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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
Japan’s 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 Doesn’t 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 India’s 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
Child’s 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: Don’t 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&M’s 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  
HOUSTON—As 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 Rita’s Aftermath  
AMARILLO – East Texas cattle and chicken producers whose herds or flocks suffered major losses in Hurricane Rita may have their work cut out for them, said two Texas Cooperative Extension engineers.

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

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

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

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

September 27, 2005
Media Advisory: Texas A&M University Agriculture Dean Announces Steps to Boost Enrollment  
What: News teleconference regarding tactics to be used at Texas A&M University to address national trends in agriculture degree enrollment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

September 21, 2005
Finalists for Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Deputy Director Named  
COLLEGE STATION – Two nationally recognized scientists have been invited to interview for the position of deputy director of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, according to Dr. Elsa A. Murano, vice chancellor and dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and Experiment Station director.

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

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

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

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

September 19, 2005
Texas A&M International Agriculture Program Aiding El Salvador  
COLLEGE STATION - A pilot program offering agribusiness management training, food processing and biotechnology expertise has helped one El Salvador food maker increase its annual sales and become a supplier for that country's Pizza Hut chain.

September 16, 2005
Helping Hands Extended to Two- and Four-legged Katrina Victims by Texas Extension, Agriculture Researchers  
TEXAS – As thousands of evacuees displaced by Hurricane Katrina filled relocation centers and found shelter elsewhere in the state, a unique force with offices in every county rallied to assist.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

September 06, 2005
TALL Program Calls for Applicants  
COLLEGE STATION – Texas Cooperative Extension's Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership competitive leadership development program is calling for applicants for its TALL Class X. Applications are available at http://tall.tamu.edu, and due by March 15, 2006.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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: Something’s 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 Director’s 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
Pike’s 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 Children’s 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. Richardson was presented the Distinguished Teaching Award for Graduate Teaching: More than 10 Year's Experience.

August 01, 2005
When Buying a Home, Know the Vocabulary  
COLLEGE STATION – Home-buying is a complicated business. Not only does it require a lot of time, money and form-signing, but also learning a new vocabulary, said an expert from Texas Cooperative Extension.

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

July 29, 2005
Small Water Systems Workshop Takes Look at Terrorism  
CEDAR CREEK – In Texas, there are more than 5,500 small water systems that serve communities with fewer than 3,300 people. Contaminating such systems is an "appealing" idea for terrorists, said J.P. Riordan, an FBI agent who spoke at a small water system workshop here on July 28.

July 29, 2005
Nutrition Marketing, Technology Key to Pecan Industry Growth  
UVALDE – Health-conscious consumers and advances in technology have put the Texas pecan industry in an enviable position, according to Texas Cooperative Extension experts.

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

July 28, 2005
Dallas Arboretum/Texas A&M Partnership Unique  
DALLAS – Not everyone knows that the Dallas Arboretum is more than just a pretty place to visit. It's also a hardworking testing site that serves Texas' multi-million dollar nursery and bedding plant industry.

July 28, 2005
Stripe Rust May Affect Future Wheat Variety Selections in the Panhandle  
AMARILLO – Stripe rust resistance may need to be added to the list of considerations when producers make wheat variety selections in the future, said one Texas Cooperative Extension agronomist. Fortunately, those varieties have tested well in this region.

July 28, 2005
Beef Quality Training Set in Floyd County  
FLOYDADA – South Plains producers can complete the latest beef quality assurance training Aug. 31 at the Floyd County Unity Center. The center is 4 miles north of Floydada on U.S. Highway. 70.

July 26, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather  
COLLEGE STATION — The word "hot" is used routinely during Texas summers. But the words "burning hot" are being heard more as wildfires are being reported across the state, Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

July 26, 2005
Amosson Receives National Recognition for Economic Expertise  
AMARILLO – Well-rounded programs have earned Dr. Steve Amosson the American Agricultural Economics Association's Distinguished Extension Award: More Than 10 Years' Experience.

July 25, 2005
Animal Science Professor Howard Hesby Dies  
COLLEGE STATION – Professors and students at Texas A&M University are mourning the loss of their colleague, Dr. Howard Hesby, who died unexpectedly July 23.

July 25, 2005
Got a Job Interview? Prepare, and Dress, for Success  
COLLEGE STATION – You've got the degree ... you've got the training ... you've got the drive.

July 25, 2005
Boggs Hired as New Extension Agent for Ochiltree County  
PERRYTON – Tasha Boggs plans to keep the established programs moving in the right direction when she assumes her new position as the Family and Consumer Sciences agent for Texas Cooperative Extension in Ochiltree County.

July 25, 2005
It’s a Dog’s Life During the Dog Days of Summer at the Annual Texas 4-H Dog Show  
HUTTO – If it's true that every dog has his day, then a recent Saturday in July must have been "the day" for dozens of dogs from 28 Texas counties.

July 24, 2005
Roland Smith Named Texas Cooperative Extension Associate Director  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Roland D. Smith has been named Texas Cooperative Extension's associate director for agriculture, natural resources and community economic development.

July 22, 2005
Goat Gathering Gets Good Grades  
SEGUIN – More than 240 meat goat producers, breeders and industry experts attended "A Gathering of Goat Producers IV"at the Guadalupe County Fairgrounds here July 18-20.

July 22, 2005
Nursery/Greenhouse Startup a Risky, but Possibly Profitable Business  
OVERTON – So you say you want to get started in the greenhouse and nursery business?

July 22, 2005
National IPM Award Brings Hope for Growth  
DALLAS - The Southwest Technical Resource Center is banking on a national award from the Environmental Protection Agency to help grow its integrated pest management program. The statewide program, based at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Dallas, is at the forefront of a nationwide school integrated pest management movement, said a Texas Cooperative Extension entomologist here.

July 22, 2005
Cattle Markets Adjust to Summer Supplies  
COLLEGE STATION – Seasonal declines in the beef market have already absorbed some of the impact of a recent federal appeals' court ruling, lifting the ban on Canadian cattle imported into the United States, a Texas Cooperative Extension economist said.

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

July 20, 2005
Media Advisory: Texas A&M University Beef Cattle Short Course  
Related story: http://agnews.tamu.edu/dailynews/stories/ANSC/Jul0805a.htm

July 19, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – While South Texas farmers are bracing for the possible damage that Hurricane Emily could inflict, many of the agricultural producers in other areas of the state will welcome the moisture, according to Texas Cooperative Extension agricultural experts.

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

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

July 18, 2005
Bob Benson Memorial 4-H EXCELL Golf Tournament Set for Aug. 16  
LUBBOCK – Area golfers can support youth programs while competing in a tournament by signing up for the Bob Benson Memorial 4-H EXCELL Golf Tournament. The benefit is planned for Aug. 16 at the Plainview County Club, 2902 W. Fourth Street, in Plainview.

July 18, 2005
Producers Can Learn to Balance Cattle Production with Wildlife  
MIAMI – Producers who want to balance their cattle operations and potential wildlife benefits are invited to attend a seminar Aug. 5 at the Roberts County Community Center.

July 15, 2005
City of Addison/Texas A&M Partner on Rose Trials  
ADDISON - The term "Earthkind" holds special meaning in the North Texas town of Addison. The town is a partner with the Texas A&M Research and Extension Center in Dallas on two rose trial gardens aimed at determining which roses are best suited for Texas landscapes. The project will soon become a nationwide study.

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

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

July 15, 2005
Plant Disease Importation Could Spell Sudden Death for Nursery Industry  
OVERTON – As the new regional Texas Cooperative Extension plant pathologist, Dr. Karl Steddom admits he has a lot to learn about plant diseases in East Texas.

July 14, 2005
Fired Up About Food: Texas A&M Restaurant Club Helping Students Find Career Opportunities  
COLLEGE STATION – Peyton Carter dreams of the day when he can open his own café after graduating from Texas A&M University.

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

July 12, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION- Round bale, square bale or no bale, limited moisture has caused the state's hay fields to produce less-than-normal harvests, Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

July 12, 2005
Texas Cooperative Extension to Train ‘Tomorrow’s Top Agricultural Producers’  
SAN ANGELO – Texas Cooperative Extension will lead the team training and mentoring agricultural producers through the Tomorrow's Top Agricultural Producer program.

July 12, 2005
Extension Sets Dove Appreciation Days Across Texas  
SAN ANGELO – As hot as the weather has been, it's hard to believe hunting season is just around the corner, but Sept.1 is the opening day of dove season. And that's the official start of the Texas hunting season.

July 11, 2005
Sonora Angora Goat Performance Test Field Day and Sale Set July 28  
SONORA – The Texas Agricultural Experiment Station's annual Angora goat performance test field day and sale is set for July 28 at the Sonora Experiment Station.

July 11, 2005
QuickBooks Course Offered July 27-28  
AMARILLO – Farmers and ranchers looking for a better way to manage their records have an opportunity to learn QuickBooks Pro 2004 on July 27-28.

July 08, 2005
Foxy Wildlife Confused for Coyotes  
AUSTIN – Wildlife biologists at Texas Cooperative Extension in Travis County receive calls about wild animal sightings and activities almost every day.

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

July 08, 2005
Cattle Handling and Working Demonstrations to be Featured at Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course  
COLLEGE STATION – If you're in the cattle business, handling and working cattle can be challenging if not aggravating at times.

July 08, 2005
West Nile Still a Possibility, Even with Dry Weather  
COLLEGE STATION – Even with the recent dry weather, Texans should still take precautions against mosquito-borne diseases, advised an expert with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station.

July 07, 2005
Grafting May Help Battle Melon Vine Decline  
WESLACO – Vine decline has impacted South Texas melon crops for years. This disease strikes late in the growing season, at a time when most farmers are contemplating harvest. But just as the cantaloupes begin to ripen, plants and profits wither and die.

July 07, 2005
Small Water Systems Seminar Set for July 28  
CEDAR CREEK – The Texas Water Resources Institute, Texas Cooperative Extension, Southeastern Technical Advisory Center and the United States Environmental Protection Agency have partnered to offer a workshop on Homeland Security Issues for Small Water Systems on July 28 at Cedar Creek.

July 07, 2005
High Plains Vegetable Field Day and Farm Tour set for July 28  
LUBBOCK – Those interested in vegetable production should mark July 28 on their calendars. That's the date for the third annual High Plains Vegetable Field Day and Farm Tour at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center here.

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

July 07, 2005
Is the Drought Over?  
FORT STOCKTON – One or two good years have dropped the word "drought" from many Texans' vocabularies. But is the drought really over? A Texas Cooperative Extension water expert here says no.

July 06, 2005
Grant Will Help Travis County Kids Learn About Jobs, Employment  
AUSTIN – Texas Cooperative Extension in Travis County has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the National 4-H Council to help develop employment skills and career interests among middle school students. The grant will be administered through Extension's 4-H Children and Parents Involved in Technology and Literacy program, or 4-H CAPITAL.

July 06, 2005
Extension Presents New and Proven Horse Care Methods at Equine Health Workshop  
HOUSTON – Texas Cooperative Extension of Harris County will present Equine Health, a workshop on horse care from 8:30 a.m. until noon on July 23 at the Sam Houston Race Park, 7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway W.

July 05, 2005
Taylor County Names New Extension Horticultural Agent  
ABILENE – Melissa Clifton of Abilene has been named Texas Cooperative Extension's horticultural agent for Taylor County. Her new position will be effective July 18 according to an announcement made by county judge George Newman and Extension district administrator Scott Durham of San Angelo.

July 05, 2005
Settling Dust Around Feed Yards a Matter of Management  
AMARILLO – Cattle move, dirt stirs, dust rises – it's an inevitable part of the livestock industry.

July 04, 2005
Trees Need Water Too  
WESLACO – Thinking about planting or transplanting a tree? Forget it - the weather is far too hot. Better to do that between October and February.

July 01, 2005
‘Plan Before You Party' to Keep Summer Safer  
COLLEGE STATION – Summer's here ... can there be any doubt? The temperature is soaring, vacationers are packing, schools are closed and summer party season is in full swing.

June 30, 2005
Biotechnology Educators Conference Set for Aug. 2  
DALLAS - The fifth annual Biotechnology Educators Conference will be Aug. 2 at the Texas A&M Research and Extension Center here.

June 30, 2005
Beef Markets Should Not Feel Brunt of Texas Cow Linked To Mad Cow Disease  
COLLEGE STATION -- Cattle trading throughout the Lone Star state shouldn't be impacted after a cow linked to Texas tested positive for mad cow disease, a livestock economist said Thursday.

June 30, 2005
Auckerman Moving North, But Staying with Extension  
HEREFORD Rick Auckerman is changing jobs, but he won't be moving. r

June 29, 2005
Cattle ID Tags to Work Like Electronic Social Security Cards  
THRALL - It's not Social Security for cattle, but the proposed electronic ear tag to be used as part of the National Animal Identification System would act much like a Social Security card.

June 28, 2005
Crape Myrtle Conference: a Blooming Boon for Texas  
McKINNEY -- Crape myrtle experts from around the country shared their knowledge recently with growers, landscapers and the general public at the 2005 Crape Myrtle Conference.

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

June 27, 2005
Experiment Station Experts Urge Safety in Prescribed Burning  
SONORA While prescribed burning is effective for controlling > undesirable woody plants and cactus species, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station researchers say landowners also should learn safe and effective ways to use fire as a management tool.

June 27, 2005
Rangeland Management Seminar Set for July 8 in Coleman, McCulloch Counties  
COLEMAN Range management and cost-share programs will be the focus of Texas Cooperative Extension's Rangeland Management Seminar July 8 on the Paul Jensen Ranch near here.

June 27, 2005
Texas Growers Urged to Watch for New Whitefly  
WESLACO Texas farmers are urged to be on the lookout for a new and highly destructive whitefly that's resistant to many insecticides now being used.

June 24, 2005
Texas Economist: Consumer Confidence Should Remain Strong After Latest Discov$  
COLLEGE STATION A Texas Cooperative Extension livestock marketing economist said consumer confidence should remain strong despite Friday's announcement of a confirmed second case of mad cow disease in the U.S.

June 24, 2005
Researchers Show Air Quality Task Force How To Settle the Dust with Technology  
AMARILLO The merger of research and applied technology was demonstrated here this week during the quarterly meeting of the U.S. Department of Agricultures Agriculture Air Quality Task Force.

June 23, 2005
Animal Identification to be Highlighted at the 51st Annual Texas A&M Beef$  
COLLEGE STATION "Profit for Cattle Producers" is the theme for this year's Texas A&M University Beef Cattle Short Course scheduled Aug. 1-3 at Rudder Tower in College Station.

June 23, 2005
Comenzando Bien Good Start for Prenatal Care, Nutrition  
SAN ANTONIO Three local agencies have joined forces to provide free prenatal and basic nutrition education and information to expectant mothers.

June 23, 2005
National Youth Wool Judging Contest Winners Named  
SONORA Kimble County's senior 4-H wool judges were named the top 4-H wool judging team in the nation during the 45th annual National 4-H Wool Judging Contest here.

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

June 22, 2005
Quarantine to Bee Discontinued in Texas  
COLLEGE STATION Crawling over and under boxcars, 18-wheelers, travel trailers and mobile homes. It's not what Paul Jackson expected in his duties as state inspector for the Texas Apiary Inspection Service.

June 22, 2005
Dugas Named to New Position With Texas Agricultural Experiment Station  
COLLEGE STATION Dr. William A. Dugas has been named interim associate director for operations with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station effective July 1.

June 22, 2005
Natural Grazing Study Helps Find Pasture, Range Management Opportunities  
UVALDE A recently completed study on cattle grazing shows working with Mother Nature can benefit both cattle and cattle producer.

June 22, 2005
Mason, Menard Counties Gain New Extension Agent  
MASON Jill Marie Cochran will become the new Texas Cooperative Extension agent for family and consumer sciences in Mason and Menard counties on July 1. The announcement was made by Jerry Bearden and Richard Cordes, county judges for Mason and Menard counties respectively, and Scott Durham, Extension district administrator at San Angelo.

June 21, 2005
Texas Crop,Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION -- Dry Texas summers may mean disaster for some crops, but for irrigated watermelons it's just what the producer ordered, Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

June 21, 2005
Planning Ahead Can Keep Homeowners Dream from Turning into Nightmare  
AMARILLO Owning a home is part of the American dream. However, as Americans age, their dream homes may need changes too, one Texas Cooperative Extension specialist said.

June 21, 2005
Texas AgrAbility Helps Impaired Ag Workers Increase Productivity  
GONZALES The Ehrigs are not the average farm ranch couple. Larry Ehrig, 55, works from a wheelchair due to a degenerative spinal condition and multiple sclerosis. His wife, Norma, suffered two strokes in one year.

June 20, 2005
4-Hers Get First-Hand Experience at Helping Others Through Home Building  
BRYAN Jeffrey Jones had a hammer. >

June 20, 2005
Mexicans Encouraged by Valley Water Tours  
WESLACO Enthusiasm for improving water delivery systems in northern Mexico is running high. That's the assessment of Texas Agricultural Experiment Station officials who have hosted Mexican stakeholders on a series of recent tours of the Rio Grande Valley's agricultural community.

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

June 17, 2005
Hall, Briscoe Counties Hire New Extension Family-Consumer Science Agent  
SILVERTON Micah Karber is finding herself doing double duty these days.

June 17, 2005
Predator Management Workshop Conceived for Farm, Ranch, Suburbia  
GLEN ROSE Coyotes don't only prey on lambs and kid goats; they also find Tom and Fido quite tasty, thank you.

June 17, 2005
Where Theres Smoke, Theres Wildlife  
KERRVILLE Where there's smoke, there's wildlife. Texas Cooperative Extension has scheduled the symposium "Fire as a Tool for Managing Wildlife Habitat in Texas" for Sept. 14-16 at the YO Ranch Hotel and Conference Center here.

June 17, 2005
Irresistible Baby Animals Can Be Covered with Germs  
COLLEGE STATION Kittens, puppies, chicks, lambs, ducklings, calves ... baby animals are hard to resist. That's why petting areas at zoos and fairs are so popular.

June 16, 2005
Lynn County Quarantined for Africanized Honey Bees  
TAHOKA Lynn County was added today to the state quarantine restricting the movement of commercial bee operations following the detection of Africanized honey bees near here.

June 16, 2005
Astronauts Space Diet May Provide Protection from Radiation  
COLLEGE STATION An apple a day, by itself, probably won't keep the doctor away. But if the apple is part of a diet loaded with pectin fiber from fruits and vegetables, and omega-3-rich fish oils, it might go a long way toward keeping colon cancer away.

June 16, 2005
Roadmaps Set Course for Research, Teaching, Extension in Agriculture at Texas$  
COLLEGE STATION When planning a trip, people often go to the Web or pull out a map to plot the best way to reach their destination.

June 15, 2005
New Fire Ant Control Given Thumbs-Up by Extension Expert  
OVERTON Dr. Charles Barr remembers when he got a call from organizers of a July 4 picnic for country singer Willie Nelson.

June 15, 2005
Summer Safety Begins With Sun Screen  
COLLEGE STATION School is out for summer. Hot weather means shorts, shades and sandals. But before donning lightweight summer clothes, do a little basic cover-up, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.

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

June 15, 2005
Fall Range Monitoring Workshops Scheduled at Three Locales  
SAN ANGELO It has rained and your pastures look good. But how much have they improved? Can you add more livestock? Has the rain sprouted too many weeds? How do you know?

June 14, 2005
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION Spring has sprung and summer is almost here. This is a great time to do some maintenance on cattle herds, Texas Cooperative Extension experts said.

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

June 14, 2005
Leave Vroom for Motorcycle Safety  
COLLEGE STATION The time: about 5 p.m. on a weekday. Traffic is beginning to build up as people head for home.

June 13, 2005
Extension: Better Predator Control Comes with Integrated Pest Management Appr$  
PAMPA Lions and tigers and bears, oh my.

June 13, 2005
National Crape Myrtle Conference Set June 25  
DALLAS Experts from around the nation will be gathering in McKinney e on June 25 for a national Crape Myrtle Conference.

June 13, 2005
New Rules Regulate Mold Removal Businesses  
WESLACO New state laws require contractors to have training, insurance and certification to assess and remove mold.

June 13, 2005
Ranch Estate Planning Seminar Set For Aug. 3-4  
COLLEGE STATION TRanchers can learn how to reduce their taxes and make effective estate planning decisions by attending an Aug. 3-4 ranch estate planning seminar.

June 10, 2005
Weird Pond Sightings Explained  
OVERTON Call it the pond owner's version of the X-Files: reports of floating brains and jellyfish in freshwater.

June 09, 2005
Texas Cooperative Extension Wildlife Specialist Named Volunteer of the Year  
SAN ANGELO Dr. Dale Rollins, Texas Cooperative Extension wildlife specialist at San Angelo, was recently named the Volunteer of the Year by Quail Unlimited and Winchester Ammunition. The award was presented during the association's Celebrity Quail Hunt in Albany, Ga..

June 09, 2005
Sonora Readies for Annual Contests  
SONORA Three premier wool judging contests are scheduled to be held here next week.

June 09, 2005
North American Hair Sheep Symposium Set for Oct. 6-8 Event  
SAN ANGELO The North American Hair Sheep Symposium is set for Oct. 6-8 in San Angelo.

June 08, 2005
Researchers Determine Temperature-Driven Rootworm Forecast  
AMARILLO Western corn rootworm can chew through as much as $1 billion yearly due to lost production and treatment costs across the corn belt.

June 07, 2005
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION Wild weather swept across Texas last week, and producers are surveying the damage, Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

June 07, 2005
51st Annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course Set Aug. 1-3  
COLLEGE STATION The 51st Annual Texas A&M University Beef Cattle Short Course will be Aug. 1-3 at Rudder Tower on campus here.

June 07, 2005
Townsend Named Texas A&M Agriculture Education Head  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Christine Townsend has been named Texas A&M University agricultural education department head. She replaces Dr. Glen Shinn, who went on sabbatical in January.

June 06, 2005
Insects Bugging You? Know Which Repellent to Choose  
COLLEGE STATION – Summer can be full of pleasant sounds – birds chirping, lawnmowers whirring, children playing.

June 02, 2005
Dr. Mark McLellan Accepts Administrative Position at the University of Florida  
COLLEGE STATION - Dr. Mark McLellan, director of the Texas A&M University Institute of Food Science and Engineering, has accepted a position with the University of Florida.

June 02, 2005
Researcher Studies How Bone Density Affects Health  
COLLEGE STATION – In April the crew of the International Space Station finished its six-month rotation. According to CBS News, the returning space travelers will have about a month's worth of "intense physical therapy" in order to readjust to gravity. (Http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/04/25/tech/main690582.shtml)

June 02, 2005
Researcher Studies Ways to Put More Protein ‘Bang’ in Beverages  
COLLEGE STATION – Even before she officially earned her doctorate last month from Texas A&M University, Gabriela Perez-Hernandez's research was causing a stir.

June 01, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – The 2005 Texas crop is "peachy," a Texas Cooperative Extension expert reports. For some parts of the state, however, the weather wasn't so fine this week.

June 01, 2005
'Helter-Skelter' Pond Weed Control Can Kill Fish  
OVERTON – Going overboard with aquatic weed control can lead to wholesale fish kills in small ponds and lakes, warns a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

May 31, 2005
Lower Cooking Temperatures May 'Chill' Fried Food Carcinogen  
COLLEGE STATION – A potential cancer-causing chemical has been found in some fried food items, but it's not time yet to throw out the potato chips and french fries. Texas A&M University research is showing that cooking temperatures and storage times may decrease the carcinogen acrylamide in these products.

May 30, 2005
Crop Pest Scouting Workshop Set in Plainview  
PLAINVIEW – Producers and agriculture consultants can hone their pest management and crop production skills June 1 at the High Plains Crop Pest Scouting Workshop sponsored by Texas Cooperative Extension.

May 30, 2005
Deer Workshop scheduled July 14-16 in Sonora  
SONORA – A workshop on managing deer habitat and management is scheduled July 14-16 at the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station near Sonora.

May 30, 2005
Beginning June 1, Free Credit Reports Available in Southern States  
COLLEGE STATION – Late last year a nationwide process of offering consumers free copies of their credit reports got under way. Texans get their turn starting June 1, said Nancy Granovsky, Texas Cooperative Extension family economics specialist.

May 27, 2005
Annual Overton Horticulture Field Day Largest One Yet  
OVERTON – On June 28, East Texas nursery growers, greenhouse managers, East Texas gardening enthusiasts and homeowners will have the chance to see in-field tests of hundreds of ornamental plant varieties here.

May 27, 2005
Shift of Weather Patterns Necessitates Rethinking of Reforestation Methods  
OVERTON – Forest landowners can greatly increase the survival rate of pine tree seedlings by changing when and how they plant, according to research conducted here.

May 26, 2005
Ed Smith Named Texas Cooperative Extension Director  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Ed Smith was named Texas Cooperative Extension director today by the Texas A&M University System board of regents. Smith has been interim director since July 2004 and had been chosen sole finalist for the position in March.

May 26, 2005
Beetle’s Return Shows Promise for Saltcedar Control  
FRITCH – The brushy area along the Canadian River as it enters Lake Meredith is teeming with insects. But Dr. Jerry Michels is looking for only one species – the saltcedar leaf beetle.

May 25, 2005
Get the ‘Grill’ of a Lifetime with Summer Cooking Safety  
COLLEGE STATION – When barbecuing outdoors, don't leave food safety indoors, a poultry expert warns.

May 24, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – A resurgence of the cattle fever tick has left more South Texas land under quarantine than in years past, according to Texas Cooperative Extension.

May 24, 2005
Senior Class Project Uncovers Neighborhood’s History  
HOUSTON – Just one block south of Interstate 10 on the corners of Lockwood and Market streets are the cracked and leaning headstones that are remnants of a plantation cemetery. Though the acreage, which is dimpled with sunken grave sites, has been cleared, less than a year ago only weeds and trash were visible.

May 23, 2005
AgriPartners Make a Difference to Producers, Industry  
AMARILLO – Dan Krienke farmed for 30 years, but he admits when he started irrigating in 1996, he didn't know much about using his water efficiently.

May 20, 2005
Price Receives Bush Excellence Award for Outstanding Public Service  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Edwin C. Price, associate vice chancellor for international agriculture at Texas A&M University, was presented the 2005 Bush Excellence Award for outstanding public service at ceremonies recently on campus.

May 20, 2005
Scientist Pleased by Growing Orchid Sales  
WESLACO – Like a best-selling author who chuckles at old rejection slips, Dr. Yin-Tung Wang recalls rejection letters he received from the nursery industry 13 years ago when he proposed researching potted orchids.

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

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

May 19, 2005
2005 Texas State 4-H Outdoor Archery Tournament Set For June 17-19  
GRAHAM – 4-H archers are invited to string their bows and enter the June 17-19 Texas State 4-H Outdoor Archery Tournament in Young County.

May 19, 2005
Menard County Sets Two June Educational Events  
MENARD – Texas Cooperative Extension in Menard County has announced two multi-county educational events in June for area landowners.

May 18, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – Great weather has created a high quality, large volume onion crop in the state this year, Texas Cooperative Extension experts report.

May 17, 2005
Sugar Beet Virus Mutation Requires Texas Touch  
AMARILLO – The only sugar beets growing in Texas are in the laboratory. But those few plants are getting to the root of problems throughout the sugar beet industry.

May 16, 2005
Technology Can Simplify Grape Irrigation  
LUBBOCK – How much water is enough for my grapes? That's a common question posed to Dr. Ed Hellman, Texas Cooperative Extension viticulture specialist based at Lubbock.

May 16, 2005
Texas 4-H Center Lets Young Adults 'L.E.A.P.' into Summer Adventure  
BROWNWOOD – Texas 4-H Center's Leadership Experience Adventure Program - or L.E.A.P. - will offer two adventure camps for young adults this summer.

May 13, 2005
Experiment Station Researchers to Explore Genome of Disease-Fighting Fungus  
COLLEGE STATION – A team of Texas Agricultural Experiment Station scientists will soon begin genome sequencing a disease-fighting fungus used to protect crops, which has implications for both agriculture and the pharmaceutical industry.

May 13, 2005
Plug Abandoned Wells  
COLLEGE STATION – An estimated 150,000 abandoned water wells exist in Texas, and each one poses a threat to water safety, said Dr. Bruce Lesikar, Texas Cooperative Extension agricultural engineer here.

May 13, 2005
Teachers Offered Summer Gardening Classes  
WESLACO – Teachers who mix gardening with their lesson plans tell success stories that sound too good to be true. But Barbara Storz, who teaches teachers how to use gardens to motivate students, believes every story because she sees them first-hand.

May 13, 2005
Wildlife Management Seminar Slated for May 25 in Upton County  
RANKIN – Texas Cooperative Extension's Upton County office is presenting a wildlife management seminar May 25 in the Upton County Extension Office Meeting Room. The Extension office is located at 1000 N. Highway 329 here.

May 12, 2005
Forester, City Officials on the Trail of Champion Trees in South Texas  
WESLACO – Nature lovers who visit South Texas to admire birds and butterflies could soon have record-sized trees on their list of must-see wildlife. Officials want to develop maps and brochures to guide tourists along a champion tree trail stretching across the Lower Rio Grande Valley.

May 11, 2005
Caddo, Spanish, Anglo Cultures Influenced Early Texas Agriculture  
COLLEGE STATION – A number of cultures influenced early Texas agriculture, and each brought its own impact. That's what impressed Dr. Allan Jones the most as he wrote, "Texas Roots: Agriculture and Rural Life Before the Civil War".

May 10, 2005
Nelson named Executive Associate Dean for College of Ag and Life Sciences  
COLLEGE STATION - Dr. A. Gene Nelson, long-time head of Texas A&M University's department of agricultural economics, has been named executive associate dean for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

May 10, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION -- Warm weather triggered a fly explosion in southern regions of the state, Texas Cooperative Extension experts report.

May 10, 2005
Citrus May Hold Key to Colon Cancer Prevention, Researchers Say  
COLLEGE STATION – Can grapefruit stop a killer?

May 10, 2005
Research Investigates Link Between Nutrition and Colon Cancer Prevention  
COLLEGE STATION – Fish and fruit may not sound like a tasty menu combination, but for some Texas A&M University researchers it's the best thing since sliced bread.

May 09, 2005
Purple Camp ‘Colorful’ Way to Deal with Military Deployment  
BROWNWOOD – About 100 children from military families are expected to attend a free Operation Purple summer camp June 5-10 at the Texas 4-H Center on Lake Brownwood.

May 09, 2005
ABCrocker  
AMARILLO – Everyone knows children need their sleep. But so do adults.

May 06, 2005
Harris Joins Expanded Nutrition Program for Travis County  
AUSTIN – Amy Harris has joined the Expanded Nutrition Program for Travis County as its new nutrition education associate for youth.

May 06, 2005
Researcher Finds Social Support is Ingredient in Good Nutrition  
COLLEGE STATION – You are what you eat?

May 06, 2005
Teen Parents in Katy Take Charge of Personal Finances  
KATY — Becoming a parent in high school is challenging on many levels. Managing personal finances is one area teen parents may overlook while trying to address a number of other worries.

May 06, 2005
Texas 4-H Kids Go Wild Over Wildlife  
BROOKSHIRE – Young 4-H conservationists from across the state tested their wildlife and habitat management skills here April 23 during the 2005 Statewide Texas Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program's annual contest.

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

May 04, 2005
Children’s Literature Can Turn Reading into Family Time  
COLLEGE STATION – What do knights, siblings, dragons, sports, teachers, friends, school and far-off lands have in common? All can be found in the pages of children's books.

May 03, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – Cabbage prices are low in Texas, but production is high, Texas Cooperative Extension experts report.

May 03, 2005
May 26 Seminar to Show How Quail Coveys Can Convert to Cash  
MIAMI – Interest in quail management has to start with the bottom line – "show me the money."

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

May 03, 2005
Rio Grande Initiative Receives New Mexico State Award  
LAS CRUCES – Dr. Bill Harris, associate director of the Texas Water Resources Institute in College Station, Texas, received a team award for the Rio Grande Basin Irrigation Conservation Initiative from New Mexico State University. The award was presented April 21 at the Live, Learn and Thrive awards convocation here.

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

May 02, 2005
Proper Management Helps Control Varroa Mite in Bee Hives  
COLLEGE STATION – As much as half of the U.S. honey bee population has been affected by a tiny parasite, according to recent media reports. Although the varroa mite is playing a key role in reducing these numbers, it is not the entire problem, said Texas' apiary inspector.

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

May 02, 2005
Gregg Named Dallas Communications Specialist  
DALLAS - Janet Gregg has been named communications specialist for the Texas A&M Dallas Agricultural Research and Extension Center.

April 29, 2005
Drive a pickup? Buckle up!  
COLLEGE STATION - A cowboy on horseback is the traditional image of a Texan.

April 29, 2005
San Angelo’s Concho Valley Safety Day Camp for Youth Scheduled June 15  
SAN ANGELO - The Concho Valley Safety Day Camp for Youth is set for 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. June 15 at Angelo State University's Management Instruction and Research Center.

April 28, 2005
Oh You Kid!: Gathering of Goat Producers IV To Be July 18-20 in Seguin  
SEGUIN - A Gathering of Goat Producers IV, presented by Texas Cooperative Extension, is set for July 18-20 at the Guadalupe County Fairgrounds in Seguin.

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

April 27, 2005
Texas Beef Quality Producer Program to be Offered in Abilene and San Angelo May 18-19  
SAN ANGELO - West Texas beef producers will have two chances to learn the principles of the Beef Quality Assurance program at either of two educational meetings set for May.

April 27, 2005
Higher Input Costs Favor No-Till Wheat Production  
VERNON - Some wheat and cattle producers may want to take a second look at no-till wheat production. A recently updated economic analysis says there is now a definite financial advantage in no-till production, said a Texas Cooperative Extension economist.

April 26, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – The state's rice producers are crossing their fingers and holding their breath hoping the ideal weather lasts, according to experts with Texas Cooperative Extension.

April 26, 2005
Social Security 101: Retirement income program explained  
COLLEGE STATION - Like mom, baseball and apple pie, Social Security has been a fact of American life for about 70 years. And as with the other three, the internal workings of Social Security can be a little difficult to understand.

April 26, 2005
Rio Grande Valley High School, Junior College Teachers Invited to Biotech Training  
WESLACO - Using advanced laboratory techniques, Dr. Javier Gonzales-Ramos has moved genetic material from milk and spinach to citrus. His goal is to provide oranges and grapefruit with resistance to citrus canker, a devastating and emerging bacterial disease that causes damage to citrus trees worldwide.

April 25, 2005
Better Understanding the Most Destructive Disease of Rice  
COLLEGE STATION - Texas A&M University scientists are looking for ways to deal with a plant pathogen that destroys enough rice every year to feed 60 million people. The pathogen, rice blast, is so clever in it's its genetic design that it can mutate faster than breeders can develop resistant varieties.

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

April 22, 2005
North American Hair Sheep Symposium Slated for Oct 6-8 in San Angelo  
SAN ANGELO - October is months away, but it's not too early to mark your calendars for the North American Hair Sheep Symposium slated for Oct. 6-8 in San Angelo's Spur Arena. The symposium will be sponsored by Texas Cooperative Extension, the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, Texas Tech University and the Texas Hair Sheep Association.

April 22, 2005
Beef Grid Marketing 101 – South  
COLLEGE STATION - The Texas A&M University Research and Extension Center in Corpus Christi will co-host a free workshop on marketing strategies for finished cattle May 17. Also hosting will be the Texas Cattle Feeders Association.

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

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

April 21, 2005
Citrus Impact on Childhood Cancer Noted in Professional Journals  
COLLEGE STATION - Limonoids, a compound found exclusively in citrus, have been shown to target and, in some cases, kill neuroblastoma. Neuroblastomas are malignant tumors composed of embryonic nerve cells, and occur mainly in infants and young children

April 21, 2005
New Pecan Pest Control Environmentally Friendly  
DALLAS - A new, highly effective pecan casebearer control is derived from a naturally occurring soil micro-organism that is safe for beneficial insects and the environment.

April 20, 2005
Educational Field Day for Cattle Producers Set May 14 in Converse  
CONVERSE - Texas Cooperative Extension's 2005 Bexar/Guadalupe/Comal County Beef Cattle Field Day will be May 14 at Connell Life Skills and Livestock Center at Boysville, 8555 Loop 1604N, in Converse. The day-long program will be an educational opportunity for beef cattle producers and others involved in the beef cattle industry.

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

April 19, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION - The nation's corn acreage is on the rise, due in part to the Texas' increase in planted corn, a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist reports.

April 19, 2005
For Fast Food at Home, Try a Slow Cooker  
COLLEGE STATION - Picture this: You've just spent all day working hard. Quitting time comes and you head home. When you pull into the driveway, you catch the aroma of home cooking ... something warm and comforting and delicious. The lovely fragrance is coming from your house. You don't have to get off work only to go home and start cooking – dinner is ready and waiting for you.

April 19, 2005
EarthKind Rose Symposium Set May 21 in Amarillo  
AMARILLO - A rose may be a rose by any other name, but if the name happens to be EarthKind, it's not just any ol' rose.

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

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

April 18, 2005
When Shopping for Lower Prescription Costs, Do Your Homework  
COLLEGE STATION - Health care in this country can be described in many ways, but ‘inexpensive' isn't one of them.

April 15, 2005
Youth Make Significant Contributions on April 15-17  
EL PASO - Youth in El Paso and around the country will remember the weekend of April 15 not as "tax-weekend" but rather as "volunteering" weekend.

April 15, 2005
Harris Wins Harry L. Rudnick Educator’s Award  
COLLEGE STATION - Kerri Harris, president and CEO of the International HACCP Alliance, recently received the Harry L. Rudnick Educator's Award in Chicago. The award is given by the North American Meat Processors Association.

April 15, 2005
Titan Corporation Transfers Electron Beam Equipment to TAMU System  
COLLEGE STATION - Texas Agricultural Experiment Station has a new addition to its research capabilities. The agency recently signed an agreement with Titan Corp. accepting ownership of all equipment housed in the National Center for Electron Beam Food Research, located on the Texas A&M campus.

April 14, 2005
Texas Cooperative Extension’s Veterinary Youth Workshop Sign-up is Underway  
SONORA - Texas Cooperative Extension's second annual "West Texas Youth Veterinary Science Workshop" is currently taking applications for this summer's session set June 26-30 at the Sutton County 4-H Center here.

April 14, 2005
Skeen Institute Gives Keen Multi-State View of Rangeland Use  
KERRVILLE – More than 40 participants from Texas, New Mexico, Montana and Washington, D.C., attended this year's Joe Skeen Institute for Rangeland Restoration meeting, April 11 - 13, at the Y.O. Ranch Resort Hotel and Conference Center here.

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

April 14, 2005
Nayga Receives International Excellence Award  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Rodolfo (Rudy) Nayga has received a 2005 International Excellence Award for Faculty from the International Programs Office at Texas A&M University.

April 13, 2005
Tat Smith leaves Texas A&M forest position for Toronto  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Tat Smith, professor and head of the department of forest science at Texas A&M University, will become dean of faculty of forestry at the University of Toronto as of July 1.

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

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

April 13, 2005
4-H Helps 12-Year-Old Tame 'The Monster'  
FLINT – With help from 4-H, 12-year-old Oliva LeVoy has looked "The Monster" square in the eye and gone on to take Buster out to shows.

April 12, 2005
QuailMasters Set to Fledge On June 2  
SAN ANGELO - "Understanding the Quail Equation" is the theme of four quail management workshops starting here this summer. The workshop series, co-sponsored by the Texas Wildlife Association and Texas Cooperative Extension, targets serious students of quail management.

April 12, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION - Spinach harvest is complete in Texas, and the news is good, according to Texas Cooperative Extension experts.

April 12, 2005
May 11 Tyler Conference to Tell How to Do Business with Cuba  
TYLER - Thanks to changes in federal trade sanctions law, exporting food to Cuba is now not only possible, it promises to be very profitable for Texas agricultural producers.

April 11, 2005
Healthy Feet: A Step in the Right Direction  
AMARILLO - The leg bone's connected to the ankle bone and the ankle bone's connected to the foot bone. And that's where care really counts, especially as people get older.

April 11, 2005
In Central and South Texas, It’s Termites and ‘Worms’ and Ants, Oh My!  
AUSTIN - Spring is in the air, and so are billions of insects in Central and South Texas. They're also on the ground, in trees and inside homes.

April 11, 2005
Hope and Challenge Lay Ahead for Cattle Industry  
VERNON - Right now it's pretty easy to be a good beef-operation manager.

April 11, 2005
Texas Country Cleanups Planned for May  
AUSTIN – Texas Country Cleanups are scheduled for May in Runnels, Brown and Tom Green Counties. Each cleanup will be from 8 a.m. to noon.

April 08, 2005
O.D. Butler Left Legacy of Family, People and Facilities at Texas A&M University  
COLLEGE STATION – The late Dr. O.D. Butler Jr. left a legacy of family, people and facilities at Texas A&M University, Dr. Larry Boleman said Friday.

April 08, 2005
Hussey Becomes Key Liaison Between Research, Texas Commodity Groups  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Mark Hussey has been named Texas Agricultural Experiment Station associate director, a position he formerly split between duties as soil and crop sciences department head at Texas A&M University.

April 08, 2005
Garden City Benefit Event Slated for April 19  
GARDEN CITY – Glasscock County's second annual benevolent benefit will begin at 6:30 p.m. April 19 in the Glasscock County Community Center. The fund-raising event, hosted by Texas Cooperative Extension and Glasscock County 4-H adult leaders and youth, raises money for a local beneficiary.

April 08, 2005
Ranch to Rail South Field Day Set for April 28 in Corpus Christi  
CORPUS CHRISTI – The 2004-2005 Ranch to Rail South Field Day is set for April 28 at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center here.

April 08, 2005
Growers Anxious For New Weapon Against Pesky Citrus Pest  
WESLACO – The citrus rust mite is so small that it can't be seen by the naked eye. But for Rio Grande Valley citrus growers, the tiny critter is a savage monster that gobbles up untold millions in lost profits.

April 07, 2005
Hair Sheep Program Slated for April 16 in Sterling City  
STERLING CITY – Texas Cooperative Extension and the Texas Hair Sheep Association will present a hair sheep program at 10 a.m. April 16 in the Sterling County Community Center here.

April 07, 2005
For Better Health, Put One Over the Plate  
COLLEGE STATION – To eat a more healthful diet, start at the bottom – of the plate.

April 06, 2005
New Extension Specialist to Implement Urban Pest Programs  
SAN ANTONIO – While other little girls did their best to avoid bugs, San Antonio native Molly Keck was fascinated by them.

April 06, 2005
Spring into Tractor Safety  
COLLEGE STATION - Annual state vehicle inspections aren't required for farm tractors, but farmers and ranchers need to make a commitment to check them for potential safety problems just the same.

April 05, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather  
COLLEGE STATION - Beef cattle breeding season will begin soon. That means cattle should be receiving adequate nutrition, Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

April 04, 2005
Beloved Texas Wildflowers Topic of April 12 Garden Lecture at Texas A&M  
COLLEGE STATION – Texas wildflowers will be discussed by Stephen Brueggerhoff April 12 at the Texas A&M University Horticultural Garden. Brueggerhoff, a Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center representative, says the plants are "one of our state's most loved and valued natural resources."

April 04, 2005
Meeting to Rally Entrepreneurs and Service Providers in High Poverty-Rate Counties  
JASPER – Everyone talks about unemployment rates and poverty in deep East Texas.

April 01, 2005
Stone Named Extension Agent for Rusk County  
OVERTON - Charles Stone has been named Texas Cooperative Extension County Extension Agent for 4-H and Youth Development for Rusk County.

April 01, 2005
Texas A&M Ranching Experts To Teach In Mexico  
WESLACO – Texas A&M University System ranching experts will spend the next two weekends in northeastern Mexico sharing knowledge and information with 31 Mexican cattle ranchers who requested the visit.

April 01, 2005
May 4 Cow-Calf Financial Workshop Examines Costs, Profits  
VERNON – Cow-calf producers were blessed with another round of high calf prices in 2004, and industry analysts are predicting good prices for the next couple of years. Even so, a Texas Cooperative Extension economist says now is the time to review the cost side of beef production.

April 01, 2005
Programs Offer Goat Producers Parasite Control Insight  
COMANCHE – Effective internal parasite control is often a hit-or-miss proposition for meat goat producers. Texas Cooperative Extension has scheduled two similar programs in April to help producers even the odds in their war against these pests.

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

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

March 31, 2005
Austin Summit Gives Texas Entrepreneurs Some ‘Capitol’ Ideas  
AUSTIN – Texas Rep. Jim Keffer of Eastland and Texas Sen. Todd Staples of Palestine were among the speakers at the first "Texas Entrepreneurship Summit" here on March 29.

March 31, 2005
Rabid Skunks Pose Threat to Hunters, Others  
AMARILLO – Skunks aren't usually sighted during hunting, but this turkey season, hunters might see a few.

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

March 29, 2005
Leaf-Cutting Ants on a Rampage in South Texas  
WESLACO -- For some reason, leaf-cutting ants in South Texas are much more prevalent this year than most. Homeowners, citrus growers and now even cotton farmers are complaining that the ants are mercilessly stripping their plants of leaves.

March 29, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – Now is the time for homeowners to start testing their soil, according to Texas Cooperative Extension experts.

March 29, 2005
Homeowners Left Vulnerable to Leafcutter Ant Excavations  
DALLAS – And you thought fire ants were bad. Fireants are cruel pests, but at least they can be controlled and don't pose a risk to your home.

March 28, 2005
Carrots of Color: Pallette of Phytochemicals Provided Through Texas Research  
COLLEGE STATION – In the late 1980s, Dr. Leonard Pike stood at a roadside vegetable market in Russia and watched a produce man chop, chop, chop much like a butcher slicing deli meat. When he was finished, the thin, yellow medallions under his knife were gathered up like poker chips, weighed in a bag, and handed to the customer.

March 28, 2005
Financial Workshop to Help Money Management Add Up for Travis County Youths  
AUSTIN – April is Financial Literacy for Youth Month. To help educate young people about managing money, the Financial Literacy Coalition of Central Texas will present a "Welcome to the Real World!" financial workshop to 22 low-income students at American Youthworks Charter School here.

March 28, 2005
Turf Management and Irrigation Monitoring Seminar Planned for April 12  
AMARILLO -- A turfgrass management workshop will be held for sports field and turf maintenance personnel on April 12.

March 28, 2005
Texas Quail Index Set for April 25-26 at San Angelo  
SAN ANGELO – The Texas Quail Index will mark its fourth year with a cooperators' training April 25-26 at San Angelo.

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

March 25, 2005
Second Annual San Angelo A&M Center Spring Field Day Set for April 28  
SAN ANGELO – The second annual natural resources field day of The Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center at San Angelo is set for April 28.

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

March 24, 2005
Ed Smith Named Finalist for Texas Cooperative Extension Director  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Ed Smith was named sole finalist for Texas Cooperative Extension director today by the Texas A&M University System board of regents. Smith has been interim director since July 2004. As finalist, Smith may be named director by the regents in 21 days.

March 24, 2005
Texas A&M Animal Science Complex Naming Ceremony to Honor Dr. O.D. Butler  
COLLEGE STATION – The naming ceremony for the O.D. Butler Jr. Animal Science Complex at Texas A&M University will be on April 8.

March 24, 2005
Pre-planning and Communication Concerning Life-and-Death Issues Can Ease Heartaches  
AMARILLO – The public attention to Terri Schiavo's case underscores the necessity of making personal life-or-death decisions before the unexpected happens.

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

March 24, 2005
Texas Brigades Youth Camps Signing Deadline Fast Approaching  
SAN ANGELO – Texas Brigades sign-up deadline for this year's summer camps is April 15.

March 24, 2005
WTO Impacts on U.S. Farm Policy Focus of June Conference  
COLLEGE STATION -- A conference on how the World Trade Organization could impact U.S. farm policy is scheduled for June 1-3 at the World Trade Center in New Orleans.

March 23, 2005
Confused by Insurance Offers by Mail? Read the Fine Print  
COLLEGE STATION – Here's a little quiz:

March 22, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION -- The usual enemy of wheat in the state is drought, but this year, it has a new nemesis -- excess moisture, Texas Cooperative Extension specialists report.

March 22, 2005
Rangeland Stewardship Program Set April 6-7 at Historic Four Sixes Ranch  
GUTHRIE – Aficionados of historic Texas ranches and range management should attend "Good Stewardship...Is Good Business - A Showcase of Rangeland Management." The program is set for April 6 and 7 at the Guthrie Community Center and on the Four Sixes Ranch here.

March 22, 2005
Expert Tells How to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft  
COLLEGE STATION – The news is full of horror stories about identify theft, but few give specific steps on how to protect yourself.

March 21, 2005
Boleman Named to Special Project Post for Texas A&M University System Agriculture Program  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Larry Boleman, a nationally-recognized beef cattle educator, has been selected assistant deputy vice chancellor for special projects for The Texas A&M University System's Agriculture Program.

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

March 18, 2005
Texas Country Recycling Events Planned for April  
AUSTIN – Five Texas Country Cleanups – rural recycling events – are scheduled for April. Each cleanup will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

March 18, 2005
How Long Do Mesquite Seeds Last in the Pasture?  
UVALDE – A group of Texas A&M experts have answered an age-old question: How long do mesquite seeds last in the pasture? Their answer? Not long, but there's a bit more to it than that.

March 17, 2005
East Texas Gardening Extravaganza Set April 2  
LUFKIN – There are as many varieties of gardeners as there are petunias: perfectionists, casual, retired and, yes, even lazy ones, said Cary Sims, Texas Cooperative Extension agent in Angelina County.

March 17, 2005
April 9 Family Extravaganza Will Have Something for Everyone  
SAN ANTONIO – Texas Cooperative Extension offices in Bexar County and the East Central Independent School District will sponsor a free "Families Are Forever Extravaganza" from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on April 9 here. The extravaganza, a family education fair and conference, will be at Highland Forest Elementary, 3736 S.E. Military Dr.

March 17, 2005
Plant Identification Workshop May 12-14 near Sonora  
SONORA – The Academy for Ranch Management will host a plant identification workshop May 12-14 at the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station near Sonora.

March 17, 2005
How Much Water Do Xeriscape Plants Really Need?  
UVALDE – Most Texans have heard of the water-saving benefits of xeriscape landscaping, the practice of using plants adapted to a specific area.

March 16, 2005
‘Bloat Team’ Works to Deflate Winter Wheat Deaths  
VERNON – Pasture bloat death loss in cattle costs more than $20 million per year to the industry in North Texas.

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

March 15, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION - Corn producers still have time to plant before the optimal window closes, a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist reports.

March 15, 2005
Travis County Summer Camps Mix Science and Fun  
AUSTIN – Two upcoming summer camps will give young residents of Travis County the opportunity to learn about science – and have fun while doing it. The camps, offered through Texas Cooperative Extension in Travis County, are open to kids 9-13 years old.

March 15, 2005
Rice Named Program Leader for Family Development and Resource Management  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Carol Rice, Texas Cooperative Extension health specialist, has been named the new program leader for Family Development and Resource Management. She began her new duties on March 1.

March 15, 2005
Young Adults Need to Consider Insurance Needs ... Really  
COLLEGE STATION – The bags and boxes are packed and in the car, and the first month's rent is paid on a brand-new apartment. Parents stand misty-eyed on the curb waving good-bye.

March 15, 2005
Nolan County Animal I.D. Informational Meeting Set for April 12  
ROSCOE – Individual animal identification is a term beef producers hear often, but few know much about.

March 14, 2005
Doss Wildlife Management Workshop Set for April 12  
DOSS – Texas Cooperative Extension will present the "Doss Wildlife Management Workshop" beginning at 8:30 a.m. April 12 in the Doss Community Building.

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

March 14, 2005
'Tree-Power' Could be Future Energy Source  
OVERTON – A wood-fueled electricity generating plant may be in your future.

March 11, 2005
Economists: WTO Ruling Will Lead to Changes In U.S. Cotton Program  
COLLEGE STATION – Changes to the U.S. cotton program could come as soon as July 1 after the World Trade Organization appeals panel upheld its ruling that subsidies create unfair trade.

March 11, 2005
V.G. Young Institute Offers New Leadership Program  
COLLEGE STATION – Fifteen elected officials from 13 Texas counties are charter members of the Commissioners Court Leadership Academy, a new program organized by Texas Cooperative Extension.

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

March 11, 2005
Workshop, ‘Turning Blue Quail to Green,' Set for March 31 in Big Spring  
BIG SPRING – Texas Cooperative Extension and Howard College at Big Spring are teaming up to present a blue quail workshop on March 31. The meeting, which is scheduled for 9:30 a.m., will be in the Dorothy Garrett Coliseum, 11th and Birdwell streets here.

March 11, 2005
Sip Not Gulp: Landscaping Workshop Presents Techniques that Survive Texas Gulf Coast Droughts, Floods and Bugs  
PASADENA – The tisk-tisk-tisk sound of sprinklers during warm summer months is also the sound of landscapes gulping as much as 60 percent of urban water usage.

March 11, 2005
Diagnosis is First Step in Treating Alzheimer’s Disease  
AMARILLO – More than 4 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease, but few people can tell you much about the devastating illness.

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

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

March 10, 2005
Integrated Pest Management a Must for Public Schools  
SAN ANGELO – Did you know that all Texas public school districts must have an integrated pest management policy and plan? And that each district must have a trained integrated pest management coordinator to oversee all pesticide and pest control operations?

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

March 09, 2005
Gourmet Quail Business Taking Wing  
BANDERA – The soft "churtle" of quail can be heard when you pull into the driveway of the Diamond H Ranch in this Hill Country town. That's the sound of money to Tom and Polly Herrington. Advice from Texas Cooperative Extension has helped their business soar.

March 09, 2005
Texas A&M Names Forester to Valley  
WESLACO – The Lower Rio Grande Valley could hardly be considered a forest. So why would the Texas Forest Service, an agency of the Texas A&M University System, place a full-time forester here?

March 08, 2005
Texas Crop and Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – The phrase "Texas heat" may have a new connotation as prescribed burns start to blaze across the state, Texas Cooperative Extension reports. According to Dr. Charles Hart of Fort Stockton, Extension range specialist, landowners may be burning more than normal this year.

March 08, 2005
Avoid Getting Stung: Summertime Mosquito Season Around the Corner  
COLLEGE STATION – Ahhh – summertime in Texas. Long days. Warm, balmy breezes. Plenty of outdoor activities. But also plenty of mosquitoes.

March 07, 2005
Gilstrap Named Resident Director of Dallas Agricultural Research and Extension Center  
DALLAS – Dr. Frank E. Gilstrap has been named resident director of the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Dallas, effective March 15.

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

March 07, 2005
Texas Cooperative Extension Names New Lampasas County Agent  
LAMPASAS – Jason H. Byrd becomes Texas Cooperative Extension's new agricultural agent for Lampasas County effective March 14, according to a joint announcement made by Lampasas County Judge Virgil E. "Ed" Lilley and Scott Durham, district Extension administrator at San Angelo.

March 07, 2005
Communities Can Work Together to Prevent Underage Alcohol Abuse  
COLLEGE STATION – The good news is, when it comes to rates of underage alcohol use, young Texans are a little bit below the national average.

March 04, 2005
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Leader Heads to Oklahoma  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Robert E. Whitson, deputy director of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, has accepted position as vice president, dean and director of agricultural sciences and natural resources at Oklahoma State University, effective June 1.

March 04, 2005
‘My Things’ Bags Give Kids Comfort During Difficult Times  
AUSTIN – Unsure. Upset. Frightened. Sandra Aguilar, crisis counselor with the Austin Police Department's victim services unit, uses these words to describe children displaced by domestic violence, abuse or neglect.

March 04, 2005
Annual Ram Performance Field Day and Sale Set for March 18  
SONORA – The Annual Ram Performance Test Field Day and Sale conducted by the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station is set for March 18.

March 04, 2005
Bynum Named Extension Integrated Pest Management Agent  
SWEETWATER – Texas Cooperative Extension has named a new integrated pest management agent for Nolan, Mitchell, Scurry and Jones counties.

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

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

March 03, 2005
Mutabilis Rose Named ‘EarthKind Rose of the Year’  
DALLAS – The Mutabilis Rose – first introduced in 1894 – has been named "EarthKind Rose of the Year" by Texas Cooperative Extension's EarthKind team.

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

March 01, 2005
Texas Crop And Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – Rainy days have given some Texas cattle raisers another worry: foot diseases, according to Texas Cooperative Extension experts.

March 01, 2005
Protect Your Home From Termites  
COLLEGE STATION -- Warmer days will soon have flowers blooming, birds singing and termites swarming.

February 28, 2005
Beathard Wins Texas Dietetic Association Award  
COLLEGE STATION – Ask Karen Beathard what's the best part of her job, and she'll say it's working with the students.

February 28, 2005
Livestock Specialist: Don’t Starve The Profit Out Of Your Cows  
CORPUS CHRISTI – An unusually mild and wet winter is taking its toll on beef cows across the southern and eastern parts of the state, said Dr. Joe Paschal, livestock specialist with Texas Cooperative Extension.

February 25, 2005
Texas A&M Honors Dean At Monterrey Tech  
WESLACO – A dean at one of Mexico's top agricultural schools was recently honored by Texas A&M University Agriculture Program officials for helping to build relations between the two universities.

February 25, 2005
Texas Economist: Time Is Right For 'Food Chain Event Gaming'  
ARLINGTON, Va. – A Texas Cooperative Extension economist said Friday the time is right to consider "food-chain event gaming" aimed at thwarting terrorist attacks on food supplies.

February 25, 2005
Beathard Wins Texas Dietetic Association Award  
COLLEGE STATION – Ask Karen Beathard what's the best part of her job, and she'll say it's working with the students.

February 25, 2005
Nation’s Beef Inventory Rising; Prices To Remain Steady For Producers  
COLLEGE STATION – An increase in the nation's cattle inventory has signaled a rebuilding phase among beef herds, according to a Texas Cooperative Extension livestock economist.

February 24, 2005
Bees Have Place In Literary Symbolism, 4-H'Ers Find  
LINDSAY – Sometimes writing about a subject can inspire a new interest.

February 24, 2005
Savell Wins Meat Science Award  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Jeff Savell, professor in the department of animal science at Texas A&M University, has been given the E. Floyd Forbes Award by the National Meat Association. The award was presented on Feb. 21 at the association's annual meeting in Las Vegas.

February 24, 2005
Strategic Farming Program Set For March 28 In Fort Stockton  
FORT STOCKTON – Texas Cooperative Extension is sponsoring "Strategic Farming: A Compendium of Issues, Strategies and Alternatives" at 9:30 a.m. March 28 in the District 6 Extension Center here.

February 24, 2005
Murano Urges Food Safety Policies Based On Science  
ARLINGTON, Va. – Policymakers can only handle food safety issues adequately if they seek science-based answers, a former U.S. undersecretary of Agriculture said today.

February 23, 2005
Managing Price Risk Key To A Profitable Bottom Line  
AMARILLO – Marketing strategies have made a $60,000 difference in Karen Pshigoda's family farm's bottom line this year.

February 23, 2005
Medicare Changes Planned For Next Year  
AMARILLO – The new year is only a couple of months old. But it's not too early to start getting ready for Medicare changes scheduled for 2006, said a Texas Cooperative Extension program specialist.

February 22, 2005
Texas Crop And Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION -- Rain and sun have worked their grass-greening magic on pastures, but cattle producers know that too much of a good thing can be detrimental. Excess consumption of newly emerged wheat in pastures can cause bloating in cattle, Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

February 22, 2005
Wet Weather Is Worse Case Scenario For Cotton Gins, Quality  
LUBBOCK – Abundant rainfall and moisture from snow and ice prolonged the 2004 South Plains cotton harvest and presented gins a worst-case scenario.

February 22, 2005
Dr. Jim Cathey Named New Texas Cooperative Extension Wildlife Specialist At Uvalde  
UVALDE – Dr. Jim Cathey will become Texas Cooperative Extension's new wildlife specialist at Uvalde Mar. 1 according to an announcement made by Dr. Neal Wilkins, Extension project leader in Texas A&M University's wildlife and fisheries science department at College Station.

February 22, 2005
Dr. Jim Cathey Named New Texas Cooperative Extension Wildlife Specialist At Uvalde  
UVALDE – Dr. Jim Cathey will become Texas Cooperative Extension's new wildlife specialist at Uvalde Mar. 1 according to an announcement made by Dr. Neal Wilkins, Extension project leader in Texas A&M University's wildlife and fisheries science department at College Station.

February 22, 2005
Dr. Jim Cathey Named New Texas Cooperative Extension Wildlife Specialist At Uvalde  
UVALDE – Dr. Jim Cathey will become Texas Cooperative Extension's new wildlife specialist at Uvalde Mar. 1 according to an announcement made by Dr. Neal Wilkins, Extension project leader in Texas A&M University's wildlife and fisheries science department at College Station.

February 21, 2005
Fine-Tuning Calf Nutrition Could Reduce Nitrogen Pollution  
STEPHENVILLE – Dairying, like all forms of agriculture is a vicious treadmill, demanding ever increased efficiency to stay in place, said a dairy nutritionist with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station.

February 21, 2005
Expanding Texas Entrepreneurship To Be Focus Of March 29 Austin Summit  
AUSTIN – Helping the Texas economy grow through business entrepreneurship will be the theme of a day-long summit on March 29 at the Austin Marriott at the Capitol.

February 18, 2005
Rainwater Collection Conference Slated  
WESLACO – It's not a new idea, but the latest trend among home gardeners is to collect rainwater from rooftops to irrigate their landscapes. A southern Texas horticulturist thinks it's such a great idea, she's organized a conference to bring in experts to help get the word out.

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

February 17, 2005
Food Choices Can Affect Health In More Ways Than One  
COLLEGE STATION – You've read the stories about improving health through proper nutrition and exercise, and you're all ready to get started. You read about the updated Food Guide Pyramid from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and are determined to use it as your basis for a more healthful diet. You have decided to do everything you can to improve your health.

February 17, 2005
Armstrong County Hires New Extension Agriculture Agent  
AMARILLO – Kyle Stewart is ready to call Texas home.

February 17, 2005
Asian Interest Provides Opportunities For U.s. Hard White Wheats  
AMARILLO – The United States could sell 1 million metric tons of hard white wheat to Asian countries now if the wheat was available, said Texas Agricultural Experiment Station state wheat breeder.

February 17, 2005
Student Poster Awards  
COLLEGE STATION – Winners of this year's Student Research Poster Competition were announced in January at Texas A&M University.

February 16, 2005
Texas Cooperative Extension Names New Irion County Agent  
MERTZON – Joe M. Self, Jr. becomes Texas Cooperative Extension's new agriculture and natural resources agent for Irion County Feb. 15, according to a joint announcement made by County Judge Leon Standard and Scott Durham, Extension district administrator.

February 16, 2005
Depression Knows No Age Limit  
AMARILLO – Life is full of changes. But as a person ages, those changes may come more frequently and be harder to face, said an expert from Texas Cooperative Extension.

February 15, 2005
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – Millions of dollars in agriculture production savings poured from the sky in southern regions of Texas recently, according to Texas Cooperative Extension experts.

February 15, 2005
Texas Brigades Seek Adult Leaders  
SAN ANGELO – Love the outdoors and working with young people? Consider becoming a Texas Brigades adult volunteer this summer.

February 15, 2005
Boone And Crockett Club Endows $1 Million Wildlife Policy Chair At Texas A&M  
COLLEGE STATION – A $1 million Wildlife and Conservation Policy chair has been endowed at Texas A&M University's department of wildlife and fisheries sciences with a gift from the Boone and Crockett Club.

February 14, 2005
Texas Food And Fiber System Contributes $73 Billion To State’s Economy  
COLLEGE STATION – Texas' food and fiber system contributed approximately $73 billion to the state's economy in 2001, according to a joint study by the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, Texas Cooperative Extension, and the State Office of the Comptroller.

February 11, 2005
Protected Seed Varieties Require Proper Labeling  
AMARILLO - Picking up a load of elevator-run seed wheat used to be a common practice, but today it could be a costly one - and not just for the producer. That's because the Plant Variety Protection Act is being enforced.

February 11, 2005
$1 Million Grant Awarded For Cattle Genome Research  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. James Womack, director of the Center for Animal Biotechnology and Genomics at Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine, has been awarded a $1 million research grant from the Robert J. and Helen C. Kleberg Foundation.

February 11, 2005
Quality Does Count  
COLLEGE STATION – 4-H and FFA members all over the state are becoming better stewards of their animals through Quality Counts, a program developed by Texas Cooperative Extension and FFA.

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

February 11, 2005
Ipm Entomologist Cottons Up To New Position  
WESLACO – Manda Cattaneo is so new to the Lower Rio Grande Valley she hasn't formed an opinion about the area. She started her new job Jan. 18 and is still getting familiar with her office at the Texas A&M Agricultural University System Research and Extension Center at Weslaco.

February 10, 2005
Karnal Bunt Could Rear Its Ugly Spores Again  
AMARILLO - Weigh it, test it for moisture and put it under the microscope?

February 09, 2005
Deer Management Workshop Slated March 3 In Sonora  
SONORA – Texas Cooperative Extension offices in three of the state's top deer-hunting counties are pooling their efforts to present a deer management workshop beginning at 8:30 a.m. Mar. 3 in the Sutton County Civic Center here.

February 09, 2005
Concho Valley Cotton Conference Set For March 1 In San Angelo  
SAN ANGELO – The sixth Concho Valley Cotton Conference is set for March 1 in the San Angelo Convention Center here.

February 08, 2005
Texas Crop And Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION -- Texas is wet! Unusually heavy precipitation this past year has left most of the state saturated. Many fields are waterlogged, but specialists at Texas Cooperative Extension say spring planting is several months away so fields should have a chance to dry before then.

February 08, 2005
March 8 Conference Promises Increased Agricultural Income On Small Acreages  
PALESTINE – Interested in realizing additional income on your small acreage? If so, Texas Cooperative Extension's Spring Conference, set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 8 at Elmwood Gardens here, is for you, said Truman Lamb, Extension agent in Anderson County.

February 07, 2005
Texas Cooperative Extension And Howard College Partner On Business Development Project  
SAN ANGELO – Texas Cooperative Extension and Howard College at Big Spring are partnering in a pilot project to provide area-wide business development assistance throughout the Howard College service area.

February 07, 2005
Introductory Quickbooks Short Course Slated In March  
VERNON – Next month, Texas Cooperative Extension will offer an Introduction to QuickBooks Pro computer short course at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center here. QuickBooks Pro is financial and record keeping software.

February 05, 2005
Body Of Texas A&M Wildlife Research Technician Found Off Texas Coast  
ROCKPORT -- Searchers on Friday afternoon found the body of a Texas A&M University wildlife research technician who had apparently drowned Thursday in Sundown Bay at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge in South Texas.

February 04, 2005
“thinking Dirty” Near Valentine’s Day Can Help Lawn, Garden  
AUSTIN – What are Travis County residents going to get their lawn or garden for Valentine's Day? With spring just around the corner, now is an ideal time to "send your lawn or garden a valentine" by having your soil tested, said Skip Richter, agent for horticulture at Texas Cooperative Extension in Travis County.

February 04, 2005
Leadership Program Names Outstanding Alumnus  
AUSTIN – Barry Evans of Kress was named the Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership Alumnus of the Year.

February 04, 2005
Love Your Kids: Buckle Them Up  
COLLEGE STATION – Sharing candy, flowers, hearts and other symbols of love is the way most Americans celebrate Valentine's Day, Feb. 14.

February 04, 2005
Spencer Receives 2005 Young Investigator Award  
COLLEGE STATION –Thomas E. Spencer, Texas A&M University assistant professor of animal science, has been named recipient of the Young Investigator Award in life and social sciences. The award is given by Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society.

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

February 03, 2005
Forget Waltzing ... Walk Across Texas Instead  
COLLEGE STATION – Tired of burning gas and wearing out tires? Try burning calories and wearing out walking shoes instead.

February 03, 2005
Time To Top Dress Winter Wheat  
AMARILLO - Wet fall and winter weather has wheat in excellent shape across the Texas Panhandle and South Plains. But with the moisture come a few problems, area Texas Cooperative Extension agronomists say.

February 03, 2005
Texas Crop And Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION - This little piggy went to market. This little piggy stayed home. But at least 26,000 Texas pigs will go to a show this year, adding millions to the state economy, Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

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

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

January 31, 2005
Sonora Burn Workshop Scheduled Feb. 24-26  
SONORA - A prescribed rangeland burn workshop is scheduled Feb. 24-26 at the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station in Sonora.

January 31, 2005
Give The Valentine Gift That Keeps On Growing  
TYLER – For Valentine's Day, nothing says, "I'll love you forever," like red roses.

January 28, 2005
New Agent For Natural Resources Joins Extension In San Antonio  
SAN ANTONIO – Nelson Diarte has joined Texas Cooperative Extension as the new agent for natural resources in Bexar County. He will coordinate a variety of programs related to natural resource protection and conservation.

January 28, 2005
More Than Uncomfortable: Cold Weather Can Be Fatal  
AMARILLO – Cold winter weather brings more hazards than icy roads and broken water pipes. Cold can also kill.

January 28, 2005
Bee Sure To Check Out This Honey Of A New Web Site  
COLLEGE STATION - What has five eyes, can fly 20 miles an hour and has been on Earth for 30 million years?

January 27, 2005
Warren Named Extension’s Associate Director For Human Sciences  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Judith L. Warren has been named Texas Cooperative Extension's associate director for human sciences. The announcement was made Thursday following approval by the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents.

January 27, 2005
Cross Named To Key Post With Texas Agricultural Experiment Station  
COLLEGE STATION - Dr. Russell Cross, a well-known leader in the beef cattle and food safety industries, has been tapped as associate director for the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station and deputy vice chancellor of agriculture for the Texas A&M University System.

January 27, 2005
Fuchs Named Texas A&M University System Regents Fellow  
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Tom Fuchs, Texas Cooperative Extension's State Integrated Pest Management coordinator at San Angelo, was named a Regents Fellow by Texas A&M University's Board of Regents.

January 27, 2005
Dallas Entomologist Chosen Texas A&M Regents Fellow  
COLLEGE STATION - Dr. James A. Reinert, a Dallas-based entomologist with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, was one of eight people receiving the Regents Fellow Service Award given by the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents Thursday.

January 27, 2005
February Recycling Events Planned South Of Houston  
AUSTIN – Texas Country Cleanups, a series of rural recycling events, are scheduled for February.

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

January 26, 2005
Extension, Others Creating Family “texas Experience”  
SAN ANTONIO – Looking for some Texas-sized fun for the whole family? You can find it at this year's "Texas Experience" exhibit.

January 26, 2005
Extension Agent Takes The Mystery Out Of Growing Orchids  
TYLER – Contrary to popular perception, orchids can be easily grown at home by the amateur gardener.

January 26, 2005
Annual Angora Goat Test Dates Set  
SONORA – Dates are set for the 2005 Angora Goat Performance Test at the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station here.

January 26, 2005
Feb. 23 Beef Cattle Program Offers Herd Management Tips  
ABILENE – Texas Cooperative Extension's "Beef Cattle Section" has been planned for Feb. 23. An educational component of the Texas Farm, Ranch and Wildlife Management Expo, the event will offer tips tailored to West Texas beef producers.

January 25, 2005
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION -- "Udderly" unpredictable weather has kept Texas cattle producers busy trying to keep herds healthy, Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

January 25, 2005
Ledbetter Named Communications Specialist In Amarillo  
AMARILLO – A veteran agricultural writer and business editor has joined the research and Extension staff at the Texas A&M University System's Agricultural Research and Extension Center here.

January 25, 2005
Extension To Present Feb. 11 Workshop On Trading With Cuba  
VICTORIA - Texas Cooperative Extension, a partner in the Texas-Cuba Trade Alliance, will present an educational program to help agricultural producers, businesses and others improve their chances for success in trading with Cuba.

January 25, 2005
Fort Stockton Nature Tourism / Rural Workshops Set For Feb. 23-24  
FORT STOCKTON – A two-day workshop for land-owners involved in nature tourism and rural diversification is set for Feb. 23-24 in Fort Stockton's Large Community Hall. The hall is off of U.S. Hwy 285 South in Rooney Park. Registration starts at 8 a.m. both days, and the program starts at 8:30 a.m. "These workshops came about because of the increased interest in nature tourism in our area," said Jed Elrod, Texas Cooperative Extension agent in Pecos County and a workshop coordinator.

January 24, 2005
Texas Brigades Youth Camps Seek New Recruits  
SAN ANGELO – Texas Cooperative Extension's Texas Brigades is sounding the call for cadets to participate in this year's summer camps.

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

January 21, 2005
Science Magazine Features 'Parasites From Outer Space'  
COLLEGE STATION – One scientist calls them "parasites from outer space." Others call them exotic. But most people would call these insects just plain odd.

January 20, 2005
Texas Associations, Agency Receive Partnership Awards  
COLLEGE STATION -- Texas Cooperative Extension Partnership Awards were given to the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, Texas Association of Counties and the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services recently.

January 19, 2005
Extension Can Help Make Money Decisions Less Taxing In 2005  
AUSTIN -- Travis County residents who made a New Year's resolution to put their financial house in order can find help through Texas Cooperative Extension.

January 19, 2005
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – This year's monster cotton crop on the High Plains is causing thrills and chills among producers and ginners, Texas Cooperative Extension reports.

January 19, 2005
Texas A&M University'S Water Week 2005 Set Feb. 7-11  
COLLEGE STATION – Population shifts, industrial developments, changes in water law and advances in technology have made each drop of water more precious than 25 years ago.

January 18, 2005
Texas Official: Animal Id System Would Help ‘get Ahead’ Of Threatening Diseases  
WACO – A state animal health official said Tuesday that a national animal identification program will help the livestock industry stay ahead of threatening diseases that could impact farms nationwide.

January 18, 2005
4-H Foundation’s Friends And Alumni Association Has New Director  
COLLEGE STATION – When she joined 4-H as a young girl about 15 years ago in Garden City, Kayla Kohls Rathmann had no idea she was meeting her future career. But as the new director of the Friends and Alumni Association of the Texas 4-H Foundation, she has been involved with 4-H for most of her life.

January 14, 2005
Get Moving! Start New Exercise Program In New Year  
AMARILLO – If the longest journey starts with a single step ... well, so does a physical activity program for the new year. That's the word from Andrew Crocker, Texas Cooperative Extension program specialist in gerontology and health.

January 13, 2005
Feb. 22 Workshop In Abilene Offers Tools For Texas Wildlife Management  
ABILENE – Texas Cooperative Extension will host the "Texas Wildlife Experience-Toolbox For Success" workshop on Feb. 22 in conjunction with the Texas Farm, Ranch and Wildlife Management Expo.

January 13, 2005
Vice Chancellor’s Awards Presented At Conference  
COLLEGE STATION -- Twenty-two individuals and three teams with the Texas A&M University System Agriculture Program were honored with the Vice Chancellor's Award in Excellence, the highest honor for employees.

January 13, 2005
Experiment Station Faculty Fellows Named  
COLLEGE STATION – The Texas Agricultural Experiment Station named five Faculty Fellows and its first Senior Faculty Fellow into its Hall of Honor at the annual Texas A&M University System Agriculture Program Conference today.

January 11, 2005
Texas Crop, Weather Report  
COLLEGE STATION – The news is good from the state's cabbage patch, according to an expert with Texas Cooperative Extension.

January 10, 2005
Put Safety First During New Year  
COLLEGE STATION – Now that the decorations have been taken down, the presents exchanged and the last of the holiday leftovers fed to the dog, it's time to consider making changes in the new year.

January 07, 2005
Protein Transformation Gives New Twist To Medical Research  
COLLEGE STATION -- It was a transforming moment. Researchers could barely believe their eyes.

January 06, 2005
Managing Private Impoundments For Better Fishing Meeting Set  
CONROE – Ponds or lakes that aren't providing quality fishing might need a management plan for healthy balanced fish populations, Texas Cooperative Extension experts say.

January 05, 2005
Paper Or Plastic? Society Becomes More ‘cashless’  
COLLEGE STATION – In the 1986 movie "Star Trek: The Voyage Home," Capt. James T. Kirk of the 23rd century finds himself in a 20th century pizza restaurant with no way to pay for his pizza and beer.

January 04, 2005
Fort Mckavett Man Honored For Lifetime Leadership  
COLLEGE STATION – James Powell of Fort McKavett will be given the Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership Achievement Award on Jan. 26.

January 04, 2005
Do Well, Be Well: Extension Helps Hundreds Learn To Manage Diabetes  
COLLEGE STATION -- When Cecil McCormick of Hawley was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about nine years ago, he tried to argue his way out of it.

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