2009 Story Archive

About this document: This is an example document showing how an outliner can be used to keep lists of items. In this case, it can be used to keep a running log of agricultural media releases for a year. This is a great way to organize media releases by subject area.

Animal Science 

Texas cattle industry groups meet to discuss tick fever prevention 

COLLEGE STATION -- Representatives from Texas’ cattle industry recently discussed future research and educational partnerships related to fever ticks at a summit hosted by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service.The fever tick is a major concern to the livestock and wildlife industry, said Dr. Tom Hairgrove, livestock systems program coordinator with AgriLife Extension Service and Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory. It can carry and transmit Babesia, a blood parasite that can kill adult cattle. Other hosts for the fever tick are horses, deer, elk and other deer species.

Agricultural Economics 

Wind energy conference touts opportunities for agriculture 

COLLEGE STATION - Texas farmers and ranchers likely will see more opportunities come about in the future when it comes to wind energy, according to a Texas A&M System expert.

Economist: Cattle producers predicted to see profitable outlook in 2010 

BRYAN -- A weak U.S. dollar has encouraged investment in commodities, resulting in positive activity for agriculture, according to a Texas AgriLife Extension Service economist.

Ecosystem Science and Management 

Study: Lidar sensing gives researchers clearer view of forests 

COLLEGE STATION - For years, aerial photography has aided researchers in surveying the density of forests. However, a recent Texas AgriLife Research study shows that infrared detection allows for a more comprehensive measurement for trees and other plant life.

Lidar technology, which can be applied both on the ground, air and space, uses intensive pulses of light to capture information and give researchers a more comprehensive look at a surveyed area.