The Agriculture Gathering (TAG) will take place on April 25 at 6 p.m. in the Agriculture Education Center. TAG’s purpose is to recognize student accomplishments, develop stronger relationships at WTAMU, and gather everyone in the agriculture family. Professor of Agriculture … Continue reading
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FFA promoted agriculture, career development at WT
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WTAMU hosted the 2012 Future Farmers Association (FFA) Career Development Events on March 23.
The gathering offered 17 agricultural events to FFA groups from five different states. Schools sent about four contestants to best represent their school, creating more than 2,000 FFA entries this year.
Contests included: Agriculture Mechanics, Agronomy, Equine, Poultry, Agriculture Communications, Cotton, Dairy Foods, Entomology, Farm Business Management, Land, Livestock and much more. New events this year were Agriculture Communications and Veterinarian Technology.
Dr. Kevin Williams, assistant professor of Agriculture, said the contest would be impossible without the WT faculty and students’ assistance with Agriculture Ambassadors and other groups. Continue reading
Rodeo team competes in first spring competition
The WTAMU Rodeo Team competed in the first competition of the spring semester.
The team of 35 members has been coached by Casey Crow since 2009. Each team member, including six men and four women, competes individually for points.
The team’s first rodeo was held March 1-3 in Weatherford, TX. The top ten leaders from each event advanced to the finals on March 3.
The WT rodeo team competes along with 15 other teams in the southwest region under the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association.
With such aggressive competition, Coach Crow encourages his team to meet expectations. Continue reading
WT students preferred spring break activities
With spring break approaching fast, The USA Travel Guide has identified the top 2012 spring break destinations – Cancun, Amsterdam, London, Jamaica and South Padre Island. However, some WTAMU students are choosing alternate vacations.
Some students opt to spend spring break with the United Way or Habitat for Humanity.
Both organizations offer week long trips to students to experience communities such as Jamaica to rebuild homes or care for the people of Costa Rica.
Others go on trips to learn conservation practices in Mexico and become more culturally familiar to the communities of Morocco. Continue reading
Communication Week presents “WT’s Got Talent”
WTAMU's Got Talent. Logo courtesy of Comm Week 2012.
WTAMU’s Communication Department will be holding Communication Week 2012from Feb. 20-23. The theme chosen for this year is “WTAMU’s Got Talent”. The annual series of events will run Monday through Thursday with each day having different activities, including a guest speaker.
“The week showcases the fantastic work in our departments and contributions by our graduates locally, nationally and internationally,” Dr. Hannah Oliha, associate professor of Communication, said.
This year’s honored speaker is Liz Murray. Murray is a New York Times best seller for her memoir “Breaking Night,” which tells of her experience of homelessness and journey to Harvard University. She is also the founder and director of Manifest Living. The presentation by Murray will be on Feb. 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the Mary Moody Northern Recital Hall. Continue reading
Drought reveals disappointing numbers for Texas
On Jan. 27, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued cattle inventory for 2011. The results showed a decline in cattle herds of 1.4 million to 11.9 million cattle and calves as of Jan. 1, 2012. In the state of Texas, that is a devastating 11 percent decline from 2010. The cow numbers decreased 650,000 to 4.8 million head. That being a 12 percent decline, the worst seen on record in the state in almost 150 years.
Similarly, Oklahoma had a 12 percent decrease with numbers going to 4.5 million head, having a loss of 600,000 head of cattle. Oklahoma’s cow numbers were at 1.78 million, whereas now the state is down 90,000 head. From 2010, that is a 14 percent decrease in the state of Oklahoma.
Many cattle raisers were forced to make tough decisions due to the drought. Cattle raisers sold off old cattle and kept younger cows for smaller herds, others went to slaughter and few were able to lease land to send cattle to northern states.
ACT to attend Professional Development Conference
Agcomm faculty. Photo by Jessica Bartel.
WTAMU’s Agriculture Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT) will be attending the 2012 Professional Development Conference. The Texas Tech ACT chapter in Lubbock will host the conference from Feb. 23-25.
The three-day event will encompass guest speakers, tours to American Cotton Grower’s, Llano Estacado Winery, and plenty of opportunities for chapter discussion. Dr. Tanner Robertson, advisor to the Agriculture Media Communication students, will guide the group. Continue reading
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