It has been a very challenging year for producers with drought and the environmental roller coaster, global unrest, and high input costs. The one thing that is encouraging is the price potential if we can get a crop in and grown successfully. Dr. Mark Welch and Dr. John Robinson discuss this topic ahead of the June acreage reports and current global environment. Their discussion was outstanding and they provided excellent information that should be useful to producers. Both Drs. Welch and Robinson are experts in marketing of grains and cotton and both are Extension economists with Texas A&M AgriLife. We also heard from Rodney Mosier with Texas Wheat and Angie Martin with Texas Corn to get updates from their producers. Thanks to everyone that participated.

Kerry Siders, IPM agent (Hockley, Cochran, and Lamb Counties) with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service goes in detail to explain the chemistry and use of plant growth regulators during the growing season and at different growth stages. Outstanding discussion and information presented.

Focused on plant available water, soil/water relationships, web Soil Survey information and its uses, irrigation systems, soil moisture sensors, etc. This discussion includes; Dr. Dana Porter, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Dr. Craig Bednarz, WTAMU and Texas A&M AgriLife Research Dr. David Parker, WTAMU and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

Timely and important information regarding carbon farming and issues associated with decisions and things to know. Dr. Joe Outlaw visited about the current policy discussions surrounding carbon and Dr. Jourdan Bell discussed and explained what it all means to a producer. This was outstanding conversation and I hope you enjoy the discussion.

Emphasis on this podcast is on how to get your cotton crop off to a great start. Dr. Ben McKnight visited about CWVI and seed lot quality and how that impacts stand of cotton. He also visited with the group about seed breaks and their impact. Dr. Suhas Vyavhare visited about seed treatments and in particular insecticide protection for thrips and wireworms. Dr. Jourdan Bell visited about environmental influences and planter settings. Dr. Emi Kimura discussed populations and planting dates on yield and maturity of cotton. Great conversations and a ton of good information.

Dr. Justin Benavidez discusses a variety of topics related to escalating input costs and provides some points on decisions that might be influenced. He focused on topics related to fertility, irrigation, seed costs, insurance opportunities, decisions aides available, and great discussion from the online group. Its an important topic and hopefully you will gain some knowledge that allows for profitable decisions in 2022.

Dr. Peter Dotray, Professor and Extension Weed Science Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Instructor at Texas Tech University provides and in-depth discussion at a recent on-line educational meeting. He covered early season management and challenges of resistant weeds and more. This was an very informative and detailed presentation from one of the best and most respected weed scientist in the nation. If interested in joining future educational programs on line please register on https://agrilife.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eFITmEFEvSlpflY

Dr. Jason Smith and Mason Carter discuss implanting. Discussion points included timing, best management practices, selections, economics, etc. of using implants on calves at different stages of growth. Excellent and timely information. Hope you enjoy.

Discussion with Dr. Peter Dotray, AgriLife Agronomist and Researcher with Texas A&M AgriLife and Professor with Texas Tech University on issues related to availability of herbicides and options for 2022 growing season.

Dr. Jason Smith and Mason Carter discuss the benefits of fenceline weaning and traditional weaning. They get into the economics of fencing, facilities, value added benefits, weaning in relation to vaccinations and timing, and BMP's for minimizing stress during weaning.