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WEBTexas A&M AgriLife home to world’s top animal science researchers, according to Research.com. ‘Buzzing’ with brilliance and dedication. Thompson named Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Canyon resident director. Veterinary Science Certificate Program makes job-ready high school graduates. Minimize the risk of West Nile ...
Mithila Jugulam named director of Texas A&M AgriLife Research …
WEBAug 1, 2024 · Jugulam will supervise all aspects of the operation of the center and its associated research. She will work to advance the strategic priorities of the center and Texas A&M AgriLife Research.Her responsibilities will include the development and administration of a nationally recognized research program that …
Comprehensive report on U.S. cattle market published - AgriLife …
WEBOct 4, 2021 · The 180-plus page book, titled “The U.S. Beef Supply Chain: Issues and Challenges” can be viewed on the AFPC website at https://afpc.tamu.edu. It is the result of proceedings from an AFPC-hosted workshop on cattle markets held June 3-4 in Kansas City, Missouri. The book puts into context a variety of disruptions in the cattle market ...
Texas A&M AgriLife maps out Texas’ working lands
WEBJul 24, 2020 · A new set of visual representations by the Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute, NRI, shows the breadth and diversity of the state’s working lands for agricultural production as well as the statewide support provided by Texas A&M AgriLife. “The Texas A&M AgriLife Support Network is a descriptor of a collective effort that brings advancements to Texas agriculture and all Texans,” said ...
‘Rebuilding the Cow Herd’ theme of Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short …
WEBJul 22, 2024 · More than 50 educational hours, 20 courses aimed at helping producers bring operations back to full speed. July 22, 2024 - by Kay Ledbetter. “Rebuilding the Cow Herd” is the theme of the 70th annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course on Aug. 5-7 in Bryan-College Station. The event is hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and ...
Nobel Peace Prize participant addresses role of economics in …
WEBJul 30, 2024 · An internationally renowned economist from the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences explained how economists have an increasing opportunity to help the agricultural industry find and strengthen its understanding of ways to maintain productivity.. Bruce McCarl, Ph.D., University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics, presented on this topic in his ...
Ogallala Aquifer: Situation to manage, not problem to solve
WEBMar 19, 2021 · Courage, experimentation, voices needed to drive change. March 19, 2021 - by Kay Ledbetter. The Ogallala Aquifer’s future requires not just adapting to declining water levels, but the involvement of a wide range of participants comfortable with innovation who will help manage the situation and drive future changes.
Cotton key player in Texas Panhandle water conservation
WEBFeb 24, 2020 · While relatively new to the northern Texas Panhandle, cotton has a role in the region’s water conservation plan, as many farmers are proactively adopting drought-tolerant crops to extend the life of their water supply, said Jourdan Bell, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agronomist, Amarillo.. Cotton complements the existing irrigated corn production and can prolong the ability to ...
Texas A&M AgriLife leads regenerative agriculture …
WEBOctober 7, 2021 - by Kay Ledbetter. From carbon sequestration to greenhouse gas emissions to cover crops, this fall a team of Texas A&M AgriLife faculty and others will begin evaluating the impacts of regenerative agriculture in semi-arid ecoregions in Texas and Oklahoma. Soil carbon capture and greenhouse gas …
Livestock owners encouraged to be aware of potentially toxic plants
WEBFeb 2, 2021 · Common plants that cause toxicity in cattle and horses. Cat Barr, Ph.D., is the toxicologist for the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL.Each year, she works with animal owners from across Texas who need assistance identifying potentially toxic plants.. Although Texas is home to a variety of potentially toxic plant life, there are several common plants that grow across ...