Writer: Edith A. Chenault, (979) 845-2886,e-chenault1@tamu.edu Contact: Edward A. Hiler, (979) 845-4747 Chester Fehlis, (979) 845-7808 Roland Smith (979) 845-1751,rdsmith@tamu.edu COLLEGE STATION — In response to the severe financial stress faced by many of the state’s farmers and ranchers, the Texas Agricultural Extension Service is expanding a innovative pilot program called the Financial and Risk…
COLLEGE STATION — The new Animal Science Teaching, Research and Extension Complex at Texas A&M University is poised to respond quickly to the rapid changes in the animal industry and in society as a whole, said Dr. Edward A. Hiler, vice chancellor for agriculture and life sciences, at the dedication of the new complex. About…
Writer: Tim W. McAlavy, (806) 746-6101, t-mcalavy@tamu.edu Contact: Craig Fincham, (806) 746-6101, c-fincham@tamu.edu LUBBOCK — Farmers and livestock producers know change is risky. They also know they must embrace a certain amount of necessary change and manage the risk involved if they are going to survive and thrive financially. Texas producers now are being introduced…
LINN — For a number of years, breeders of purebred beef cattle in the lower Rio Grande Valley have participated in bull gain tests and replacement heifer development programs in other parts of the state. Beginning on Oct. 26, the Rio Grande Valley Beef Cattle Improvement Association will begin its first annual bull gain test…
WHAT: Dedication of Animal Science Teaching, Research and Extension Complex WHEN: Oct. 9, 1998 WHERE: Animal Science Teaching, Research and Extension Complex HOW: U.S. Hwy. 60, west of the main Texas A&M University campus Friends, former students, industry supporters, faculty and staff of the department of animal science are invited to attend the dedication of…
ODESSA — Halloween isn’t just for ghosts and goblins this year. It’s also for horse enthusiasts. The West Texas/Southeastern New Mexico Equine Conference Oct. 31, in the Ector County Coliseum, should be a treat for those looking for money-making tricks in the horse business. Registration and introductions will be from 8:30 to 9 a.m. The…
SAN SABA — Central Texas cattle ranchers and others lucky enough to get good rains lately are holding the cards on wheat grazing this season, according to a Texas Agricultural Extension Service expert speaking here. Dr. Ronald Gill, Dallas-based Extension livestock specialist, shared his views on stocker cattle opportunities before a group of producers at…
AMARILLO — Efforts to expand and increase animal nutrition research by scientists at Bushland’s USDA-Agricultural Research Service Laboratory and Texas A&M’s Agricultural Experiment Station have gained momentum in a very short time, said Dr. John Sweeten, resident research director at A&M’s Experiment Station here. Station personnel along with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service, Texas Agricultural Extension…
Writer: Steve Byrns (915) 653-4576, s-byrns@tamu.edu SAN ANGELO–A second West Texas Grounds Maintenance Conference and Trade Show has been set for Sept. 10 in Angelo State University’s Ballroom. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. The program begins at 8 a.m. John Begnaud, Tom Green County Extension Horticulturist and a conference coordinator, said last year’s conference was…
MERTZON — Meat goat producers have a rare opportunity to learn from the pros during the upcoming “Concho Valley Goat A.I. and Embryo Seminar” Sept. 8 in Mertzon’s Community Center. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. The program begins at 10 a.m. The seminar is sponsored by Extension agriculture committees in counties from the Concho Valley…
