February 13th, 2014
Contact: Dr. Jeff Savell, 979-845-3935, [email protected] WASHINGTON – Dr. Jeffrey W. Savell, regents professor and E.M. “Manny” Rosenthal chair in the department of animal science at Texas A&M University, recently received a regional national teaching award for food and agriculture science from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities. The award was presented at the…
February 13th, 2014
Beef Cattle Browsing Editor: Dr. Stephen Hammack, Professor & Extension Beef Cattle Specialist EmeritusDecember 2005This newsletter is published by Texas AgriLife Extension – Animal Science. Media, feel free to use this information as needed and cite Texas A&M University Beef Cattle Browsing Newsletter, Dr. Steve Hammack. WHICH BEEF IS BEST – U.S., CANADIAN, OR AUSTRALIAN?Nebraska…
February 13th, 2014
Contacts: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected] Coufal, 979-845-1542, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – A workshop on making processed meat products is scheduled for April 25-26 on the campus of Texas A&M University in College Station. Hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the department of animal science, the Aggie Processed Meat school will engage participants…
February 13th, 2014
Beef Cattle Browsing Editor: Dr. Stephen Hammack, Professor & Extension Beef Cattle Specialist EmeritusJune 2007This newsletter is published by Texas AgriLife Extension – Animal Science. Media, feel free to use this information as needed and cite Texas A&M University Beef Cattle Browsing Newsletter, Dr. Steve Hammack. EFFICIENCY vs. METHANEMethane contributes to what is commonly called…
February 13th, 2014
Beef Cattle Browsing Editor: Dr. Stephen Hammack, Professor & Extension Beef Cattle Specialist EmeritusMarch 2008This newsletter is published by Texas AgriLife Extension – Animal Science. Media, feel free to use this information as needed and cite Texas A&M University Beef Cattle Browsing Newsletter, Dr. Steve Hammack. NATIONAL MARKET COW & BULL BEEF QUALITY AUDITCow and…
February 13th, 2014
SAN ANTONIO – The Texas A&M University Livestock Judging Team won the championship at the San Antonio Livestock Exposition Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest on Feb. 23, 2013. The Aggies defeated second place Texas Tech University, followed by Oklahoma State University, West Texas A&M University and Angelo State University, respectively. In team competition, Texas A&M won…
February 13th, 2014
Media contact: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Carey Satterfield, an assistant professor in the department of animal science at Texas A&M University, has received the 2013 Outstanding Young Animal Scientist in Research Award from the Southern Section of the American Society of Animal Science. Satterfield’s research specializes in reproductive physiology, nutrition and growth….
February 13th, 2014
COLLEGE STATION – The Farmers Fight organization at Texas A&M University hosted the inaugural National Agricultural Advocacy Conference held on Oct. 4-6, 2013, on the Texas A&M campus in College Station. Forty-five agricultural student leaders from thirteen universities came together to discuss the future of the agriculture industry and the students’ role. The student advocates…
February 13th, 2014
Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected]: Brant Poe, 979-845-6059, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – Texas 4-H and FFA youth and agricultural leaders interested in gaining livestock evaluation skills can attend a Livestock Judging Clinic to be held March 29, 2014, at Texas A&M University in College Station. The clinic will begin at 8 a.m. and will be…
February 13th, 2014
Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected]: Dr. Rick Machen, 830-278-9151, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – With consumer interest heightening about where food comes from, grass-fed beef producers will have the opportunity to learn more about marketing opportunities as well as production trends during a May 30-31 conference in College Station. Dr. Rick Machen, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service beef…
