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Producers need to pay close attention to weed problems. With favorable growing conditions, a high population of weeds could develop rapidly and the larger the weeds the more expensive they are to control. Producers will need to be reminded not to use 2-4,D until tillering is complete. They might consider using products like Ally or Amber that are reasonably priced and give favorable broadleaf weed control for several months.
The biggest decision for producers is whether to defoliate. The leaf grade discount are high enough that most producers are concerned. In most cases they can't afford to kill the leaves and have them remain on the plant. For defoliation, some producers are applying a light rate of desiccant while others are applying defoliants. After the leaves have fallen off the plant, then a desiccant is applied at a high rate.
The ginning dates for District 6 and 7 will be November 18 - 20, 2002. A total of 330 cotton samples have been called in so far. I think there is close to 500 samples to be ginned, but I need the counties to call and confirm their numbers. Don't forget when your preparing the samples for ginning, the best weight size has been approximately 600 grams. If you need a copy of the ginning sheet [Click Here].
On November 14, a five hour CEU course will be held in Eldorado. For more information about the meeting call Scott Edmonson at (915) 853-2132.
On December 11, a SPCB/TDA Conference will be held at the Abilene Civic Center. This training is being hosted by the City of Abilene, Texas Cooperative Extension, and the Texas Department of Agriculture. The target audience is Landscape/Turf. For more details and to register for the meeting call Gary Bomar at (915) 672-6048.
On December 15, a five hour CEU course will be held at the Taylor County Extension Office. This training is being hosted by Texas Cooperative Extension and the Texas Department of Agriculture. The target audience is Ag Producers and Home Owners. For more details and to register for the meeting call Gary Bomar at (915) 672-6048.
October 1, San Saba County, Soil and Soil Fertility
October 3 & 4, Dallas County, Texas 4-H Foundation Meeting
October 7, District 7 Office, Office Conference
October 7 & 14, Tom Green County, Evaluate Harvest Aid Test Plots
October 8, McCulloch County, Soil and Soil Fertility
October 10, Taylor County, Soil and Soil Fertility
October 16 - 20, Lexington, Kentucky, National ESP Meeting
October 21, Tom Green County, Evaluate Harvest Aid Test Plots
October 24, Burnet County, Hay Show and CEU Course
October 29, McCulloch County, Plant Growth and Development
October 29, San Saba County, Plant Growth and Development
November 4, District 7 Office, Office Conference
November 12 & 13, Lubbock County, Texas Weed Information Group Meeting
November 14, Schleicher County, CEU Course
November 15, Professional Ag Workers
November 28 & 29, Holiday
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