Department Updates

Southwest Beef Symposium set for Jan. 14-15 in Amarillo

November 6th, 2014

By: Kay Ledbetter Writer: Kay Ledbetter, 806-677-5608, [email protected]: Dr. Ted McCollum, 806-677-5600, [email protected] AMARILLO – The Southwest Beef Symposium, jointly hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service, is set for Jan. 14-15 at the Wyndham Garden Hotel, 3100 Interstate 40 West, Amarillo. “Looking to the Future”… Read More →

Texas A&M Stock Horse Team wins championship title

November 4th, 2014

By Olivia Norton ’16 Decatur – The Texas A&M Stock Horse Team won the championship title at the American Stock Horse Association Intercollegiate Show for the third consecutive year. On Oct. 26 the Aggies cruised to the top ahead of North Central Texas College and Tarleton University earning the highest team award and adding to… Read More →

Texas A&M students attend 2014 National Block and Bridle Convention

October 31st, 2014

Members of the Texas A&M University Saddle & Sirloin Club enjoyed a weekend of industry education, networking and service experiences at the 95th annual National Block and Bridle Convention held Oct. 23-26, 2014 at Texas Tech University in Lubbock. Students attending from Texas A&M included Sydney Reese, Kayley Wall, Kaysi Dean, Sierra Francis, Bridget O’Brien,… Read More →

I’m a Drover: Unexpected Love

October 27th, 2014

If you’ve ever taken a bite of meat, chances are Gary Smith has had a direct impact on your life. The food safety guru, unexpected “meat head” and animal agriculture advocate has made contributions to the livestock industry worldwide – and he’s not done. It all started in 1956. Smith was fresh off the farm… Read More →

Get Your Cattle Feeding Program Geared Up For A Bad Winter

October 24th, 2014

There is a decent chance, says Brian Bledsoe, that an El Niño will grace the U.S. with its presence this winter. “But to be honest, we’re undecided what type of El Niño this is going to be,” he says. Where the warm water appears in the equatorial Pacific will determine the relative strength of the… Read More →

Growing dairy industry spotlighted at recent Southwest Dairy Day

October 17th, 2014

Writer: Kay Ledbetter, 806-677-5608, [email protected]: Dr. Ellen Jordan, 972-952-9212, [email protected] FRIONA – Drought might have hurt the dairy industry in the Panhandle over the past few years, but a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialist said signs are indicating the industry is growing once more. Dr. Ellen Jordan, AgriLife Extension dairy specialist in Dallas, said the growth… Read More →

England, Ireland Study Abroad

October 17th, 2014

The England and Ireland Agriculture and Animal Production study abroad program offered a group of 28 animal science students a complete educational experience including tours of notable cities and landmarks, the scenic countryside and coastlines, a taste of local cuisine, visits with leaders from agricultural associations and in-depth tours to numerous farms and agricultural centers…. Read More →

2015 Camp Brisket

October 17th, 2014

2015 Camp BrisketJanuary 9-10, 2015College Station, Texas Tickets will go on sale for members August 14, 2014 at 10am at foodwaystexas.com (one week later for non-members). While Barbecue Summer Camp takes a broad approach to barbecue cookery and culture in Texas and beyond, Camp Brisket focuses on that quintessential Texas smoked meat, the humble brisket, covering… Read More →

Carpenter inducted into Meat Industry Hall of Fame

October 17th, 2014

Contact: Maggie Tucker, 979-845-1542, [email protected] Dr. Zerle Carpenter, professor emeritus of animal science and director emeritus of extension and associate vice chancellor, was inducted into the Meat Industry Hall of Fame, Class of 2014 on Sept. 13, 2014 in Charleston, SC. Six inductees were selected from more than 75 nominations encompassing all areas of red meat… Read More →

Armstrong inducted into Animal Science Hall of Fame

October 17th, 2014

By Olivia Norton ’16 COLLEGE STATION – On Wednesday, April 23, Anne L. Armstrong was posthumously honored as a 2014 Inductee into the Animal Science Hall of Fame during the Animal Science External Awards program. Dr. Russell Cross, Head of the Animal Science department, presented the award to Armstrong’s daughter, Katherine Armstrong Love, who accepted… Read More →