Educational focus where presenters will provide research based information to producers and ranchers on issues related to livestock, crops, economics, policy, and any other issues producers face.
Impressive presentation focused on management of pastures, growing grasses, tools available, research projects, and brush management. Dr. Morgan Treadwell is a range specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and highly respected for the work she does in these areas. Thank you to Dr. Treadwell for sharing
1/24/25 • 41:53
Texas A&M Entomologists Dr. David Kerns, Dr. Suhas Vyavhare, and Dr. Patrick Porter discuss some problematic corn insects (Corn Leaf Hopper, Southwestern Corn Borer) and cotton insects that need to be prepared for in the coming growing season. Thanks to these gentlemen for a excellent presentation.
1/24/25 • 44:45
Presentation from the North Region Production Risk Management Conference where Dr. Dotray discussed issues related to control and management of resistant weeds plus issues impacting producers related to pesticide use and options.
1/24/25 • 45:44
Second part of the two part series on Beef Cattle Needs and Supplementation Decisions. Dr. Jason Smith details the decisions to be made based on protein and energy needs of your cattle and available forage. Very good and timely information. I hope you enjoy
12/30/24 • 91:37
Outstanding discusion with Dr. Blake Bennett regarding Ag Tax Status and what you should know. I really enjoyed this presentation and know that agents get a lot of questions regarding ag exemptions or reductions. This episode will help you answer most of those quesitons and where to find answers locally. Thank you Dr. Bennett
12/30/24 • 69:32
Dr. Jake Thorn, Extension Sheep and Goat Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife recently visited with County Extension Agents Andy Hart and Mark Carroll about the possibility of diversifying sheep or goats with cattle in the Panhandle and South Plains area of Texas. The discussed topics related to economics, grazing preference and diversity, increased numbers of sheep, types of sheep, reproduction facts, challenges, etc. Gaurding animals were a big topic of discussion in dealing with predators and these included gaurding dogs, donkeys, and Llama. Predators and parasites are the biggest challenges along with fencing. What about goats? They get into that as well. Excellent discussion regarding a growing topic of producers in the area. Thanks to Andy and Mark for recording this and Dr. Thorne for his expertise. Enjoy!
12/6/24 • 36:05
An excellent update regarding the wrapup of the 2024 cotton harvest season. In this episode, Ken, Brant, and Caitlin got into final yields but more importantly discussion on how imputs (population, planting dates, irrigation, etc.) impacted the outcome. It was indeed a challenging year for cotton with a great start, an extremely hot finish to the summer, and a wet November. Strange year!!!
12/4/24 • 29:03
Excellent discussion and education related to Beef Nutrition. This is the first of a two part series were we talk about protein and energy needs of cows and heifers during different times of year and reproduction. We also discussed knowing your hay. This discussion included hay testing, understanding test results, sampling, important results to make decisions on supplementation, examples of hay tested after the recent wildfires, testing variations and types of hay, risk avoidance from prussic acid and nitrates in certain hay, and frost/drought issues that might impact these risk factors. Dr. Jason Smith, Extension Beef Cattle Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension led the discussion and provided outstanding information. We will be following this program up with the second program focused on decisions on supplementation and feed sources available. This should be a great followup to this program.
11/20/24 • 106:44
Excellent update on early returns on yield and grade from the 2024 Cotton harvest. Outstanding discussion on what they are seeing and what to expect going forward. Excellent conversation
10/28/24 • 17:09
The duo of Caitlin Frederick and Brant Baugh, AgriLife Extension Agents in Crosby and Lubbock Counties respectively, bring you another informative episode. Their discussion is about tools available to determine or estimate the Net Return of the current cotton crop based on your projections of costs and returns. They visit with AgriLife Extension Economist Dr. Andrew Wright on how to use the Harvest Decison Budget Analyzer to find these answers. This is very usefull and timely information. The location of this analyzer tool is at lubbock.tamu.edu. Dr. Wright also discussed this information in his latest blog post, Ag Economics on the Plains, and can be located at AgriLife.org/AgEco.
10/14/24 • 15:44
Excellent discussion on the harvest aide decisions being made in the area and the challenges, weather impact, drift safety precautions, and general information related to using harvest aides and products. There was also discussion on the upcoming tour in Crosby and Lubbock Counties on October 9 where producers will have an opportunity to see variety trials on drip and research trials comparing row spacings and seeding rates under pivot. Great information. Danny
10/7/24 • 22:33
Outstanding discussion related to current conditions and issues (recorded on August 9) to decisions that can be made related to harvest aides, defoliants, and much more (recorded August 22) This conversation with Dr. Ken Lege, Texas A&M Cotton Specialist in Lubbock, Brant Baugh (Lubbock County CEA-Ag/NR), and Caitlin Frederick (Crosby County CEA-Ag/NR) deals with the current status of the crop, current string of 100 degree days and its impact, foliar/fertility decisions and timing, variety drought stress capabilities, enhancing an early harvest with harvest aides, penetrating hardened leaves, nodes above cracked boles (timing), and the purpose of harvest aide decisions and economics. This is incredible informatioin that is timely and relevant to decisions producers are facing to complete this cotton crop. I hope you enjoy the discussion.
8/22/24 • 40:07
Outstanding information provided with Dr. Tiffany Lashmet and Mark Carroll as they discuss lease agreements and details regarding how to set them up and where to get quality information. This was part of the regular radio interview that County Extension agents Mark Carroll and Andy Hart deliver regarding livestock and ranching information. Their program is called "The Graze". I hope you enjoy this discussion.
6/29/24 • 24:52
Outstanding conversation and discussions with Dr. Peter Dotray and agents regarding the current weed situation and potential issues following rains. This conversation is very timely and important as we anticipate weed breaks earlier than normal due to abundance of rains in the area and potential of early breakdown of pre and at plant applications. I always enjoy the discussions with agents as they visit about the current landscape they are seeing in their counties. We are extremely fortunate to have the expertise of Dr. Dotray and others to analyze and discuss whats needed now and going forward in dealing with these issues.
6/14/24 • 60:09
Excellent discussion on the use of PGR's in Cotton with County Extension Agents Dr. Caitlin Frederick and Brant Baugh along with AgriLife Cotton Specialist Dr. Ken Lege. Enjoy the discussion related to timing, products, effectiveness and much more. Outstanding job of breaking it down.
6/14/24 • 23:16
Andy Hart (Hale County) and Mark Carroll (Floyd County) Texas A&M AgriLife Extension agents recently interviewed Dr. Morgan Treadwell (Range Specialist) with AgriLife Extension about grazing management. Thier discussion covered the stocking rates, perfered forages, fencing and infastructure, grazing decisions, etc. Dr. Treadwell does a good job of discussing the advantage to sheep, goats, cattle and some management decisions necessary when utilizing all species of livestock in pastures. Enjoy the discussion on a growing topic for our are in implementing sheep and goats with our traditional cattle and farming operation.
5/23/24 • 24:05
Great early season discussion on where we are with weed control and some great information related to BMP's going forward (following labels, boom heights, speed when spraying, etc.). There was some discussion on weeds control in Organic Cotton, Conventional Cotton, and Improved varieties. Megan is a grad student with Dr. Peter Dotray and starting her pHd work at TTU, Caitlin is the AgriLife Extension Agent in Crosby County and Brant is the agent in Lubbock County. Enjoy and if you have any questions, call them or your local agent
5/23/24 • 15:03
Kerry Siders and Ken Lege discuss potential issues for early cotton with nematodes, insects, and disease issues to be looking for in cotton fields. Great information as we join North Region Extension agents who are learning from these experts.
5/13/24 • 48:21
Dr. Smith goes into great detail regarding the use of minerals and vitamins in beef herds and at all stages of development. He indicates the requirments for all stages and how to make sure we are providing enough to our herds. This is a bit longer than an hour but well worth it because of the detail and discussion surrounding this important topic.
5/1/24 • 109:15
Dr. Jason Smith, Extension Beef Cattle Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Amarillo discusses opportunities to enhance the value of your calves through management and marketing. Great discussion and questions as well.
3/26/24 • 81:08
Incredible information presented by Dr. Jourdan Bell and Dr. Kevin Heflin related to Corn and Sorghum Hybrids. The emphasis was on the impact of production decisions on yield and selection hybrids based on these influences. Hybrid differences, history, inputs, ear flex, and other agronomic influences were talked about in detail. Emphasis was also placed on weed control, transpiration of the plant, water needs, soil holding capacity, optimizing your water, and irrigation strategies. Sorghum stress benefits vs. corn, limited irrigation, diseases, maturity, growth and development, planting dates, etc. This was an excellent conversation and presentation from our December on-line meeting.
1/31/24 • 67:33
Learn from Dr. Morgan Treadwell some of the management tools and resources available to help with control of problem weeds and brush. Dr. Treadwell starts with management of your grasses and provides a great run down of all the tools available to you. This an excellent presentation that we capture at our recent AgriLife North Region on-line program in December. Enjoy!
1/22/24 • 47:54
Management of weeds in the High Plains is challenging and much of the success with control is because of the tools available. Dr. Dotray discusses these options and some of the issues you might face that can contribute to the challenges and some of the management decisions that can help deal with these challenges.
1/1/24 • 31:57
Ionophores have been around and research has indicated they are an effective tool for economical and efficient growth in growing cattle. Dr. Jason Smith covers some of those results but also dives into the impact ionophores can have on cattle on forage. Interesting information on how these products can be used to decrease intake and maintain body condition. Think of the possiblities for some to extend forage (grass or hay) or to increase stocking rates. Great information and discussion regarding these findings. He also got into the background and how ionophores work along with economics of the products. We talked about the positive impact of these on weaned cattle, heifers, and in conjuction with the use of implants. Some of the best information we have delivered via this podcast and I hope you enjoy it. Just a hint it pays in almost every situation.
10/20/23 • 95:37
Discussion with County Extension Agents Marcus Preuninger (Gray County) and Andy Holloway (Hemphill County) about the upcoming program focused on preparing and response to potential wildfires in the region. Information on preparation through grazing management, utilization of prescribed burns, and controlling brush. We will here from Extension specialist and local ranchers on these topics. We also talked about the involvement of a panel of producers, firemen, local officials, and Texas A&M Forest Service who will share experiences and preparation for the next fire event in our area. I'm excited about the meeting to be held on November 9 in Pampa (in-person) and satellite sites in Post, Lubbock, Crosbyton, Amarillo, and Spearman. Get all the details in this podcast.
10/16/23 • 29:18
Caitlin Frederick (County Extension Agent for Ag/NR) and Malory Lindsey (Crosby and Garza County Game Warden) discuss everything you need to know for the upcoming hunting season. These ladies have a great time discussing preparation for hunting season, licensing , requirments for mandatory testing in CWD zones, CWD in general, youth license requirements, digital licensing, available apps, Wast of Game regulations, and much more. This was a fun podcast loaded with outstanding information.
10/12/23 • 48:46
Excellent conversation with Katie Rivers and Rock River Labs. Mark Carroll, CEA-Ag in Floyd County and Andy Hart in Hale County interviewed Katie and discussed the labs services, current testing results, and additional information regarding nitrates, prussic acid, and feed samples. Great information and thanks to Andy and Mark for this interview.
9/28/23 • 26:46
The third in a series of wheat focused podcasts features Dr. Jourdan Bell, Agronomist with AgriLife Extension in the Amarillo area. Dr. Bell discusses a wide range of topics and issues related to wheat and small grains as an option for forage along with issues related to growing this crop. We also get into some conversation regarding sorghum and corn silage harvest and even a little cotton in the area. Great job by Dr. Bell, Dr. Trostle, Dr. Rudd, and Steelee Fischbacher for contributing to this series about wheat.
7/27/23 • 54:21
This is the 2nd in a series of 3 discussion related to wheat and small grains. We talk with Steelee Fischbacher who is the Policy Director with Texas Wheat Producers Board and Association. She talks about the role of these organizations, the history and role of these, the wheat checkoff, and the work they are doing in policy, marketing, and research. Speaking of research, Dr. Jackie Rudd is one of the best and his group has been developing the famous TAM varieties that are planted throughout our area and beyond. His gets into the history of TAM varieties, breeding decisions along the way that eventually end up as a marketable variety, changes due to producer and industry priorities that influence direction of the development of certain traits such as yield, insects, disease, viruses, drought, quality, etc., Great discussion. Sorry we went a tad over an hour but it was too interesting to stop. Enjoy the conversation.
7/25/23 • 68:15
We will be uploading a 3 part series on Small Grain/Wheat production starting with a discussion with Dr. Calvin Trostle. Dr. Trostle is an agronomist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and works in a variety of cropping systems including small grains. He talks about variety testing, the "pick list" and how it is determined, fertility needs and timing, seed treatment, certified seed, and much more. We will be following this discussion up with more from Dr. Jourdan Bell, Dr. Jackie Rudd, and Steelee Fischbacher. You will want to here all of these in the coming days.
7/24/23 • 59:56
