Texas A&M AgriLife Ranch to Retail

Dr. JD Ragland, Randall County Extension Agent, recently sat down with cotton experts Dr. Peter Dotray, Megan Singletary, and Blayne Reed to discuss management and control of weeds in Cotton. These guests discussed the steps of managing weeds from starting clean, pre-plant, at plant, and post emergent weed control. The conversations were outstanding as practical and research discussion created some outstanding information as we get wrap up planting in the Panhandle and South Plains Region of Texas. Discussing the challenges and importance of such things as diversification, drift, water quality, resistance, incorportation, proper coverage, options of products, etc. really gave a complete coverage of the challenges and opportunites to have success with this pest. Thanks to all the speakers and Dr. Ragland for taking the time to share and I hope you enjoy the information.

Dr. Andy Hart (Hale County) and Mark Carroll (Floyd County), County Extension Agents with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension recently interviewed Dr. Kara Thorton-Kurth for their "The Graze" radio program. We thought it was good information and wanted to share it with you on this platform so that you would have an opportunity to listen. Dr. Kara Thorton-Kurth is a researcher with Utah State University and has been looking at the impact of minerals on the growth, health, and quality of beef animals in Utah. Some interesting discoveries and I hope you will gain from the discussion. Thanks to Andy and Mark for reaching out to Dr. Thorton-Kurth. For more information please see the podcast episode (Ranch to Retail) with Dr. Smith created last spring along with dozens of other topics related to nutrition and cattle. Thanks.

Caitlin Frederick (Crosby County) and Brant Baugh (Lubbock County), County Extension Agents with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service recently sat down with Dr. Calvin Trostle, Agronomist to discuss growing Camelina and then transitioned to the potential of using prussic acid free sorghum. This was outstanding conversation about two new alternatives being looked at in the area and Dr. Trostle discussed adaptation, production challenges, potential advantages and fit, along with research efforts underway. Sounds like some information worth watching. Hope you enjoy the discussion. Danny

Dr. Smith discusses the importance of getting the most out of your calf crop through health and nutrition programs. These are programs that improve the value of your calves and cost very little to implement. There are numerous ways to increase this very valuable asset and spend very little doing it and Dr. Smith discusses all of them. I hope you enjoy the discussion and if you have questions don't hesitate to contact us at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Amarillo. Danny

This episode features an excellent update and reminder of terminology related to the insurance options available to producers in the coming year. Dr. Andrew Wright and Will Keeling, economists with Texas A&M AgriLife recently previewed the decisions and what looks best under what scenarios. I hope you enjoy the conversation with Kristie Keys facilitating.

Impressive presentation focused on management of pastures, growing grasses, tools available, research projects, and brush management. Dr. Morgan Treadwell is a range specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and highly respected for the work she does in these areas. Thank you to Dr. Treadwell for sharing

Texas A&M Entomologists Dr. David Kerns, Dr. Suhas Vyavhare, and Dr. Patrick Porter discuss some problematic corn insects (Corn Leaf Hopper, Southwestern Corn Borer) and cotton insects that need to be prepared for in the coming growing season. Thanks to these gentlemen for a excellent presentation.

Presentation from the North Region Production Risk Management Conference where Dr. Dotray discussed issues related to control and management of resistant weeds plus issues impacting producers related to pesticide use and options.

Second part of the two part series on Beef Cattle Needs and Supplementation Decisions. Dr. Jason Smith details the decisions to be made based on protein and energy needs of your cattle and available forage. Very good and timely information. I hope you enjoy

Outstanding discusion with Dr. Blake Bennett regarding Ag Tax Status and what you should know. I really enjoyed this presentation and know that agents get a lot of questions regarding ag exemptions or reductions. This episode will help you answer most of those quesitons and where to find answers locally. Thank you Dr. Bennett