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FDA irradiation decision hailed electron beam researchers, trainers
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COLLEGE STATION - The decision by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to allow irradiation of certain fresh produce will "change the landscape of food safety in the nation forever," according to a leading irradiation expert with Texas AgriLife Research. "This is a benchmark and courageous decision," said Dr. Suresh Pillai, director of the National
Kyle Smith Named Executive Associate Director of Texas AgriLife Extension Service
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COLLEGE STATION 'Kyle Smith, a veteran of nearly 36 years with the Texas A&M System, was named executive associate director of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service on Friday by the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents.Smith, who has served as the agency's associate director for county programs since 1993, succeeds Dr. Margaret Hale, who anno
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Taylor Named New AgriLife Extension Agent in Runnels County
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BALLINGER 'Sandy Taylor has been named the new Texas AgriLife Extension Service family and consumer sciences agent for Runnels County effective Aug. 15. The announcement was made by Runnels County Judge Marilyn Egan and Scott Durham, AgriLife Extension administrator at San Angelo. “We are pleased to have Sandy join us here in the West Central Regi
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Rwanda to Host Africa’s First 'Cup of Excellence' Coffee Competition
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KIGALI, RWANDA 'After near extinction, Rwanda's coffee industry and reputation as a country of origin for specialty coffee have 'perked up' to where Rwanda has been chosen to host Africa's first Cup of Excellence competition in August.The Cup of Excellence is an internationally sanctioned and highly prestigious coffee competition and online auction
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Watermelon May Have Viagra-Effect
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COLLEGE STATION -- A cold slice of watermelon has long been a Fourth of July holiday staple. But according to recent studies, the juicy fruit may be better suited for Valentine's Day. That's because scientists say watermelon has ingredients that deliver Viagra-like effects to the body's blood vessels and may even increase libido. “The more we stud
Expert Says Weigh Food Costs Like Buying Major Appliance
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COLLEGE STATION 'Grocery stores and restaurants should be approached like major appliance outlets 'with thorough research and planning. That's according to Dr. Jenna Anding, Texas AgriLife Extension Service nutrition specialist, who said rising food costs can be cut with thoughtful study. More than $3,600 is spent each year per person on food, accor
Rice Fluff: Economist Says Supplies Aplenty for U.S. Consumers
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COLLEGE STATION 'Reports about shortages of rice in the United States probably apply only to several imported varieties, and definitely not to the domestic supply of the popular grain. “Are we running out of rice? The answer is no,” said Dr. Mark Welch, Texas AgriLife Extension Service agricultural economist. This week's news that two large box reta
Pierce’s Disease Symposium Slated for April 30 in Driftwood
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DRIFTWOOD 'The 2008 Pierce's Disease Research Symposium will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m, on April 30 at Thurman Mansion at the Salt Lick in Driftwood.The symposium is open to the public, but attendance is limited to the first 100 registrants, said Jim Kamas, Texas AgriLife Extension Service fruit specialist in Fredericksburg, event coordina
Borlaug Institute Awarded Second Guatemala Food for Progress Project
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COLLEGE STATION –The Borlaug Institute for International Agriculture has been awarded a second Food for Progress project in Guatemala to help that country further develop its agricultural capacity and improve the income and quality of life for its farmers.The new project, awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will provide increased access t
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Jones County Names New AgriLife Extension Agent
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ANSON 'Deborah Hailey will become the Texas AgriLife Extension Service's new family and consumer sciences agent for Jones County effective April 14, according to a joint announcement made by county judge Dale Spurgin and Scott Durham, district AgriLife Extension administrator at San Angelo. The new agent transfers from Coleman County where she has
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