November 7th, 2014
he Texas A&M University Livestock Judging Team competed twice in October and brought home second and third places. On Oct. 4, the Aggies finished third at the Tulsa State Fair Collegiate Livestock Contest. Oklahoma State University and Texas Tech University won first and second. Team members Tyler Mackey and Frank Aniol finished sixth and eighth…
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”…
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…
November 1st, 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,…
October 28th, 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…
October 25th, 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…
October 18th, 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…
October 18th, 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….
October 18th, 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…
October 18th, 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…
