Department Updates

AgriLife agencies plan sheep and goat doubleheader in San Angelo

AgriLife agencies plan sheep and goat doubleheader in San Angelo

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…

AgriLife Extension experts: Livestock parasites, pests likely to proliferate due to wet weather

AgriLife Extension experts: Livestock parasites, pests likely to proliferate due to wet weather

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…

Tractor, cattle working, Brush Busters demonstrations planned for Beef Cattle Short Course

Tractor, cattle working, Brush Busters demonstrations planned for Beef Cattle Short Course

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…

Livestock Indemnity Program Available for Producers Affected by Texas Floods

Livestock Indemnity Program Available for Producers Affected by Texas Floods

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…

Marbling research shows healthy fat in beef has benefits

Marbling research shows healthy fat in beef has benefits

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….

AgriLife Extension crop and livestock budget spreadsheets now available

AgriLife Extension crop and livestock budget spreadsheets now available

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…

Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course set for Aug.1-3

Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course set for Aug.1-3

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…

Red, white, blue beef cattle system aims to improve calving efficiency

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…

Dr. Xiaoqiu Wang receives Association of Former Students Distinguished Graduate Student Award for Excellence in Research

April 27th, 2016

Writer: Fuller Bazer, 979-862-2659, [email protected] Dr. Xiaoqiu “Churchill” Wang was honored for Doctoral Research as recipient of a 2016 Distinguished Graduate Student Award from The Association of Former Students and Office of Graduate and Profession Studies at a ceremony in the Stark Gallery in the Memorial Student Center of Texas A&M University.    Drs. Fuller W. Bazer…

Clay Eastwood receives Association of Former Students Distinguished Graduate Student Award for Excellence in Teaching

Clay Eastwood receives Association of Former Students Distinguished Graduate Student Award for Excellence in Teaching

April 26th, 2016

Writer: Jeff Savell, 979-845-3992, [email protected] Dr. Karen L. Butler-Purry, Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies, Clay Eastwood, and Marty Holmes, Vice President, The Association of Former Students Clay Eastwood received an Association of Former Students Distinguished Graduate Student Award for Excellence in Teaching at a ceremony held in the Stark Gallery in the Memorial Student…