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Nueces Agriculture IMPROVING FOOD & FIBER PRODUCTION Inside this issue: August, 2017 Volume 10, Issue 4 Pruning Trees After the Hurricane Cotton Evaluation Lawhon & Massey Farms Mosquito Protection 4

Test McNair Farms Co. Supplement Grain Sorghum Test McNair Farms Remember you can find us on Facebook as Nueces County Agriculture.

Special points of Interest: Private Applicator Training Farm Worker Protection 2 3 5 6 7 7 8 9 9 PRIVATE APPLICATOR TRAINING When: 1st Tuesday 11/7 Pre-Registration Required...(361)767-5223 Time.

1 Nueces Agriculture IMPROVING FOOD & FIBER PRODUCTION Inside this issue: August, 2017 Volume 10, Issue 4 Pruning Trees After the Hurricane Cotton Evaluation Lawhon & Massey Farms Mosquito Protection 4 TX Riparian & Stream Ecosystem Workshop Weed Management & Risk Management W/S Cotton Evaluation Jungmann Farms Grain Sorghum Test S&S Farms Grain Sorghum Test, Faske Farms Grain Sorghum Performance Test McNair Farms Co. Supplement Grain Sorghum Test McNair Farms Remember you can find us on Facebook as Nueces County Agriculture. Don t forget to Like us and you can follow the goings on of AgriLife Extension in Nueces County. Special points of Interest: Private Applicator Training Farm Worker Protection PRIVATE APPLICATOR TRAINING When: 1st Tuesday 11/7 Pre-Registration Required...(361) Time.. 8:00 am 11:30 am Where..TX A&M AgriLife Ext. Office 710 E. Main, Robstown, TX Fee: $50.00 (Includes study manuals) A Private Applicator is defined by law as a person who uses or supervises the use of a restricted- AFTER THE HURRICANE Livestock: Survey damage to your barns and other structures; assess the stability and safety. Examine your animals closely; contact your veterinarian if you observe injuries or signs of illness. Return animals only after the threat has passed and the safety of buildings or the area has been assessed. Release animals in a safe and enclosed area until familiarity of the surroundings can occur. Provide clean, uncontaminated water. Do not feed flood damaged or moldy feed or hay. Do not use any feed or forage that may have been contaminated by chemical or pesticides. Companion Animals: Familiar scents and landmarks may be altered and your pet may become confused and lost. In the first few days after the disaster, leash your pets when they go outside. Always maintain close contact. The members of Texas A&M AgriLife will provide equal opportunities in programs and activities, education, and employment to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity and will strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout Texas A&M AgriLife. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating FARM WORKER PROTECTION SAFETY TRAINING When, 11/10, 2017 Time...9:00 11:00 am Where... Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office Pesticide handlers and workers must be trained every year unless they are certified applicators. All participants in this training will be issued cards verifying they have successfully completed the required training. Nueces Agriculture IMPROVING FOOD & FIBER PRODUCTION 1

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3 2017 REPLICATED AGRONOMIC COTTON EVALUATION LAWHON FARM, CONCORDIA, TEXAS Entry # Variety Plants/A Seed Cotton Yield lb/a Turnout (%) Lint Yield lb/a 7 PHY , % PHY , % ST , % ST , % DP , % DP , % FM , % NG , % DG , % CG , % 1067 Mean 32, % 1176 C.V L.S.D..05 NS REPLICATED AGRONOMIC COTTON EVALUATION MASSEY FARM, PETRONILA, TEXAS s. Entry # Variety Plants/A Seed Cotton Yield lb/a Turnout (%) Lint Yield lb/a 7 PHY , % PHY , % ST , % ST , % DG , % CG , % DP , % DP , % NG , % FM , % 1813 Mean 33, % 1981 C.V L.S.D..05 NS Nueces Agriculture IMPROVING FOOD & FIBER PRODUCTION 3

PROTECT YOURSELF FROM MOSQUITOS Released by: Jason P. Ott, CEA Ag/Natural Resources In the aftermath of Harvey, warmer temperatures and standing water will bring plenty of mosquitos to the area.

4 PROTECT YOURSELF FROM MOSQUITOS Released by: Jason P. Ott, CEA Ag/Natural Resources In the aftermath of Harvey, warmer temperatures and standing water will bring plenty of mosquitos to the area. In fact it only takes mosquito egg 4 to 14 days to get to their adult growth stage. Development is faster when the weather is hot. Mosquitoes can be described in two groups based on where the eggs are laid. One type is the floodwater mosquitoes. Floodwater mosquitoes lay their eggs on moist soil in areas that are prone to flood. The eggs lay dormant on the soil surface until the site floods, at which point the eggs will hatch. Some eggs are weather resistant and can withstand desiccation for up to two years. Summer flooding often results in large populations of biting floodwater mosquitoes. Floodwater mosquitoes are typically aggressive biters which deliver a painful bite. But, floodwater mosquitoes are not considered important in human disease transmission. The second group of mosquitoes are those that lay their eggs in standing water. Some of these mosquitoes are major players in the transmission of human disease. Mosquitoes that transmit human diseases live in close proximity to us in our yards and around our homes and apartments. There are two mosquito species that transmit several human diseases the Yellow Fever Mosquito (Aedes aegypti) and the Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus). Ae. Aegypti is of primary importance as a transmitter of human diseases. They are a container breeder. It needs only very small quantities of water in which to reproduce. Even a drainage dish kept under a flower pot can breed dozens of mosquitoes. Unlike most other mosquito species, Ae. aegypti bites both during the day and at dusk and dawn. So we must protect ourselves and our families throughout the day. Among the diseases transmitted by Ae. aegypti are: yellow fever, dengue fever, chikungunya and Zika virus. Ae. albopictus females lay their eggs in either treeholes or artificial containers. Ae. albopictus transmits chikungunya, dengue fever and Zika virus to humans but it does not transmit yellow fever. Prevention of mosquito bites will require taking steps to disrupt the mosquito life cycle. Mosquitoes must have food, shelter, and water to live. Remove any one of these especially standing water and they cannot survive. Without water, there are no larvae. Where can water stand and breed mosquitoes? Gutters, boat tarps, unmanaged swimming pools, tires, toys, buckets, bird baths/water features, catch dishes under potted plants, cans, bottles, and other containers. When dealing with mosquitoes and mosquito borne disease, anything that will hold water is a problem. Elimination of tires, junk, etc. will reduce mosquito populations. Larvicides are available that safely treat standing water you cannot drain or dump. A simple rule of thumb to lower your chances of being bitten by mosquitoes is to follow the 4 D s: 1) Drain standing water, 2) stay indoors during Dusk and Dawn, 3) Dress in long sleeves and pants, and 4) Defend with repellents. Defend yourself and your family with mosquito repellents. DEET, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus, Picaridin, and IR3535 are active ingredients that have been tested, registered by EPA, and reviewed for effectiveness by the Center for Disease Control. For more information on mosquitos and their control contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Nueces County at Nueces Agriculture IMPROVING FOOD & FIBER PRODUCTION 4

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7 2017 CONVENTIONAL COTTON VARIETY EVALUATION JUNGMANN FARM, BISHOP, TEXAS Variety Seed Cotton Yield lb/a Turnout (%) Lint Yield lb/a PHY % 1524 FM % 1519 HQ % 1501 UA % 1446 HQ % 1372 UA % 1372 Mean % GRAIN SORGHUM PERFORMANCE TEST S&S FARMS, PETRONILA, TEXAS Company Hybrid Plants/A Days to 50% Flower Plant Height Inches % Moisture Test Weight lb/bu Yield lb/a* Golden Acres 3960B 55, ,863 BH BH , ,757 Pioneer 83P73 58, ,716 Dekalb DKS , ,638 Dyna-Gro M74GB17 55, ,628 Dekalb DKS , ,537 Alta XG , ,523 Sorghum Partners SP 68M57 54, ,512 Sorghum Partners SP , ,137 Mean 54, ,590 C.V L.S.D NS 1.9 NS NS NS * Yields corrected to 14% moisture. Nueces Agriculture IMPROVING FOOD & FIBER PRODUCTION 7

8 2017 GRAIN SORGHUM PERFORMANCE TEST FASKE FARM, BISHOP, TEXAS Company Hybrid Plants/A Days to 50% Flower Plant Height Inches Head Exertion Inches % Moisture Test Weight lb/bu Yield lb/a* DeKalb DK , DeKalb DK , DeKalb DK , DeKalb DK , Alta AG , Sorghum Partners SP X , Sorghum Partners SP , Sorghum Partners SP 78M30 45, Sorghum Partners SP 70B17 45, Sorghum Partners SP 73B12 47, Sorghum Partners SP , BH Genetics BH , Alta XG , Dyna-Gro M 74GB17 46, Sorghum Partners SP 73B12 XC 45, DeKalb DK , Sorghum Partners SP X , DeKalb DK , Golden Acres GA X , Golden Acres GA X , Golden Acres GA 3960B 46, Sorghum Partners SP 68M57 48, Golden Acres GA , Alta ADVG , Golden Acres GA , Sorghum Partners SP X , Golden Acres GA 3970R 47, Golden Acres GA 4980B 52, Mean 46, ,646 * Yields corrected to 14% moisture. Nueces Agriculture IMPROVING FOOD & FIBER PRODUCTION 8

9 2017 GRAIN SORGHUM PERFORMANCE TEST MCNAIR FARMS, DRISCOLL TEXAS Company Hybrid Days to 50% Flower Plant Height Inches Head Exertion Inches % Moisture Test Weight lb/bu Yield lb/a* Golden Acres GA 3960B Terral REV Terral REV Alta AG DeKalb DK Dyna-Gro GX Dyna-Gro GX BH Genetics BH DeKalb DK Dyna-Gro M 60GB DeKalb DK Dyna-Gro M 73GR DeKalb DK Sorghum Partners SP 73B Pioneer 84P AgriLife Research ATx378xRTx Terral REV Golden Acres GA X Dyna-Gro M 74GB Dyna-Gro GX AgriLife Research ATx2752xRTx DeKalb DK AgriLife Research ATx399xRTx Mean C.V L.S.D * Yields corrected to 14% moisture COUNTY SUPPLEMENT GRAIN SORGHUM TEST MCNAIR FARMS, DRISCOLL TEXAS Company Hybrid Days to 50% Flower % Moisture Test Weight lb/bu Yield lb/a* Sorghum Partners SP 68M Sorghum Partners SP Warner W Alta XG Mean C.V L.S.D NS NS NS * Yields corrected to 14% moisture. Nueces Agriculture IMPROVING FOOD & FIBER PRODUCTION 9

Jason P. Ott Nueces County Extension Agent Agriculture/Natural Resources 710 East Main Street, Suite 1 Robstown, TX 78380-3148 Visit us online! http://nueces.agrilife.

10 Jason P. Ott Nueces County Extension Agent Agriculture/Natural Resources 710 East Main Street, Suite 1 Robstown, TX Visit us online! Disclaimer - the information herein is for informational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service is implied. The members of Texas A&M AgriLife will provide equal opportunities in programs and activities, education, and employment to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity and will strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout Texas A&M AgriLife. Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid, service, or accommodation in order to participate in any Extension event are encouraged to contact their County Extension Office at at least one week in advance of the program in order for proper arrangements to be made. In the event of a name, address or phone number change please contact the office at: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service 710 E. Main, Suite 1 Attn: Ag/NR Robstown, Texas (361) Jason P. Ott County Extension Agent Agriculture/Natural Resources Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Nueces County Nueces Agriculture IMPROVING FOOD & FIBER PRODUCTION 10

Nueces Agriculture IMPROVING FOOD & FIBER PRODUCTION

Nueces Agriculture IMPROVING FOOD & FIBER PRODUCTION Inside this issue: June 2017 Volume 10, Issue 3 Crop Tour Sponsors 2 Texas Land Trends 3 Preparing Animals for Hurricanes TX Riparian & Stream Ecosystem