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Texas Field Reports: Farmers Look for Late-Season Planting Options Jul 7, 2022
Late-season sorghum has been a consideration for Texas growers stymied by drought so far, but the risks appear higher than the reward, especially in South Texas, according to a Texas A&M […]
Texas Field Reports: High Temperatures Take Toll on Crops Jun 30, 2022
The high temperatures crops experienced over recent weeks across much of the state could translate into lower yields for producers, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Research expert. Lee Tarpley, Ph.D., AgriLife […]
Texas Field Reports: Sorghum Producers See Fewer Issues with Sugarcane Aphids Jun 15, 2022
Texas sorghum producers, science and Mother Nature continue to keep damaging numbers of sugarcane aphids at bay, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Grain sorghum in South Texas is […]
Texas Field Reports: Melon, Cantaloupe Quality Up, Yields Down Jun 9, 2022
Texas melon producers reported exceptional fruit quality but slightly lower yields amid budget-breaking production costs and stagnant market prices, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Watermelon production was coming […]
Texas Field Reports: Olive Crop Fails for 2nd Straight Season May 18, 2022
Texas olive producers face another season of setbacks due to weather conditions, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Like in 2021, the 2022 olive fruit crop is expected […]
Texas Field Reports: Strawberry Season Average Amid Up and Down Weather May 4, 2022
Texas strawberry producers have experienced an average season so far despite freezes, drought and temperature variability impacting yields, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. The growing season started […]
Texas Field Reports: Crawfish Acres Expand, Weights Low Due to Cool Weather Apr 27, 2022
Texas crawfish emerged from the pandemic in good condition, but cooler winter weather kept poundage yields down during this season’s peak, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Whether […]
Texas Field Reports: Hessian Fly Infestations Hit Wheat Apr 13, 2022
Hessian fly infestations appear to be a widespread issue for wheat producers in parts of Central Texas and the Blacklands region this year, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. […]
Texas Field Reports: Forage Producers Face Drought, High Fertilizer Costs Mar 23, 2022
Forage producers are dealing with the ripple effects of dry conditions, sporadic cold temperatures and below-average cool-season production as hay supplies tighten for cattle operations, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension […]
Texas Field Reports: Good Cotton Stands Critical During Drought Mar 17, 2022
As dry conditions continue to grip much of Texas’ Cotton Belt, there are factors producers can control that will improve the chances of establishing a good cotton stands, according to Texas […]
