High Plains IPM “Radio” Podcast 03/17/2021

 All, the first episode of our High Plains IPM “Radio” Podcast is posted here https://soundcloud.com/user-766365640-259391064/high-plains-agricultural-pest-management-news-for-3172021

Recorded 3/17/2021, highlights include:  Alfalfa weevil around the corner, Wheat; army cutworm less than last year, other insects low but viruses picking up. Sorghum; sugarcane aphid in-furrow insecticide treatment won't last long enough for grain sorghum, but at 80 days could benefit forage sorghum or silage. Cotton; expect more wireworms and use treated seed, nematodes highest in southern Bailey County. (5:24 mins)

 

Thanks,

Blayne

Starting THIS Week High Plains IPM “Radio” Podcast

 Greetings all,

 It’s that time of year when several things are moving into gear.  That is true for the pests too!  This week, the High Plains IPM Team will be starting our High Plains IPM “Radio” Podcast.  If you signed up for last year’s podcast and have not removed your name from the subscription list, you should receive this season’s version with no action needed.  If you would like to sign up to receive notifications of the latest podcasts, please follow this link, https://www.texasinsects.org/agriculture-audio-updates-home.html

Once signed up, you will get a text alert for each new, top notch pest update every week for the summer pest season.  There will be a link in the message that you follow to listen to the podcast at your leisure. 

If you miss some, or just want to pick and choose which podcast to listen to, we will be releasing links on our blog (Plains Pest Bugosphere https://halecountyipm.blogspot.com/), Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Plains-Pest-Management-for-Hale-Swisher-199278620682556 and Twitter page https://twitter.com/PlainsPestMgmt.

See you on the air waves!

Thanks,

Blayne Reed

2021 CEU Vector Management Program in Lubbock May 5th

 Here's the link to register for the Vector Management Program class in Lubbock https://livestockvetento.tamu.edu/workshop-registration/cue-vector-management-program/

Class is designed to train personnel in cities and municipalities that are in the field of mosquito abatement or are working on setting up a vector control program.  The workshop will educate personnel on mosquito identification, biology, ecology, control tactics, trap us, surveillance, virus testing, Zika and mosquito control.

Thanks,

Blayne
 

Hale/Swisher Crops Conference on April 5, 2021

Please join us for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Hale/Swisher Crops Conference on Monday, April 5^th at the Ollie Liner Center, 2000 S. Columbia St. in Plainview.

Registration will begin at 8 A.M. The fee is $20. Please note, we only accept cash or check payment methods.

CEUs and CCAs are available and lunch is provided. Please see the agenda below.

 Please RSVP by March 22^nd.  You can RSVP online at https://hale.agrilife.org/hale-swisher-crops-conference/ or by calling (806) 291-5267.

 See y'all there!

Blayne

Agronomy Round Table Discussion March 30th

Registration is Open for the virtual Agronomy discussion Hosted by Hale County AgriLife https://hale.agrilife.org/mid-plains-innovative-ag.../ We'll be talking about New Sorghum Technologies, Herbicide Resistance, Irrigation Schedule & Water Management, and Variety Testing with local AgriLife agents, specialists & field experts. FREE (1 CEU-General) Pre-Registration Required.  This is a virtual ZOOM discussion and I'll be moderating!  Pre-Register to receive the Zoom Link.  

Hope to see y'all ONLINE!!! 

Blayne

 

 

Mid-Plains Innovative Ag Discussions – Virtual ZOOM Round Table!

Mid-Plains Innovative Ag Discussions – Virtual ZOOM Round Table

Hale County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will be hosting a total of four different virtual round table discussions on Tuesday, March 30 and Thursday, April 1 via Zoom. These discussions are free to attend but pre-registration is required.

We are excited to have our top local agents and specialists as well as field experts facilitating these discussions. They will be covering current issues and solutions for agronomy, marketing, livestock, and integrated pest management (IPM).

PRE-REGISTRATION is required. Register to attend one or more sessions by clicking the link below. Zoom links will only be sent to those who pre-register.

Mid-Plains Innovative Ag Discussions | Hale (agrilife.org)

 

Tuesday, March 30 via Zoom

⇒  9 AM – Marketing

⇒  1:30 PM – Agronomy (1 General CEU)

Thursday, April 1 via Zoom

⇒  9 AM – Livestock

⇒  1:30 PM – IPM (1 IPM CEU)

 

If you have any questions, please contact our office at (806) 291-5267.

Thanks,

Blayne

2020 High Plains RACE trial results

Here's the 2020 TEXAS HIGH PLAINS REPLICATED AGRONOMIC
COTTON EVALUATION (RACE) TRIAL REPORT

The combined Southern High Plains RACE trials lead by Murilo Maeda, Extension Cotton Specialist,
Lubbock and Panhandle RACE trials lead by Jourdan Bell, Extension and Research
Agronomist, Amarillo.

Thanks to both Dr. Maeda and Dr. Bell for sharing your data.

Blayne