The next 4-5 weeks is the time to consider making a foliar application for aphids in wheat. I’ve discussed the potential value of managing aphids to prevent the spread of barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) in a previous article. A late-winter, foliar Continue reading
The 2013 Insect Control Recommendations for Field Crops (PB1768) is now available on the web.
Printed copies will soon be available at your County Extension Office and at many upcoming educational events.
The joint Kentucky-Tennessee Grain Conference will be held on February 8, 2013 at the Logan County Extension Office, 255 John Paul Avenue, Russellville, KY. The program begins at 8:00 AM and ends at 3:00 AM. Program
The Tennessee Grain & Soybean Producers Conference is scheduled for Thursday, February 7 at the Dyer County Fairgrounds, James Rice Road, in Dyersburg (GPS coordinates: N 36.066730, W 089.365147). Registration begins at 7:45 AM with the first presentation scheduled for 9:00 AM. Trade show and sponsor booths will be open at 8:00 AM. Draft Program Directions
The Middle Tennessee Grain Conference is scheduled for Thursday, January 31 at the Coffee County Fairgrounds in Manchester. Registration begins at 7:30 AM, with the first presentation scheduled for 8:30 AM. Contact the Coffee County Extension Office (931-723-5141) for registration information. Complete Program
Please see the revised program for the annual UT Cotton Focus meeting being held on Thursday, February 14 at the West Tennessee Research and Education Center in Jackson. Pre-registration is not required. Program
The annual UT Cotton Focus meeting will be held at the West Tennessee Research and Education Center in Jackson on the morning of Thursday, February 14. We expect a full schedule of speakers covering important topics related to cotton production. Please mark your calendars!
With a lot of wheat planted in the past few weeks, and considering the relatively warm weather and lack of a killing frost, it is a good idea to scout wheat for a couple of fall pests. Continue reading