February 4th, 2015
By: Brooke Prather When describing a man who is larger than life, boasts a résumé that speaks for itself and is a leader in the agricultural industry, three words come to mind — tenacious, driven and passionate. Upon first glance, Charles “Doc” Graham, D.V.M., resembles a typical Texas cattleman. Standing 6 feet 7 inches from… Read More →
February 4th, 2015
Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – From deer hunting enthusiasts to small grocery operators, there was wide interest in a workshop devoted to sausage making held recently at Texas A&M University in College Station. The workshop was hosted by the department of animal science at Texas A&M. Attendees went home with a wealth… Read More →
February 2nd, 2015
Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – From doctors and computer information technologists to restaurant owners, 2015 Camp Brisket participants learned the finer points of cooking one of the most popular barbecue cuts found throughout Texas. Dr. Jeff Savell, distinguished professor in the department of animal science at Texas A&M University, led the camp… Read More →
February 2nd, 2015
Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – A Beef Production Boot Camp for Retailers that helped educate meat market managers on the changing dynamics of beef production and retail marketing has received a 2014 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Superior Service Award in the team category. The award was presented during the Texas A&M… Read More →
January 15th, 2015
By: Kelly Yandell, via The Meaning of Pie As luck would have it, I recently found myself in the lobby of a hotel in College Station, TX, having secured a coveted seat for Camp Brisket. A few years ago, I went on for several linear feet about the joys of the BBQ Summer Camp put… Read More →
January 6th, 2015
Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected]: Dr. Jeff Savell, 979-845-3992, [email protected]. David Anderson, 979-845-4351, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – Texas barbecue restaurant owners and managers met recently at Texas A&M University in College Station for a town hall meeting discussing meat trends and issues. The meeting was led by Dr. Jeff Savell, university distinguished professor, regents professor and… Read More →
December 16th, 2014
Writer: Courtney Coufal College Station – Four graduate students in the Department of Animal Science are recipients of the 2014 Ronnie L. Edwards Graduate Teaching Award in recognition of their important contributions as graduate students to the undergraduate student experience. Amanda Bradbery, Clay Eastwood, Crystal Waters and Lance Bauer were presented the award during the… Read More →
December 15th, 2014
COLLEGE STATION – The Department of Animal Science held its annual Christmas Luncheon and Awards Ceremony on Dec. 4 at the Thomas G. Hildebrand, DVM ’56 Equine Complex. Faculty, staff, retirees, graduate students and student workers gathered for a prime rib and pork tenderloin meal, gift basket giveaways and departmental awards. The 2014 Outstanding Support… Read More →
December 11th, 2014
OLLEGE STATION — Animal science graduate students Lindsey Mehall and Clay Eastwood are each recipients of the Z.L. Carpenter Outstanding Graduate Student Award, which was presented at the Department of Animal Science Christmas Luncheon and Awards Ceremony on Dec. 4, 2014. This award is presented annually to a graduate student who demonstrates outstanding leadership skills… Read More →
December 9th, 2014
Contact: Dr. Gary Smith, 979-845-1541, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION — Students seeking a Master of Agriculture in Animal Science at Texas A&M University now have the ability to choose to follow a curriculum specifically designed to emphasize the meat industry. The new emphasis for the degree plan provides students with a bachelor’s degree supplemental coursework in addition… Read More →
