East Texas archives - 2002
December 26, 2002
Looking back
over the year's victories, disappointments
December 26, 2002
Cotton farmers
reject weevil eradication program
December 19, 2002
Ozarka to start
production in January; About 1,400 attend Wood County Bottling
Facility grand opening
December 12, 2002
EQIP leaves East
Texas producers in the cold
December 12, 2002
Congressmen
support East Texans struggling with EQIP program
December 12, 2002
Opponents of
Marvin Nichols thankful for board's decision
December 12, 2002
A&M-Commerce
enhancing equine program
December 5, 2002
Nacogdoches cowman
recovering from injuries; utilizing knowledge in western art,
cowboy poetry
December 5, 2002
Lots of help
can be packed into one trained stock dog
November 28, 2002
Sulphur River
log jam blocked by need for study, funds
November 28, 2002
Convention details
'what every beekeeper should know'
November 28, 2002
'02 Texas
honey prices are exceptionally sweet
November 21, 2002
Southeast Texas
calf infected with West Nile
Horse chiropractor can put horses back in place
November 21, 2002
Complete Texas
TB regs still up in the air
November 14, 2002
Kaufman County
teen readying for semi-final speech competition
November 7, 2002
Needing
a 'better way' led to Bucket Buddy invention
November 7, 2002
Low milk
prices affecting dairy-related businesses
November 7, 2002
Public comment
recorded on Marvin Nichols
October 31, 2002
Bowie County
pecan farmers find success with retailing outlet
October 31, 2002
Poinsettias,
flowering tropicals profitable for Wood Co. greenhouse
October 31, 2002
Fewer Texas
dairy farmers producing more milk
October 10, 2002
Election
2002: Ramsay, Combs face off in race for Texas Agriculture Commissioner
'A job that fits my experience, personality and abilities'
October 17, 2002
Beef industry
leaders lead NETBIO members through current issues
October 17, 2002
Rainfall signals
good start for winter pasture planting
October 17, 2002
'Watered
milk' saga ends: Only defendant to face jury deemed 'not guilty'
October 10, 2002
4-H has impacted
East Texans' lives
October 10, 2002
Bonham Livestock
owners indicted
October 10, 2002
Chicken eaters
like big breasts, grower comments
October 3, 2002
West Nile Virus
kills E.Texas horse, others being tested
October 3, 2002
Hardy heifers:
Herd's youngest females will make a difference in profits 10
years from now
October 3, 2002
Over 800 comment
on formation of GCD in Wood County
October 3, 2002
People can
protect themselves against WNV
October 3, 2002
Petition for
groundwater conservation district in Wood County certified;
voters get final say
Plans for slaughter/processing plant progress
September 26, 2002
Moore Farms opens 'agritainment' site: Corn maze just part of the ag educational experience
September 26, 2002
Northeast Texas farmer attends NFU fly-in
September 26, 2002
Remedy for Sulphur River logs jammed
September 26, 2002
'Potential' downgrade closer for Marvin Nichols Reservoir
September 19, 2002
Hot' checks still coming in from Bonham Livestock; indictments expected
September 19, 2002
Goat Roast started as a 'getaway from the kids'
September 19, 2002
Mini-donkeys add fun, profit to East Texas couple's lives
September 19, 2002
Pilgrim Poultry obtains CAFO permit for Camp Co. egg farm
September 19, 2002
Distinctive Affairs: Special day planned for ETX senior citizens
September 12, 2002
Texas has 43 human cases of West Nile; Keep in mind the danger of other encephalitises
September 12, 2002
Rain dampens burn bans; Wildfire probability remains high in most areas
September 12, 2002
Boys Ranch holds annual rodeo; Ranch kids of all ages get down and dirty
September 12, 2002
Exotic animals bring joy to viewers
September 5, 2002
Waste management speciality corporation keys on global marketing
September 5, 2002
What's the cost of eliminating boll weevils?
September 5, 2002
Northeast Texas farmer to participate in NFU's 'fly-in'
September 5, 2002
Garland student named 'Texas Swiss Miss'
August 29, 2002
GIPSA, FBI investigates insufficient fund checks given by Bonham Livestock
August 29, 2002
Raising livestock can sure be an 'adventure
August 29, 2002
Favorable weather means hay balers still busy
August 29, 2002
Tomatoes - any time - create boon for Northeast Texas couple
August 29, 2002
Water planners asking to remove plans for Marvin Nichols
August 22, 2002
Experts detail West Nile virus transmit process, surveillance
August 22, 2002
New dairy program
to benefit small operations
August 22, 2002
Planning key for
any niche market success; Nature tourism sites gaining popularity
August 15, 2002
East Texas
Thoroughbred 'un-sung' hero in cross-crountry journey
August 15, 2002
Hunt County
farm has niche market to crow about
August 15, 2002
Hopkins County
sisters cut unique business out of wood
August 15, 2002
Slaughter
plant plans progres
August 8, 2002
Views on proposed
Marvin Nichols reservoir expressed at water meeting
August 8, 2002
Congressional
group asks for withdrawal of reservoir plan
Northeast Texas brothers share feelings about keeping their land
August 8, 2002
Cut flower business develops into colorful niche market
August 1, 2002
Herbs are one man's niche; Northeast Texan turns 'need' into 'profit'
August 1, 2002
Collin County
chosen for e-LDP pilot program
August 1, 2002
Rabies cases
continue to grow in Northeast Texas
August 1, 2002
Young Hopkins
County dairyman looks to a positive future
July 25, 2002
Hot Water Topic:
Proposed GCD draws public comment
July 25, 2002
Wood County
residents offer comments on new GCD petition
July 25, 2002
6-year-old cowboy
learning the ropes; Mutton Bustin' champion title is latest
claim to fame
July 25, 2002
'Water for Texas
- 2002' book details state's water availability, population
July 18, 2002
Held up on
appeal; Beef checkoff collection to continue during Appeals
Court process
July 18, 2002
New area code,
10-digit dialing, planned for Northeast Texas
July 18, 2002
West Nile Virus
found in Dallas County
July 18, 2002
Who earned
'neighing' rights in the state?
July 11, 2002
North Texas
cowboy reaches 'ground zero'
July 11, 2002
East Texas
poultry growers sue Pilgrim's
July 11, 2002
Rain welcomed;
won't deter 'hoppers
July 4, 2002
CBB seeks 'stay'
on judge's halt of checkoff
July 4, 2002
Firms hired
for Nichols Reservoir research
July 4, 2002
No action taken
in Pilgrim's egg farms case
July 4, 2002
Not a color
nor a forage ... Bluegrass comes alive in sound
June 27, 2002
Pine straw's
benefits cited
June 27, 2002
WNV vaccine still
'conditional' by FDA status
Interpretation of new Farm Bill under way
June 20, 2002
East Texas could become 'impaired zone,' state official cites at dairy conference
June 20, 2002
Ag commissioner keys on rural economic development
June 13, 2002
Grasshopper numbers varying in region
June 13, 2002
Karnal bunt found in Texas' regulated area
June 13, 2002
Admirable personal qualities of Audry Owens touted by family, friends
June 13, 2002
Texas' new TB status affects all cattle going out of state
June 6, 2002
Timber owners harvest industry news at field day
May 30, 2002
Through Harris
Family Hands: 100-year-farm honored
May 30, 2002
North Texas berry
farmers ready for 'u-pick' season
May 30, 2002
Dairy producers,
agribusinessmen learn more about organic milk production
May 23, 2002
Pilgrim's egg
farms given new orders by TNRCC
May 23, 2002
Protest sounded
at latest meeting on Nichols reservoir
May 23, 2002
Mount Pleasant Stockyards
sustains damaging blaze
May 23, 2002
Cool, wet weather
prime for armyworm development
May 16, 2002
Catfish production
adds to farm's diversity
May 16, 2002
Sounds of emu prosperity
growing
May 9, 2002
Grayson Co. 'mom'
encourages kids
May 9, 2002
Pilgrim's egg
farms still operating without permit
May 9, 2002
Family raises sheep
for fun and profit
May 2, 2002
Proposed slaughter/processing
plant meeting sheds light on project
May 2, 2002
Spring honey-making
under way in Texas
May 2, 2002
Fly season is here:
Control methods reviewed
May 2, 2002
East Texas rabies
cases continue to climb
April 25, 2002
East Texas forage
events address seasonal topics, clover's growing popularity
April 25, 2002
ICA's Northeast Texas
chapter organized
April 18, 2002
At brink of
trial, eight take deal in 'watered milk' case
April 18, 2002
What's up
with cattle prices? Buyers, brokers, bankers speculate
April 18, 2002
'Chamblee Bottom'
farm gains 100-year Family Land Heritage award from TDA
April 11, 2002
Cow slaughter,
processing plant proposed
April 11, 2002
New program offers
free inspections
April 11, 2002
Cooling pond
use in Texas 'back on'
April 4, 2002
East Texans should
remain on alert for rabies
April 4, 2002
Got coyotes? Get
control by use of traps
April 4, 2002
Castration by
scissors demonstrated
March 28, 2002
Best cows developed
from good heifers
March 28, 2002
Drill team competition
and playday raise funds for injured teammate
March 28, 2002
SRBA deviates from
agenda; lets lake's proponents, opponents speak
March 21, 2002
Dairyland/LaRue
New Holland joins Country World in celebrating 20 years
March 21, 2002
Permanent i.d.
for cattle promoted
March 21, 2002
Weather lore
was keen before modern-day forecasts
March 14, 2002
Plans for
Lake Marvin Nichols stir controversy
March 14, 2002
Historical home
site threatened by lake, dam
March 14, 2002
4-H leader motivates
other youth
March 7, 2002
Arctic air pushes
through Point as NFU celebrates origin site
March 7, 2002
Cases of rabies
in East Texas area rising
February 28, 2002
Democratic ag commissioner
candidates respond to survey
February 28, 2002
Anhydrous ammonia
used more in Texas' crop-producing areas
February 28, 2002
Cooling pond
issue raises big stink: Texas dairy producers, officials gather
to set operational guidelines
February 21, 2002
Celebration under
way: Dodd City FFA'er spotlighted
February 21, 2002
East Texas town readying
for national event
Mark Chesnutt, antique tractors, and more coming to historical
site in Point
February 14, 2002
Northeast Texas
water group hopeful of district development
February 14, 2002
Keep decision-making
local, ag commissioner stresses
February 14, 2002
Program
planners not 'horsing around'
Endowment sought to get program at A&M-Commerce under way
February 7, 2002
When it's time
to birth the baby, knowledge is key
February 7, 2002
Big aphids advancing
to Northeast Texas
February 7, 2002
Conference spotlights
ag's importance to region
January 31, 2002
Texas dairymen
encouraged to help dilute cooling pond controversy
January 31, 2002
Exotic in
East Texas
Veterinarinary clinic more than medical facility; it's home
to over 100 exotic animals
January 24, 2002
Austin
College students make strides in prairie restoration
January 24, 2002
Personal,
outdoor burning deemed unsafe in dry, windy conditions
January 17, 2002
AgriLand
joins Country World in celebrating 20 years
January 17, 2002
Ozarka moves
ahead with Wood County plans
Tests prove sound for water collection, bottling facility
January 17, 2002
Save Our Springs
group focuses on groundwater education, formation of conservation
district
January 10, 2002
Rabies cases
up in East Texas
Pet, livestock owners in tri-county area should be aware
January 3, 2002
Titus Co. ag producer
honored as top 'Young Farmer, Rancher'
