COLLEGE STATION — As the holiday season approaches, the number of solicitations people receive from charitable organizations will increase, noted Dr. Joyce Cavanagh, a family economics expert with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service. “It is estimated that charitable organizations receive 40 percent of their contributions in the last six-eight weeks of the year. Eighty cents… Read More →
Writer: Sarah O’Brien (409) 862-1556 ,sso2658@unix.tamu.edu Contact: Janie Harris (979) 845-3850,jl-harris@tamu.edu COLLEGE STATION While you’re taking precautions against West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne diseases for yourself, take them for your horses and pets as well. “Animals are susceptible and, in some cases, can be severely affected by the West Nile virus,” said Dr. Jim Olson,… Read More →
COLLEGE STATION — The holiday season can be a treacherous time on Texas roadways, but there are precautions drivers can take to protect themselves. Janie Harris, passenger safety specialist with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, said the most important priority for holiday travel is to plan the trip carefully. “Find out what the weather conditions… Read More →
Writer: Kathleen Phillips, (979) 845-2872, ka-phillips@tamu.edu Contact: Dr. Cloyce Coffman, (979) 845-0877, c-coffman@tamu.edu COLLEGE STATION — “Principles, Policies and Protection,” will be the theme of the 10th annual Plant Protection conference here Dec. 8-9 at the Pebble Creek Country Club on Greens Prairie Road, east of U.S. Highway 6. A general session from 8:30-10:40 a.m…. Read More →
Writer: Kathleen Phillips, (979) 845-2872,ka-phillips@tamu.edu Contact: Dr. Cloyce Coffman, (979) 845-0877,c-coffman@tamu.edu COLLEGE STATION — “Principles, Policies and Protection,” will be the theme of the 10th annual Plant Protection conference here Dec. 8-9 at the Pebble Creek Country Club, east of U.S. Highway 6 on Greens Prairie Road. A general session will open the conference with… Read More →
COLLEGE STATION — As shoppers hit malls, outlets, specialty shops and stores in search of the perfect Christmas gift, an economist recommends ways to stay on budget. “First, set a budget for total gift giving. Make a list of all gifts to be bought and decide before you begin shopping how to divide gift money,”… Read More →
AUSTIN — The 25th Water for Texas conference will be held Dec. 1-2 at the Red Lion Inn in Austin. The focus of this year’s conference will be water planning issues related to Senate Bill 1. In 1997, the Texas legislature passed the landmark bill that dramatically changed how the state will plan for water… Read More →
EAST TEXAS — Agricultural producers and home gardeners can learn of new fire ant control products at either of two Pesticide Applicator Recertification Courses held in December at the Texas A&M University Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Overton. One product, for example, isn’t that different from existing ant baits used for home lawns, but… Read More →
LUBBOCK — Texas farmers and ranchers should exercise extreme caution when modifying sealed toolbars on agricultural implements, said two Texas A&M University agricultural engineers and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). “A recent NIOSH Hazard Identification bulletin (HID 4) says producers should beware of an ignition hazard when drilling into sealed frames… Read More →
AMARILLO — The popular ‘have computer will travel’ software training workshops sponsored by the Texas Agricultural Extension Service will be returning to the Panhandle next month. Area farmers and ranchers can start registering now for upcoming courses. The Extension Service uses its traveling laptop computer laboratory to teach records management to farm and ranch operators…. Read More →
