December 30, 2005
Texas Growers Fortunate with Lesser-Known New Years Good Luck Food
UVALDE While black-eyed peas get most of the attention in the
southern U.S. as a New Year's Day's "good luck" food, another lucky food,
cabbage, plays a more dominant role in Texas agriculture, said a Texas
Cooperative Extension economist.
December 30, 2005
Mitchell Named to 4-H Position in Dallam/Hartley Counties
DALHART Brandon Mitchell will have to hit the ground running when he
starts his job next month as the Texas Cooperative Extension 4-H agent in
Dallam and Hartley counties. The junior livestock show season fast
approaching, with the bi-county show on Jan. 19.
December 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 26, 2005
Wildlife Research Examines Bobwhite's 'Home on the Range'
VERNON Land managers on the Texas Rolling Plains should exercise
care when applying prescribed burns to control mesquite if promoting
wildlife is part of their overall management strategy.
December 24, 2005
Storytelling Workshops Scheduled
COLLEGE STATION Preserving a community's past through story telling
requires skill and patience. A series of workshops scheduled in January
and February will help individuals become better storytellers.
December 23, 2005
Sherman County Hires New Extension Agent
STRATFORD Sherman Hammons might have to spend a few days getting
past name jokes when he takes on the new position of Texas Cooperative
Extension agent for agriculture and natural resources in Sherman County.
December 23, 2005
Sherman County Hires New Extension Agent
STRATFORD Sherman Hammons might have to spend a few days getting
past name jokes when he takes on the new position of Texas Cooperative
Extension agent for agriculture and natural resources in Sherman County.
December 23, 2005
Mitchell Named to 4-H Position in Dallam/Hartley Counties
DALHART Brandon Mitchell will have to hit the ground running when he
starts his job next month as the Texas Cooperative Extension 4-H agent in
Dallam and Hartley counties. The junior livestock show season fast
approaching, with the bi-county show on Jan. 19.
December 23, 2005
Mitchell Named to 4-H Position in Dallam/Hartley Counties
DALHART Brandon Mitchell will have to hit the ground running when he
starts his job next month as the Texas Cooperative Extension 4-H agent in
Dallam and Hartley counties. The junior livestock show season fast
approaching, with the bi-county show on Jan. 19.
December 22, 2005
Environmental Tradeoffs Considered Using Trees for Carbon Reduction
COLLEGE STATION Research published in the Dec. 23 issue of the
journal Science examines water and soil "tradeoffs" when using trees to
remove carbon from the atmosphere.
December 22, 2005
Helmets Give Vital Protection to Bicycle Riders
COLLEGE STATION Learning to ride a bicycle is more than just child's
play, said a Texas Cooperative Extension safety expert.
December 21, 2005
Texas A&M Planning Tribute to Dr. Howard Hesby
COLLEGE STATION Plans are under way at Texas A&M University to honor
Dr. Howard Hesby, a professor of animal science who died July 23.
December 20, 2005
Crop and Weather Year-End Summary: Texas Agriculture Beat the Odds in 2005
COLLEGE STATION Though many producers struggled with the effects of
extreme weather, the state's agriculture industry persevered and made the
best of 2005, said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.
December 20, 2005
Online Business Scams: Read the Fine Print
LUBBOCK The commercials often come on television late at night or
early in the morning. Work-at-home business owners with enormous smiles
and fancy cars tell how much money they've made, thanks to a Web site that
got them launched.
December 19, 2005
Texas High Plains Grain Elevator Workshop Scheduled Jan. 17
AMARILLO Aeration, aflatoxin, meal moths and rodent control will be
among the topics addressed Jan. 17 at the Texas High Plains Grain Elevator
Workshop here, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.
December 16, 2005
Beef 2010 Will Take Participants from Feed Pens to Boxed Beef
AMARILLO A unique opportunity to follow cattle through the feeding
and packing process to see how management decisions make a difference is
being offered, a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist said.
December 15, 2005
Take-all Root Rot Update Featured at Upcoming East Texas Turf Grass Conference
OVERTON Probably because of the drought, it's been a particularly
bad year for take-all root rot on home lawns, according to a Texas
Cooperative Extension expert.
December 15, 2005
Mellon Foundation Recognizes Texas Brigades Youth Program
SAN ANTONIO The Richard King Mellon Foundation recently recognized
Texas Cooperative Extension's Texas Brigades Education and Youth
Leadership Development Program for outstanding accomplishment in youth
development.
December 14, 2005
Researchers Seek Tools to Refine Dual-Purpose Wheat Selection
VERNON Wheat is an important grain and forage crop for Texas farmers
and livestock producers. Texas Agricultural Experiment Station scientists
regularly evaluate new lines of this crop, seeking ways to improve its
yield potential and adaptability to different growing conditions.
December 13, 2005
Anyway You Slice It, Tomatoes Cut Through Drought with New Gene
COLLEGE STATION New tomato research has its roots in yielding more
food to feed more people, according to Dr. Kendal Hirschi about results
announced today.
December 13, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report
COLLEGE STATION Cold fronts and dry pastures mean increased fire
danger, so landowners should take extra precautions against wildfires this
year, said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.
December 13, 2005
F.A.S.T. Action Can Improve Recovery from a Stroke
AMARILLO Stroke is the third-leading cause of death in the United
States after heart disease and cancer. F.A.S.T. action is important to
recover from a stroke, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.
December 12, 2005
Japans Lift of U.S. Beef Ban A Positive For Cattle Prices
COLLEGE STATION Japan's decision to lift a two-year ban on U.S. beef
imports could strengthen the current cattle market.
December 12, 2005
2006 Beef Market Outlook Positive
COLLEGE STATION Severe drought in parts of Texas and Oklahoma has
forced cattle ranchers to make decisions about reducing herds. Even though
herd expansion continues in other parts of the country, these factors
won't put a damper on prices heading into 2006.
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 12, 2005
This Winter, Protect Computers from Viruses Too
COLLEGE STATION While taking steps to keep your family protected
from viruses this winter, also take steps to keep your computer safe from
electronic viruses.'
December 09, 2005
Tax Planning Begins Now for Producers
COLLEGE STATION As 2005 comes to a close, agricultural producers
still have time to implement tax savings strategies before the end of the
year.
December 09, 2005
Holidays are the Time for Sharing, but Not for Sharing Germs
COLLEGE STATION Ah, the holiday season ... time for sharing joy and
laughter, good food, good friends and good times. Unfortunately, this is
also the season for sharing germs, said an expert from Texas Cooperative
Extension.
December 09, 2005
Sleep Tight ... and Reduce Risk of Fire Injury in Children
LUBBOCK A welcoming fire in the hearth is one thing ... a fire in
the house is another. And with the weather getting colder, house fires may
be more likely, said an expert from Texas Cooperative Extension.
December 09, 2005
New Tree Planting Strategies Promise Higher Economic Returns to Landowners
OVERTON Come December, and the thoughts of East Texas forest
landowners turn to planting trees.
December 08, 2005
Tucumcari To Host Southwest Beef Symposium Jan. 18-19
TUCUMCARI, N.M. Texas Cooperative Extension is teaming up with the
New Mexico Cooperative Extension Service to present the second annual
Southwest Beef Symposium and trade show Jan. 18-19 at the Tucumcari
Convention Center.
December 08, 2005
Identification System Could Benefit Producers in More Ways than Thought
AMARILLO Animal tracking and disease control may be the impetus for
the national identification program, but its benefits are not limited to
those areas, said one Texas Cooperative Extension beef cattle specialist.
December 07, 2005
Researchers Seek Answers to Alfalfa Questions: Is There a Better Cultivar in Your Future?
VERNON Is there a better way to grow alfalfa? Which cultivars are
suited to the semi-arid Texas environment, where precipitation often limit
yields and productivity?
December 06, 2005
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.
December 06, 2005
Off With Their Heads! Bexar County Phorid Fly Release To Help with Fire Ant Control
SAN ANTONIO Heads will roll as the result of an upcoming phorid fly
release in Bexar County. Fortunately, those heads will be attached to the
bodies of thousands of red imported fire ants in the area.
December 05, 2005
Sleep Tight ... and Reduce Risk of Fire Injury in Children
LUBBOCK A welcoming fire in the hearth is one thing ... a fire in
the house is another. And with the weather getting colder, house fires may
be more likely, said an expert from Texas Cooperative Extension.
December 05, 2005
Regional Workshops Slated for 4-H Shooting Sports Instructors
LUBBOCK Texas Cooperative Extension will offer two regional
workshops for 4-H shooting sports leaders and coaches in West Texas in
2006.
December 05, 2005
A Better Feral Hog Trap: When Trapping Large Groups, Bigger is Better
COLLEGE STATION Bigger is better when it comes to trapping feral
hogs.
December 05, 2005
A Better Feral Hog Trap: When Trapping Large Groups, Bigger is Better
COLLEGE STATION Bigger is better when it comes to trapping feral
hogs.
December 02, 2005
Seminars Will Help Producers Map the 2006 Crop Year
AMARILLO The 2006 crop year will present unique problems for
producers, and understanding the situation is key to attacking the
problem, said one Texas Cooperative Extension economist.
December 02, 2005
A&M Horse Judging Team Wins World Contest
OKLAHOMA CITY The Texas A&M University horse judging team won the
World Championship Intercollegiate Horse Judging Contest here Nov. 16.
December 02, 2005
Gould Named Director of Weslaco Center
WESLACO Dr. Michael Gould has been appointed the new director of the
Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center at
Weslaco.
December 02, 2005
Addison Sets an EarthKind Example
DALLAS - The Dallas suburb of Addison encompasses only 4.5 square
miles and has only 14,000 residents, but it still manages to stand out
from other cities. It has long been known for having the third-largest
general aviation airport in the country. In August, Addison gained fame as
the first citywide wireless city in Texas.
December 02, 2005
Sam Rayburn High School Students Enjoy Ecology Center
PASADENA, Texas In the heart of Pasadena's Sam Rayburn High School is
a botanical oasis, formerly known as the atrium. Just a little more than a
year ago, it was a series concrete sidewalks and dried dirt that served as
a pass -through from one side of campus to the other.
December 01, 2005
Go Fishing No Game for Inland Waters Worldwide
COLLEGE STATION Fish pulled from the world's lakes and rivers seem
to provide a never-ending source of food, jobs and income for people in
developing nations.
December 01, 2005
Texas Viticulture Short Course Slated for Jan. 18-20
LUBBOCK Those interested in commercial wine-grape production and
vineyard management should make plans now to attend a Texas viticulture
short course. The course, presented by Texas Cooperative Extension and
Texas Tech University's Extended Studies, is set for Jan. 18-20, 2006, at
the Texas Tech University Center in Junction.
November 30, 2005
Texas 4-H Meat Judging Team Wins National Championship
COLLEGE STATION Ashley Come wanted to get to the meat of the matter.
So did Lucas Gaston, Jodi Miller and Loni Woolley.
November 29, 2005
Texas Cooperative Extension Offers Continuing Education Course
SAN ANGELO Private pesticide users can earn five continuing
education units at a right-of-way-management course scheduled to be held
here Dec.6.
November 29, 2005
Texas Crop, Weather Report
COLLEGE STATION Even after a long drought, this year's Christmas
tree crop has experienced excellent growth, according to Texas Cooperative
Extension.
November 29, 2005
Care Doesnt End When There Is No Cure
AMARILLO A terminal illness diagnosis may mean the doctor can no
longer help the patient, but care doesn't stop just because there is no
cure, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.
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 28, 2005
High Plains Vegetable Conference Slated for Jan. 24 in Canyon
LUBBOCK Vegetable growers, processors, market gardeners and master
gardeners can renew production and marketing skills at the annual High
Plains Vegetable Conference in Canyon. The conference on Jan. 24 will
feature information on organics, crop rotations, fruit trees, sustainable
vegetable production, and insect, disease and weed control.
November 25, 2005
Dry Weather May Bring Winter of Discontent for Texas Cattle Producers
CORPUS CHRISTI Cattle producers can expect to spend extra money to
get their breeding stock through the winter, especially if parts of Texas
don't get a significant amount of rain soon, said experts with Texas
Cooperative Extension.
November 24, 2005
Texas 4-H'ers Teach Leadership By Serving Others
BROWNWOOD Take 88 kids, ages 8-13. Add 19 high school kids and a
weekend away from home. It's a recipe for disaster, right?
November 23, 2005
Gift that Grows: Literature in the Garden' Perfect for Reading, Science Teachers
COLLEGE STATION Skip the apple trinkets this year, if buying a gift
for your favorite teacher. Go instead for earth clocks, cracked teacups
and bent cake pans, to name a few.
November 22, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report
COLLEGE STATION - Texas cotton producers are calling 2005 a banner
year with one of the best quality and largest crops on record, said Texas
Cooperative Extension experts.
November 22, 2005
Improved Irrigation Scheduling Network Helps Make Every Inch of Moisture Count
AMARILLO With high fuel prices, no producer wants to pump more water
than necessary to raise a crop.
November 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 21, 2005
Patil Receives Indias Karnataka State Rajyotsava Award
COLLEGE STATION Dr. Bhimangouda S. Patil has received the Karnataka
State Rajyotsava Award for "outstanding contributions to the state and
country." He is director of Texas A&M University's Vegetable and Fruit
Improvement Center.
November 18, 2005
Prescribed Burning Workshop Scheduled in Sonora
SONORA A prescribed burning workshop will be held Jan. 19-21 and
Feb. 16-18 at the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station in Sonora.
November 18, 2005
Texas Cooperative Extension Offers Chances for Continuing Education Units in December
ABILENE Area residents have opportunities to earn Texas Department
of Agriculture and Structural Pest Control Board continuing education
units in December through training sessions conducted by Texas Cooperative
Extension specialists.
November 17, 2005
Drought Losses Significant, But Agriculture Has Some Bright Spots
COLLEGE STATION Losses from the 2005 drought in Texas are mounting
in the eastern half of the state, but agriculture still has some bright
spots.
November 17, 2005
Third Annual Panhandle Beef Conference Scheduled for Dec. 1
AMARILLO The 2005 Panhandle Beef Conference will provide an update
on the National Animal Identification System.
November 17, 2005
Researchers Test Drip Irrigation Design And Returns
HALFWAY Crop producers on the Texas High Plains have long considered
subsurface drip irrigation systems the "Cadillac" of irrigation
technology. They maximize water use efficiency, boost crop yields in most
cases and require less labor during operation due to automation.
November 16, 2005
Borlaug Elevates Agriculture as Reason for National Medal of Science Honor
COLLEGE STATION At 91, Dr. Norman Borlaug recounts a lifetime of
work in agriculture, targeting food for the world's hungriest, poorest
nations. And for all the miserable, malnourished multitudes, he holds this
hope: accessible education for everyone in every country on Earth.
November 16, 2005
Medicare Part D Prescription Plan, The Rest of the Story
AMARILLO Reduced prescription costs are the goal of the new Medicare
Part D program. But potential users may need to take some time to figure
out how the plan will work best for them, said one Texas Cooperative
Extension specialist.
November 15, 2005
Texas Crop, Weather Report
COLLEGE STATION Texans can enjoy their holiday turkey without fear
of contracting avian influenza, a Texas Cooperative Extension expert said.
November 15, 2005
Retail Security Technology Used to Research Deer Feed Consumption, Theft
UVALDE Supplemental feeding of white-tailed deer is a long-standing
wildlife management practice in deer hunting areas, said a researcher at
the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center
here. But knowing which animals were eating what supplements, as well as
knowing how much they were eating, used to be impossible to determine.
November 14, 2005
Arsenal of Remedies Almost Ready for Animal, Human Disease Defense
COLLEGE STATION Diseases that could obliterate livestock
populations, infect humans in debilitating proportions and cripple a
nation's economy make for good weapons in enemy hands.
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 11, 2005
Beach Bum Wannabe Turned DNA Researcher Rides Waves of Success
COLLEGE STATION Marty Dickman left Long Island, N.Y., after high
school with no thoughts of college. Hawaii was his goal. He and a buddy
sought warm waves, sandy surf, and the beach-bum life.
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 10, 2005
Academy for Ranch Management Announces Upcoming Workshops
COLLEGE STATION The Academy for Ranch Management announced its
schedule of 2006 workshops.
November 10, 2005
Childs Play: Expensive Toys Not Needed
COLLEGE STATION Cooler weather means kids spend less time outdoors
and more time indoors being bored, watching television or whining to their
parents. But keeping them occupied doesn't have to be stressful, expensive
or require electronic equipment, said an expert from Texas Cooperative
Extension.
November 09, 2005
Master Marketer Program Set in Amarillo in January
AMARILLO The profit margin is so minimal in grain crops, producers
need a way to lock in a profit, according to one Panhandle producer.
November 08, 2005
Texas Crop, Weather Report
COLLEGE STATION Many people cutting and collecting firewood should
beware of transporting oak wilt, according to a Texas Cooperative
Extension expert.
November 08, 2005
Tom Green County Names New 4-H Agent
SAN ANGELO Garry L. Branham has been named Texas Cooperative
Extension's 4-H and youth development agent for Tom Green County effective
Dec. 1. The joint announcement was made by Mike Brown, Tom Green County
judge, and Scott Durham, Extension administrator here.
November 08, 2005
Program Helps Growers Control Ornamental Plant 'Scourge'
OVERTON For the last two years, Dr. Scott Ludwig has been practicing
war against some of the hardest-to-kill members of the insect world: scale
insects.
November 07, 2005
MEDIA ADVISORY: Black War Heroes to be Honored at Veterans Day Celebration
HOUSTON - Buffalo Soldiers and black veterans of World Wars I and II will be honored during the Veterans Cultural
Heritage Celebration on Veterans Day.
November 07, 2005
Two December Pesticide Applicator Training Programs Scheduled at Overton
OVERTON Integrated pesticide management for pastures is not just
about when to spray, said a forage specialist with Texas Cooperative
Extension.
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 07, 2005
Retired Extension Director Doyle Warren Dies
WESLACO Doyle G. Warren, who served as Texas Cooperative Extension's
district director for agriculture in South Texas for 15 years before
retiring in 1997, passed away Nov. 1 at his home in Mission.
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 03, 2005
Preparing for Flu Season Nothing to Sneeze At
COLLEGE STATION In spite of wide-spread news reports, avian
influenza isn't a problem in this country yet, said Dr. Carol Rice, Texas
Cooperative Extension health specialist. Avian influenza also known as
bird flu' could have the potential to become the next pandemic,
according to recent reports.
November 02, 2005
New Publication Gives Ins, Outs of Quail Habitat Monitoring
UVALDE Successful wildlife management depends on good habitat
management, according to the new publication, "Habitat Monitoring for
Quail on Texas Rangelands," by Texas Cooperative Extension wildlife and
range specialists.
November 01, 2005
Texas Crop, Weather Report
COLLEGE STATION Much of the state is dry, and hay shortages are
expected, according to Texas Cooperative Extension experts.
November 01, 2005
Texas Crop, Weather Report
COLLEGE STATION Much of the state is dry, and hay shortages are
expected, according to Texas Cooperative Extension experts.
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.
November 01, 2005
For Less Memorable Holidays, Help Prevent Foodborne Illness
COLLEGE STATION The holiday season must be coming gift catalogues
are beginning to arrive in the mail.
October 31, 2005
Phorid Flies Found in North Texas
DALLAS Entomologists have achieved another milestone in the war
against the red imported fire ant. This month phorid flies, a natural
enemy of fire ants, were found on the county line between Denton and Wise
counties.
October 31, 2005
Insect Control Pioneer Leaving the Lower Rio Grande Valley
WESLACO Herb and Betty Dean have been digging up lots of memories
recently. For several weeks the couple have been preparing to move, going
through the seemingly endless drawers, boxes and closets of the house in
Weslaco they've called home since 1950.
October 28, 2005
Texas A&M Regents Weigh in Favorably on Concept of Obesity Center
COLLEGE STATION The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents
exercised voting privileges today on a heavy issue national obesity
and agreed to the concept of a center aimed at research to trim the
problem.
October 28, 2005
Dugas Named Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Associate Director
COLLEGE STATION Dr. William A. Dugas was named associate director
for operations with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station during the
Texas A&M University System Board of Regents meeting today.
October 28, 2005
Center for Equine Business Studies to Form at Texas A&M
COLLEGE STATION Texas A&M University System Board of Regents on
Friday approved a concept proposal for a new Center for Equine Business
Studies.
October 28, 2005
Animal Disease Study Researchers Renew Request for Producer Participation
COLLEGE STATION The initial phase of a new animal disease study has
begun, but more producer participation is needed, said a researcher from
the National Center for Foreign Animal and Zoonotic Disease Defense at
Texas A&M University.
October 28, 2005
Galveston Elementary Students Venture the Bay from the Classroom
GALVESTON When fifth-grade students at Morgan Elementary School
scored higher than expected on the science portion of the Texas Assessment
of Knowledge and Skills test last Spring, it was just one of many
successes, according to the volunteer who developed the Bay Adventures
program.
October 27, 2005
Grapevine Dedicates EarthKind Rose Trial Garden
DALLAS When Grapevine residents drive down the newly completed Dove
Loop Road they pass by a rose garden in full fall bloom. At nearly 800
feet alongside the road, the garden features 60 rose bushes.
October 26, 2005
One Picture Is Worth A Thousand Holiday Greetings
MULESHOE Cody Black, 17, has been in 4-H in Bailey County for about
five years. Most of his projects have been with animals. He has shown
steers and pigs at stock shows, and his steer won second place at the
recent South Plains Fair in Lubbock.
October 25, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report
COLLEGE STATION With dry pastures in parts of the state, many cattle
producers must prepare to supplement feed for a long winter, according to
a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.
October 25, 2005
Cyclical Population Explosion of Cotton Rats Causes Concern
CANYON The Texas Panhandle and South Plains needed a pied piper this
summer to deal with a population explosion of cotton rats.
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 25, 2005
Texas Cooperative Extension Names New West Region 4-H Program Director
SAN ANGELO Charla Bading has been named Texas Cooperative
Extension's west region program director for the 4-H youth program,
effective Oct. 1.
October 24, 2005
Treated Seeds Show Promise Against Pests
WESLACO A new seed technology being tested in Weslaco could mean the
end of early insecticide sprays on some vegetables. It's called "film
coating," a process which treats seeds with insecticides and other
materials to manage insects.
October 21, 2005
Hurricane Rita Relief Livestock Show Second Chance for 4-H, FFA Exhibitors
ANAHUAC -- About 75 volunteer parents, corporate sponsors and
community leaders have organized the Hurricane Rita Relief Show, giving
4-H'ers and FFA members the chance to demonstrate showmanship and auction
their animals.
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 21, 2005
Texas Apiary Inspection Service Invites Public Comments
COLLEGE STATION The Texas Apiary Inspection Service is encouraging
everyone with an interest in the state's bee industry to participate in
the agency's review Oct. 28.
October 21, 2005
Morrison Fills Kleberg Chair in Wildlife Ecology at Texas A&M
COLLEGE STATION Dr. Michael Morrison has been chosen for the Caesar
Kleberg Chair in Wildlife Ecology at Texas A&M University. Morrison
previously was director of the Great Basin Institute at the University of
Nevada-Reno.
October 20, 2005
Drive Safely: Dont Let a Spooky Holiday Turn into a Tragedy
COLLEGE STATION For some, ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggety
beasties' are festive costumes for Halloween celebrations. But for others
"things that go bump in the night" lead to crumpled vehicles and serious
injuries.
October 19, 2005
Landowners with Hurricane-Damaged Timber Advised Not to Panic
OVERTON By all accounts, Hurricane Rita damaged millions of dollars
worth of timber in East Texas. But a Texas Cooperative Extension expert
said, "Don't panic!"
October 18, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report
COLLEGE STATION Aisles in garden centers across the state are
blanketed with a seasonal staple. In assorted varieties, garden mums add
splashes of color to the canvas of any fall garden, according to experts
with Texas Cooperative Extension.
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 17, 2005
After All These Years, Social Security Still Misunderstood
AMARILLO -- Social Security is a daily subject in many lives, but it is
still misunderstood by countless Americans, said one Texas Cooperative
Extension specialist.
October 17, 2005
Texas Cooperative Extension Sets Three Fall Predator Awareness Days
CANYON -- Texas Cooperative Extension has set three Predator Awareness
Workshops this fall.
October 17, 2005
Who Do You Call When the Wall Caves In? Hiring a Contractor Is Not as Easy as it Looks
COLLEGE STATION Suppose your house was damaged by a hurricane.
October 17, 2005
Ribera Named New Rio Grande Valley Ag Economist
WESLACO Texas Cooperative Extension has named Dr. Luis A. Ribera as
agricultural economist at the Texas A&M Agricultural Research and
Extension Center at Weslaco.
October 14, 2005
Texas A&Ms Boone and Crockett Chair in Wildlife and Conservation Policy Named
COLLEGE STATION Dr. Tarla Rai Peterson has been named Boone and
Crockett Wildlife and Conservation Policy Chair at Texas A&M University.
October 14, 2005
Three Receive Texas A&M Outstanding Alumni Award
COLLEGE STATION -- Three former students of Texas A&M University
received the 2005 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Outstanding
Alumni Award during the faculty and alumni awards convocation Sept. 30.
They are Robert Avant Jr., of Taylor, Kenneth McGee of Athens, and Robert
"Bob" Palm of Nacogdoches.
October 14, 2005
East Texas Greenhouse/Nursery Conference to Discuss Hurricanes' Effect on Industry
TYLER It sounds harsh, but from a nationwide perspective, hurricanes
Katrina and Rita might have been good for the greenhouse and nursery
industry, said a University of Tennessee Extension agricultural economist.
October 14, 2005
Quail Management Basics for West Texas Program Set Oct. 28
RANKIN Texas Cooperative Extension will host Quail Management Basics
for West Texas on Oct. 28 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Upton County
Extension office,1000 North Hwy 329, here.
October 14, 2005
Researcher Gets to Teach Nutrition Science in Front of Camera
COLLEGE STATION At Texas A&M University, Dr. Joanne R. Lupton fills
many positions. A regents professor and nutrition researcher with joint
appointments from Texas A&M and Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, she
is a University Faculty Fellow and holder of the William W. Allen Endowed Chair
in nutrition with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas
A&M.
October 13, 2005
Avian Influenza Media Briefing Set
WHAT: Avian Influenza Media Teleconference.
October 13, 2005
Multi-County Small Goat Herd Workshop Set Oct. 29 in Monahans
MONAHANS Texas Cooperative Extension will host the Small Goat Herd
Management Workshop at 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Oct. 29 in the Ward County
Coliseum here.
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 12, 2005
Head of Agricultural Communications in Texas Retires
COLLEGE STATION Dr. Ellen Ritter, head of agricultural communications
for The Texas A&M University System for 10 years, will retire at the end
of November. Dave Mayes, currently associate head, has been named interim
head.
October 12, 2005
Refinancing May Be More Costly than You Think
COLLEGE STATION It sounds almost as good as winning the lottery
reducing your monthly expenses and keeping more of your hard-earned cash
for yourself by refinancing your mortgage.
October 12, 2005
Large Shade Trees at Risk as Drought Continues
OVERTON Large shade trees are like old people, said Keith Hansen,
Texas Cooperative Extension horticultural agent in Smith County.
October 11, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report
COLLEGE STATION A small portion of the state's pecan crop was
affected by Hurricane Rita in a big way, but most of the crop is suffering
from drought, said Texas Cooperative Extension experts.
October 11, 2005
Brown Selected Wildlife Society President
COLLEGE STATION Dr. Robert Brown was named president of The Wildlife
Society during its recent annual meeting in Madison, Wis. Brown is Texas
A&M University wildlife and fisheries sciences department head.
October 11, 2005
True or Fall: Two Species of Armyworms March on Central Texas
UVALDE Hordes of fall armyworms and true armyworms have invaded
several Central Texas counties, and the assault will likely continue,
warned a Texas Cooperative Extension entomologist here.
October 11, 2005
Feed Industry Profitability Workshop Dec. 6-8
COLLEGE STATION Managing costs and improving profitability and
product quality are the goals of the Feed Industry Profitability Workshop
scheduled for Dec. 6-8 in Omaha, Neb. The workshop will take place at the
Educational Service Unit #3, 110th and Harrison streets in Omaha.
October 10, 2005
New Evacuees On Your Property May Be Stinging Pests
HOUSTONAs East Texans begin cleaning up the rubble left by Hurricane
Rita, they may find some unwelcome evacuees from "down under." These
stinging invaders are Texas Red Imported Fire Ants who have moved into the
piles of debris left behind the hurricane.
October 10, 2005
Community Gives Back to Texas Cooperative Extension for Years of Service
CANYON Randall County citizens said "thanks" to its Texas
Cooperative Extension program for years of service by donating more than
$150,000 to help build the Herbert F. & Jeannie Kuhlman Extension Center,
200 N. Brown Road.
October 10, 2005
Free Soil-Testing Campaign Kicks Off
WESLACO Stung by the rising costs of fuel and other operating
expenses, Lower Rio Grande Valley farmers and ranchers may find some
relief from a free soil-testing campaign sponsored by Texas Cooperative
Extension.
October 10, 2005
10th Annual Parenting Conference set for Nov. 3 in Lubbock
LUBBOCK How do I handle my child's eating disorder? Does my family
need an investment plan? Is parental control of Internet access really
that important? What are the fundamental principles of fatherhood?
October 07, 2005
Extension Hurries a Flurry of Hurricane Recovery How-to's to Counties
COLLEGE STATION A state-owned van navigated through the
tree-littered highways of East Texas this week, distributing tens of
thousands of publications bundled for victims of Hurricane Rita.
October 07, 2005
North Central Texas Cattleman's Clinic Set For Nov. 3
GRAHAM What's the time line for mandatory animal identification? Is
there a good preventative for wheat pasture bloat? Is there a major change
coming in cattle prices?
October 06, 2005
New Web Site Fertile Ground for Horticultural Help
AUSTIN Now gardeners, landscapers, weekend lawn warriors and
commercial horticulturists no longer need to spend hours rooting around
the Internet for information.
October 06, 2005
New Financial Education Program Invites Women to Wi$e Up
COLLEGE STATION A 29-year-old woman with $20,000 in credit card debt
wants to know if she should use some of her 401(k) contribution funds to
pay down her debt.
October 05, 2005
Getting Good Nutrition When The Power Is Out
COLLEGE STATION Even though some hurricane-ravaged parts of Texas,
Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama may be short on power for quite a
while, people in these circumstances can still get adequate nutrition.
October 05, 2005
EarthKind Rose Brigade Issues Call for New Recruits
DALLAS If you love roses, but don't love all of the spraying and
pruning that goes along with growing them, participating in a Texas A&M
University rose research project may be just the thing for you. The
EarthKind Rose Brigade is issuing a call for new recruits to assist with
testing roses for possible designation as EarthKind.
October 05, 2005
Children Now Have Food Guide Pyramid Designed Just for Them
COLLEGE STATION Remember the "four basic food groups" of meat and
poultry, dairy products, fruits and vegetables, and breads and cereals?
That nutrition advice got a facelift a few years ago when it was
redesigned as the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Guide Pyramid.
Then, earlier this year, that food guide was reissued as MyPyramid.
October 04, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report
COLLEGE STATION Texans have a reputation for being tough, and this
year, the Lone Star state's sugarcane crop was too, say experts from 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.
October 04, 2005
Cotton Pests Under Assault in South Texas
WESLACO The noose continues to tighten around insects that harm the
cotton crop of extreme South Texas.
October 04, 2005
Life, Agriculture Synonymous in Career Choice, Texas A&M University Leaders Say
COLLEGE STATION Life. It goes hand in hand with agriculture. Yet many
turn a blind eye and a deaf ear toward the word "agriculture."
October 03, 2005
Gladney Selected for Potter County 4-H Position
AMARILLO Brenda Gladney likes to say 4-H is in her blood, so her new
position as the Texas Cooperative Extension agent for 4-H in Potter County
only comes natural.
October 03, 2005
Disaster Recovery May Include Replacing Personal Documents
COLLEGE STATION When disaster strikes, chaos reigns. Taking care of
the safety of loved ones takes first priority, but recovery may also
include rebuilding financial and personal data.
October 03, 2005
Environmental Quality Management Training Now Online
COLLEGE STATION Dairy producers can now take mandatory training for
confined-animal feeding operations without leaving their homes.
September 30, 2005
Sometimes Loss After a Disaster Is Not Always Obvious
MOSS HILL The smell of bleach permeates the air inside the store.
The meat cases that once held hundreds of pounds of rib eye and sirloin
steaks, hamburger, chuck roasts and pork chops lie empty. No more homemade
sausage is in the upright refrigerator case.
September 30, 2005
Meeting Consumer Demands Will Drive Research of Tomorrow
CHILLICOTHE Ensuring agriculture's survivability requires meeting
the wants and needs of consumers, said Dr. Elsa Murano, vice chancellor
and dean of agriculture and life sciences.
September 30, 2005
Texas Master Naturalists Win Take Pride in America Award
WASHINGTON The Texas Master Naturalist program was honored today
with the Take Pride in America award at ceremonies here. The award was in
the state programs category.
September 30, 2005
Cotton Profitability Workshops Begin In October
LUBBOCK Cotton producers can get a leg up on planning their
management strategies for 2006 at any of four cotton profitability
workshops sponsored by Texas Cooperative Extension.
September 29, 2005
Proper Disposal of Dead Animals Vital in Ritas Aftermath
AMARILLO East Texas cattle and chicken producers whose herds or
flocks suffered major losses in Hurricane Rita may have their work cut out
for them, said two Texas Cooperative Extension engineers.
September 29, 2005
Disaster Recovery Includes Personal Finances Too
COLLEGE STATION The hurricane is over.
September 28, 2005
Texas Cooperative Extension Agents Receive National Awards
PHILADELPHIA Several Texas Cooperative Extension agents for family
and consumers sciences have received awards from the National Extension
Associations of Family and Consumer Sciences. They and other national
winners received their awards at the organization's annual banquet
recently in Philadelphia.
September 28, 2005
Right Cleanup May Keep Mold from Taking Hold
COLLEGE STATION Images of the destruction caused by hurricanes Rita
and Katrina won't be going away soon. Neither will the mess left behind.
But now that the storms have passed, cleanup has started.
September 28, 2005
Small Water Systems Seminar Set for Oct. 28
HOUSTON - The Texas Water Resources Institute, Texas Cooperative
Extension, Southeastern Technical Advisory Center and the Environmental
Protection Agency have partnered to offer a "Homeland Security Issues for
Small Water Systems" workshop on Oct. 28 in Houston.
September 27, 2005
Media Advisory: Texas A&M University Agriculture Dean Announces Steps to Boost Enrollment
What: News teleconference regarding tactics to be used at Texas A&M
University to address national trends in agriculture degree enrollment.
September 27, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report
COLLEGE STATION - Extreme weather from Hurricane Rita battered
Southeast Texas with strong winds and rain, but producers in other areas
were left high and dry, according to Texas Cooperative Extension.
September 27, 2005
New House will be a Classroom for Builders, Homeowners
MCALLEN - The green-colored studs in the frame of a home under
construction in north McAllen give the first hint that this is no ordinary
house. Among the many that go up daily in this booming section of the
country, this home is unique.
September 26, 2005
Good Education Starts With Learning To Read
COLLEGE STATION Remember Dick and Jane and Sally? Spot and Puff?
September 23, 2005
Herbicide Use An Alternative In Cotton Stalk Destruction
COLLEGE STATION The high price of diesel may encourage some cotton
farmers to weigh their options this fall when removing stalks and residue
from fields.
September 22, 2005
Honey, Im Ready: Signals of Gulf Coast Tick
COLLEGE STATION Communication is the key when it comes to host
attraction and the love life of the Gulf Coast tick.
September 21, 2005
Hurricane Preparedness for Livestock
COLLEGE STATION Livestock owners are urged to prepare and follow
procedures as Hurricane Rita continues its projected path toward the Texas
Gulf Coast.
September 21, 2005
Cotton Farmers Brace for Hurricane Rita
COLLEGE STATION Cotton farmers in Brazos and Burleson counties are
working into the late evening hours this week, accelerating harvest
activities as Hurricane Rita continues a projected path toward the Texas
Gulf Coast.
September 21, 2005
Finalists for Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Deputy Director Named
COLLEGE STATION Two nationally recognized scientists have been
invited to interview for the position of deputy director of the Texas
Agricultural Experiment Station, according to Dr. Elsa A. Murano, vice
chancellor and dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and
Experiment Station director.
September 21, 2005
Researchers Hope Cotton Screening Will Stop Bacterial Blight In Its Tracks
LUBBOCK If an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, what is
a pound or a ton of prevention worth? For High Plains cotton producers,
the answer could be an entire field or an entire crop when bacterial
blight rears its ugly head.
September 20, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report
COLLEGE STATION Rain is needed, and grain sorghum yields will be
low, according to a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.
September 20, 2005
Former Student Establishes Scholarship
COLLEGE STATION When Karen Gremminger was a little girl, she dreamed
of becoming a veterinarian.
September 19, 2005
Doctor Shopping is an Important Step to Quality Health Care
AMARILLO Shopping around for the best price and service is a
hallmark characteristic of American consumers, whether it's for a house or
car or laundry detergent.
September 19, 2005
Texas A&M International Agriculture Program Aiding El Salvador
COLLEGE STATION - A pilot program offering agribusiness management
training, food processing and biotechnology expertise has helped one El
Salvador food maker increase its annual sales and become a supplier for
that country's Pizza Hut chain.
September 16, 2005
Helping Hands Extended to Two- and Four-legged Katrina Victims by Texas Extension, Agriculture Researchers
TEXAS As thousands of evacuees displaced by Hurricane Katrina filled
relocation centers and found shelter elsewhere in the state, a unique
force with offices in every county rallied to assist.
September 16, 2005
Alfalfa Quality Affects Marketing
MULESHOE The dairy industry is thriving in West Texas and eastern
New Mexico, so many crop producers in the region are looking at alfalfa as
an alternative or rotation crop. But what are dairymen looking for in
terms of alfalfa quality?
September 15, 2005
Habitat Landscaping Classes Offered
EDINBURG - If you've ever dreamed of turning part of your property
into a special paradise for birds and butterflies, here's an opportunity
to learn how to do it yourself.
September 14, 2005
Texas Cooperative Extension To Hold Three October Range Monitoring Workshops
SAN ANGELO Texas Cooperative Extension has scheduled three Fall
Range Monitoring Workshops during October.
September 13, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report
COLLEGE STATION Sunflower demand will keep up with production, which
has more than doubled statewide, Texas Cooperative Extension reports.
September 13, 2005
Protect Home, Family Against Unseen Danger: Carbon Monoxide
COLLEGE STATION Believe it or not, the weather is about to get
cooler. That means turning off the air conditioner at home and turning on
the heater.
September 12, 2005
Hurricane Fallout Could Cost Area Producers Millions
AMARILLO The destructive waves of Hurricane Katrina haven't
subsided. Rising natural gas prices and the closing of ports in New
Orleans are affecting corn and cattle producers in Texas and across the
nation, one Texas Cooperative Extension expert said.
September 12, 2005
Survey Says ... Researchers Need Producer Input for Animal Disease Study
UVALDE Researchers from the National Center for Foreign Animal and
Zoonotic Disease Defense at Texas A&M University are looking to South
Central Texas producers for help with a new study.
September 12, 2005
Meat Scientist Wins Service Award
COLLEGE STATION Dr. Jeff Savell has won the Signal Service Award
from the American Meat Science Association. This annual award is given in
recognition of service and lasting contributions to the meat industry and
the association.
September 09, 2005
New Department Unveiled at Texas A&M University
COLLEGE STATION Texas A&M University is known for its long-standing
traditions. But that doesn't mean nothing new ever happens.
September 08, 2005
Texas Cooperative Extension Offers Two-Day QuickBooks Pro Course
MIDLAND Texas Cooperative Extension will present the Introduction to
QuickBooks Pro for Ag Producers on Oct. 27-28 in Midland County's
Extension office, 2445 E. Highway 80.
September 07, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report
COLLEGE STATION - Mother Nature may bring hurricanes and hail storms,
but Texas cotton producers must still harvest their crop, say experts from
Texas Cooperative Extension.
September 07, 2005
Researchers Help Cotton Take Cover From Whipping Winds
VERNON Winds sweeping across the Texas plains mow down almost 10
percent of the state's cotton annually, according to a researcher at the
Texas A&M University System Research and Extension Center here.
September 06, 2005
Dairy Workshop to Highlight Multi-State Research on Oct. 12
CLOVIS, N.M. The expanding dairy industry in New Mexico and Texas
has prompted researchers in both states to join forces in getting the
latest information to producers.
September 06, 2005
TALL Program Calls for Applicants
COLLEGE STATION Texas Cooperative Extension's Texas Agricultural
Lifetime Leadership competitive leadership development program is calling
for applicants for its TALL Class X. Applications are available at
http://tall.tamu.edu, and due by March 15, 2006.
September 06, 2005
Whiteflies on the Rise in Central Texas
UVALDE In the past, they've blanketed windshields, caused farm
equipment to overheat and damaged various crops. Are they bio-terrorists?
Not exactly. They're silverleaf whiteflies, and this year there is a
sizeable increase in their Central Texas population.
September 05, 2005
Proper Backpack Can Prevent Students Aching Back
COLLEGE STATION Some children just seem to move slower in the
mornings during the school year. But it could be more than just the usual
grumbles about school, said Courtney Schoessow, Texas Cooperative
Extension program specialist in health education.
September 05, 2005
Experts: Take Anti-aging Skin Care Claims with Grain of Salt
COLLEGE STATION The labels are laced with words only a chemist can
understand. The commercials often feature women who don't look much older
than 35.
September 05, 2005
Wildlife on the High Plains: Playas Hold the Key
CANYON Where do you find game on the High Plains?
September 02, 2005
Be Prepared: Disasters Can Strike Any Time
COLLEGE STATION Disaster can strike at any place, any time, to
anybody. One look at television news coverage of the recent upheaval
caused by Hurricane Katrina proves that.
September 02, 2005
2005 Cow Country Congress Set at Champion Ranch
CENTERVILLE The 2005 Cow Country Congress will be held Sept. 29 at
the Wallrath Champion Ranch, a registered and commercial Brangus operation
near here.
September 02, 2005
Katrina Aftermath: Consumers Could See Temporary Price Increase For Some Food Items
COLLEGE STATION Consumers could see temporary price increases in
some food items if the port of New Orleans is closed for an extended
period, a Texas Cooperative Extension economist said.
September 02, 2005
Water Team Harvests Award
COLLEGE STATION A team of water experts from the Texas A&M
University System has won the "Blue Ribbon Award" recently.
September 01, 2005
Reverse Mortgage: Putting Your Money Where Your Home Is
COLLEGE STATION - A reverse mortgage is a series of payments made to
the homeowner against the value of his or her home. Basically, a reverse
mortgage pays the homeowner money based on the value of the home, said an
expert from Texas Cooperative Extension.
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 30, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report
COLLEGE STATION - While this year's peanut crop is thriving,
overproduction from last year has Texas growers concerned about price,
according to Texas Cooperative Extension.
August 30, 2005
Annual Sonora Ram Test Starts In September
SONORA The annual ram performance test conducted by the Texas
Agricultural Experiment Station begins Sept.12-13 with delivery of the
rams to the station.
August 29, 2005
Doctor Visits Made More Effective With Advance List
AMARILLO Making a list of questions and checking it twice is the
best way to get the most out of a doctor's visit, a Texas Cooperative
Extension specialist said.
August 29, 2005
Extension Agent: Somethings Got to Give with Farm Inputs
LONGVIEW With higher costs for fuel, fertilizer, replacement cattle
and seed, as well as feed and forage or hay, farmers have to look for ways
to economize, said a Texas Cooperative Extension agent.
August 29, 2005
Valley Irrigation Districts Prepare for the Next Drought
HARLINGEN Wayne Halbert knows it's a matter of when, not if, the
Lower Rio Grande Valley suffers another drought.
August 26, 2005
Symposium Will Cover Hot Topic for Land Managers
KERRVILLE There'll be a hot time in the old town when land managers
throughout Texas arrive for a fire symposium to be held Sept. 14-16 at the
YO Ranch Hotel and Conference Center here.
August 26, 2005
Eight Steps Could Help Dairies Survive the Drought
DALLAS Drought conditions are still evident in parts of Texas,
despite the recent rains, said Dr. Ellen Jordan, Texas Cooperative
Extension dairy specialist. That means dairy producers should take action
now to deal with forage shortages.
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 25, 2005
Mason Area Range Tour Compares Various Brush Control Techniques
MASON Producers can weigh the pros and cons of various brush control
techniques during Texas Cooperative Extension's Blue Mountain Peak Ranch
Range Tour at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 8.
August 25, 2005
Researchers Examining Virus in Winter Garden Onions
COLLEGE STATION - Six samples taken in three Winter Garden fields in
Southwest Texas late last spring indicate a virus may have become a
significant problem in onions.
August 25, 2005
Western Gulf Silvicultural Technology Exchange Rescheduled
SHREVEPORT, La. The Western Gulf Silvicultural Technology Exchange, a
conference for professional foresters, has been rescheduled from Sept. 1
to Oct. 3.
August 24, 2005
Animal Health Regulations Affect Livestock Shipping
FARWELL Summer heat continues across Texas, and recent rainfall
across much of the state has boosted forage production and pastures. Even
so, the days are getting shorter and fall is just around the corner a
time when livestock producers contemplate a change of pasture for their
stock.
August 24, 2005
Texas Cooperative Extension Program Prepares Producers for a Lifetime of Success
SAN ANGELO Texas Cooperative Extension's Tomorrow's Top Agricultural
Producer Program is meant to make good producers better.
August 23, 2005
Candidates Interview for Weslaco Center Directors Post
WESLACO Four finalists are being interviewed for the position of
center director of the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research
and Extension Center at Weslaco. Members of the search committee
evaluating candidates are hopeful a new director will be in place this
fall.
August 23, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report
COLLEGE STATION Pumpkins sometimes grow to an enormous size, but
this year's crop won't be out of the ordinary, a Texas Cooperative
Extension specialist said.
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 23, 2005
Beef Cattle Reproductive Strategies to be Discussed at Meeting
COLLEGE STATION Veterinarians, animal scientists and breeders are
invited to the Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle meeting here
on Nov. 12-13.
August 22, 2005
Urban Plant Detectives Seeking to Solve Mysteries
DALLAS - Dr. Kevin Ong, Texas Cooperative Extension plant pathologist,
has a passion for plants, especially sick ones. His mission is to identify
what makes them sick and develop treatments to not only make them well,
but prevent them from getting sick in the first place.
August 19, 2005
Just Like Your Car: Winterize Your On-Site Wastewater Treatment System
COLLEGE STATION Many people think about getting their cars or home
furnaces checked out before winter. Those with onsite wastewater or septic
systems may want to do the same, said an expert with Texas Cooperative
Extension
August 18, 2005
Addition, Subtraction Are Keys to Financial Future
COLLEGE STATION For college students and other young adults just
starting out, keeping track of personal finances can seem overwhelming,
said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert. But basic mathematics plus a
little common sense can go a long way toward keeping finances in line.
August 18, 2005
Seminar for People Game to Manage Wildlife in Urban Areas
SAN ANTONIO For some, managing urban wildlife may involve visions of
bar-hopping or nightclubbing. For those attending the "Managing for
Wildlife in an Urban Island" seminar, it means learning how to provide a
habitat for wildlife that will also benefit the property owner.
August 18, 2005
Financial Literacy Coalition Counting on New Volunteers
AUSTIN For many people in Austin and surrounding areas, basic money
management just doesn't add up. That's why the Financial Literacy
Coalition of Central Texas is looking for volunteers and "host agencies"
to support its ongoing and upcoming financial education activities.
August 17, 2005
Second Year Tests Prove Wildlife Food Plot Mix Viable
OVERTON The second year of tests has proved the practicality of a
seed mix for white-tailed deer feed plots in East Texas, said a Texas
Agricultural Experiment Station scientist here.
August 16, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report
COLLEGE STATION All systems are go, and it's an "on-year" for the
state's pecan crop, according to a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.
August 16, 2005
Expert: Traditional Financial Institutions Provide Online Services Too
COLLEGE STATION If the number of television commercials is any
indication, online lending must be a booming business. These
direct-to-the-customer agencies are advertised as less complicated to deal
with and easier to contact than traditional financial institutions.
August 15, 2005
Annual Texas A&M Invitational Slated for Sept. 12
DALLAS - Texas A&M University alumni are finalizing plans for the
eighth annual Texas A&M Invitational here on Sept. 12, with promises this
year's golf tournament will be the biggest and best yet. Tournament
proceeds, which go to the Texas A&M Foundation, are earmarked for
turfgrass research and scholarships.
August 15, 2005
San Angelo Center Sets Annual Sheep and Goat Field Day
SAN ANGELO The 32nd annual Sheep and Goat Field Day conducted by the
Texas A&M University System Research and Extension Center here has a new
twist.
August 15, 2005
Strange-Looking Dove is in the Bag
UVALDE Fashions at most rural Texas convenience stores run to
camo-green starting Sept. 1, leading one to believe "camouflage" may
suddenly be the next big thing.
August 12, 2005
New Beef Cattle Specialist Good Fit for East Texas
OVERTON The new Texas Cooperative Extension beef cattle specialist
here said he expects to be "good fit" for East Texas.
August 12, 2005
Pikes Career Applauded with Texas Vegetable Association President's Award
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND Dr. Leonard Pike was honored today with the
President's Award from the Texas Vegetable Association.
August 12, 2005
Oct. 6-8 Hair Sheep Symposium Will Look at Growing Industry
SAN ANGELO The North American Hair Sheep Symposium, Oct. 6-8 in San
Angelo, will offer new and seasoned producers the most current information
about this budding industry.
August 11, 2005
Annual Angora Goat Test Results Released
SONORA Strong prices prevailed at this year's Annual Angora Goat
Performance Test Field Day and Sale, conducted by the Texas Agricultural
Experiment Station and Texas Cooperative Extension here July 28.
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 10, 2005
Flying Senior Citizens Can Cut Down Screening Anxiety
AMARILLO Although millions of people pass through metal detectors at
the nation's airports every day, many of those being screened seem to be
senior citizens, a Texas Cooperative Extension expert said.
August 10, 2005
Disparate Mole-rats: Underground Soap Opera Brings New Science to Light
COLLEGE STATION This is all underground, and naked mole-rats prefer
it that way: Momma naked mole-rat is the only one having babies, and she's
got several naked mole-rat boyfriends.
August 09, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report
COLLEGE STATION - "Just dig it." It's time for fall gardens, Texas
Cooperative Extension experts report.
August 09, 2005
Casey Selected to Fill Air Quality Position
AMARILLO Dr. Ken Casey steps into the Texas Agricultural Experiment
Station laboratory here with one goal to help clean up the air.
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 08, 2005
Animal Identification Highlights Big Country Beef Conference Set for Aug. 25
ABILENE The proposed National Animal Identification System will
highlight Texas Cooperative Extension's Big Country Beef Conference. The
event is set for 8 a.m. Aug. 25 in the Big Country Hall located on the
Taylor County Expo Center grounds.
August 05, 2005
Scientists Give Thought for Food at 2005 Biotechnology Conference
DALLAS - Nobel prize winner Dr. Russell Hulse and Dr. Elsa Murano,
vice chancellor and dean of agriculture and life sciences and director of
the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station in the Texas A&M University
System, were featured speakers at a recent biotechnology conference on
food safety. The event was presented at the Texas A&M University System
Research and Extension Center in Dallas.
August 05, 2005
Veg Out to Live Longer? International Meet Links Doctors, Horticulturists to Judge
QUEBEC CITY Doctors say it's true. Farmers want it to be. Scientists
are finding it is.
August 05, 2005
Fire Ant Awareness Week Aimed at Promoting Proactive Treatment Efforts
DALLAS - Fall is a prime time for treating for fire ants in order to
reduce the numbers that will appear in the spring, say experts. That's
why, since 1998, Fire Ant Awareness Week has been held the second full
week of September.
August 05, 2005
Research Seeks Answers to Lygus Bug Questions
LUBBOCK Got Lygus? You may indeed, without knowing it. Sampling your
alfalfa, cotton or even roadside vegetation with a sweep net will tell the
tale pretty quickly.
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.
August 04, 2005
Beef Grid Marketing 101 Offered Aug. 16
CANYON Beef producers wanting to know about marketing options for
finished cattle can attend the Beef Grid Marketing 101-North seminar Aug.
16 at West Texas A&M University here.
August 04, 2005
Ways to Grow Good Kids Sprout from Childrens Literature
COLLEGE STATION Long before Jack cast some bean seeds and scaled the
resulting stalk into the heavens, children's books have sprouted
imagination while planting positive thoughts.
August 04, 2005
Water: Researchers Seek Ways to Make the Most of a Limited Resource
EL PASO Mild winters, low humidity, lots of room, cultural
diversity, higher education opportunities and a lively economy El Paso
has a lot to offer.
August 04, 2005
Researchers Find Ways to Turn Manure into Power
AMARILLO Record oil prices and incentives to find alternative fuel
sources are lighting a fire under research to turn biomass materials such
as manure into energy.
August 03, 2005
Recording Keeping Goes High Tech At Beef Short Course
COLLEGE STATION Laptops, electronic wands and ear tags are not
staples of chute-side work among ranchers, but that could change with
animal identification looming over the horizon.
August 03, 2005
Enjoy the Tastes of Summer Without Worries of Foodborne Illness
COLLEGE STATION Peaches, plums, apricots, cherries, berries and
melons in various sizes, shapes and colors: The summer heat may be
scorching, but the produce of the season can make it worthwhile.
August 03, 2005
Extension Names Hines New Randall County 4-H Agent
CANYON One of the largest county 4-H groups in the region will get a
new leader when Ellie Hines steps into the 4-H and youth development
position at Texas Cooperative Extension in Randall County on Aug. 15.
August 02, 2005
National Animal ID System Highlighted at Beef Cattle Short Course
COLLEGE STATION Beef producers attending the Texas A&M University
Beef Cattle Short Course here Monday heard the latest information about
the National Animal Identification System.
August 02, 2005
Gary Acuff Named Animal Science Department Head
COLLEGE STATION Dr. Gary R. Acuff has been named head of the
department of animal science at Texas A&M University. He assumed his new
duties on Aug. 1.
August 02, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report
COLLEGE STATION Texas wine grape producers are expecting the sweet
taste of success this year, said Texas Cooperative Extension experts.
August 02, 2005
4-H Members to Receive $120,000 in Scholarships at Awards Program
HELOTES Ten graduating high school seniors from 4-H programs
throughout Bexar County each will receive a $12,000 scholarship at the 4-H
Awards Program on Aug. 12 at the 4-H activity center here, 12132 Leslie
Rd.
August 02, 2005
Relationship Between Lawns, Allergies and Asthma Studied
DALLAS "Have you ever driven down the road and seen someone mowing
the lawn wearing a mask? This is an example of the relationship between
allergies and mold spores in lawns." Dr. Phil Colbaugh, research plant
pathologist at the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station in Dallas, cites
a common image seen in Texas throughout the warm weather months.
August 02, 2005
3rd Annual IPM Pride Award Winners
DALLAS The third annual "IPM Pride Awards" for the best integrated
pest management programs in Texas' public schools have been announced.
August 01, 2005
Pond Fish: Drought Isn't Over
OVERTON Despite recent rains in East Texas, as far as pond fish are
concerned, it's still a drought, according to a Texas Cooperative
Extension expert.
August 01, 2005
Kellogg Executive Tapped as Head of New Department of Nutrition and Food Science
COLLEGE STATION Kellogg Company executive Dr. Michael McBurney has
been named the head of the new department of nutrition and food science at
Texas A&M University. He assumes his new duties on Aug. 1.
August 01, 2005
Two Agricultural Economists Receive Awards
COLLEGE STATION Dr. Bruce A. McCarl and Dr. James W. Richardson
recently received awards at the annual American Agricultural Economics
Association conference in Providence, RI. McCarl was presented the Fellows
Award, and Dr. James W. R