June 29th, 2016
Writers: Haley Birkenfeld and Morgan Moreno The Texas A&M Stock Horse Team was named 2016 National Champions at the American Stock Horse Association (ASHA) Collegiate Show held in Sweetwater, Texas on April 22-23. Team members are co-captains Morgan Moreno and Haley Birkenfeld, Lane Birkenfeld, Zachary Haydon, Ellen Black, Kylie Reis, Anissa Cervera, Madison Crum, and Lillian…
June 29th, 2016
Former student, Xiaoqiu (Churchill) Wang, has been awarded the 2016 Agri-King Outstanding Graduate Student Award. The award recognizes the achievement of outstanding graduate students working toward the mission of the ASAS: “The American Society of Animal Science fosters the discovery, sharing, and application of scientific knowledge concerning the responsible use of animals to enhance human life and well-being.”…
June 29th, 2016
August 19-20 events to feature the latest in sheep, goat technology, management, marketing Writer: Steve Byrns, 325-653-4576, [email protected] Contact: Marvin Ensor, 325-653-4576, [email protected] Dr. John Walker, 325-653-4576, [email protected] SAN ANGELO – Plans are fast coming together for a Texas A&M AgriLife sheep and goat doubleheader featuring two events that planners tout as this year’s premier educational events for…
June 22nd, 2016
By: Paul Schattenberg, 210-859-5752, [email protected] Dr. Rick Machen, 830-278-9151, [email protected] Dr. Reid Redden, 325-653-4576, [email protected] Mary Wicksten, 979-845-3388, [email protected] Dr. Mike Merchant, 972-952-9204, [email protected] UVALDE — Excessive rains in many parts of the state have Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts concerned about the possibility of increased parasite and pest activity with livestock. “Wet weather creates conditions favorable for…
June 10th, 2016
Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected] Contact: Dr. Jason Cleere, 979-845-6931, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – Live cattle working, tractor equipment and Brush Busters demonstrations are among several activities planned for the 62nd Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course scheduled Aug. 1-3 at Texas A&M University in College Station. All demonstrations will be Aug. 3 at various locations. They…
June 7th, 2016
Contact: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – Livestock producers who have animal death losses due to the Texas floods can apply for federal aid, according to state agriculture officials. The Livestock Indemnity Program administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture provides benefits to livestock producers for livestock deaths in excess of normal mortality caused by…
May 24th, 2016
Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – Beef with reasonable marbling and juicy taste is preferred among consumers, and industry leaders continue to monitor how to consistently produce a product with these traits. A recent research article addresses the biology and biochemistry of beef marbling and its effects on production systems, carcass and fat quality….
May 21st, 2016
Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected] Contact: Dr. Jerry Cornforth, 979-458-1804, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economists have updated crop and livestock budgets for 2016 to help farmers and ranchers plan and calculate expense and profit estimates for the current year. The budgets are available in spreadsheet format at http://bit.ly/1TZd7wA . “The spreadsheets give producers the…
May 21st, 2016
Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected] Contact: Dr. Jason Cleere, 979-845-6931, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – After a historic run in beef cattle prices, producers are left with many decisions regarding the future of the cattle market, consumer demand and long-term weather projections, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service beef cattle expert. These topics and more will be…
May 4th, 2016
Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected] Contact: Dr. Jason Sawyer, 979-862-7679, [email protected] McGREGOR – A patriotic color scheme used in a cattle production system study aims to make cow-calf production more efficient and ultimately produce more pounds of beef with fewer acres, according to researchers. The project is part of a broader scope of research studies led by…
