COLLEGE STATION – An online modeling tool to assist with identifying potential economic development opportunities in rural communities will be developed as part of a collaborative effort led by Texas A&M AgriLife, Iowa State University and Michigan State University. By analyzing federal employment and payroll statistics or “big data” the research team will more accurately […]
DALLAS – A new training facility for pest management professionals has opened its doors at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center, Dallas, where entomologists converted a graduate student dormitory into what they now call “ground zero for pest control training in Texas.” The facility is called IPM Experience House after the science-based approach […]
DALLAS – A state tax-free holiday on “water-efficient products” from May 27-29 includes all plants, trees and grasses for non-commercial shoppers, according to the Texas Comptroller’s Office. Texas A&M AgriLife Research horticulturists urge residents to be vigilant in selecting plant life that conserves water resources. “We know a good number of plant species out there […]
COLLEGE STATION – The 2016 U.S. cotton crop produced high yields and high-quality fiber, triggering a spike in export demand and higher market prices, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economist. “No question, we had high-quality cotton produced in 2016 that was widespread across the board,” said Dr. John Robinson, AgriLife Extension cotton […]
AMARILLO – All things relating to agricultural law can soon be found with a click of a button as Tiffany Dowell Lashmet begins a new podcast called “Ag Law in the Field.” Dowell Lashmet, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agricultural law specialist in Amarillo, will host guests weekly for a 30-minute segment to talk […]
BRACKETTVILLE—The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Kinney County will present a shared program with other agriculture- and natural resources-related agencies April 28 Brackettville. The program will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kinney County Civic Center, 200 E. Spring St. The cost is $10 per person and includes lunch. Two Texas […]
COLLEGE STATION – Even though this year there a few extra days past the traditional April 15 deadline to file income taxes, many people still will wait until after the deadline to file and need to understand the consequences of filing late, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service family economics expert. “According to the […]
COLLEGE STATION — The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, in cooperation with the Texas AgrAbility Project, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Millican Reserve and others, will present the kickoff of a new military entrepreneurial project and provide a military agriculture workshop in College Station April 28-29. Both events will be at the Millican Reserve, 4107 […]
COLLEGE STATION – Citing the need for heightened interest in water availability globally, Dr. Rabi Mohtar, biological and agricultural engineering professor at Texas A&M University, took center stage March 24 at Vatican City as part of Watershed, a conference to spark global conversations of the importance of water and the future. Pope Francis addressed the […]
COLLEGE STATION – Venturing into a business of your own can be a daunting task, but 36 agricultural economics students at Texas A&M University are well on their way to entering the world of entrepreneurship. The Agricultural Economics 425 seniors recently spent a full day as part of the Donald G. “Don” Kaspar ‘49 Agribusiness […]
