Category Archives: 2019

Recent Cold Temperatures Could Impact Wheat in Central Texas

by  Dr. Clark Neely, Small Grains Extension Specialist, College Station | 979-862-1412 | cbneely@tamu.edu Dr. Reagan Noland, Regional Extension Agronomist. San Angelo | 325-657-7330 | Reagan.Noland@ag.tamu.edu Recent cold temperatures experienced across the state are causing some alarm for wheat producers. On the morning of Tuesday March 5, low temperatures ranged from near 10oF in the northern Panhandle to mid-teens in the Rolling Plains, low 20’s for much of the Blacklands and mid to upper 20’s for areas of South and Southeast Texas (Figure 1).  Most of the wheat… Read More →

2019 Texas Auxin Herbicide Training Update

by Dr. Scott Nolte, Dr. Pete Dotray, & Dr. Gaylon Morgan In late October 2018, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced they will extend the registration of dicamba for two years (until December 20, 2020) for over-the-top (OTT) weed control in dicamba-tolerant cotton and soybean.  The extended labels include changes to ensure these products continue to be used effectively and to address concerns about off-target movement.  Initial label changes state that only certified applicators may apply dicamba OTT, prohibit OTT applications after 60 days after planting for… Read More →