by Dr. Calvin Trostle, Extension Agronomy, Lubbock, 806-746-6101, ctrostle@ag.tamu.edu; Dr. Clark Neely, State Extension Small Grains specialist, College Station, 979-862-1412, cneely@ag.tamu.edu Continuing a long-time High Plains practice, Texas A&M AgriLife has extended our wheat “Picks” suggestions for Texas wheat producers across the state. Texas A&M AgriLife’s sister agencies for Research and Extension collaborate by region across the state to conduct extensive wheat variety testing in both research settings and on-farm sites. Our ongoing Picks criteria include a minimum of three years of data in AgriLife wheat variety trials… Read More →

by Muthu Bagavathiannan, Assistant Professor of Weed Science, College Station; Peter Dotray, Professor of Weed Science, Lubbock; Paul Baumann, Extension Weed Specialist, College Station; Gaylon Morgan, State Cotton Specialist, College Station Palmer amaranth and waterhemp (known as pigweeds) have been spreadling rapidly in Texas row crops and several of these populations are likely resistant to glyphosate heribicide. Producers are increasingly recognizing the importance of preplant and pre-emergence residual herbicides and multiple modes of action to help prevent/manage glyphosate resistant pigweeds in their fields. However, much of the emphasis… Read More →

by Dr. Calvin Trostle, Extension Agronomy, Lubbock, 806-746-6101, ctrostle@ag.tamu.edu Many Texas producers are interested in having planting seed tested for various crops. This is particularly important for wheat and other small grains seed, which farmers may save for their own planting use (unless they have a variety that requires a signed agreement stating you are not permitted to do so). Texas A&M AgriLife Extension recently updated our annual document outlining seed testing certification standards as well as possible seed labs for your testing needs. Historically, many Texas producers… Read More →