Tag Archives: Bermudagrass Stem Maggot

Hay Field Day and Seminar

Hay Field Day and Seminar Slated for June 15, 2022 in Hungerford, Texas By Corrie Bowen County Extension Agent – Agriculture/Natural Resources Wharton County 2022 Hay Field Day Flyer and Agenda Texas A&M Agrilife Extension, Wharton County Office announces a Hay Field Day and Seminar for Wednesday, June 15, 2022 in Hungerford, Texas.  It’s been many, many years since we’ve held a Hay Field Day in Wharton County, and we’re fortunate to have Sikora Hay Farm host us for a field day on June 15, 2022 in Hungerford,… Read More →

Hay Field Day and Seminar Slated for June 15

Hay Field Day and Seminar Slated for June 15, 2022 in Hungerford, Texas By Corrie Bowen County Extension Agent – Agriculture/Natural Resources Wharton County 2022 Hay Field Day Agenda and Maps Texas A&M Agrilife Extension, Wharton County Office announces a Hay Field Day and Seminar for Wednesday, June 15, 2022 in Hungerford, Texas.  It’s been many, many years since we’ve held a Hay Field Day in Wharton County, and we’re fortunate to have Sikora Hay Farm host us for a field day on June 15, 2022 in Hungerford,… Read More →

Bermudagrass Stem Maggot Identified in Wharton Area Hay Fields

Bermudagrass Stem Maggot Identified in Wharton Area Hay Fields By Corrie Bowen County Extension Agent Wharton County   During the week of June 8, 2020 it was brought to my attention that a few hay producers were noticing some changes in their bermudagrass hay fields.  These hay producers describe the changes in that the top 1-2 leaves of bermudagrass plants turn brown or white and the stem to stops growing – looking a lot like the field was exposed to a frost. Fields appear stunted, and hay yield… Read More →