Proposed changes to Acephate insecticide labels

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The EPA is proposing changes to the labeled uses of Acephate. These changes include “The proposed mitigation is to cancel all uses except tree injection…” Growers and other stakeholders are encouraged to comment to identify critical uses of acephate. Acephate, Proposed Interim Decision FR Notice: https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2024-09181 Docket: https://www.regulations.gov/docket/EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0915 PID: https://www.regulations.gov/document/EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0915-0069 See more here:  20240509_PID Summary for Core Group and IPM Centers.

Squaring Cotton and Herbicide Damage

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Cotton maturity ranges from cotyledon to 1/2-grown square. Some fields need to be scouted for thrips, while others are beyond the thrips damage window and need to be checked for cotton fleahopper. Seedling cotton should be monitored for thrips until 5 or 6 true leaves are on the plants. I usually think the growing conditions in late April are good enough to overcome thrips feeding, but some fields have high numbers of thrips that are causing significant damage. Thrips are slender, straw-colored insects about 1/15 inch long, with… Read More →

March Temperatures and Planting

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A lot of cotton acres have already been planted and more are going in by the day. Extension recommendations for cotton planting have been the same for a long time.  Soil temps above 60F for several days and a warm 5-10 day forecast. The other primary factor being considered is soil moisture. Many fields are getting dry in the seed zone and the next rain event looks like it may be next weekend at the earliest. The critical minimum temperature for cotton growth is 60 degrees F.  We… Read More →

How Are We Doing?

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As we reflect on this year’s crop, it is important for us at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to know how we have helped you. Please provide feedback on the IPM Program and help give us direction in the next year.

Time for Soil Testing

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It is time to test the soil in your fields for nutrient content and fertilizer recommendations.  Since 2013, we have sampled fields and found soil nitrogen levels up to 168 lbs N per acre. This can be a opportunity to reducing costs without affecting yields. On average, fields can save $15-$20 by reducing fertilizer rates based on soil tests to 24″. The Mid-Coast IPM Program is equipped to soil test with a hydraulic soil probe that samples to a depth of 24″. Contact Stephen Biles 361-552-9747 (Office) 361-920-1138… Read More →