Update on Fever Tick Situation in Texas

Here is an update on the Fever Tick Situation from June 12.

Lubbock or Crosby counties are currently NOT on any quarantined list.

For more information on Cattle Fever Ticks you can check out this website from the Texas Animal Health Commission.

Thanks to Dr. Sonja Swiger, Veterinary and Medical Extension Entomologist for this information!

Southern High Plains IPM Newsletter, Jun 9

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Lubbock Scout School May 25

Lubbock Scout School has been scheduled for May 25 this year at the Texas A&M Agrilife Research and Extension Center. It is open to anyone who wants to learn the basics of scouting crops on the High Plains - primarily cotton, corn, sorghum, and peanuts. This half-day course is great for crop consultants, farmers and their workers, county extension agents and their interns, and anyone in the agricultural industry that wants to learn more about field scouting.

When: Thursday May 25, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Texas A&M Agrilife Research and Extension Center, 1102 E FM 1294 Lubbock, TX 79403
3 CEUs will be offered
Contact Rae Cox at 806-746-6101 for more information or to RSVP by May 23.

Agenda can be found here.

Dryland Wheat Variety Tour Monday May 8 in Lubbock

A brief walking tour of the 2016-2017 Lubbock Uniform Dryland Wheat Variety Trial, conducted by Texas A&M Agrilife Research and Extension, will be held from 8:30-9:15am on Monday May 8th. This variety test is located on the Eddie Griffis Farm approximately 0.5 mi East of the Texas A&M Agrilife Research and Extension Center at Lubbock on the south side of FM1294.

This replicated uniform trial contains 40 entries (varieties) of wheat that are being tested across several locations in Texas. Participants at the meeting will have the opportunity to ask questions regarding the variety selections as well as wheat management decisions. For more information, contact the Lubbock County Extension Office at 806-775-1740 or Dr. Calvin Trostle, Extension Agronomist, at 806-746-6101.

Transform Receives Emergency Exemption for Lygus in Cotton

Transform has received a Section 18 Emergency Exemption for control of plant bugs in cotton. The label is effective April 28, 2017 through October 31, 2017 and includes most Texas counties (Lubbock and Crosby counties are included). 

Transform's label rate for plant bugs is 1.5-2.25 oz/acre. Always follow the label when applying. 

Kaput Feral Hot Bait Registration Withdrawn in Texas

The company that manufactures Kaput feral hog bait has withdrawn its registration in Texas. It cites the threat of lawsuits and risk to its business as the reasons.

Kaput was approved earlier this year in response to the extensive damage caused by wild hogs.

Mosquito Workshop in Lubbock Next Week: May 4

It's warming up and mosquito season is upon us!

Questions about mosquito-borne illnesses like Zika and West Nile? Wondering what you can do to keep mosquito numbers down in your backyard?

Then come to the Lubbock Vector Management Workshop next Thursday May 4 at the Texas A&M Agrilife Research Center to learn all about mosquito control this upcoming season.

Register online here or call Heidi Nivens at 254-968-4144. There is NO FEE for this workshop since funding is through the CDC for mosquito education. Lunch will be included.

Pesticide CEUs offered:

• 5 Agricultural: 2 General, 2 IPM, 1 Laws/Regulation
• 3 Structural: 1 General, 1 IPM, 1 Laws/Regulation
• Registered Sanitation CE's and Animal Control CE's