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Tag Archives: Wharton County
PVAMU Watermelon Salsa
Watermelon? Salsa? Together? Of Course! This summer dish is a fun and yet tasty recipe that often surprises both kids and adults. It’s a great way to add a nutritious sweet and savory topping to dishes like nachos, burritos or quesadillas! We also have a special guest for our All about Dad segment. In honor of Father’s Day, feel free to pick up an All about dad printable from any local library in Wharton County (Wharton, East Bernard, El Campo, and Louise). There will also be a Donuts… Read More →
Auxin Herbicide Training
Auxin herbicide trainings offered June 2nd and 3rd – Wharton By Corrie Bowen County Extension Agent Wharton County The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Wharton County Office will offer the annual Auxin Specific Herbicide Training June 2nd and June 3rd, 2021. This is an annual training and certifies attendees to use approved auxin formulations for the 2021 growing season. The 1 hour training will educate applicators on the requirements and practices for keeping these auxin herbicides on-target, and will satisfy the updated auxin herbicide specific training requirements…. Read More →
Squaring Cotton and Fleahoppers
Howdy, This week was drier than last, with scattered showers. A lot of our waterlogged cotton from last week has started growing out of it, and is looking healthier. I have seen an increase in thrips numbers this week, but only 4 of the fields I look at have fewer than 5 true leaves and are still susceptible to thrips damage. If you are still looking for thrips in smaller cotton, those populations are increasing. Cotton fleahopper numbers are also increasing, they can cause yield reduction and need… Read More →
USDA Crop Acreage Report Confirms Wharton County Planted Acres for 2020 By Corrie Bowen County Extension Agent Wharton County USDA Farm Service Agency policy requires that producers participating in several programs submit an annual report, or certify all cropland use on their farms. These programs include Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC). Reporting also applies to those who receive marketing assistance loans or loan deficiency payments. The deadline to certify planted acres is July 15th. USDA Farm Services’ Crop Acreage Data Report for the… Read More →
Free Testing for Wharton County Private Water Well Owners
Free testing for Wharton County private water well owners after Hurricane Harvey October 11, 2017 Corrie Bowen, 979-532-3310, cbowen@ag.tamu.edu WHARTON — Wharton County area residents who want to have their well water tested should pick up a free water sampling test kit from their local Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office, said Corrie Bowen , Ag Extension Agent of Wharton County. Wharton County area residents have an opportunity to have their well water tested to see if it has been contaminated by flooding from Hurricane Harvey. “Many… Read More →
