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Texas A&M scientist taking infrared laser look at forests

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…

October 30, 2012

Environment

Financial planning workshop Nov. 8-9 in Bryan to focus on ‘What’s Next?’

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…

October 29, 2012

Campus & Community

Monthly webinar to address the silent trespass of chemical drift

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…

October 26, 2012

Farm & Ranch

AgriLife Extension expert: Proactive lawn weed control best bet

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…

October 25, 2012

Lawn & Garden
Two men look at pine tree forest

Texas A&M forest expert: Forest fertilization can increase production, decrease carbon emissions

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…

October 22, 2012

EnvironmentScience & Tech

AgriLife Extension announces new state small grains specialist

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…

October 19, 2012

Farm & Ranch

Water, rest, water, save

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…

October 18, 2012

Lawn & GardenScience & Tech

Horticulture executive says economic, social transformation changing industry

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,”…

October 17, 2012

Lawn & Garden

Center for Food Safety unveils state-of-the-art laboratory testing facility at open house

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…

October 17, 2012

Science & Tech

Texas A&M agriculture, life sciences college bestows alumni awards

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…

October 16, 2012

Science & Tech
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