Monitoring forest health important to economic, environmental viability Writer: Kay Ledbetter, 806-677-5608, skledbetter@ag.tamu.edu Contact: Dr. Sorin Popescu, 979-862-2614, s-popescu@tamu.edu COLLEGE STATION – The old adage “you can’t see the forest for the trees” might mean more to Dr. Sorin Popescu than most people. Popescu, a Texas A&M University associate professor in the department of ecosystem…
Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, b-fannin@tamu.edu Contact: Dr. Gene Nelson, 979-862-2527, nelson@tamu.edu BRYAN – A workshop for financial planners and their clients scheduled Nov. 8-9 in Bryan at the Best Western Atrea, 1920 Austin’s Colony Parkway, will focus on “what’s next” with regards to investments pending the outcome of the 2012 presidential election. “The event is…
Writer: Kay Ledbetter, 806-677-5608, skledbetter@ag.tamu.edu Contact: Brittany Grube, Brittany.grube@agnet.tamu.edu Dr. Alyson McDonald, 432-336-8585, akmcdonald@ag.tamu.edu COLLEGE STATION – “How to Minimize Chemical Trespass, aka Spray Drift” will be the topic of a Nov. 1 webinar, part of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s ecosystem science and management unit series. “Chemical drift should be avoided because it…
Writer: Kay Ledbetter, 806-677-5608, skledbetter@ag.tamu.edu Contact: Dr. Paul Baumann, 979-845-4880, pbaumann@ag.tamu.edu COLLEGE STATION – Proactive herbicide weed control for lawns is the key to remaining weed-free when the turf turns green in the spring, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialist said. “The most important thing for homeowners when it comes to weed management is…
Writer: Kay Ledbetter, 806-677-5608, skledbetter@ag.tamu.edu Contact: Dr. Jason Vogel, 979-845-5580, Jason_vogel@tamu.edu COLLEGE STATION – Fertilizing one’s lawn is considered a necessary practice, as is with most agricultural crops. But how many people know about fertilizing a commercial forest, and how that might affect the environment and their investment? Dr. Jason Vogel, assistant professor of forest…
Writer: Kay Ledbetter, 806-677-5608, skledbetter@ag.tamu.edu Contact: Dr. Travis Miller, 979-845-4008, td-miller@tamu.edu COLLEGE STATION – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has announced the hiring of Clark Neely as the new state small grains and oilseeds specialist, according to Dr. Travis Miller. “This position is vital to our vast small grains industry, as it transfers and demonstrates…
Texas A&M turf experts advise cycle-soak watering of lawns Writer: Kay Ledbetter, 806-677-5608, skledbetter@ag.tamu.edu Contact: Dr. Richard White, 979-845-1550, rh-white@tamu.edu COLLEGE STATION – A typical landscaped yard consists of lawn area and ornamental plants. If watered properly, homeowners can see the beauty, pocket some green and save some water, according to a Texas A&M University turfgrass professor. Supplemental…
COLLEGE STATION — Economic and social transformations worldwide are changing the way plants are grown and marketed to consumers, and retailers will have to adjust to survive, according to a leading horticulture association executive. “Even with advanced technology and knowledge, you still have to look up and pay attention to what is happening around you,”…
Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, b-fannin@tamu.edu COLLEGE STATION – A new state-of-the-art laboratory equipped with instrumentation to allow rapid foodborne pathogen testing and characterization was showcased recently at The Science Park in College Station. The new facility is designed to support the efforts of faculty who are members of the Center for Food Safety, a collaborative…
COLLEGE STATION — Five graduates of the Texas A&M University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences were honored Oct. 13 with outstanding alumni awards. Allan Marburger, Horace McQueen, Dr. Jimmy Cheek and the late Roscoe Dooley were given Outstanding Alumni awards. Rachel Cutrer and Cari Rincker were presented Outstanding Early Career Alumni honors. “It’s gratifying…
