Listed below are descriptions of the purpose of each of the SPA locations in Texas.
http://usda-ars-beaumont.tamu.edu/
Utilize all available and appropriate technologies to develop broadly useful rice germplasm and identify and evaluate the milling, cooking, nutritional, and processing qualities of new rice varieties and selections developed by rice breeders in Federal/State varietal improvement programs in Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.
Anna McClung, Research Leader
1509 Aggie Dr.
Beaumont, TX 77713
phone (409) 752-5221
http://www.cprl.ars.usda.gov/
Develop improved water management methods and irrigation technology for sustaining or enhancing crop productivity, improving water use efficiency, reducing ground water use, and enhancing water and soil quality; develop management practices that optimize the use of water, soil, climatic, and nutrient resources for economically and environmentally sustainable crop and livestock production systems under dryland and limited-irrigation conditions; develop systems for utilizing renewable energy sources (wind, solar, and biofuels) for pumping irrigation, livestock, and farmstead water and generating electric power; and develop regimens that reduce environmental risks posed by accumulations of feedlot wastes by reducing the phosphorus content, improving nutrient utilization, and applying manure to grasslands.
R. Nolan Clark, Laboratory Director
P. O. Drawer 10
Bushland, TX 79012
phone (806) 356-5724
http://sparc.usda.gov/
Conduct research to improve the productivity of important southern crops, to enhance the safety to the consumer of meat products derived from livestock and poultry, and to develop improved methods for protection of livestock from debilitating insects and ticks.
G. Wayne Ivie, Center Director
2881 F & B Rd.
College Station, TX 77845
phone (979) 260-9372
http://www.bcm.tmc.edu/cnrc/
Define the dietary needs which will assure health in pregnant and lactating women and in children from conception through adolescence.
Dennis M. Bier, Center Director
1100 Bates St.
Houston, TX 77030
phone (713) 798-7022
http://www.csrl.ars.usda.gov/kbuslirl/
Conduct basic and applied research on the biology and the control of parasitic insects and ticks and mites that affect livestock.
John E. George, Laboratory Director
2700 Fredericksburg Rd.
Kerrville, TX 78028-9184
phone (830) 792-0308
http://www.csrl.ars.usda.gov/
Develop fundamental, long-range research programs in Plant Stress and Germplasm Development, Wind Erosion and Water Conservation, and Cotton Production and Processing.
Dan Upchurch, Laboratory Director
3810 4th St.
Lubbock, TX 79415
phone (806) 749-5560
http://arsserv0.tamu.edu/
Develop technology for maximizing forage and crop production; reducing uncertainty regarding the effects of global change on agriculture; controlling invasive brush and weeds; and solving problems relating to efficient use of soil and water, crop production, soil fertility, erosion, hydrology, and water quality.
Clarence W. Richardson, Laboratory Director
808 E. Blackland Rd.
Temple, TX 76502
phone (254) 770-6500
http://weslaco.ars.usda.gov/
Increase food and fiber productivity, increase the efficiency of plant production, conserve natural resources used to produce food and fiber products, and preserve the quality of food and fiber products delivered to consumers. Food and water safety and water, soil and energy conservation are of paramount importance in this research program.
Jerry Quisenberry, Center Director
2413 E. Hwy 83, Bldg. 200
Weslaco, TX 78596
phone (956) 447-6301
