Tag Archives: Wharton County AgriLife Extension

Ground Application 2,4-D Allowable by Permit beginning Sep 15

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Ground Applications of 2,4-D Allowable by Permit beginning September 15, 2022 By Corrie Bowen County Extension Agent Wharton County The Texas Department of Agriculture has granted the suspension of a rule regarding the application dates of 2,4-D in Wharton County – Section 7.53(oo)(2) of the special provisions for Wharton County of the Texas Pesticide Laws and Regulations.  The suspension allows for the ground application of 2,4-D and 2,4-D containing herbicides by permit on the west side of the Colorado River in Wharton County beginning Thursday, September 15, 2022.   … Read More →

Wrapping Up Cotton

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Howdy yall, A lot of our cotton is defoliated and I’ve seen many pickers running. There is still a bit of cotton waiting for defoliation, especially if it was irrigated, but for the most part we are wrapping this growing season up.   Cotton Field in Jackson County Kate Crumley Defoliation is usually recommended at over 60% open bolls, or 4 nodes above cracked boll. For more information, here are links to a defoliation guide from the Texas Row Crop Newsletter, the 2022 Mid South Defoliation Test, 2019 Mid South Defoliation… Read More →

Ag Entrepreneurship Series starts Aug 10

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Here’s a reminder that Session 1 of our Ag Entrepreneurship Series starts this Wednesday (8/10). The program will take place at the Wharton County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Coffee and donuts will be provided.   As always, registration is FREE. To register, follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/agricultural-entrepreneurship-series-wharton-county-tickets-389690975197   I’ve attached Wednesday’s agenda and flyer below!   For additional information, please contact me at (979)532-3310 or bjmitchell@pvamu.com Hope to see you there!  

4-H Kickoff Dance this Friday!

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We are so excited for our 4-H Kick-Off Dance this Friday!! The dance will take place from 8:00p – 11:00p at Taiton Hall. All 4-H members are encouraged to bring a non-4H friend and we welcome our neighboring 4-H counties to attend as well!

Harvest Aids and Red Banded Stink Bugs

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Howdy yall, Open Cotton in Jackson County Kate Crumley We are still seeing a few red banded stink bug around in our soybeans. The economic threshold for redbanded stink bugs in soybeans is 16 stink bugs per 100 sweeps, which is lower than the 36 per 100 sweeps for other stink bug species. Acephate tends to work better on redbanded and brown stink bugs than pyrethroids do. We also need to consider the pre-harvest interval for any fields that may be treated for those. For more information on… Read More →