Ag-Related Losses 
COLLEGE STATION – From watermelons left rotting in the field to flooded cotton and grain sorghum, record rains this spring and summer have resulted in $200 million in agriculture losses in South Texas, Texas Cooperative Extension and Texas Farm Service Agency officials reported Friday.

August 09 2007
Excess Rainfall: Both Good and Bad for Texas Agriculture 
COLLEGE STATION – Agricultural producers are trying to make hay while the sun shines. The problem is it won't shine long enough.

August 02 2007
'Making Small Acreage Profitable in East Texas' to Start Sept 6. 
NACOGDOCHES – Some people might call them "piecemeal" farms: small operations of 50 acres or less.

August 02 2007
Seed Quality Is Key To A Good Wheat Crop 
WICHITA FALLS – Somewhere between putting grain in the bin after harvest and putting seed in the drill for planting, Texas wheat producers should pay attention to seed quality, said a Texas Cooperative Extension agent.

July 26 2007
Sorghum Producers Optimistic About Biofuel Potential 
COLLEGE STATION – Motorists traveling along Brazos bottom farmland just outside of College Station are doing double takes over a towering 12-foot sorghum crop.

July 18 2007
Field Day to Focus on Agriculture’s 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 16 2007
Rangeland Management Workshop Set for Aug. 17 
MIAMI – A workshop and field day designed to help ranchers improve their plant identification skills is set for Aug. 17 at the Mesa Vista Ranch, said a Texas Cooperative Extension agent. The ranch is located 32 miles north of Pampa on U.S. Hwy. 70 in Roberts County.

July 13 2007
Mirkov Rewarded For Patented Sugarcane Research 
WESLACO -- A scientist in South Texas has earned a string of awards recently for developing patented methods designed to greatly expand where sugarcane can be grown -- and what it produces.

July 02 2007
Texas Wheat Fairing Well Despite Rain-Delayed Harvest 
WACO – Though shaping up to be a great Texas wheat crop, continued rainfall is putting harvest efforts behind schedule. Producers should be mindful of several potential issues when things do dry out, according to one Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

June 25 2007
Noted Texas A&M University Tortilla Researcher Succumbs to Cancer 
COLLEGE STATION - Dr. Ralph Waniska, a professor of food science and technology in the Cereal Quality Laboratory at Texas A&M University, passed away Monday following a lengthy battle with cancer.

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

June 06 2007
Extension Specialist Concentrate on What’s ‘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.

May 30 2007
Alternative Crops Garner a Second Look 
ETTER – A change in the agriculture picture in the High Plains is bringing several alternative crops back into the spotlight, according to a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.

May 22 2007
Extension, Others Offering Free Ag Chemical Disposal Opportunities 
LULING – Texas Cooperative Extension, in cooperation with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and Texas Department of Agriculture, will offer three free agricultural chemical collection events in June.

May 11, 2007
Small Grains Field Day Scheduled for May 24
ETTER -Producers will have a chance to see how varieties of wheat, canola and triticale performed under this year's wet spring conditions at the Small Grains Field Day.

May 7, 2007
St. Augustine Takes Beating from Drought, Freezing Temperatures and Disease 
DALLAS -- Dr. Jim McAfee has heard it time and again about St. Augustine grass this spring: "You mean my lawn's not the only one?"

May 2, 2007
Scientists Seek Useful Traits in Wild Cottons 
LUBBOCK - If you have Mom's smile, Dad's eyes and Grandpa's laugh, you might wonder what other traits you picked up from the genealogic fabric of the ol' family tree.

April 23, 2007
Be A Good Neighbor When Using Phenoxy Herbicides 
LUBBOCK - There's an old saying ..."good fences make good neighbors." While good fences often separate productive crop land and different crops, they do little to stop herbicide drift.

April 23, 2007
Standard Agricultural Practices for Dove Hunters Focus of May 8 Meeting 
BEAUMONT - To help agricultural producers and dove hunters stay informed of the latest practices with winter pasture establishment, a May 8 meeting has been scheduled in Beaumont.

April 20, 2007
Concho/McCulloch County Wheat Tour Set for May 15 
MILLERSVIEW - Texas Cooperative Extension in Concho and McCulloch counties will hold its annual wheat tour from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 15, at the Millersview Gymnasium.

April 16, 2007
High Cost of Nitrogen Calls For New Farming Strategies 
OVERTON – Farmers can expect nitrogen fertilizer costs to be more than 50 cents per pound of nitrogen this year, said Texas Agricultural Experiment Station and Texas Cooperative Extension experts.

April 13, 2007
Early Indications Show Wheat Escaped Freeze Injury 
AMARILLO - The High Plains wheat crop appears to have escaped injury from temperatures that dipped into the low 20s F for an extended period, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.

April 09, 2007
First Year of Two-Year Turf Grass Drought Study Complete; More Research Needed 
SAN ANTONIO – While the first year of a two-year study on the drought tolerance of warm-season South and Central Texas turf grasses is complete, more research is needed, said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

April 06, 2007
'PET' Project Could Reduce East Texas Cities' Water Woes 
OVERTON – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's long range forecast is for below-average precipitation for East Texas in coming months.

April 05, 2007
Texas Wheats Excel in Baking Quality 
AMARILLO – Texas wheat offers high quality when it comes to baking and milling characteristics, said Texas Agricultural Experiment Station's state wheat breeder.

April 02, 2007
Texas Wheat Crop Strengthened by Recent Rainfall 
COLLEGE STATION – The 2006 drought led to the smallest number of wheat acres harvested in Texas since 1925, but this year's crop is showing promise thanks to timely rains, a small grains expert said.

March 15, 2007
Be a Smart Shopper When Selecting Cotton Varieties 
LUBBOCK – With planting time just around the corner, South Plains farmers are thinking about cotton seed or already booking it with suppliers. There is a dizzying array of genetics and varieties available today, but picking seed doesn't have to be difficult, said a Texas Cooperative Extension cotton agronomist.

March 06, 2007
Texas Citrus Survey Seeks Exotic Pests, Diseases 
WESLACO – For the past year, citrus researchers have fanned out across Texas looking for the proverbial needle in a haystack. They say that after much success, they're preparing to do it again to look for even more "needles."

March 01, 2007
Rio Grande Valley Vegetable Crops Earning Top Dollar 
WESLACO – "Through the roof" is how experts are describing the record prices growers in the Rio Grande Valley are getting for their winter vegetable harvests this year.

February 26, 2007
Agronomy Lecture Series Offered in Harris County 
HOUSTON—Texas Cooperative Extension of Harris County will present a series of lectures on pasture management and hay meadow systems throughout 2007. Each workshop in the five-part series will be repeated at four locations throughout the county: East Harris Community Center, Hockley Community Center, May Community Center and the Bear Creek Extension Auditorium.

February 16, 2007
Concho Valley Cotton Conference Set For March 21 In San Angelo 
SAN ANGELO – The seventh Concho Valley Cotton Conference is set for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 21 in the San Angelo Convention Center.

February 16, 2007
Rains Bring Large Fish Kills in East Texas 
OVERTON – "Few people get to see a bass this big – ever," said Duel Glass, East Texas lake owner.

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

February 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
Popular Texas Grazing School for Novices Accepting Students 
OVERTON – The Grazing School for Novices is now accepting enrollment for the 2007 spring classes. The spring classes will be held at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center at Overton.

February 09, 2007
Turfgrass Maintenance a $7 Billion or Better Business in Texas 
OVERTON – More than 150 professional managers of landscapes for school districts, city parks and sports fields attended the annual East Texas Turfgrass Conference on Feb. 1.

February 05, 2007
Texas Farm, Ranch, Wildlife Expo Set for Feb. 20-21 in Abilene 
ABILENE – The annual Texas Farm, Ranch, Wildlife Expo is set for Feb. 20-21 on the grounds of the Taylor County Expo Center. The center is located at 1700 state Highway 36 in Abilene. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 20 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 21.

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.

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

January 23, 2007
Grain Industry Plays Key Role in Aflatoxin Containment 
AMARILLO – The grain industry continues to encounter mycotoxins in Texas feed-grade corn, making grain elevators among the first line of defense, said Dr. Tim Herrman, director of the Office of the State Chemist at Texas A&M University.

January 19, 2007
Cold Weather Helping Valley Ag Producers 
WESLACO -- The recent cold blast responsible for so much chaos throughout the state may have helped agricultural producers in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.

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 20, 2006
Meeting to Discuss Ethanol and Corn Prices' Affect on Irrigation Needs 
AMARILLO – Greater demand for corn in the wake of the growing ethanol industry could change the demand for irrigation in the upcoming year, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.

December 14, 2006
Industry Mourns the Loss of Rice Pioneer 
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Henry (Hank) Beachell, a 1996 World Food Prize winner who developed a high-yielding rice variety that fed the malnourished and poverty-stricken, died Dec. 13. He was 100.

December 13, 2006
Rice Industry Tackles Export Problem 
COLLEGE STATION – Texas rice producers are encouraged to implement voluntary measures in 2007 in an attempt to regain valuable export markets, according to experts.

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
New Privacy Laws Affect Pesticide Applicator Trainings 
OVERTON – Producers can no longer use their Social Security numbers as identification when they attend pesticide applicator trainings, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.

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
Got Cotton? Texas Researchers' Discovery Could Yield Protein to Feed Millions 
COLLEGE STATION - A scientific method used to explore cancer and HIV cures now has been successfully used by agricultural researchers in the quest to develop food for the world's hungry.

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
Texas A&M University Takes Lead SPREADing Word on Rwandan Agricultural Products 
COLLEGE STATION – Texas A&M University is leading a project that focuses on high-value crop development, broadening agricultural capacity and marketing Rwandan agricultural products internationally, said an expert in international agriculture. The project will also help address health issues in that country, especially those related to HIV/AIDS.

November 10, 2006
MEDIA ADVISORY/REQUEST FOR COVERAGE 
Background: Texas A&M University has the lead role in a new five-year project to help improve Rwanda's agricultural capacity and the quality of life for its people. The Sustaining Partnership to enhance Rural Enterprises in Agribusiness Development project, also known as SPREAD, is a joint effort between the U.S. Agency for International Development and the Texas A&M University System. The project extends and expands previous partnership efforts by these two agencies, Michigan State University, the National University of Rwanda, and various agricultural industry groups and humanitarian organizations. The international development agency has provided $5 million for agricultural enhancement and $1 million for health-related issues. Project partners are providing an additional $3 million in funding.

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.

November 02, 2006
Extension Offers Reduced-Cost Soil Test for 8 Greater Houston Counties 
HOUSTON — Texas Cooperative Extension kicked off the Southeast Texas Soil Sample Testing Campaign this month in Hardin, Harris, Jefferson, Liberty, Orange, Montgomery, Polk and San Jacinto counties.

October 31, 2006
Conservation Tillage Best Option to Rain-Deprived Fields 
THRALL – With rainfall scarce and soil moisture critical for any crop to produce a decent yield, conservation tillage is a recommended option for Texas farmers, according to experts.

October 31, 2006
Precision Irrigators Network Research Shows Promise for Water Conservation 
UVALDE – Researchers shared initial water conservation results related to the Precision Irrigators Network with program participants at a meeting on Oct. 24 at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Uvalde.

October 30, 2006
Pesticide Applicator Training Programs Set November and December 
OVERTON – Private pesticide applicators will have the opportunity to earn five continuing education units on either Nov. 30 or Dec. 5 during upcoming training at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center at Overton.

October 25, 2006
Valley Farmers, Ranchers Get Insight on New Farm Bill 
WESLACO – The ranking Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee told Lower Rio Grande Valley farmers and ranchers that he expects the 2007 Farm Bill to be much like the 2002 Farm Bill with two exceptions: the addition of an aggressive energy program to produce bio-fuels and a permanent crop disaster relief program.

October 20, 2006
Turf Grass Donated to Habitat for Humanity 
COLLEGE STATION – Turf grass once used for research at Texas A&M University is now beautifying Habitat for Humanity homes in the Bryan-College Station area.

October 18, 2006
Uvalde Holds Water Day to Showcase Research, Thank U.S. Congressman 
UVALDE – More than 100 farmers, cattle producers and other agriculture and agribusiness professionals, agricultural researchers and experts, attended Water Day on Oct. 16 at Texas A&M University Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Uvalde.

October 18, 2006
Perennial Forages Look Promising on the Plains 
LOCKNEY – More and more South Plains producers are taking a look at how perennial forages may fit in their future production plans. A recent turnrow meeting on the Eddie Teeter farm near here provided an opportunity to see how several perennial grasses are initially faring on the Plains.

October 16, 2006
Congressmen to Visit With Valley Agricultural Producers 
WESLACO – U.S. Rep. Ruben Hinojosa (D-Texas) and Rep. Collin Peterson (D-Minn.) will visit South Texas this week to meet with farmers and ranchers about drought-related losses.

October 10, 2006
Reduce Effects of Drought on Water Wells 
COLLEGE STATION – Reports of private water wells in Texas going dry because of the lingering drought are becoming more common, said a water expert with Texas Cooperative Extension.

October 06, 2006
New 'Dwarf' Winter Turf Grass Released 
OVERTON – The Texas Agricultural Experiment Station has released a new turf grass for winter lawns that promises to be "dwarfier" and with a darker green color than previous releases.

October 05, 2006
Biodiesel Fuel, Ethanol Production Topics at South Texas Farm and Ranch Show 
VICTORIA -- Biodiesel fuel and ethanol production will be included in the featured topics at the South Texas Farm and Ranch Show. The show will be held Oct. 25-26 at the Victoria Community Center.

October 02, 2006
Harvest Aid Decisions Necessary as Cotton Nears Maturity 
AMARILLO – Cooler temperatures are limiting Panhandle crop development and may result in decreased yields, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.

September 18, 2006
Fall Tillage Clinic Set for Oct. 10 at Stiles Farm 
THRALL – A fall tillage and fertilizer placement clinic will be held Oct. 10 at the Stiles Farm Foundation in Thrall.

September 15, 2006
Texas Spinach Producers Working to Keep Product Safe from E. Coli 
UVALDE – Texas growers have begun producing more baby leaf spinach and have measures in place to ensure its quality and consumer safety, said an industry expert.

September 15, 2006
Minority Growers to Discuss Co-Op Ethanol Plant 
WESLACO – Longtime cotton farmer Donnie Valdez envisions three large factories in the Rio Grande Valley turning crops into bio-fuels and fuel additives. One factory would use vast quantities of sugarcane to produce ethanol, another would make biodiesel from cottonseed oil and a third would produce ethanol from corn and grains.

September 08, 2006
Texas Cooperative Extension Sets September Cotton Tours 
BALLINGER – It's cotton-tour time, and Texas Cooperative Extension has two scheduled. They will be Sept. 21 and 22 in Runnels and Tom Green counties, respectively.

September 01, 2006
Workshop Suggests Turning Problems into Biofuels 
COLLEGE STATION -- The twin problems of too much feedlot manure and too many mesquite trees could be solved by converting them into renewable bioenergy products, Texas A&M University System agricultural researchers, engineers and commercialization experts suggested Friday.

August 31, 2006
Tools Exist to Help Producers Boost Nitrogen Use Efficiency, Reduce Costs 
ABILENE – There are several tools small grain producers can use to gauge the nitrogen use efficiency of their crop and achieve a savings in production costs, said a Texas Cooperative Extension small grains specialist.

August 29, 2006
Drought, Disease Resistance Research Discussed At Small Grains Meeting 
DALLAS – Drought, water use efficiency and disease resistance were a few of the issues discussed recently at the annual small grains workers meeting at the Texas A&M Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Dallas.

August 22, 2006
Getting the Dirt on Soil Stewardship 
SAN ANTONIO – Soil stewardship will be the topic for the seventh annual South Texas Farm and Range Forum on Sept. 14 and 16 in San Antonio.

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

August 11, 2006
Texas Drought Losses Estimated at $4.1 Billion 
COLLEGE STATION – Estimated drought losses for Texas have reached $4.1 billion, eclipsing the $2.1 billion mark set in 1998, Texas Cooperative Extension economists reported Friday.

August 11, 2006
Alfalfa Program Targets Texas and New Mexico Producers 
HEREFORD – The fourth annual regional alfalfa production workshop will be held Aug. 18 in Hereford, according to a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.

August 10, 2006
Forage Producers Should Focus on Nutritive Value and Quality 
PLAINVIEW – Forage producers who want the best silage, hay or grazing should remember that quality and nutritive value are related, but not necessarily the same thing, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.

August 04, 2006
Summer Annual Forages Require Planning 
LUBBOCK – Producers who want to try their hand with summer annual forages should do some planning beforehand, according to a Texas Cooperative Extension agronomist.

July 28, 2006
Baltensperger Named New Soil and Crop Sciences Department Head at Texas A&M 
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. David D. Baltensperger has been named department head for soil and crop sciences at Texas A&M University.

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 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 17, 2006
Burn Workshop Scheduled Aug. 17-19 in Sonora Area 
SONORA – A burn workshop is scheduled for Aug. 17-19 at the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station near Sonora.

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

July 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
Grazing Crops Program set July 21 in Reagan County 
BIG LAKE - Texas Cooperative Extension will conduct a multi-county "Grazing Crops Program" at 1 p.m. July 21 in the Reagan County 4-H Center in Big Lake.

July 06, 2006
Biofuels Could Boost Beaumont Area Ag Economy 
BEAUMONT – ‘Biofuels for Agriculture' will be the theme of the 59th Annual Rice Field Day at the Texas A&M Research and Extension Center in Beaumont. The center is located 6.5 miles west of Beaumont off U.S Hwy. 90 at 1509 Aggie Drive Activities will begin at 8 a.m., July 13.

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 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 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
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 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 Year’s 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
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 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 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.

May 26, 2006
Global Competitiveness Requires a New Map for Crops 
BUSHLAND – Maintaining competitiveness in the world market requires scientists to lay out a new roadmap for crops, according to a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station leader.

May 25, 2006
Stiles Farm Field Day Scheduled June 20 
THRALL – The use of guidance systems in row crops, new cotton technology systems, plus the latest research results on weed control, aflatoxin and drought tolerant corn will be showcased at the 43rd Stiles Farm Field Day on June 20.

May 15, 2006
Certified Wheat Seed May Be in Short Supply 
AMARILLO – With wheat seed projected to be in short supply due to drought and increased demand, wheat officials across Texas are requesting the State Seed and Plant Board make exceptions in the certified seed program.

May 12, 2006
Valley’s Drought-Stricken Cotton Growers Offered Rebates 
WESLACO – Dryland cotton fields throughout the Lower Rio Grande Valley are wilting under relentless heat and severe lack of rain. Irrigated cotton fields are growing well, but those without irrigation are suffering, a Texas Cooperative Extension expert said.

May 09, 2006
Small Grains Field Day Set for May 25 at Bushland 
AMARILLO – The wheat growing season has been a difficult one, but researchers are using the challenges as a learning experience for themselves and growers alike, according to a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station researcher.

April 25, 2006
Ammonium Nitrate Fertilizer Becoming 'Hot Potato' for Dealers 
OVERTON - This summer, farmers and ranchers will find it harder and harder to buy ammonium nitrate, a commonly used nitrogen fertilizer, said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

April 24, 2006
TAMU Ecologist Seeks Seeds for 'Urban Refugees' 
STEPHENVILLE - These days, many of his primary clientele are "urban refugees," said Dr. Jim Muir, forage ecologist with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station.

April 21, 2006
Keep It Simple, Smart When Selecting Cotton Varieties 
LUBBOCK – A dizzying array of genetics and varieties are available for today's cotton producers. But picking a productive and potentially profitable variety doesn't have to be difficult, said a Texas Cooperative Extension cotton agronomist.

April 19, 2006
Media Advisory: Watershed Meetings Set for Kyle, Luling 
WHO: Individuals interested in protecting the Plum Creek Watershed and improving water quality.

April 13, 2006
Plum Creek Watershed Partnership Under Way; Meetings Set for Kyle and Luling 
COLLEGE STATION – People interested in protecting and improving the water quality of the Plum Creek Watershed are invited to attend upcoming meetings concerning that water source, said the state water quality coordinator for Texas Cooperative Extension.

April 13, 2006
High Quality Forage, Services Can Turn Profit 
PLAINVIEW – West Texas forage producers need to decide if they are going to offer a service with the forage they grow, or simply market it as a commodity on a least-cost basis. Whichever, a new standard of interpreting forage quality – Relative Feed Quality – may come into play, said Dr. Dan Undersander, University of Wisconsin Extension forage agronomist, at a recent Texas Alliance for Water Conservation forage conference in Plainview.

April 05, 2006
Respiration Rate of Sorghum May Indicate Cold Tolerance 
CANYON - The respiration rate of sorghum may tell researchers what varieties will be more cold tolerant than others, according to Texas Agricultural Experiment Station and West Texas A&M University researchers.

March 30, 2006
Public Invited to Join Plum Creek Watershed Project 
COLLEGE STATION - People interested in planning and protecting the Plum Creek Watershed are invited to attend any of three upcoming meetings, said the state water quality coordinator for Texas Cooperative Extension.

March 27, 2006
Rio Grande Valley’s Horticulture Journal Now Online 
WESLACO – Want to know the type of damage silverleaf whiteflies inflict on South Texas cantaloupes? How about the effects of citrus triztesa virus on Mexican limes? They may not be the hottest topics of discussion at the local Starbucks, but for those interested in such horticultural matters, getting that type information just got easier.

March 21, 2006
Third Annual San Angelo A&M Center Spring Field Day Set for April 27 
SAN ANGELO – The third annual natural resources field day at The Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center at San Angelo is set for April 27.

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 07, 2006
Successful Agricultural Management Workshop April 19-21 
COLLEGE STATION – A ranch management workshop for first-time landowners is scheduled April 19-21 in Huntsville.

March 07, 2006
Despite Green-up, Producers Cautioned Not to 'Jump Into' Pastures Yet 
STEPHENVILLE – Grazing too early this year could perform the 'coup de grace,' further damaging already stressed bermudagrass pastures, said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

March 07, 2006
Crop Rotation Adds Value to Irrigation 
HALFWAY – It has been awhile since agricultural researchers discovered and then proved the benefits of crop rotation. Since then, most farmers have embraced the practice of switching a piece of ground from one crop to another to improve yields, reduce erosion potential, and break insect and disease cycles.

March 01, 2006
Going, Going, Almost Gone: Wheat Crop Suffering Under Drought Conditions 
AMARILLO – Don't expect a bumper yield on this year's wheat crop, even if it rains. But some wheat will pull through the drought.

March 01, 2006
Rice Researchers Focus on Water Conservation 
BEAUMONT – With predictions of severe water shortages in Texas over the next 50 years, legislators, farmers, government agencies and consumers are working overtime to find solutions.

February 24, 2006
Bermudagrass Stands May Look Bad but Most Should Recover 
OVERTON – If there's one bit of advice he has for owners of drought-affected bermudagrass pastures thinking about re-sprigging, it's "wait and see," said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

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 15, 2006
Riley Lecture to Focus on Promoting Peace and Stabilizing Governments with Agriculture 
COLLEGE STATION - The inaugural Riley Memorial Lecture Series and Norman E. Borlaug Colloquium will be March 2-3 at the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center of the Bush Library Complex. It will be hosted by the Texas A&M University Office of International Agriculture and the Charles Valentine Riley Memorial Foundation with support from the National Agricultural Library.

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 03, 2006
Forage Seminar Slated for Cross Plains on Feb. 9 
CROSS PLAINS – Texas Cooperative Extension will hold a multi-county forage seminar Feb. 9 in the Cross Plains Community Center.

January 31, 2006
American Forage and Grassland Council Conference Set March 11-12 
SAN ANTONIO -- The latest information on the grassland management in Texas will be presented at the 2006 annual meeting of the American Forage and Grassland Council. The conference will be held this year at the Westin Riverwalk Hotel in San Antonio on March 11-12.

January 27, 2006
Texas Cooperative Extension Partnering in Plum Creek Watershed Pilot Program 
COLLEGE STATION – Texas Cooperative Extension and the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board are partnering in a program to protect and improve water quality in the state's watersheds.

January 25, 2006
Texas Crop, Weather Report 
SAN ANGELO – Much-needed moisture fell late last week but did little to dampen the state's critical hay situation, Texas Cooperative Extension experts say.

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

January 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 17, 2006
2005 Cotton Blue Book Now Available for Rio Grande Valley 
WESLACO – Considered by many in the industry as the area's cotton production bible, the 2005 Lower Rio Grande Valley Cotton, Grain Sorghum, and Corn Blue Book is now available. Free copies are available at local cotton gins or at any area Texas Cooperative Extension office.

January 17, 2006
Valley Meetings to Address Pressing Agriculture Issues 
WESLACO – The Lower Rio Grande Valley's new agricultural year kicks off with two traditional gatherings here. Both will focus on a variety of issues facing the industry.

January 09, 2006
Developing This Year’s Marketing Plan for Feed Grains 
DIMMITT – Producers needing help to establish a marketing plan for their feed grains operation are invited to attend a two-day seminar.

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

December 28, 2005
Prominent Range Researcher Retires 
SAN ANGELO – Dr. Darrell Ueckert, Regents Fellow and Texas Agricultural Experiment Station range researcher at San Angelo, will retire in mid-January.

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 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 12, 2005
South Plains Agriculture Conferences Slated in January and 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 in January and February.

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
Texas Crop and Weather Report 
COLLEGE STATION – Texas spinach producers fought adverse weather for planting this year, and the crop is progressing well, said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

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.

November 28, 2005
Blackland Income Growth Conference Scheduled Jan. 17-18 
WACO – Tips on feral hog control and management, plus an update on the national animal identification system, will be offered at the 44th Blackland Income Growth Conference.

November 21, 2005
Cooler Weather Good For Valley Crops 
WESLACO – Cooler weather at this time of the year in the Rio Grande Valley is good news for the commercial production of winter vegetables, citrus, sugarcane and even orchids. Scientists say lower temperatures help some vegetables grow better, help citrus and sugarcane mature and promote flowering of moth orchids.

November 11, 2005
Pesticide Recertification Training Offered Nov. 30 in Schleicher County 
ELDORADO – Texas Cooperative Extension will conduct a Pesticide Recertification Course Nov. 30 at the Schleicher County Civic Center here. Six Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education units will be offered.

November 10, 2005
First Texas Finding of Soybean Rust Confirmed 
COLLEGE STATION – Asian soybean rust – a potentially serious fungus of soybean crops – has been found for the first time in Texas.

November 07, 2005
Cotton, Irrigation Take Center Stage at Annual Farm Management Symposium 
AMARILLO – Growing interest in cotton in the northern High Plains is multiplying production issues and questions.

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

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.

October 25, 2005
Drip Tape Irrigation Useful, Convenient for Small Acreage Forage Production 
UVALDE – Convenience was the "mother of invention" for research on producing livestock forage on small acreage, said a researcher at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Experiment Station and Extension Center here.

October 21, 2005
High Cost of Nitrogen Calls for Caution With Winter Pastures 
OVERTON – With continuing dry conditions and the high cost of fertilizer, a Texas Cooperative Extension forage specialist advises producers to proceed cautiously with their winter pasture plans this year.

October 18, 2005
Drip Irrigation Opens New Frontier for Research on the Rolling Plains 
CHILLICOTHE – A new irrigation well and state-of-the-art drip irrigation system may dictate research here for decades, according to one scientist.

October 13, 2005
Cotton Resource CD-ROM Available for Texas Producers 
COLLEGE STATION – For cotton producers, it's everything you ever wanted to know about cotton production at your fingertips.

October 10, 2005
Free Soil-Testing Campaign Kicks Off 
WESLACO – Stung by the rising costs of fuel and other operating expenses, Lower Rio Grande Valley farmers and ranchers may find some relief from a free soil-testing campaign sponsored by Texas Cooperative Extension.

October 04, 2005
Cowpeas Could Add Sustainability to Cropping Systems 
AMARILLO -- Ground left fallow in the High Plains to store soil moisture between crops may be better off with a legume crop such as cowpeas, according to a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station researcher.

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 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 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
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 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 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.

August 31, 2005
Weevils Threaten East Texas Sweet Potato Crop Industry 
CANTON – Growers from the several East Texas counties gathered here Tuesday night to learn more about the bad news they already knew: The sweet potato weevil has returned to East Texas fields.

August 31, 2005
Forage Silage Can Equal Corn Silage, Offer Water Savings 
AMARILLO – Cattle can munch more efficiently if producers are willing to look at sorghum forages and silages, two Texas A&M University System specialists said.

August 26, 2005
Research Targets Vegetable Production 
LUBBOCK – Is there a better way to control weeds or grow tastier tomatoes, watermelons or snap beans? Research under way at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center at Lubbock seeks to answer these questions for commercial vegetable producers and home gardeners.

August 23, 2005
Forage Legumes Could Help Counter Sky-High Fertilizer Prices 
OVERTON – As gasoline prices reach for the sky, so do fertilizer prices.

August 11, 2005
Soybean Rust Fears Premature in Texas 
AMARILLO – Diseases resembling Asian soybean rust have caused concerns among Panhandle producers in recent weeks.

August 09, 2005
Reclaimed Wastewater: An Idea that Could Soak in 
EL PASO – As water becomes ever more scarce, quenching thirsty crops with wastewater may be OK if done right, researchers here say.

August 05, 2005
Forage Sorghum Field Day Scheduled for Aug. 30 
AMARILLO – Several years of research on forage sorghum silage production and grazing sorghum sudangrass hybrids will be discussed at an Aug. 30 field day sponsored by Texas Cooperative Extension and the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station.

August 05, 2005
Field Day Will Celebrate 100 Years of Crops Research 
VERNON – The Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center will celebrate 100 years of crops research at its Chillicothe station on Sept. 29. The Chillicothe station is 5 miles southwest of Chillicothe on Farm to Market Road 392.

July 29, 2005
Central American Trade Agreement Impact Small, But Has Potential 
COLLEGE STATION – The Central American Free Trade Agreement will mean an immediate boost – albeit small – to some U.S. agricultural commodities, said an expert with Texas Cooperative Extension.

July 29, 2005
Weslaco Cotton Field Day Cancelled as Harvesting Resumes 
WESLACO – Texas Cooperative Extension's annual cotton field day in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, which was to be held the day Hurricane Emily made landfall south of Brownsville, will not be rescheduled.

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 22, 2005
Emily Mostly Beneficial for South Texas Agriculture 
WESLACO – Hurricane Emily's sideswipe appears to have been beneficial for South Texas agriculture. With landfall 75 miles south of Brownsville, the storm brought little more than badly needed rainfall to the area.

July 19, 2005
South Texas Ag Community Braces for Hurricane Emily 
WESLACO – Texas Cooperative Extension's annual cotton field day in the Lower Rio Grande Valley has been postponed this week as the agricultural community braced for Hurricane Emily. Even without a direct hit, the storms's high winds and heavy rains could cause major problems for growers.

July 19, 2005
Rangeland Restoration Workshop Set Aug. 11-13 
SONORA - The Academy for Ranch Management will hold a rangeland restoration and management workshop Aug. 11-13 at the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station near Sonora.

July 15, 2005
Texas Cooperative Extension Sets Two Abandoned-Well Plugging Meetings 
WALL – Texas Cooperative Extension will have two meetings on abandoned well plugging next week. The first will be July 20 at Saint Ambrose Catholic Church in Wall, and the second will be July 21 in the Senior Citizens Building at Millersview. The building is just east of the intersection of State Highway 765 and Farm to Market Road 2134.

July 15, 2005
Rain-Wary Growers Invited to Cotton Field Day 
WESLACO – Lower Rio Grande Valley cotton growers are invited to attend Texas Cooperative Extension's cotton field day at 6 p.m. July 20 at the Hiler Annex Farm, north of Weslaco.

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

July 08, 2005
58th Annual Rice Field Day Focuses on Water Issues and International Trade 
BEAUMONT -- The 58th Annual Rice Field Day will begin at 8 a.m., July 14, at the Texas A&M Research and Extension Center in Beaumont. Scientists from Texas A&M University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture will be on hand to discuss the newest developments in production technology. The field day is free and open to the public.

July 07, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report 
COLLEGE STATION – Texas cotton producers are optimistic despite inclement weather, insect problems and high fuel prices, and anthrax in livestock and deer was reported in one county in Southwest Texas, Texas Cooperative Extension experts said.

June 28, 2005
Texas Crop, Weather Report 
COLLEGE STATION – Parts of Texas have entered critically dry stages and various crops are beginning to suffer, Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

June 22, 2005
Water Issues Focus of Upcoming Eagle Lake Rice Field Day 
EAGLE LAKE -- The 31st annual Rice Field Day will begin at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Eagle Lake Research Station. Scientists from Texas A&M University and U.S. Department of Agriculture will be on hand with information on the newest developments in production technology. It is free of charge and the public is invited.

June 17, 2005
North Texas Crops Field Day Set for July 21 
PROSPER - The 24th annual North Texas Crops Field Day will be July 21 at the Prosper Research Farm located on Farm to Market Road 1461 just north of Prosper.

June 15, 2005
2005 Crop Season Is Off to a Rocky Start on the Texas High Plains 
LUBBOCK – The 2005 crop season on the Texas High Plains is off to a rocky start. Abundant spring moisture provided ideal planting conditions for cotton, corn and peanut producers and gave winter wheat a necessary drink of water.

June 14, 2005
Stiles Farm Field Day Scheduled June 21 
THRALL – An update on the mandatory National Animal Identification System will highlight the beef session at the June 21 Stiles Farm Field Day.

May 20, 2005
Stiles Farm Field Day Scheduled June 21 
THRALL - From managing new cotton genetics to animal identification, several topics will be of interest to producers attending the Stiles Farm Field Day scheduled June 21.

May 19, 2005
Researchers Work Toward Hardy, Stress Resistant Corns 
LUBBOCK – A collaborative corn breeding project under way at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center at Lubbock is paving the way for hardy, stress-resistant corns that yield well under demanding growing conditions.

May 05, 2005
Can No-Till 'Fill the Bill' for Rolling Plains Wheat Producers? 
VERNON – Wheat and cattle go hand-in-hand on the Texas Rolling Plains. Farmers there use winter wheat as a grain crop and as a grazing crop to feed young cattle.

May 03, 2005
Wild Grasses and Man-Made Wheats Advance Research Capabilities 
AMARILLO – Getting resistance to the latest biotype of greenbug or rust in wheat may require some bridge building.

May 02, 2005
MEDIA ADVISORY: Wheat Crop May Suffer Under Spring Snow 
AMARILLO – The region's wheat crop may have escaped a damaging freeze over the weekend, but a spring snow storm puts a threatening cloud back over it.

May 02, 2005
Research Takes Big Picture of Wheat Streak Mosaic 
AMARILLO – Seeing a field of damage confirms a wheat streak mosaic problem exists. Seeing it in fields across multiple counties at one time puts the problem into perspective.

April 28, 2005
Efficiency Is the Only Way to Make Irrigation Pay 
AMARILLO - Leon New's phone is ringing with producers wanting to know how to deal with the escalating price of fuel.

April 25, 2005
Plastic Extraction Disks Make It Easier To Test Levels Of Atrazine In Field Crops 
COLLEGE STATION - It's ‘plastic please' when it comes to scientists' choice of pesticide-water sampling devices in field crops.

April 22, 2005
Be Penny-Wise With Expensive Fertilizer in 2005 
LUBBOCK - Cotton farmers will want to be penny-wise with their nitrogen fertilizer this year, says a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station soil scientist.

April 21, 2005
Weather Conditions Warrant Rust Worries in Wheat 
AMARILLO - Would be, could be, should be a record year for wheat, unless it rusts.

April 20, 2005
$150,000 Lab to Serve Central Texas Composters 
STEPHENVILLE - Scientists here have started up a new state-of-the-art soils analysis lab to serve this area's dairy waste composters.

April 19, 2005
Smith Named Interim Soil and Crop Sciences Department Head at Texas A&M 
COLLEGE STATION - Dr. C. Wayne Smith has been named interim department head for soil and crop sciences at Texas A&M University.

April 18, 2005
 
HOUSTON - The Texas Coastal Watershed Program is hosting a community-wide fiesta on May 14 that will feature environmental education and awareness in Houston's Greater East End.

April 14, 2005
Crop Production Guides Are Available On The Web 
LUBBOCK - Farming is a question-and-answer game. When to plant? When to spray? Where did these weeds come from? How do I kill them? What is that critter crawling around on my cotton?

April 13, 2005
Research Across Borders Saves Cents 
VERNON - Borders don't exist when the wind blows. So a wheat disease in Texas is only a few wind gusts away from bordering states.

April 13, 2005
Small Grains Field Day Set on May 12 
VERNON – New wheat varieties and a look at successful production practices are in store for North Texas farmers and cattle producers at a May 12 field day in Lockett.

April 01, 2005
Grazing School Novices Hail from Four States, One Foreign County 
OVERTON – The East Texas Pasture and Livestock Management Workshops for beginners is not just national; it's international.

April 01, 2005
Valley and Mexican Farmers Cooperate to Conserve Water 
WESLACO – The water situation in South Texas has improved dramatically in recent months. After a decade of drought, reservoirs along the Rio Grande are now near capacity due to plentiful rainfall. In addition, Mexico has recently begun repaying a water debt to the U.S. after a lingering dispute over a 1948 water-sharing treaty.

March 30, 2005
High Fuel, Fertilizer Costs Take Toll on Cotton, Rice Profits 
COLLEGE STATION – Most of the 18 cotton and 16 rice farms included in a recent study are projected to lose significant net worth over the next four years resulting from high fuel and fertilizer expenses.

March 25, 2005
Rain Brings Flowers and Toxic Plants to West Texas Ranges 
FORT STOCKTON – Unprecedented wet weather in far West Texas the past two years should have pastures in full bloom with flowers this spring. But with every silver lining comes a cloud, according to two Texas Cooperative Extension specialists here.

March 25, 2005
New Zealand Tall Fescue Might Replace Traditional Winter Forages 
OVERTON – An agricultural researcher here is looking at using perennial tall fescues in East Texas as possible replacement annual winter forages.

March 24, 2005
Marketing Strategies Critical for Cotton in Times of Uncertainty 
AMARILLO – Uncertainty beyond the normal planting questions makes management strategies for cotton farmers more important this year.

March 21, 2005
April 12 San Antonio Turfgrass Seminar Will Give Lowdown on Lawn Care 
SAN ANTONIO – Now that spring has sprung, can the smell of freshly mowed lawns be far behind? Maybe not. Each year, disease, lawn stress and other problems keep many Bexar County residents from having the plush, green lawns they desire.

March 16, 2005
Partnership Sets Out to Restore Creek, Wetlands 
TEMPLE – "This is my Walden," said Raye Virginia Allen, sweeping her arm around to the Central Texas creek lined with oak and pecan trees and cedar.

March 14, 2005
Do Your Homework to Select the Best Cotton Varieties in 2005 
LUBBOCK – Selecting productive cotton varieties is not an easy task, particularly on the Texas High Plains – where weather can "make or break" a crop.

March 11, 2005
New PBS Series to Feature Valley Agriculture 
WESLACO – Agriculture in the Rio Grande Valley will be featured in the first installment of a new television series that producers say will eventually cover agriculture in all 50 states. The Public Broadcasting System show, "America's Heartland," will begin airing nationwide this summer.

March 10, 2005
Central Texas Pecan Short Course Slated for March 29 
GOLDTHWAITE – Texas Cooperative Extension's annual Central Texas Pecan Short Course is set for March 29 in Goldthwaite's Mills County Civic Center.

March 10, 2005
Crop Concerns Continue To Sprout From Recent Rains 
UVALDE – Too much of a good thing can be a bad thing – just ask Texas farmers. For the past six months, excessive rain in many areas of the state has caused a number of problems in their fields.

March 10, 2005
Experiment Station Soybean Grant to Aid Guatemala Agriculture 
COLLEGE STATION – The Texas Agricultural Experiment Station has been awarded 15,000 tons of soybean meal to further agricultural development among indigenous populations in Guatemala.

March 07, 2005
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What: One-half day field day focusing on forages and cattle.

March 03, 2005
Cotton Marketing Seminar Offered on March 15 
AMARILLO – Growing cotton is only half the battle. In order to be successful in their operations, producers also need to learn how to market the crop.

March 03, 2005
Success with Stocker Cattle Depends on 'Grocery Management' 
LUBBOCK – Success with stocker cattle grazing winter wheat pasture hinges on "grocery management," according to a Texas Cooperative Extension beef cattle specialist.

March 02, 2005
New Clover Could Spell Good Luck for Livestock Producers 
OVERTON – It's common knowledge that the high price of crude oil has driven up fertilizer prices. But studies here have shown cattle can gain 3 pounds per day grazing spring pastures of a new disease-tolerant clover.

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 18, 2005
Check Cotton Seed Quality Carefully This Year 
LUBBOCK – Cotton producers who catch their own seed for planting should pay particular attention to seed quality this year, said a Texas Cooperative Extension cotton agronomist.

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 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 11, 2005
Pyramiding Genes Leads to Better Wheats and TAMU Regents Award
OVERTON – The Texas A&M University Board of Regents has named Dr. Lloyd Nelson as the recipient of the Regents Fellow Service Award. Nelson is an Overton-based researcher and plant breeder with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station.

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 03, 2005
Extension's Lemon, Bynum Receive Tppa Awards  
COLLEGE STATION - Dr. Robert Lemon, Texas Cooperative Extension state cotton specialist, and Josh Bynum, a Texas A&M University graduate student, received awards recently at the 16th Annual Texas Plant Protection Conference.

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 02, 2005
Energy Prices Inflate Fertilizer Costs  
OVERTON - Farmers considering poultry litter as fertilizer this year had better go ahead "get 'r done" as springtime supplies may be limited.

February 01, 2005
Extension Helps Get The Bugs Out Of Insect, Weed Control  
SAN ANTONIO - Does finding the right pesticide or herbicide and figuring out the most effective way to mix and apply it drive you buggy? Proper insect and weed control means using the right product at the right rate and delivering it only where you want it to go, said Charles Stichler, Texas Cooperative Extension agronomist at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Uvalde.

January 27, 2005
High Plains Grain Elevator Workshop Set Feb. 8 
AMARILLO – Staying safe and up-to-date on regulations are important parts of doing business in today's grain elevator industry.

January 24, 2005
Research Reveals ‘gold Mine’ In Geological Information 
EL PASO – One person's dirt can be another person's treasure.

January 03, 2005
South Plains Agriculture Conferences Slated In January, February 
LUBBOCK – South Plains producers can update their skills in everything from crop production to pest management and earn continuing education units at any of six upcoming Texas Cooperative Extension conferences in January and February.

December 22, 2004
One-Third Of East Texas Acres Suitable For Alfalfa 
OVERTON – About one-third of the acreage in a five-county East Texas area is suitable for alfalfa production, according to a recent review of soil surveys.

December 20, 2004
Rural Entrepreneurship, Ag Diversification Workshop Scheduled Jan. 19 In Waco 
WACO -- A workshop focusing on entrepreneurship and agricultural diversification is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Waco Convention Center.

December 17, 2004
Tortilla Research 
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December 15, 2004
Group ‘pin’-Pointing Irrigation Use To Conserve Water, Profit 
UVALDE – Growers, researchers and Texas Cooperative Extension personnel have joined forces to conserve water and increase agricultural profits in south central Texas.

December 13, 2004
Amarillo Seminar Will Examine Feedgrain Marketing Options 
AMARILLO – A two-day Advanced Topic Series seminar slated for Jan. 12-13, 2005, will help producers develop a feedgrain marketing plan, said a Texas Cooperative Extension economist.

December 09, 2004
Beginners' Pasture & Livestock Management Workshops Set March And April 2005 
OVERTON – It's a good news/good news situation.

December 02, 2004
Texas Cooperative Extension Offers Continuing Education Course 
SAN ANGELO – Private pesticide users can earn five continuing education units at an upcoming right-of-way-management course held here Dec. 7.

November 26, 2004
High Plains Vegetable Conference Slated For Jan. 11 In Canyon 
LUBBOCK - Vegetable growers, processors, market gardeners and master gardeners can renew their production and marketing skills and gain new insight on biotechnology, africanized bees, retail marketing and other topics at the Jan. 11 High Plains Vegetable Conference in Canyon.

November 24, 2004
Annual East Texas Nursery And Greenhouse Conference Set Dec. 1 
TYLER - Nursery and greenhouse producers will learn the latest pest management techniques and earn five continuing education units at the upcoming third annual East Texas Nursery and Greenhouse Conference.

November 23, 2004
B.i.g. Conference In Waco Jan. 18-19 
WACO – Tips on beef production, plus strategies and issues impacting farm production, will be offered at the 43rd Blackland Income Growth Conference, scheduled Jan. 18-19 at the Waco Convention Center.

November 19, 2004
How Safe Is Your Drinking Water? 
EL PASO - "Don't drink the water" is an expected warning to travelers. But the problem might be closer to home.

November 17, 2004
Three-Day Wine Grape Short Course Offered In Junction Jan. 12-14 
LUBBOCK – Those interested in commercial wine grape production and vineyard management should make plans now to attend a three-day Texas viticulture short course slated in January, 2005, courtesy of Texas Cooperative Extension and Texas Tech University's Extended Studies.

November 15, 2004
Pesticide Re-Certification Training Offered Nov. 30 In Eldorado 
ELDORADO – Texas Department of Agriculture is offering seven continuing education units to participants of a Texas Cooperative Extension Pesticide Re-certification Course on Nov. 30 in Eldorado's Schleicher County Civic Center.

November 12, 2004
Two December Pesticide Applicator Training Programs Scheduled At Overton 
OVERTON – "How many 'glugs' from the jug do I use?"

November 11, 2004
Researchers Take Dryland Cotton Soil Moisture To The 'Bank' 
VERNON - Is there a better way to produce dryland cotton on the Texas Rolling Plains? Researchers at The Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center here are trying new approaches to tillage and cropping systems that may help producers make better use of available rainfall and stabilize dryland cotton yields.

November 08, 2004
Free Soil-Testing Campaign Kicks Off In South Texas 
WESLACO – Lower Rio Grande Valley farmers and ranchers could be in for a pleasant surprise if they take advantage of a soil-testing campaign. In addition to being free, the soil test may show producers they can save even more by reducing the amount of costly fertilizers they use.

November 04, 2004
Computer Program Available For Grain Storage Management 
BEAUMONT - As the growing season draws to a close and grain goes into storage for the winter, farmers must still watch for insect pests with the potential to destroy the entire crop. The biggest threats to stored rice are the lesser grain borer and the rice weevil, but excessive moisture and temperature variations can also cause extensive damage to the grain.

November 03, 2004
Valley Irrigation Experts To Speak At Mexican Water Conference 
WESLACO – Lower Rio Grande Valley water experts will soon be sharing their knowledge about water use efficiency with Mexican farmers.

October 26, 2004
Pecan Farmers Enjoying Good Demand, Strong Prices 
COLLEGE STATION – Pecan farmers are enjoying good demand and strong prices as harvest activities rebound from a sluggish start throughout the Pecan Belt.

October 25, 2004
Herrman Named To Top Texas Chemist Position 
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Tim Herrman of Kansas has been named state chemist and director of the Office of the Texas State Chemist at Texas A&M University.

October 25, 2004
Stocker Cattle Gain 1,000 Pounds Per Acre In 60 Days On Tifton 85 
OVERTON– Recently completed research here shows stocker cattle can gain more than 1,000 pounds per acre in 60 days grazing Tifton 85 bermudagrass.

October 08, 2004
See No Weevil: Valley Cotton Growers Ponder Proposed Pest Program 
WESLACO -- Lower Rio Grande Valley cotton growers may not yet be stuck between a rock and a hard place, but as one farmer put it, "The rock is getting bigger and the hard place is getting harder."

September 23, 2004
Experiment Station Partnering With Federal Agencies In Conservation Study 
TEMPLE - Texas Agricultural Experiment Station scientists are working cooperatively with several federal agencies in assessing the effectiveness of federally funded conservation initiatives as part of the 2002 Farm Bill.

September 20, 2004
‘gene Chips’ Research In Cotton Could Lead To Superior Variety 
COLLEGE STATION – A technology that uses "gene chips," which can help analyze tens of thousands of different DNA elements in a cotton plant, could lead to cotton varieties with superior traits and improved fiber quality.

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

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

August 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 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 10, 2004
Texas Crop And Weather Report 
COLLEGE STATION – Texas pumpkins' price and acreage have producers looking forward to harvest, which will start much sooner than expected, Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

August 06, 2004
Vernon Research Targets Sustainable Forage Systems 
VERNON – Research under way at The Texas A&M University System's Agricultural Research and Extension Center here may one day help Rolling Plains cattle producers fill the gaps in their grazing season.

August 04, 2004
'Pet' Project Could Save 20 Percent Of Urban Water 
OVERTON – East Texans can expect to water their lawns this summer, but thanks to a newly upgraded weather Web site, they won't have to waste water doing so.

August 2, 2004
IRRIGATED TIFTON 85, STOCKPILED HAY INCLUDED IN TFGC SUMMER MEETING 
OVERTON - For a change of pace, this year's annual Texas Forage and Grassland Council meeting will be held in the summer, Aug. 24-25, instead of the winter.

July 27, 2004
Summer Crops, Research Shine At Bushland Field Day, Aug. 31 
BUSHLAND - At this year's Summer Crops Field Day on Aug. 31, potential solutions to production problems will be presented, say event planners.

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

July 12, 2004
Valley Drought May Be Ending 
WESLACO -- History is telling Rio Grande Watermaster Carlos Rubinstein to hold off on declaring an official end to the lingering drought that has gripped south Texas for about a decade.

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 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.

June 15, 2004
Experiment Station Researcher Looking For Missing Links In Corn 
COLLEGE STATION – A scientist with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station said the development of corn with improved protein quality would reduce the need for soybean additives when feeding corn to swine and poultry.

June 14, 2004
Corn Research Aims At Eliminating Aflatoxin 
Weslaco -- Researchers at the Texas Cooperative Extension Weslaco Center have been working on the elimination of a toxin developed in corn. This toxin has hurt the corn production in the south Texas for several years. Norma Moreno has more details.

June 03, 2004
Despite High Water Levels, East Texas Ponds Oxygen Depleted 
OVERTON -- "My fish are dying! What do I do?"

June 02, 2004
Stiles Farm Field Day Set For June 15 
THRALL -- Tips on weed control and crop rotation, plus information on getting the most from fertilization will be spotlighted at the June 15 Stiles Farm Field Day.

May 21, 2004
Mite Transmits Viruses Damaging To Wheat 
AMARILLO – Looking closely at unhealthy, discolored plants in Texas Panhandle wheat fields is part of Dr. Charles Rush's job. He is a plant pathologist with Texas Agricultural Experiment Station. But the scientist knows the damage isn't drought-induced at all.

May 19, 2004
Waterlogged Soils Can Severely Damage Cotton 
COLLEGE STATION – Heavy rain and unseasonably cool temperatures have presented a unique situation for cotton farmers in the Central Texas and Gulf Coast regions. Many crops are now standing in water during a critical stage during the growing season.

May 18, 2004
New Low-Coumarin Sweet Clover Only Few Years Away 
OVERTON – A new low-coumarin sweet clover could be in the hands of Texas beef producers in three or four years.

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 04, 2004
Stiles Farm Field Day Set For June 15 
THRALL -- From crop production to beef cattle, the June 15 Stiles Farm Field Day will feature topics of interest to all segments of the farming and ranching industry.

May 04, 2004
Stockpiled Forage: Use It Or Lose It 
OVERTON – Though it's been used for decades, many beef producers may not recognize stockpiled forage as a viable option, says a forage scientist with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station.

April 21, 2004
East Texas County Ranks Fourth in State's Agriculture Income 
NACOGDOCHES - If asked to name the Texas counties richest in agricultural income, most would guess Panhandle or West Texas counties where cash crops such as cotton and cattle reign.

April 19, 2004
Tropical Legume Could Be Alternative Hay/Forage Crop For Texas 
OVERTON - Lablab, a drought-tolerant, summer annual legume native to the tropics, could be a valuable addition to the Texas forage repertoire, according to a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station scientist.

April 15, 2004
Do Your Homework to Select the Best Cotton Varieties in 2004 
LUBBOCK - Selecting productive cotton varieties is not an easy task -- particularly on the Texas High Plains, where weather can literally "make or break" a crop. A Texas Cooperative Extension cotton agronomist advises producers to do their homework by comparing several characteristics among many different varieties and then keying these characteristics to typical growing conditions.

April 9, 2004
Valley Rains Cause Problems for Some, Business for Others 
WESLACO - Recent heavy rains in the Lower Rio Grande Valley have been good news for some, bad for others.

April 7, 2004
Alfalfa Returns Top All Other Production Ag Ventures in East Texas 
OVERTON - Alfalfa has the potential to net more dollars per acre than any other traditional agricultural venture in East Texas.

April 5, 2004
Roundup Ready Alfalfa Promises Weed-Free Hay 
OVERTON - Texas Agricultural Experiment Station scientists here recently evaluated several lines of new, transgenic alfalfa that are tolerant to the widely used, broad spectrum herbicide glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup.

April 2, 2004
Three Grain Sorghum Workshops Slated in April 
LUBBOCK - Three half-day "What You Need To Know" grain sorghum workshops will be held in April at three locations across the South Plains.

March 31, 2004
Research Show Nitrogen Plus Broiler Litter Equals Cleaner Surface Water 
OVERTON - Combining nitrogen fertilizer with poultry litter is an effective method for reducing soil phosphorus buildup and potential environmental problems, according to four years of Texas Agricultural Experiment Station research.

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, Safer Water Now Available in Rural Mullin 
MULLIN - Cleaner, safer water has been the focus of residents of Mullin, where high rates of nitrate were recently discovered in many private water wells.

March 19, 2004
To Sprig or Not to Sprig: Experimental Seeded Bermudagrass Varieties Show Promise 
OVERTON - Seeded bermudagrass varieties could some day compete with top-yielding sprigged varieties, according to two years of field research at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center at Overton.

March 18, 2004
Red-Hot Ideas: El Paso Pepper Producer 
EL PASO -- Take a big helping of a jalapeno industry by-product. Add a grower's determination. Sprinkle with advice from a Texas Cooperative Extension county agent. Add a little smoke and drying time. The result is a recipe that is delicioso.

March 15, 2004
Peanut Production Workshop Slated for March 26 in Brownfield 
LUBBOCK - Farmers and agribusiness representatives can update their knowledge of peanut production at a March 26 peanut production workshop in Brownfield.

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 11, 2004
Havlak New Extension Turfgrass and Water Management Specialist 
COLLEGE STATION - Texas Cooperative Extension has appointed Roger Havlak as its new turfgrass and water management program specialist.

March 3, 2004
Plant Tissue Sampling Valuable Tool Sometimes, But Not Always 
TYLER - The Texas Cooperative Extension Soil, Water and Forage Testing Laboratory does thousands of plant analyses a year at $15 each, and many are unnecessary, said the Extension soil chemist and director of the lab.

February 19, 2004
Producers Looking at Spring Planted Oats 
AMARILLO - Poor wheat prospects have some Panhandle and South Plains growers looking for alternate crops to plant this spring. Oats may fit the bill, said Texas Cooperative Extension agronomists, Drs. Brent Bean of Amarillo and Calvin Trostle of Lubbock.

February 17, 2004
Forage Types, Management, are Key to Grazing Forages for Profit 
LAMESA - Producers can achieve profitable results from grazing winter forages if they match available small grains to their management strategy, according to a Texas Cooperative Extension agronomist.

February 13, 2004
Northwest Texas Agriculture Conference Slated for March 2 
VERNON - Farmers can improve their crop production and marketing skills and learn more about animal control by attending the March 2 Northwest Texas Agriculture Conference in Memphis, Texas, said a Texas Cooperative Extension agronomist.

February 9, 2004
Lubbock Grain Sorghum Breeder Wins International Acclaim 
LUBBOCK - Dr. Darrell Rosenow, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station grain sorghum breeder, was recently named a co-recipient of the 2003 Board for International Food and Agricultural Development Award for Scientific Excellence. The award recognizes researchers for significant achievement originating from the United States Agency for International Development's Collaborative Research Support Program.

February 5, 2004
Protected Wheat Variety Woes- What You Don't Know Can Hurt You 
ABILENE - Possession isn't necessarily nine-tenths of the law, especially if the purchase is a wheat variety protected by the Plant Variety Protection Act. This misunderstood and often-ignored law may soon become more stringently enforced, largely due to the stepped-up use of DNA plant testing.

February 4, 2004
Don't Throw in the Towel Too Soon After a Cotton Hail-Out 
FLOYDADA - South Plains producers should not throw in the towel too soon after hail damages or destroys their cotton crops. Several crops offer good yield and profit potential when planted after hailed-out cotton, said a Texas Cooperative Extension agronomist.

January 28, 2004
Multi-County Forage Seminar Slated For Feb. 10 
CROSS PLAINS - Texas Cooperative Extension is sponsoring a special multi-county Forage Seminar Feb. 10 at the Cross Plains Community Center. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., with the program to follow.

January 6, 2004
B.I.G. Forage Program to Focus on Legume Varieties, Grazing Systems 
WACO - Grazing management systems, legume varieties and other topics will be the focus of the forage session of the 42nd Blackland Income Growth Conference scheduled Jan. 20-21 at the Waco Convention Center.

January 5, 2004
2004 Agriculture Conferences Slated In January, February Across The South Plains 
LUBBOCK - South Plains producers can update crop production, marketing, and management skills, and learn more about irrigation, fertility, pest management and agricultural laws and regulations at several upcoming conferences.

December 23, 2003
Overton: Evers Receives Texas A&M System Regents Fellow Award 
OVERTON - The Texas A&M University Board of Regents has named Dr. Gerald Evers, an Overton-based researcher with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, as the recipient of the Regents Fellow Service Award.

November 21, 2003
Valley Citrus Pickers Avoiding Wet Fruit 
WESLACO - One would be hard pressed to find anybody in agriculture in South Texas who isn't thankful for the recent heavy rains. The resulting deep soil moisture will bode well for all producers in the Lower Rio Grande Valley well into 2004.

November 20, 2003
19th Panhandle Farm and Ranch Management Symposium Dec. 4 
AMARILLO - High Plains producers thinking about adding cotton to their production lineup should plan to attend the annual Panhandle Farm and Ranch Management Symposium on Dec. 4.

November 19, 2003
Diversity: What People, Grain Sorghum Have in Common 
COLLEGE STATION - Diverse. To society, the word means racial, ethnic and cultural differences. To scientists interested in biological diversity, the meaning is no different.

November 12, 2003
Newly Released Panterra Turfgrass 'Dwarfiest' of the Dwarfs 
OVERTON - Panterra, a newly released turfgrass variety, promises greener grass for home gardeners, golfers and soccer moms.

November 5, 2003
Beginners' Pasture and Livestock Management Workshops in March, April 
OVERTON - Last year's three-day, intensive Pasture and Livestock Management Workshop for beginners proved so popular that Texas A&M University faculty at Overton in Rusk County will be giving the workshop twice this coming spring.

October 30, 2003
Borlaug Discusses Future World Food Production at Seminar 
COLLEGE STATION - Dr. Norman Borlaug doesn't settle for mediocrity and the proof is in his work ethic, his colleagues say.

October 7, 2003
In-Season Nitrogen Sensing Improves Fertilizer Efficiency 
LUBBOCK - Farmers in the western United States can reduce in-season nitrogen use in irrigated cotton without sacrificing yield potential by using commercially available nitrogen-status sensing tools, says a Texas A&M University soil fertility scientist.

September 26, 2003
Heavy Rains More Good than Bad for Valley Agriculture 
WESLACO - Time will be the best judge, but many experts agree the recent heavy rains may have done more good than harm to the Valley's half billion dollar a year agricultural industry.

September 15, 2003
Apache Clover Fills Late Winter, Early Spring Production Gap 
OVERTON - Recent research shows Apache, a new arrowleaf clover resistant to bean yellow mosaic virus, can provide cattle average daily gains of nearly three pounds per day under moderate stocking rates.

August 15, 2003
Texas Ag Experiment Station Develops Two Healthier Penauts 
COLLEGE STATION - The OLin and the Tamrun OL01 - two new peanut varieties that contain a healthful monounsaturated fat, have been developed by the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station.

August 15, 2003
Filter Strip Incorporation Prevents Atrazine Runoff 
TEMPLE - Using grass filter strips can significantly reduce the amount of herbicide runoff associated with crops near adjacent lakes, rivers or streams.

August 8, 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 7, 2003
Grain Sorghum Requires Season-Long Management 
LUBBOCK - Grain sorghum was the catch crop of choice for many South Plains farmers who had to replant failed cotton acres this year, noted a Texas Cooperative Extension agronomist.

August 4, 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.

August 1, 2003
South Plains Farmers Should Not Delay Grain Sorghum Irrigation 
LUBBOCK - Once again, it's a scorcher on the Texas South Plains. High temperatures have consistently reached 100-plus degrees for several days. As a result, young grain sorghum crops are in desperate need of a good drink of water.

July 31, 2003
Extension Sets Aug. 11 Wheat Meeting in Taylor County 
ABILENE - Texas Cooperative Extension is holding a wheat production meeting Aug. 11 in the Extension office in Taylor County at 1982 Lytle Way. The evening meeting is designed to help producers plan for the coming 2003-2004 wheat growing season.

July 29, 2003
Alfalfa Workshops Set at Three Lubbock Area Sites in August 
LUBBOCK - Crop producers, cattle raisers and grass farmers who are interested in alfalfa should mark Aug. 7, 12 and 13 on their calendar. Those are the dates for three alfalfa workshops sponsored by Texas Cooperative Extension and the Alfalfa Council.

July 25, 2003
Texas A&M, ECOR Sign Deal to Produce Health-Related Proteins 
WESLACO - Texas A&M University System officials have signed a license agreement with proCANE LLC, a subsidiary of ECOR Corporation of Sedona, Ariz., to produce pharmaceutical-grade proteins in sugarcane plants.

July 18, 2003
South Plains Hosts Six Peanut Field Days, July 22-24 
LUBBOCK - Farmers can get a hands-on look at peanut production on the South Plains during a series of peanut farm and education tours set for July 22-24.

July 11, 2003
Rains Boosting South Texas Water Supplies 
WESLACO - Recent rains have barely put a dent in the Lower Rio Grande Valley's almost decade-old drought, but they have been sufficient to provide some badly needed benefits to the area's severely depleted water supplies.

July 8, 2003
56th Annual Rice Field Day at Beaumont July 10 
BEAUMONT - The Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Beaumont will celebrate its 56th Annual Rice Field Day on Thursday, July 10.

July 7, 2003
Evening Cotton Field Day Slated July 10 
WESLACO - Lower Rio Grande Valley cotton farmers will soon begin making the transition from nurturing and coaxing their crops to defoliating, harvesting and eventually destroying what's left of their plants. To assist them in making the coming critical decisions of their operations, a field day has been scheduled in Weslaco to provide them with timely, research-based information.

June 17, 2003
Keep it or Replant? Online Information Helps Farmers Evaluate their Options 
LUBBOCK - South Plains farmers with damaged or failed cotton acres have some hard decisions to make in the next two weeks. Some will take their chances with what's left in the field. Others will simply have to plow it under and try again.

June 16, 2003
Mother Nature Pounds West Texas Cotton 
LUBBOCK - Five hundred thousand to 725,000 acres was the "best-guess" estimate of damaged cotton resulting from violent weather that has wracked West Texas since May 31.

June 13, 2003
Storms Rip Through Texas Panhandle with Good Rain, Bad Hail 
AMARILLO - Big smiles have replaced some frowns on the faces of many Texas High Plains farmers. Finally, the rains came. But the news isn't all good. Mother Nature's gift package had some surprises tucked inside -- damaging hail and severe winds.

June 12, 2003
Impact Center Field Tour Set for June 24 
COLLEGE STATION - Central Texas producers will have the opportunity to learn more about watermelon production in the Brazos bottom and see various field crop experiments in sorghum and cotton production at the Tri-County/IMPACT Center Field Tour scheduled June 24.

June 11, 2003
Valley Cotton Crop Still Looks Promising, But Rain Sorely Needed 
WESLACO - Midway through the Lower Rio Grande Valley's cotton growing season, the crop is much better off than it was last year at this time, but rain is badly needed.

June 4, 2003
Texas A&M Prosper Station Crop Management Field Day Slated for June 25 
PROSPER - Agricultural producers in North Texas are invited to the Crop Management Field Day and Open House, scheduled for 8 a.m. to noon on June 25 at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center Field Station, 11466 Country Road 5 in Prosper.

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 12, 2003
Online Nitrogen Calculator Helps Producers Nourish Cotton 
LUBBOCK - What do you get if you combine the accuracy of a soil test with the utility of a desktop calculator? If you have Internet access and a current version of Microsoft Excel software, you can use the Cotton Nitrogen Fertilizer Calculator - now online at http://lubbock.tamu.edu under the "What's New" heading.

May 9, 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.

May 6, 2003
40th Stiles Farm Field Day set for June 17 
THRALL - The basics of conservation tillage, insect management and forages for summer stocker cattle are just a few of the topics that will be featured at the 40th Stiles Farm Field Day scheduled for June 17.

April 25, 2003
Intensive Grazing Web Site Now Online 
COLLEGE STATION - Cattle producers wanting to learn how to make their operations more profitable by establishing an intensive grazing system can access a new Web site offered by Texas Cooperative Extension.

April 23, 2003
Tri-County Extension Wheat Tour Set May 1 
MILLERSVIEW – Texas Cooperative Extension is sponsoring a tri-county wheat tour May 1.

April 22, 2003
Research Shows Methods To Prevent Atrazine Runoff 
COLLEGE STATION – It's a fact that broadleaf weeds rob corn and sorghum of necessary nutrients and moisture. But the use of atrazine, one of the preferred and effective herbicides for broadleaf weed control, has led to runoff problems affecting neighboring watersheds in Texas – threatening sources of public drinking water.

April 21, 2003
Wheat Field Day Slated For May 8 
VERNON – Farmers can update their knowledge of wheat production at a May 8 wheat field day at the AgriPro farm near Lockett, west of Vernon on U.S. Highway 70. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Field tours begin at 10 a.m.

April 21, 2003
Texas A&M, ECOR Corp. Sign Deal To Produce Health-Related Proteins  
WESLACO – Before a plastic surgeon injects collagen into a patient's face to repair damage, smooth out wrinkles, or create more sensual, pouty lips, the patient undergoes skin tests to detect any possible allergies to the collagen.

April 11, 2003
Do Your Homework To Select Best Cotton Varieties 
LUBBOCK – Picking productive cotton varieties is not an easy task – especially on the Texas High Plains, an area where weather can literally "make or break" a crop.

March 31, 2003
Nolan County To Host Lower Rolling Plains Agricultural Conference 
SWEETWATER – Texas Cooperative Extension's Nolan County Office is sponsoring the "Lower Rolling Plains Agricultural Conference" in the Dunn Community Center in Dunn on April 2.

March 21, 2003
Researcher: Fine Tuning Biotechnology Like Listening To Orchestra 
COLLEGE STATION – Progress in the field of genomics was music to the ears of researchers and students who attended "The Changing Face of Agriculture" lecture Thursday, which marked the Texas A&M University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences 125th anniversary.

March 19, 2003
Valley Cotton Growers Optimistic About New Crop, Rising Prices 
WESLACO -- As Lower Rio Grande Valley growers take to the fields to plant their 2003 cotton crop, plentiful soil moisture and rising world market prices are providing hope that growers are sowing their first bountiful crop in years.

February 28, 2003
Valley Crops Squeak By Cold Snap 
WESLACO-- The recent cold snap that plunged the state into a deep freeze and the Lower Rio Grande Valley to near freezing temperatures appears to have had no ill effects on extreme South Texas agriculture.

February 27, 2003
Lubbock Hosts Cotton Marketing Course In April 
LUBBOCK – Do you need help developing a cotton marketing plan? How about some advice on updating an existing marketing plan? If you answered yes to either question, make plans now to attend Texas A&M University's April 10-11 Advanced Topic Series course for "Developing This Year's Cotton Marketing Plan."

February 26, 2003
Ag Disaster Assistance Enrollment May Begin As Early As Summer 
LUBBOCK – Farmers and ranchers who qualify for disaster assistance under the Agricultural Assistance Act passed by Congress on Feb. 13 will soon be able to enroll at their county USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) office, according to Jim Little, FSA administrator based in Washington, D.C.

February 26, 2003
Allred Honored At Texas A&M Research And Extension Center At Amarillo 
AMARILLO--Melanie Allred was recognized recently for her record of distinguished service and contributions over a 21-year career with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station.

February 21, 2003
Heavy Rainfall To Delay Planting Of Central Texas Corn 
COLLEGE STATION – Heavy rainfall Thursday resulting in accumulations of up to 5 inches in portions of south Central Texas could cause concern among the region's corn farmers, according to agricultural officials.

February 20, 2003
Concho Valley Cotton Conference Set For March 25 
SAN ANGELO – The Fifth Concho Valley Cotton Conference is set for March 25 in the San Angelo Convention Center.

February 18, 2003
Sonora Rangeland Workshop Teaches Basics To New Ranch Owners 
SONORA – Here, you're out of luck if you want to catch a glimpse of ESPN's SportsCenter or watch the nightly news.

February 17, 2003
Winter Wheat Condition Should Improve Soon 
LUBBOCK – Farmers from Midland to Dimmitt have reported purple and dark reddish winter wheat, as well as thin stands, in the past couple of weeks. But a Texas Cooperative Extension agronomist says these conditions are only temporary. The discolored plants should green up, and thin stands should improve as warmer spring weather arrives.

February 07, 2003
Citrus Course Offered In Weslaco 
WESLACO -- Designed for everybody from the hobbyist to large producers, a comprehensive, three-month course on citrus and citrus production begins Feb. 13 at the Texas A&M-Kingsville Citrus Center in Weslaco in the Lower Rio Grande Valley and ends April 24.

February 07, 2003
Ecological Integration Symposium Set For College Station 
COLLEGE STATION – The fourth annual Ecological Integration Symposium will be Feb. 22 at the George Bush Presidential Conference Center at Texas A&M University here. Sessions, which are free and open to the public, will begin at 8 a.m.

February 04, 2003
Extension Forage Specialist Honored With Grasslander Award 
OVERTON – The Texas Forage and Grassland Council (TFGC) recently honored Dr. David Bade, forage specialist with Texas Cooperative Extension at College Station, with this year's Grasslander Award.

January 24, 2003
East Texas Turfgrass Conference Feb. 6 
OVERTON – A wide variety of topics dealing with growing turfgrass will be covered at the Feb. 6 East Texas Turfgrass Conference near Overton.

January 23, 2003
Media Advisory: 41st Blackland Income Growth Conference Jan. 24-25 In Waco 
WACO – The 41st Blackland Income Growth Conference is scheduled for Jan. 24-25 at the Waco Convention Center.

January 17, 2003
Pasture, Livestock Management Workshop For Beginners April 1-3 
OVERTON – A three-day intensive workshop for start-up ranchers has seven openings left.

January 13, 2003
Agriculture Conferences Slated Across South Plains 
LUBBOCK – South Plains producers can update their crop production, marketing and management skills, and learn more about irrigation, fertility, pest management and farm legislation at several regional Texas Cooperative Extension agriculture conferences slated in January and February.

January 10, 2003
Stockers Shown To Gain More On Tifton 85 Bermuda Grass 
OVERTON – In a recent study by the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, summer stocker cattle grazing Tifton 85 bermuda grass during summer trials showed increased average daily weight gains by as much as 70 percent more than those grazing Coastal Bermuda grass.

January 06, 2003
Sip Program Brings Smart Watering To San Antonio 
SAN ANTONIO - Texas Cooperative Extension in San Antonio, in partnership with San Antonio Water System and the Bexar County Master Gardeners, is on a mission. Extension wants San Antonians to conserve water by watering their lawns based on the water the turf needs.

December 19, 2002
New Pipeline In South America Delaying Search For Wild Peanut Species 
COLLEGE STATION - A new natural gas pipeline running through Bolivia to southeast Brazil has prevented a group of scientists from having the opportunity to discover one of the most sought-after wild peanut species - one that could contain the genes to develop a peanut that is high-yielding, has early maturity, and/or boasts superior taste.

December 13, 2002
Media Advisory: Afghan Agriculture Minister To Visit Texas A&M University 
COLLEGE STATION - Sayed Hussain Anwari, the Afghan minister of agriculture and livestock, will visit the Texas A&M University campus on Tuesday as part of a national effort to rebuild Afghanistan's agricultural industry.

December 10, 2002
Lack Of Water Blamed For Low South Texas Cotton Yields 
WESLACO -- The lack of timely rains and adequate irrigation water seriously damaged the Lower Rio Grande Valley's 2002 cotton crop, according to preliminary figures of this year's harvest.

November 27, 2002
18th Panhandle Farm Management Symposium Dec. 5 
AMARILLO--Producers planning on attending the Panhandle Farm Management Symposium on Dec. 5 will hear updates in pesticide regulations, bindweed control and wheat insect issues.

November 25, 2002
Funeral Services Held For Noted Wheat Breeder 
AMARILLO--Funeral services for Dr. Kenneth B. Porter, 84, emeritus professor of agronomy and noted wheat breeder in the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, were held today in Amarillo. Burial followed at Llano Memorial Cemetery.

October 21, 2002
Cleated Turf Aerator Draws Attention At Texas A&M University Turf Field Day  
COLLEGE STATION – Dusty Robinson has taken a dandy piece of engineering and put it to work on the playing field.

October 15, 2002
Upcoming Sweetclover Variety Good Fit For Central Texas 
Editors: High resolution photo files with captions can be found at http://overton.tamu.edu/photos/sweetclover_cs.htm

October 14, 2002
Rio Grande Valley Farmers Offered Free Soil Tests 
WESLACO -- Growers in the four-county Lower Rio Grande Valley area are encouraged to take advantage of a free soil-testing program designed to improve farm management practices and conserve water.

October 11, 2002
Use Caution When Feeding Corn To Wildlife 
COLLEGE STATION – Deer hunters and wildlife enthusiasts are urged to use caution this fall when feeding corn to wildlife, paying special attention to product labeling. Failing to do so could pose a potential health threat to Texas wildlife.

September 23, 2002
Extension Offers Trainings For New Ag Producers 
VERNON – A new training program by Texas Cooperative Extension will help the next generation of agricultural producers prepare for the success and pitfalls that lie ahead in their chosen fields.

September 20, 2002
Hybrid Sorghum Day Set 
LUBBOCK - Seedsmen and grain sorghum producers can see the latest hybrid grain sorghums in the field, get an update on current research and production practices, and hear from the National Grain Sorghum Producers Association at a grain sorghum field day Thursday.

September 18, 2002
Integrated Pest Management Now Nationally-Accepted Practice 
COLLEGE STATION -- What began 30 years ago as a lofty notion to partner with nature when controlling pest problems has blossomed into a nationally-accepted practice that saves the environment, money, and reduces pesticide use.

September 14, 2002
Railroad Chairman Endorses Texas A&M Water Purification Program 
COLLEGE STATION – Texas Railroad Commission Chairman Michael Williams Friday endorsed a project led by a team of Texas A&M University researchers that focuses on the recovery of fresh water from oil- and gas-produced brine.

September 13, 2002
Guar Meal Could Be Used As Chicken Feed 
COLLEGE STATION – Research from the Texas A&M University System could dramatically increase guar production and benefit poultry producers in Texas, and that's not chicken feed. A cooperative project between researchers in Vernon and College Station is studying the feasibility of using a byproduct of the guar bean in poultry rations.

September 12, 2002
Tropical Storm Fay Helped, But Valley Needs Much More Rain 
WESLACO -- Scattered heavy rains in extreme South Texas from remnants of Tropical Storm Fay are providing some relief to the parched Lower Rio Grande Valley, but much more rain is needed to provide significant drought relief, water experts say.

September 05, 2002
Now Is The Time For Winter Weed Control In Home Lawns 
DALLAS - Now is the best time to apply pre-emergent herbicides for controlling annual grassy and broadleaf weeds in lawns and landscapes, say experts from Texas Cooperative Extension. In the northern parts of Texas, these winter weeds start germinating in early September; in southern areas of the state, in mid- to late-September.

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.

August 28, 2002
Texas Small Grains Workers Workshop In Dallas Aug. 29 
DALLAS -- The annual Texas Small Grains Workers Workshop is slated Thursday (Aug. 29) at the Texas A&M University Research and Extension Center here. The annual forum enables researchers, breeders, and industry representatives to gather to discuss new breeding lines, current research and future directions in crop development and production.

August 27, 2002
Turf, Ornamental Field Day Sept. 18 In College Station 
COLLEGE STATION - A turf and ornamental field day is scheduled for Sept. 18 at Texas A&M University. A variety of tours and presentations will be conducted throughout the day at both the Texas A&M Turfgrass Field Laboratory and the Horticultural Gardens.

August 26, 2002
West Texas Agricultural Chemicals Conference Aug. 28 In Lubbock 
LUBBOCK - West Texas agriculture producers and agribusiness people can update their chemical use and application skills, and learn more about water conservation, the current farm bill, and pest control Wednesday at the 50th annual West Texas Agricultural Chemicals Conference in the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center.

August 26, 2002
Turn-Row Meetings, Crop Tour Feature Irrigated Cotton Trials 
LUBBOCK - Farmers and others interested in irrigated cotton production should mark two dates on their calendars - Aug. 30 and Sept.18.

August 16, 2002
Extension Program Seeks To Prevent Flooding Along Gulf Coast 
HOUSTON – When heavy rains hit an urban area, a whole city can hold its breath. As the recurrent flooding in Texas cities has shown, many buildings are in jeopardy of sustaining millions of dollars indamage.

August 16, 2002
South Texas Agriculture In Dire Need Of Wet Tropical Season 
WESLACO -- The dog days of summer, or la canicula, as the season is known in Spanish, were officially over as of Aug.1.

August 09, 2002
Chalmers New State Extension Turfgrass Specialist 
COLLEGE STATION -- Dr. David Chalmers will join Texas Cooperative Extension as state turfgrass specialist effective Sept. 1.

August 05, 2002
Inside Hay Storage Would Pay For East Texas Producers 
OVERTON - East Texas agricultural producers are making hay like there's no tomorrow, according to a forage specialist with Texas Cooperative Extension.

August 02, 2002
North Plains Research Field Ag Day Set Aug. 7 
ETTER—The Ag Day here Aug. 7 will offer producers information about new varieties tailored to the Panhandle, insect management strategies, and sound production practices.

July 31, 2002
Randy Clouse Receives Salyer Fellowship In Cotton Research 
COLLEGE STATION – Randy Clouse, a Texas A&M University graduate student, has been selected as the recipient of the C. Everett Salyer Fellowship in cotton research.

July 26, 2002
Big Country Wheat Conference Set In Abilene Aug. 22 
ABILENE – The Big Country Wheat Conference sponsored by Texas Cooperative Extension is set for Aug. 22 in the Abilene Civic Center. This year's theme is "Wheat Profitability--Is it Possible?"

July 22, 2002
Manure Application On Rangeland, CRP Acres Studied 
BUSHLAND--Beef cattle feed yards and farmers and ranchers seek to apply manure to land in an environmentally sustainable manner, says USDA-ARS soil scientist Dr. Richard Todd at the Bushland Conservation and Production Research Laboratory near Amarillo.

July 03, 2002
Rainfall Welcomed Relief For Texas Agriculture 
COLLEGE STATION -- With Texas drought losses already at $316 million for 2002, recent rainfall over the past week is providing welcomed relief to the state's agricultural producers.

July 01, 2002
55th Rice Field Day Pays Tribute To Texas Rice Farmers On July 11 
BEAUMONT -- The Texas A&M Agricultural Research Center in Beaumont will celebrate its 55th Annual Rice Field Day in honor of Texas rice farmers on July 11.

June 25, 2002
Texas A&M Partnering With Other Universities, Agencies To Solve Bangladesh Arsenic Crisis 
COLLEGE STATION -- Researchers at Texas A&M University are partnering in a three-year study to help solve the ongoing Bangladesh arsenic crisis, hoping to develop new methods used to ensure safe and sustainable agricultural production.

June 17, 2002
Media Advisory: Stiles Farm Field Day June 18 
THRALL -- The following is information for the Stiles Farm Field Day.

June 14, 2002
Corn Field Day To Reveal New And Advanced Research 
COLLEGE STATION -- "Truth of the Trials," a corn field day and symposium scheduled June 19 will provide new opportunities for all segments of the Texas corn industry.

June 12, 2002
Drought Returns To Texas Agriculture, Resulting In $316 Million In Losses 
COLLEGE STATION – Drought this growing season has ravaged Texas' wheat crop and destroyed substantial South Texas crop production acreage, resulting in losses estimated at $316 million, Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

May 31, 2002
‘Agricultural Bioterrorism: Are We Prepared?’ Topic Of Stiles Farm Keynote Luncheon Address 
THRALL -- Are we prepared for agricultural bioterrorism? Dr. Garry Adams, Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine associate dean, will address this and other issues affecting the security of agriculture in his keynote address at the 39th Stiles Farm Field Day June 18.

May 30, 2002
A&M Students Get First-Hand Look At Variable Seeding Technology 
COLLEGE STATION -- Agriculture students at Texas A&M University are taking precision agriculture from the classroom to the field.

May 22, 2002
Problems Strike St. Augustine Lawns All Over The South 
DALLAS - All over the South, St. Augustine grass lawns are turning yellow and thinning. While the problem has been occurring for several years, it seems to be worse this year.

May 20, 2002
First-Ever Texas Cotton Production Guide Now Available 
SAN ANGELO – Cotton production information has became a lot more accessible, thanks to a new publication from Texas Cooperative Extension.

May 14, 2002
Impact Center Field Day Set For June 11 
COLLEGE STATION -- Central Texas producers will want to mark their calendars for the June 11 Tri-County/IMPACT Field Tour, featuring the latest in corn hybrid research, conservation tillage systems and other techniques that can be applied to current operations.

May 10, 2002
John Jifon Joins Faculty At Weslaco Research Center 
WESLACO -- A fascination with how plants grow and react to changes in their natural environment has lead Dr. John Jifon from his parents' farm in Cameroon, West Africa, to the Texas A&M Agricultural Research and Extension Center at Weslaco in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.

May 09, 2002
39th Stiles Farm Field Day Set For June 18 
THRALL -- Conservation tillage, weed control and forage establishment are just a few of the topics that will be featured at the 39th Stiles Farm Field Day scheduled for June 18.

April 19, 2002
Workshops Teach Grain Grading Skills, April 30, May 1 
AMARILLO – Two workshops designed to help grain handlers improve their grain grading skills are slated here on April 30 and May 1. Grading exercises will cover three major grain commodities grown in the region – corn, sorghum and wheat.

April 18, 2002
Growers Should Compare Several Factors When Selecting Cotton Varieties 
LUBBOCK – Picking cotton varieties for a given growing season is not an easy task. Comparing several qualities among many different varieties, and then keying these qualities to typical growing conditions is a good place to start, said a Texas A&M University agronomist.

April 18, 2002
New Apache Arrowleaf Clover Resistant To Bean Yellow Mosaic Virus 
OVERTON – A new variety of arrowleaf clover developed by a Texas A&M researcher shows promise in once again making arrowleaf a viable part of forage production in East Texas and other southern states.

April 18, 2002
Rudd Joins Texas A&M Wheat Breeding Program 
AMARILLO -- Dr. Jackie Rudd has joined the Texas A&M University System Agriculture Program and the state's small grains research and education team.

April 05, 2002
South Plains Specialty Crop Research Projects Receive Funding 
LUBBOCK – Four specialty crop research projects conceived by Texas A&M scientists working at the Agricultural Research and Extension Center here were recently funded with grants totaling more than $73,000 from the Texas Department of Agriculture.

April 01, 2002
Dairy Forage Meeting April 3 Focuses On Cash Crop Potential 
LUBBOCK – As more dairies move into West Texas and Eastern New Mexico, many South Plains and Panhandle crop producers are considering switching some of their ground from traditional crops to forage, silage, or hay production.

March 28, 2002
Dairy Forage Meeting April 2 Focuses On Cash Crop Potential 
LUBBOCK – As more dairies move into West Texas and Eastern New Mexico, many South Plains and Panhandle crop producers are considering switching some of their ground from traditional crops to forage, silage, or hay production.

March 26, 2002
Extension Forage Seminar Slated April 4 In Callahan County 
CROSS PLAINS – Texas Cooperative Extension will sponsor a forage seminar April 4 in the Cross Plains Community Center.

March 22, 2002
Looks Can Be Decieving: Weed Resembles Wildflower, Threat To Ag Production  
COLLEGE STATION - Beautiful wildflowers growing along Texas' roadways will be enjoyed by many this spring season, but looks can be deceiving.

March 19, 2002
Valley Onion Harvest Off To A Profitable Start 
WESLACO -- The Rio Grande Valley's onion harvest has begun with an abundant, healthy and early crop that is so far bringing in good money for growers.

March 18, 2002
Organic Forage Program Helps Restore Nutrients To Depleted Pastures 
IOLA - The case for many ranchers across Texas striving to improve pastureland is this: What do I do with land that's been farmed and grazed for generations and is virtually depleted of its nutrients?

March 14, 2002
Landscape Plant Health Conferences Set For Amarillo, Lubbock 
LUBBOCK – West Texans can learn more about landscape plant health and waterwise irrigation strategies at a landscape conference slated at two locations this month, said a Texas Cooperative Extension plant pathologist.

March 12, 2002
Vernon Center To Host Cattle-Crops Field Day On April 18 
VERNON - Farmers and ranchers can update their knowledge of wheat production, grazing and tillage systems, cool-season forages and stocker cattle management at an April 18 field day hosted by Texas A&M's Agricultural Research and Extension Center here.

March 01, 2002
Cold Snaps May Shrink, Delay South Texas Cotton Crop 
WESLACO - The recent bouts of unseasonably cold temperatures are not expected to harm the Lower Rio Grande Valley's fields of citrus, sugarcane and vegetables, but they may cause problems for the 2002 cotton crop.

February 27, 2002
Spring Seeding Alfalfa Is Risky Business On The High Plains 
LUBBOCK – Spring is a time of new beginnings on the farm -- a time when winter's planning is put into action. But it is also a time of risk, especially for those producers who are considering planting alfalfa.

February 26, 2002
Cold Temperatures May Harm Texas Agriculture 
COLLEGE STATION - Texas agriculture and home landscapes may suffer from what may be the last winter cold spell as freezing temperatures sweep across much of the state, according to Texas A&M University Agriculture Program officials.

February 26, 2002
Southwest Panhandle Cotton Conference March 8 
HEREFORD – Cotton production information and marketing opportunities top the agenda at the Southwest Panhandle Cotton Conference on March 8 at the Community Center on Park Avenue in Hereford.

February 22, 2002
March South Texas Farm & Range Forum To Focus On Land Stewardship 
SAN ANTONIO -- The Bexar Audubon Society will sponsor its Spring 2002 South Texas Farm & Range Forum, "Managing to Make a Living: Ownership = Stewardship," March 1 and 2 in Hondo.

February 19, 2002
Extension Summer Internships Available In Integrated Pest Management 
COLLEGE STATION -- Texas Cooperative Extension is seeking the state's top agriculture students for summer internships in Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

February 01, 2002
Too Much Cotton + Weak Demand = Poor Prices 
LUBBOCK – Too much cotton combined with weak demand in world markets adds up to poor prices for U.S. cotton producers, according to two Texas A&M economists.

January 31, 2002
Commodity Pricing Headlines Feb. 12 Outlook Conference In Amarillo 
AMARILLO--If the devil is in the details, then the 2002 Ag Outlook and Marketing Strategies Conference on Feb. 12 will showcase much of what's ahead with pricing, markets, and pending farm bill legislation, among other issues, according to Steve Amosson, agricultural management economist with Texas Cooperative Extension.

January 29, 2002
Rainfall Management Seen Critical For Dryland Cotton 
LUBBOCK – Dryland cotton farmers who manage their crop to make the most of rainfall and soil moisture stand a better chance of producing profitable yields than those who simply bank on adequate rainfall, according to a South Plains agronomist.

January 21, 2002
Home Lawns, Sports Fields Could Cut Water Usage By Half And Still Grow Better Grass 
OVERTON – Six years ago, turfgrass was estimated to be a $6 billion industry in Texas. Today, turfgrass could have an economic impact as high as $9 billion, according to Dr. James McAfee, agronomist with Texas Cooperative Extension.

January 15, 2002
South Plains Agriculture Conferences Set In January, February 
LUBBOCK – South Plains farmers can update their crop production, marketing, and management skills, and learn more about irrigation, fertility, pest management and farm legislation at several regional Texas Cooperative Extension agriculture conferences slated in January and February.

January 14, 2002
Silage And Hay Production Seminars Jan. 21-23 In Panhandle 
AMARILLO -- Recent expansions by the dairy industry have increased the market for hay and silage production in the Texas Panhandle, where beef cattle have long been the primary consumers of these feedstuffs.

January 04, 2002
Cold Lacked Punch To Ruin Rio Grande Valley Winter Crops 
WESLACO -- It will be a few days before growers know for sure, but citrus, sugarcane and winter vegetable fields in South Texas may have escaped serious damage Wednesday night as temperatures rapidly dipped below freezing and, in some areas, into the perilous 20's.

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 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 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.

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.

November 26, 2001
Weslaco Scientist Lands $1.4 Million In National Grants 
WESLACO - A citrus researcher in the Lower Rio Grande Valley has received two USDA grants totaling $1.4 million. One will fund research into how citrus helps prevent cancer; the other will establish programs to encourage minority youth to study agriculture and food science.

November 21, 2001
Sulphur Springs To Host 2001 State Hay Show Dec 6-7 
SULPHUR SPRINGS - The Texas Forage and Grassland Council's State Hay Show and annual meeting is Dec.6-7 at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center in Sulphur Springs.

November 21, 2001
Karnal Bunt, Biotechnology, Boll Weevil Eradication, Among Headliners At Nov. 29 Farm Show Symposium 
AMARILLO - Texas Cooperative Extension will showcase many of the top issues facing today's producers during the 17th annual Farm and Ranch Symposium, Nov. 29 at the Civic Center.

November 20, 2001
Expanded Breeding Programs Needed To Prevent Future Karnal Bunt Threats 
COLLEGE STATION - Call it a fluke or not, this year's Karnal bunt outbreak that infected more than 2 million bushels of Texas wheat in six counties has left farmers with only one real solution to avoid the fungus in future crops.

November 15, 2001
Alfalfa Crops Could Be Profitable For East Texas Farmland 
OVERTON - Alfalfa, correctly managed, could be a profitable crop in East Texas, according to a soil scientist with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station.

November 12, 2001
Karnal Bunt Losses On Rolling Plains Exceed $27 Million 
VERNON - An economic analysis recently completed by a Texas A&M economist indicates the fungal disease Karnal bunt has hurt the Rolling Plains regional economy to the tune of more than $27 million.

November 02, 2001
Web Program Helps Cotton Farmers In South Texas 
CORPUS CHRISTI -- A unique interactive Internet program is helping South Texas farmers improve their management of cotton crops.

October 19, 2001
Pesticide Storage And Facility Security 
COLLEGE STATION — Recent national events have caused a heightened awareness of inspecting and evaluating pesticide security programs. Dr. Don Renchie, Texas Cooperative Extension agricultural and environmental safety specialist, said federal and state regulatory officials are asking agricultural pesticide users to review and update their security programs.

October 19, 2001
Gulf Coast Cotton Conference Nov. 7-8 In Corpus Christi 
CORPUS CHRISTI -- Approximately 200 cotton producers, researchers and cotton industry experts will converge on Corpus Christi Nov. 7-8 for the Texas Gulf Coast Cotton Conference, "Improving Yield, Quality, Marketing."

October 12, 2001
Small Farms Workshop Set For Oct. 25 In Argyle 
ARGYLE – The Denton County Extension Crops, Beef and Forages Committees will host a small farms workshop from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 25 at Argyle Elementary School in Argyle.

October 12, 2001
Texas A&M Research Grant Looks For New Maize Discoveries To Help Increase Sub-Saharan Africa Food Production 
COLLEGE STATION – A maize research grant awarded to Texas A&M University could lead to increased food production in Sub-Saharan African countries.

September 17, 2001
Heavy Rains Cause Concern In Central Texas Cotton Fields 
COLLEGE STATION -- Recent prolonged heavy rainfall over Central Texas has reduced cotton lint and seed quality, while lowering yields and threatened regrowth potential, according to Dr. Robert Lemon, interim state cotton specialist with Texas Cooperative Extension.

August 30, 2001
Dual-Purpose Wheat Requires Integrated Management 
WICHITA FALLS – Landowners and cattle operators who utilize wheat as a dual-purpose grain and grazing crop can improve their efficiency and profitability through integrated management, according to a Texas A&M range animal nutritionist.

August 28, 2001
Texas' Major Cotton Farming Communities Losing $433 Million This Year Due To Drought 
COLLEGE STATION -- Dry, hot summer weather has taken a toll on the 2001 Texas cotton crop, with losses totaling $433 million in the state's major cotton farming communities -- primarily in the Rolling and Southern High Plains -- Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

August 24, 2001
2001 Turfgrass America Texas A&M Invitational Slated For Sept. 17 In Euless 
EULESS – The 2001 Turfgrass America Texas A&M Invitational is set for Sept. 17 at the Texas Star Golf Course in Euless.

August 23, 2001
Annual Ag Day Aug. 28 At Bushland Experiment Station 
AMARILLO -- The 2001 Texas Panhandle Ag Day on Aug. 28 will offer participants a close-up view of the latest research in the production of corn, cotton and sorghum.

August 21, 2001
Texas Crop, Weather Report 
COLLEGE STATION — Parts of Texas are producing below-average hay yields due to low rainfall, Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

August 13, 2001
B-Fannin 
SAN SABA -- Wheat producers can get the latest information concerning karnal bunt disease at a public meeting scheduled Aug. 23.

August 10, 2001
Small Grains, Risk Management Workshop Set For Sept. 13 In Denton 
DALLAS – The Denton County Extension Crops, Forages and Beef Committee will host a Small Grains and Risk Management Workshop beginning at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13 in the Ben E. Keith Meeting Room at the Budweiser Distribution Warehouse, just north of the I-35E and I-35W merge in Denton.

July 27, 2001
Farmers' Fields Become Crop Laboratories Near Amarillo 
AMARILLO -- Texas Panhandle scientists and producers used a neighbor-to-neighbor approach in staging this year's series of wheat field days.

July 23, 2001
West Texas Ag Chemicals Conference In Lubbock Sept. 19 
LUBBOCK – West Texas agriculture producers and agribusiness people can update their chemical use and application skills, and learn more about biotechnology, wellhead protection, conservation tillage and pest control Sept. 19 at the 49th annual West Texas Agricultural Chemicas Conference in the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center.

July 19, 2001
Aug. 21-22 Symposium Will Highlight Present, Future Of Texas Corn 
LUBBOCK – An Aug. 21-22 corn field day and symposium sponsored by Texas A&M's Agricultural Research and Extension Center here and the Texas Corn Producers Board (TPCB) will provide new perspectives on present and future opportunities for all segments of the state's corn industry.

July 17, 2001
Peanut Field Days Set For July 23-26 
LUBBOCK – Farmers can get a hands-on look at peanut production on the South Plains during a week-long series of peanut farm and education tours set for July 23-26.

July 10, 2001
Lemon To Serve As Interim Extension State Cotton Specialist 
COLLEGE STATION -- Dr. Robert Lemon has been appointed interim state cotton specialist for the Texas Agricultural Extension Service.

July 06, 2001
54th Beaumont Field Day Showcases Impacts Of Rice Research 
BEAUMONT -- The latest advances in rice research in Texas, which has helped farmers quintuple their yields since 1939, will be showcased July 12 at the 54th annual field day at the Texas A&M Agricultural Research Center in Beaumont.

June 14, 2001
Media Advisory: Stiles Farm Field Day Schedule 
THRALL – The following is information for the Stiles Farm Field Day.

June 08, 2001
Severe Storms Batter South Plains Crops 
LUBBOCK – Hail, high winds, and blowing sand from four severe storms dealt a hard blow to South Plains crop producers from mid-May to early June. As a result, the region may lose more than half a million acres of its irrigated cotton crop and several thousand acres of other crops.

June 05, 2001
Tri-County Field Day Set For June 12 
COLLEGE STATION – Farmers in the Brazos bottom and the general public will have the opportunity to learn more about crop varieties, weed control techniques, and a new precision agriculture test center as part of the Tri-County/IMPACT Field Day scheduled June 12.

May 25, 2001
Cotton And 2,4-D Drift Don'T Mix 
AMARILLO -- With cotton production's gradual move north into the Texas Panhandle, Dr. Brent Bean, agronomist with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service wants growers to take good care when this crop is planted near corn and sorghum.

May 24, 2001
Stiles Farm Field Day Set For June 19 
THRALL -- Conservation tillage, weed control and management procedures for feeder calves are just a few of several topics that will be featured at the 38th annual Stiles Farm Foundation Field Day June 19.

May 17, 2001
Dryland, Irrigated Wheat Featured On Tour May 31 
AMARILLO -- A producers' tour on May 31 will showcase how farmers themselves are taking advantage of the region's unique growing conditions to produce dryland and irrigated wheat at two Panhandle farms. The tour is sponsored by the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station and Texas Agricultural Extension Service.

May 17, 2001
Intensive Grazing System Benefitting Iola Rancher 
IOLA -- Grazing 100 head of cattle on just 54 acres might raise the eyebrows of a few ranchers, but Gene Sollock is proving it can be done, thanks to an intensive grazing management program.

May 14, 2001
Limited Late-Season Irrigation Can Benefit Wheat 
LUBBOCK – "How much, if any, should I water my wheat crop?" That's the question many South Plains producers are asking now, according to a Texas A&M agronomist based at the Agricultural Research and Extension Center here.

May 11, 2001
Melon Harvest Starts; Field Day Scheduled May 24 
WESLACO — Harvesting has begun of nature's answer to the Lone Star State's hot summer days. By mid-month, Rio Grande Valley packing sheds should be brimming with truckloads of sweet, cool cantaloupes and honeydews. So far, experts say the crop is a good one.

May 07, 2001
Researchers Urge Containment of Broomrape Weed to Prevent Future Threat to Ag Production  
COLLEGE STATION -- Motorists traveling along Texas highways this spring have enjoyed the sights of beautiful bluebonnets, wine cups, Indian paint brushes and other seasonal wildflowers.

April 30, 2001
Mexican Farmland Eroding at Alarming Rates 
WESLACO — Mexico has lost millions of acres of valuable farmland to drought and erosion,and unless the government acts soon and farmers change their way of thinking, many millions more will soon be gone.

April 16, 2001
Corn Producers Urged to Verify Seed Before Planting 
COLLEGE STATION – Corn producers in the High Plains region should keep in mind a few guidelines before planting the spring corn crop following recent controversy involving Starlink corn.

April 13, 2001
Valley's Cotton History Tells a Story 
WESLACO - In terms of dollars and acreage, cotton is still king among agricultural products grown in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, but it's not the giant it once was.

March 30, 2001
Last Year's Dry Fall May Still Pose Problems for 2001 Wheat 
AMARILLO – This year's wheat crop got off to a rocky start due to an exceptionally dry fall in the Texas Panhandle, according to an expert with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service here.

March 22, 2001
Production Guides, Meetings Provide Sunflower Information 
LUBBOCK – High irrigation costs and low commodity prices have some High Plains crop producers scratching their heads and rethinking their 2001 crop production strategies.

March 22, 2001
Study: Early Planting of Corn Critical in Achieving Optimum Yields 
COLLEGE STATION – The window of opportunity is quickly closing for farmers in Central and North Texas looking to plant the 2001 corn crop. Continuous rainfall throughout early spring has saturated fields, forcing farmers to sit idle and delay planting.

March 22, 2001
Forage Field Day Set for Cross Plains on April 5 
CROSS PLAINS – The Texas Agricultural Extension Service is presenting a special Forage Field Day April 5 in the Cross Plains Community Center.

March 21, 2001
Lubbock Research May Soon Yield Drought-Resistant Corn Hybrids 
LUBBOCK – A corn breeding project under way at the Texas A&M University Agricultural Research and Extension Center here may soon yield drought-hardy, insect-resistant corn hybrids that are equal or superior in yield under limited irrigation to commercial corn hybrids now available to farmers.

March 20, 2001
Southwestern Wheat Research and Education Consortium Sets Dallas Meeting 
DALLAS – University researchers and wheat industry leaders from at least three states -- Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas -- will hold a three-day meeting March 21-23 here at the Texas A&M University Research and Extension Center.

March 12, 2001
San Angelo Set for March 27 Concho Valley Cotton Conference 
SAN ANGELO – The Concho Valley Cotton Conference is set for March 27 in the San Angelo Convention Center here.

March 08, 2001
Extension Recommendations Playing Key Role in Reducing Ag Water Demand
COLLEGE STATION – Recommendations by the Texas Agricultural Extension Service are playing a key role in achieving a projected 20 percent decrease in water demand by agriculture in the Rio Grande Valley over the next 50 years, according to a recently-released study.

Chile Peppers Look Promising on South Plains 
- March 02 2001 -

Milford to Retire From Soil And Crop Sciences Feb. 28 
- February 22 2001 -

Miller New Extension Soil And Crop Program Leader 
- February 20 2001 -

Restoring Drought Stricken Lawns Poses Several Options 
- February 14 2001 -

Extension to Present March 3 Watersmart Landscape Workshop
- January 25 2001 -

National Cotton, Rice Conference Set for Jan. 30-31
- January 22 2001 -

Soil Temperatures Restrict Options for Seeding Small Grains
- January 11 2001 -

Urban Rancher Web Site Helping Those Moving from the City to the Country for First Time
- January 04 2001 -

New Faculty at Texas A&M Lubbock Center Will Focus on Grapes, Peanuts
- December 11 2000 -

Northern Texas Panhandle Cotton Production Meeting Set Dec. 14
- December 04 2000 -

High Plains, Caprock Cotton Growers Approve State's Largest Boll Weevil Eradication Zone
- December 01 2000 -

Agriculture Technology Conference Set for Dec. 7 in Commerce
- November 30 2000 -

Symposium Offers Producers Strategies for Controlling Pests, Brush, Weeds
- November 28 2000 -

International Team Researches Crop Yield Prediction in Mexico
- November 16 2000 -

Genomic Study Could Lead to Improved Cotton, Grain Production
- November 10 2000 -

Record Yields Could Become Common with Dna Diagnostics
- October 17 2000 -

Texas A&M Researchers Seek to Enhance Biological Control of Cotton Pests through Relay Cropping
- October 16 2000 -

Forage Research Points to Grazing Alternatives for Rolling Plains Ranchers
- October 10 2000 -

Producers Examine Cropping Systems at Field Day
- October 06 2000 -

Southern Rolling Plains First Region Declared Boll Weevil-Free
- September 28 2000 -

National Cotton, Rice Conference to be Held in Houston
- September 19 2000 -

Texas A&M Scientist Tests New Precision Chemical Application System
- September 15 2000 -

Ryegrass Seed Prices Should be Substantially Lower This Year
- September 12 2000 -

South Plains Soybean And Cotton Field Day Set for Sept. 11
- September 08 2000 -

Four Ag Leaders Honored at West Texas Ag Chemicals Conference
- September 08 2000 -

Agriculture Field Day Slated in Munday on Sept. 28
- September 08 2000 -

Winter Pasture Programs Scheduled for September
- August 31 2000 -

Agricultural Chemicals Conference Slated Aug. 30
- August 11 2000 -

Grub Worms Best Treated Now in North Texas
- August 07 2000 -

Texas A&M Rice Research Chair Established in Honor of B. Jack Wendt
- August 03 2000 -

USDA'sUnger Caps 39-Year Ag Research Career
- August 02 2000 -

Aug. 1 Extension Conference to Focus on Alternative Crops
- July 19 2000 -

Water, Rice to Highlight Beaumont Field Day
- July 06 2000 -

New Wheat Variety Producing Well on High Plains
- June 23 2000 -

14th Annual Dr. O.d. Butler Field Day July 7
- June 23 2000 -

Media Advisory: Stiles Farm Field Day Schedule
- June 15 2000 -

Stiles Farm Field Day to Feature Expanded Tours, A.m. Sessions
- June 15 2000 -

Adjust Grain Sorghum Seeding Rates to Available Soil Moisture
- June 12 2000 -

Joint Agreement Opens New Ground for Peanut Research
- June 07 2000 -

Soil Moisture Levels Back to Normal, But Drought Could Return
- June 01 2000 -

Crop Pests Scouting Workshop June 2 in Plainview
- May 30 2000 -

Amarillo Ag Center Has New Crop Stress Expert
- May 27 2000 -

Annual Stiles Farm Field Day to Feature Expanded Tours, A.m. Sessions
- May 24 2000 -

What's Ahead for Drought Resistant Wheat
- May 23 2000 -

Hail Damages Cotton in Brazos Bottom, Some Farmers Facing Replant Options
- May 04 2000 -

Evaluate Quality, Yield Potential When Selecting Cotton Varieties
- April 26 2000 -

Large Valley Turnout Expected at Conservation Tillage Field Day Wednesday
- April 24 2000 -

Panhandle Agronomist: Time to Keep Or Abandon Dryland Wheat?
- March 21 2000 -

Yield Estimator to Reduce Crop Risk for Farmers
- February 25 2000 -

Cotton Researcher Honored with National Award
- February 17 2000 -

Annual Grain Elevator Workshop Feb. 17
- February 09 2000 -

Fulbright Grant Brings Romanian Scientist to Amarillo
- February 08 2000 -

Southwest Panhandle Cotton Conference Feb. 11
- February 04 2000 -

Boll Weevil Eradication Budget Up for March Vote
- February 02 2000 -

Valley Cotton Growers Attend Seminar, Prepare for Crop Season
- February 01 2000 -

Opening to Sunshine Might Boost Texas Rice Yields
- January 17 2000 -

Texas Crop, Weather Report
- December 21 1999 -

B.I.G. 2000 to Focus on Survival Techniques for Farmers
- December 16 1999 -

Texas Crop And Weather Report
- December 14 1999 -

Cotton Blue Book Available at Valley Cotton Gins
- December 09 1999 -

45 Years of Effort Culminate in Ag Research Partnership, New Lab
- December 08 1999 -

Soil Survey, Land Resource Workshop Scheduled for February
- December 03 1999 -

Texas Crop And Weather Report
- November 30 1999 -

Scientists to Seek Pathogens in Irrigation Water
- November 30 1999 -

Texas Crop And Weather Report
- November 23 1999 -

Texas Crop And Weather Report
- November 16 1999 -

Texas Crop and Weather Report
- November 10 1999 -

Texas Honors Billie Turner
- November 08 1999 -

Texas Crop And Weather Report
- November 03 1999 -

Moisture Content, Maturity Determine Peanuts’ Susceptibility to Freeze Damage
- November 01 1999 -

Don't Contribute to Runoff Pollution
- October 28 1999 -

Don't Contribute to Runoff Pollution
- October 28 1999 -

Texas Crop Report
- October 26 1999 -

Guar Makes Inroads as Alternate Crop in 1999
- October 26 1999 -

Early Cotton Yields Look Promising Despite Weather
- October 20 1999 -

Boost Wheat Yields, Grain Quality with Weed Control Program
- October 20 1999 -

Texas Crop, Weather Report
- October 19 1999 -

Texas A&M Grains Researcher to Serve on National Science Study
- October 14 1999 -

Texas Crop, Weather Report
- October 13 1999 -

Researchers Want Corn to Act More Like Sugarcane
- October 12 1999 -

Ocumpaugh Given Regents' Fellow Service Award
- October 08 1999 -

Crop Building to be Named for Nobel Laureate Borlaug
- October 06 1999 -

Texas Crop, Weather Report
- October 05 1999 -

Texas Turfgrass Association Creates Scholarship Fund
- October 01 1999 -

Best Management Practices Help Boost Wheat Forage Productivity
- October 01 1999 -

Texas Crop, Weather Report
- September 29 1999 -

Texas Crop And Weather Report
- September 21 1999 -

1999 Harvest-aid Guide Helps Cotton Farmers Maximize Profits
- September 17 1999 -

Crop Report From Texas A&M University Department of Agricultural Communications
- September 14 1999 -

Crop Report From Texas A&M University Department of Agricultural Communications
- September 08 1999 -

Texas Crop Report
- August 31 1999 -

Hay is Plentiful, But Livestock Producers Also Need to Consider Winter Pastures
- August 31 1999 -

West Texas Agricultural Chemicals Conference Slated Sept. 15
- August 25 1999 -

Texas Crop Report
- August 25 1999 -

Weslaco Sugarcane Field Day Set for Sept. 16
- August 23 1999 -

Winter Pasture Short Course Offered in 3 Locations in East Texas
- August 23 1999 -

Texas Crop Report
- August 17 1999 -

USDA's August Crop Report Friendly News for Cotton Producers
- August 17 1999 -

Texas Crop, Weather Report
- August 03 1999 -

Crop Report From Texas A&M University
- July 28 1999 -

Texas Crop And Weather Report
- July 20 1999 -

New Irrigation Systems to be Tested at Weslaco Center
- July 15 1999 -

Texas Crop And Weather Report
- July 14 1999 -

Cotton Crop And Prices Are Starting to Sour
- July 09 1999 -

Texas Crop And Weather Report
- July 07 1999 -

Defoliation to be Hot Topic at Valley Cotton Field Day July 6
- July 02 1999 -

Texas Crop, Weather Report
- June 29 1999 -

Media Advisory: Tierra Blanca Creek Field Day Set Aug. 17
- June 28 1999 -

Weather Damages South Plains Cotton; Farmers Can Replant
- June 25 1999 -

Rains Beneficial for South Texas Cotton, Grain Producers
- June 24 1999 -

Texas Crop And Weather Report
- June 22 1999 -

Area Growers, Cooperators Honored at North Plains Ag Day
- June 22 1999 -

Runges Give Scholarship to Texas A&M
- June 17 1999 -

Nine Decades of Rice Research Celebrated at Field Days
- June 15 1999 -

Texas A&M And K-State Reaffirm Their Commitment to Wheat Research After Key Departures
- June 15 1999 -

Evaluate Corn Hail Damage Carefully Before Replanting Alternate Crop
- June 14 1999 -

Triticale is Good Forage Crop for the Rolling Plains
- June 09 1999 -

From Dry to Drenched: May Storms Bring Needed Moisture, Some Crop Damage
- June 07 1999 -

North Plains Ag Day Set June 16 at Etter
- June 04 1999 -

Cotton Producers Should Stick with Proven Crop Strategies in 1999
- June 03 1999 -

West Central Texas Wheat Outlook Gloomy at Best
- June 02 1999 -

Expert Offers Alternatives for Storm-Damaged Cotton
- May 28 1999 -

Post-drought Economic Survival Emphasis of Stiles Field Day
- May 17 1999 -

May 13 Rolling Plains Ag Day Features New Wheat Varieties
- May 13 1999 -

Extension Service Promotes Safer Athletic Fields
- May 06 1999 -

Blacklands' Sorghum Crop Starts Season in Ragged Condition
- April 30 1999 -

Forage Specialist Hopes Stockpiling Bermuda Grass Can Cut Input Costs
- April 29 1999 -

Drought Shows Value of Conservation Tillage Systems
- April 28 1999 -

Cotton Farmers "Retool" Management Strategies to Produce in Dry Years
- April 20 1999 -

Drought, Rains Delay Sugarcane Harvest
- April 13 1999 -

Experts Predict Little Relief for Plains Cotton Farmers
- April 13 1999 -

Rio Grande Valley Cotton Crop Planted
- April 05 1999 -

Texas A&M Blows Reveille for Hardy New Bluegrass
- April 02 1999 -

Wheat Research, Education Consortium to Meet in Amarillo March 24-25
- March 23 1999 -

Seed Quality Determines Good Cotton Yields And Lint Quality
- February 22 1999 -

Precision Ag Technology Costly, But Producers Say it Holds Promise
- February 18 1999 -

Agronomist Joins Extension Faculty in Lubbock
- February 17 1999 -

Herbicide Trials Include New, Low-Dose Products
- February 17 1999 -

College Station Scientist Receives 1998 Cotton Genetics Research Award
- February 12 1999 -

Texas Cotton Producers Not Alone in Weathering Poor Year in 98
- February 11 1999 -

Dunavant Foresees No Recovery in Cotton Prices Until 2000-2001
- February 09 1999 -

Stephenville Team Wins Agronomy Website Honors
- February 08 1999 -

East Texas Turfgrass Conference to Highlight Drought Management
- February 03 1999 -

Feb. 4 East Texas Turfgrass Conference to Highlight Better Drought Management
- January 28 1999 -

Developments in Transgenic Crops Could Feed World
- January 25 1999 -

The Crop That Could, in a Year That Wouldn't
- January 11 1999 -

Using Drought Corn for Silage Could be Good Strategy
- January 01 1999 -

3 Honored at Annual Texas Forage And Grassland Council Meet, Hay Show
- December 22 1998 -

Groundbreaking for Wheat Genetics Research Facility Dec. 22
- December 17 1998 -

State Hay Show Heads West to San Angelo Dec. 10-11
- December 08 1998 -

Principles, Policies on Slate for Plant Protection Conference
- November 17 1998 -

West Texas Conference Sept. 10 Targets Professional Grounds Keepers
- September 08, 1998 -

Be Sure Your Lawn Can Handle a Fall Pre-Emergent
- August 31, 1998 -

Sugar Beet Varieties to be Shown at Field Day, Sept. 2
- August 28, 1998 -

Drought Not the Only Cause of Brown Spots in Lawns
- August 24, 1998 -

Principles, Policies on Slate for Plant Protection Conference
- August 19, 1998 -

Texas Panhandle Wheat Crop Good; Variety Test Results Released
- August 12, 1998 -

Fungus Showing Up in Panhandle Corn
- August 10, 1998 -

Aflatoxin Outbreak Plagues Drought-Stressed Texas Corn
- August 06, 1998 -

Despite Drought, Producers Advised to Plan Winter Forage Crop
- July 17, 1998 -

Cotton Drought Losses Pegged at $1.8 Billion for Texas
- June 30, 1998 -

Annual Row Crops Field Day at Weslaco Set for July 2
- June 24, 1998 -

New Cotton Ancestry Discovery Lends Hand to Modern Varieties
- June 23, 1998 -

Texas Hosting Ergot Conference, Research Efforts
- June 18, 1998 -

Drought Impact on Agriculture Released by Texas A&M
- June 16, 1998 -

Cotton Industry Establishing Endowed Chair at Texas A&M
- June 12, 1998 -

Soil, Water Conservation State Convention Set for June 17-19
- June 08, 1998 -

Stiles Farm Field Day to Showcase Advanced Planting Methods
- May 29, 1998 -

Urban Water Use, Fire Ant Control Advice Offered at Field Day
- May 29, 1998 -

Here's Tips for Soybean Production, Irrigation in Panhandle, South Plains
- May 08, 1998 -

Weather Station Aids San Angelo Region Farmers, Gardeners
- May 06, 1998 -

Grain Grading Workshop Set May 5-6
- May 01, 1998 -

First All Women's Judging Team Takes National Title
- April 22, 1998 -

Producers to Get Tips on Battling Boll Weevils
- April 09, 1998 -

Quarter-million Acre Cotton Crop Planted in Valley
- April 05, 1998 -

North Texas Wheat Unharmed by Recent Cold Temps
- March 25, 1998 -

Cotton, Sorghum Planting Under Way in Valley
- March 24, 1998 -

Soil Fertility, Crop Nutrition Training Offered in Corpus Christi
- March 11, 1998 -

Corn Breeder Joining Experiment Station Faculty
- March 09, 1998 -

Agriculture Program Agencies Join Forces Against Blackbirds
- February 17, 1998 -

Soil Researcher, Former Peace Corps Volunteer Joins Texas A&M-Dallas
- February 12, 1998 -

Uvalde Center Hosts Winter Vegetable Field Day
- February 10, 1998 -

Who is Going to Feed China?
- February 04, 1998 -

1998 East Texas Turfgrass Conference to Review New Varieties for Athletic Fields
- January 28, 1998 -

Annual Grain Elevator Workshop Set Feb. 5
- January 26, 1998 -

Regional Cotton Conference Planned for Childress
- January 14, 1998 -

High Plains Cotton Crop Dashes Home a Winner
- January 13, 1998 -

New Disease-resistant, High-yielding Texas Rice Available
- December 23, 1997 -

Stockpiling Hay Could be More Cost Effective Than Growing Winter Pastures
- December 08, 1997 -

Dec. 3 Symposium Focuses on Crop And Livestock Production
- November 25, 1997 -

Farmer: Boll Weevil Program Could Save Blacklands Producers Money
- November 24, 1997 -

Texas Researchers to Address National Conservation Session
- November 21, 1997 -

Texas A&M Scientist Introduces New Turf Varieties
- November 11, 1997 -

Wheat Research Finds Home at Vernon Center
- November 06, 1997 -

Grain Sorghum Industry to Meet in Corpus Christi
- November 05, 1997 -

Cotton Seeding Rate Study Shows Benefit
- November 04, 1997 -

Biotech Cottons Being Observed on Rolling Plains
- November 04, 1997 -

Cotton Harvest Cranks Up in the Panhandle
- October 31, 1997 -

New Wheat Named for Vernon Center Benefactor
- October 30, 1997 -

Canton to Host 1997 Texas State Hay Show
- October 27, 1997 -

High Plains Cotton Growers Bask in Mother Nature's Smile
- October 21, 1997 -

New Texas A&M Oat Variety Seed Available for Producers
- October 15, 1997 -

Cotton Harvest-Aid Guide Available
- September 24, 1997 -

Texas A&M Turf Majors Go for Green in Career Choice
- September 22, 1997 -

Environment, New Technology Focus of Ag Chemicals Conference
- September 18, 1997 -

Dryland, Irrigated Sorghum Production Research Tour Set Sept. 24
- September 15, 1997 -

Sorghum Fungus Hits High Plains
- August 26, 1997 -

Kloesterboer to Lead New Extension Agronomy Position
- August 15, 1997 -

North Plains Research Field Day Set July 24 at Etter
- July 22, 1997 -

Panama President Visits Texas A&M Rice Field Day
- July 17, 1997 -

Row Crops Field Day Set for Weslaco
- July 11, 1997 -

Rice Field Days Set for Beaumont, Eagle Lake
- July 02, 1997 -

Media Advisory: Etter Summer Crops Field Day
- June 30, 1997 -

Two Corn Borer Types Showing Up in Fields
- June 26, 1997 -

Potato Crop Small, But Looking Good in West Texas
- June 23, 1997 -

Agronomist Notes Alternatives for Failed Cotton Crops
- June 19, 1997 -

Experiment Station, Fort Hood Go to War with Sediment
- June 13, 1997 -

Tomato Techniques, Weed Identification Offered at Field Day
- June 12, 1997 -

Scientists Successful Breeding Greenbug Resistance Into Wheat
- June 10, 1997 -

Bushland Scientists Look at Ag's Big 3 -- Soil, Plant, Environment
- June 05, 1997 -

Wheat Improvement Program Featured at Field Day
- June 04, 1997 -

Scientists Find Fixed Rotation Best on Dryland
- May 29, 1997 -

Kenaf Harvest Looks Profitable Despite Wet Weather
- May 27, 1997 -

Stiles Farm Field Day to Showcase Advanced Planting Methods
- May 18, 1997 -

Tomato Techniques, Weed Identification Offered at Field Day
- May 18, 1997 -

Panhandle Ag Day Set for Producers on May 22 at Bushland
- May 17, 1997 -

Media Advisory
- May 14, 1997 -

Wheat Breeder to be Honored at Panhandle Ag Day, May 22
- May 14, 1997 -

Wet Weather Sprouts Problems for Corn Growers
- May 07, 1997 -

Gift Sprouts Turfgrass Teaching, Research, Education
- May 05, 1997 -

Par: Well Cared for Turf with Healthy Golf Course Environment
- May 05, 1997 -

Grain Grading Workshops Set May 6-7
- April 25, 1997 -

Rains Delay Rice Plantings, Increase Yield Risks
- April 16, 1997 -

Jurassic Farm: Linking Flowering Plants to 200 Million-Year-Old Common Ancestor
- April 10, 1997 -

Showers Bring Smiles to South Plains Producers
- April 10, 1997 -

Gerard Scholarship Established at Texas A&M University
- April 07, 1997 -

Beachell Scholarship Established at Texas A&M University
- April 07, 1997 -

Researchers, Policy Makers Try to Catch Up with Sorghum Fungus
- April 02, 1997 -

Devastating Sorghum Disease Spreads to United States
- March 27, 1997 -

Producers Should Check Fields Now for Russian Wheat Aphids
- March 20, 1997 -

Actions Planned for Revitalizing Texas Rice Industry
- March 15, 1997 -

New Cotton Specialist Joins Extension Faculty
- March 06, 1997 -

Seed Trade Association Announces Awards, Scholarships
- March 06, 1997 -

Wheat, Alfalfa Producers Need to Check for Army Cutworms
- March 04, 1997 -

Extension Service Offers Landowners Help for CRP Decisions
- March 03, 1997 -

Producer-driven `AGCARES' Farm Helps Growers Cope with Changes
- February 12, 1997 -

American Forage And Grassland Council Meeting April 13-15
- February 12, 1997 -

Researchers Find Pathway for Nitrogen Fixation in Plants
- January 22, 1997 -

AgSummit Conference Seeks to Salvage Texas Rice Industry
- January 17, 1997 -

Texas Cotton Researchers Team Up for Answers
- December 19, 1996 -

1996 All Flowering Plants Linked to 200 Million-Year-Old Ancestor
- December 16, 1996 -

BT COTTON: Were Farmer's Expectations Too High?
- December 1996 -

"Cactus on Your Ice Cream Sir?" Researchers Hope So
- October 21, 1996 -

Beachell Wins World Food Prize for Revolutionary Rice Work
- October 18, 1996 -

Tests Rule Out Karnal Bunt Fungus in Texas Wheat
- October 6, 1996 -

Conference Set on Ag Producer's Role in Environmental Stewardship
- October 3, 1996 -

"Freedom to farm" Theme of Plant Protection Conference
- October 1, 1996 -

Kenaf May be Good Alternative Crop for Rice Belt
- September 25, 1996 -

World Sorghum Conference to Convene in Lubbock
- September 20, 1996 -

Grain Report Has Encouraging News for Producers
- September 17, 1996 -

Rain Mixed Blessing to High Plains Cotton Crop
- September 10, 1996 -

Texas Grain Sorghum Has Surprising Aflatoxin Levels
- September 6, 1996 -

Planting Date Drives Water Use, Grain Yield in Wheat
- September 5, 1996 -

Long-Stem Bluebonnet Seed Licenses Available
- September 3, 1996 -

New A&M Wheat Variety Released
- September 2, 1996 -

Extension Agronomist Recaps Wheat Season Devastation
- August 8, 1996 -

New Sorghum IPM Technology Demonstrated at Weslaco
- July 24, 1996 -

Cotton Specialist Named for Two Texas Growing Regions
- June 20, 1996 -

Drought-Tolerant Texas Turfgrass "Goes for Border" with Out-of-State Licences
- June 3, 1996 -

Stiles Farm Field Day Cancelled
- May 28, 1996 -

Clean Texas 2000 Award Presented to Texas A&M Faculty
- May 10, 1996 -

Property Rights, New Grain Varieties to Highlight Texoma Ag Day
- May 8, 1996 -

Compact Weather Stations Aid Texas Cotton Farmers' Decisions
- March 1, 1996 -

Peanut Growers Have New Tool to Fight Southern Blight
- August 4, 1995 -

East Texas Ryegrass Symposium Set Aug. 31-Sept. 1
- June 1995 -

Texas A&M Receives $120,000 Rockefeller Grant for Rice Project
- June 9, 1995 -

Rainfall Shortage Troubles High Plains Cotton Growers
- April 1995-

High Plains Cotton Crop Records High Price, Cost
- December 19, 1994 -

Secrets of Land Reclamation Unearthed in Lignite Mines
- October 6, 1994 -

Texas A&M Seeks Clues to Chemicals Traveling through Soils
- April 26, 1994 -

City Sludge Recycled for Farm Benefit in El Paso
- April 26, 1994 -

Artificial Humidity May Promote Pest Deaths on High Plains
- April 12, 1994 -

Faster, More Accurate Tests Track Down Pathogens Genetically
- February 21, 1994 -

New Worldly Grain Sorghum Line Released
- October 22, 1993 -