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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 ExtensionAugust 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