FOCUS on South Plains Agriculture
2008 Editions
In the February 18 issue:
Wheat Fertilization : Nitrogen Topdressing
Wheat Irrigation: Things are dry
Spring Planted Oats for Hay
Recent Summer Contract Prices
Is Sorghum Seed in Short Supply?
New Crop Budgets Ready Soon
Upcoming Extension Meetings
Crop Production Guide Series
Insects
- Cotton Fleahopper Management Tips 2004 (PDF)
- Thrips Control Critical for Irrigated Cotton 2004 (PDF)
- Pink Bollworm Management Tips II, Mapping Potential Problem Fields 2004 (PDF)
- Pink Bollworm Management Tips I 2004 (PDF)
Agronomy
- Plant Growth Regulator Issues for Texas High Plains Cotton 2005 (PDF)
- Nitrogen Fertilization Considerations for High Plains Cotton 2005 (PDF)
- Staging Roundup Ready Cotton for Glyphosate Over-The-Top Window Closure 2005 (PDF)
- 2003 Grain Sorghum Hybrid Suggestions 2003 (PDF)
- 2003
Cotton Variety Selection Considerations 2003 ( PDF )
Back Issues of FOCUS
County Newsletters
Castro/Lamb
Dawson/Lynn
Crosby/Floyd
Gaines
Hale/Swisher
Hockley/Cochran
Lubbock
Parmer/Bailey
Terry/Yoakum
All Extension District 2 counties are served by an Extension Pest Management Agent. These personnel produce excellent newsletters throughout the season.
Weeds
- How Will Roundup Ready Flex Cotton Change My Weed Management Decisions? 2006 (PDF)
- Postharvest Weed Control 2004 (PDF)
- Pre-harvest Weed Control in Cotton and Peanut 2004 (PDF)
- Late Season Weed Control in Cotton and Peanut 2004 (PDF)
- Mid-Season Weed Control in Cotton and Peanut 2004 (PDF)
- Early Postemergence Weed Control Options 2004 (PDF)
- Benefits of a Preemergence Herbicide Program 2004 (PDF)
- Successful Weed Management Systems Include the Use of Dinitroaniline Herbicides 2004 (PDF)
- General Keys for Successful Weed Management in Field Crops 2004 (PDF)
Diseases / Nematodes
- Managing Fusarium and Verticillium Wilts of Cotton 2005 (PDF)
- Southern Rust in Corn 2004 (PDF)
- Time
to check for Yield-robbing Nematodes, Nov. 14, 2002 (PDF)
Irrigation