August 31, 2001 |
Several counties have requested wheat and oat seed for result demonstrations. When the seed is ready to be picked up I will let you know.
The recent rains resulted in the germination of a lot of weeds. To retain the moisture and the firm seedbed for planting purposes, producers may have to apply a herbicide. A 10 to 12 ounce application of Roundup will take care of most of the small plants. However, in some fields the weeds are large and an application of paraquat may be needed. Remember that paraquat is a contact herbicide and adequate carrier and pressure will be needed to get the desired coverage.
Some small grain tests that can be conducted include: 1) Land preparation and equipment modification for controlling planting depth; 2) Effect of planting date and rate on forage and grain production; 3) Determination of forage production in the Fall and in the Spring; 4) Timing and rate of nutrient application; 5) Disease ratings of wheat; 6) Weed control; 7) Note when dormancy breaks in each variety; 8) Pull off date for grazed wheat and its impact on grain yield; 9) Insect ratings; 10) comparison of certified wheat with standard wheat; and 11) Plant height, standability, test weight per bushel, moisture and grain yield.
I would appreciate it if you would estimate the number of cotton samples that will need ginned and let me know. Once the total is determined I can book the gin at Lubbock for either one or two days.
Shown are six weeds that are developing in cropland and barditches at this time.
On September 10, there will be a training conducted at Abilene for producers needing to obtain a Private Applicators License. For more details and to register for the meeting call Gary Bomar at (915) 672-6048.
Taylor County will be having an educational meeting on November 8 that is worth 5 CEUs. I will send you an agenda on this meeting in the next newsletter.
If you have training during the next two months, please let me know so I can share that information with other agents and producers. Thanks.
Sincerely,
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