The Prairie News

West Texas A&M Agriculture Department sponsors T.A.G.

Jessica Bartel • April 3, 2012

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...

FFA promoted agriculture, career development at WT

Jessica Bartel • March 27, 2012

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...

Rodeo team competes in first spring competition

Jessica Bartel • March 6, 2012

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,...

WT students preferred spring break activities

Jessica Bartel • February 21, 2012

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...

Communication Week presents “WT’s Got Talent”

Jessica Bartel • February 14, 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...

Drought reveals disappointing numbers for Texas

Jessica Bartel • February 7, 2012

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....

ACT to attend Professional Development Conference

Jessica Bartel • January 31, 2012

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...