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Late Season Cotton and Harvest Aide Decisions with Dr. Ken Lege, Brant Baugh, and Caitlin Frederick
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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…
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Important discussions related to setting up lease agreements with Dr. Lashmet and Mark Carroll
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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 pr…
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Post Emergence Control Options and Current Weed Conditions with Dr. Peter Dotray
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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. …
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Utilizing Plant Growth Regulators with Dr. Ken Lege
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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.By Danny Nusser
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Grazing Management discussion related to sheep, goats, and cattle with Dr. Morgan Treadwell
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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 …
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Cotton Weed Discussion at planting with CEA's Caitlin Frederick and Brant Baugh along with Megan Mills
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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 h…
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Early season pests in cotton with Kerry Siders and Dr. Ken Lege
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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.By Danny Nusser
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Minerals utilized in Beef Herds with Dr. Jason Smith
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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.…
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Discussion on enhancing the value of your calf crop with Dr. Jason Smith
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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.By Danny Nusser
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Pneumonia (AIP/BRD) discussion with Dr. Jenna Funk, Mark Carroll, and Andy Hart
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Dr. Jenna Funk is an instructor in with VERO at the Texas A&M Vet School located at WTAMU and instructs 4th year vet students. She is a Beef Cattle Vet and certified Beef Cattle Specialist. She recently visited with AgriLife Extension Agents Andy Hart (Hale) and Mark Carroll (Floyd) on their radio interview "The Graze". Dr. Funk discussed calf loss…
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Corn and Sorghum Hybrid Comparisons and How Production Decisions impact yield by Dr. Jourdan Bell and Dr. Kevin Heflin
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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 p…
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Tools and Resources available for control and management of weeds and Brush with Dr. Morgan Treadwell
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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…
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Challenges and Successes with Weed Management - Dr. Peter Dotray
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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.…
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Using Ionophores as a nutritional management Tool with Dr. Jason Smith
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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 c…
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More than a Wildfire Meeting with Marcus Preuninger and Andy Holloway
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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 spec…
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Be informed about hunting with Caitlin and Malory
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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 require…
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Forage Testing with Rock River Labs with Andy Hart and Mark Carroll
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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.…
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Parasite Resistance with Dr. Hairgrove and Mark Carroll
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Dr. Thomas Hairgrove and Mark Carroll discuss everything about parasite control in cattle and decisions impacting this topic. They get into resistance to products, specific worm issues, life cycle of these parasites, wormer classes and options, nutritional impact on parasite load, grazing management impact, and proper care of products. Good and tim…
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Texas A&M AgriLife Ranch to Retail Podcast
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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 co…
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Texas A&M AgriLife Ranch to Retail Podcast
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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 researc…
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Texas A&M AgriLife Ranch to Retail Podcast
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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 timin…
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Texas A&M AgriLife Ranch to Retail Podcast
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Mark Carroll, AgriLife Extension Agent in Floyd County and Dr. Juan Pineiro', AgriLife Extension Dairy Specialist discuss the pro's and con's of growing and feeding sorghum silage as an option for dairies. Silage demand has increased tremendously in the South Plains and Panhandle regions of Texas due to increased dairy cows and dairies. Due to drou…
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Drought Management Discussion with Dr. Tim Steffens
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Outstanding conversation with Range Management Specialist Dr. Tim Steffens, North Region AgriLife Extension Agents, and a few producers. Dr. Steffens is with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and West Texas A&M and brings a variety of experiences and knowledge with drought, grasses, livestock, and management. He gets into all aspects of manageing rangel…
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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Ranch to Retail Podcast
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This podcast covers the conversation regarding corn, sorghum, and small grain diseases and viruses. Dr. Tom Isakeit, Dr. Ken Obasa, and Dr. Terry Wheeler focus on management, recognition, and control of these issues. Dr. Isakeit starts us off with Corn and Sorghum, Dr. Ken Obasa with Small Grains, and Dr. Wheeler discusses cotton and also Nematodes…
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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Ranch to Retail Podcast
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This podcast episode focuses on everything risk and decisions related to insects. Dr. David Kerns and Dr. Pat Porter discuss the background and effectiveness of Bt technologies in control, how economic thresholds are developed and utilized, the efficacy of insecticide use in crops, importance of scouting, seed treatments and layby treatments in you…
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Texas A&M AgriLife Ranch to Retail Podcast
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The Hansford County AgriLife Extension Committee and County Extension Agent Kristy Slough identified the need for education related to Natural Gas prices and considerations for locking in prices or developing risk strategies to control input costs related to irrigation on the High Plains. Kristy and committee member and Hansford County farmer, Quen…
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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Ranch to Retail Podcast (Crop Focus)
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This episode will feature Dr. Peter Dotray, Weed Specialist with Texas A&M Extension and Research and Texas Tech University discussing some very important points about resistance. Dr. Dotray has done some interesting research related to resistance and gets into the best management decisions to contain these weeds. This is a very timely issue and th…
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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Ranch to Retail Podcast
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Dr. Jason Smith, Extension Beef Cattle Specialist and Mason Carter, County Extension Agent in Oldham County discuss bull development, management, and purchasing. Great discussion by these Extension professionals.By Danny Nusser
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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Ranch to Retail Podcast
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You don't want to miss the discussion between Dr. Jason Smith, Dr. Justin Benavidez, and Mason Carter about this topic. When the rain returns and your grass is gets back to health, decisions to buy or keep heifers or buy replacements will be impacted by a number of variables. These include grass availability, cost of replacements, value of heifers,…
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Texas A&M AgriLife Ranch to Retail Podcast
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The focus of this podcast was Chronic Waste Disease in Deer. Dr. Jacob Dykes, AgriLife Extension Wildlife Specialist and Robert Scott, AgriLife Extension Agent in Lubbock County discuss everything there is to know about this disease. The discussion focused on understanding this disease and some of the misconceptions. Dr. Dykes discussed where it ca…
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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Ranch to Retail Podcast
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Third presentation in the Drought Management Series focusing on Supplementation Decisions. Dr. Jason Smith and Dr. Justin Benavidez discuss decisions related to supplementation and economic decisions during a drought. Tremendous in-depth discussion regarding decisions and considerations while moving through drought conditions. Dr. Smith got into wh…
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Texas A&M AgriLife Ranch to Retail Podcast
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This is one of the most informative podcast sessions we've provided up to this point as Dr. Jason Smith discussed implications of "Early Weaning as a Drought Strategy". This strategy looks at three key areas for potential success and implementation including: Minimizing Risk of Production Failures which includes reproduction failure and loss of rev…
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Texas A&M AgriLife Ranch to Retail Beef Podcast
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Mason Carter and Dr. Jason Smith discuss what to expect from future FDA antimicrobial regulations including procedures producers can take to be prepared and products that will be impacted. This is an excellent update for everyone.By Danny Nusser
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Making decisions based on drought that relates to marketing females to meet your available long-term forage goals was the focus of this discussion. This was the first of a series of 3 on-line discussions focusing on drought. Dr. Jason Smith and Dr. Justin Benavidez led the discussion and did an outstanding job of looking at all potential decisions.…
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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Crop Production Podcast
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It has been a very challenging year for producers with drought and the environmental roller coaster, global unrest, and high input costs. The one thing that is encouraging is the price potential if we can get a crop in and grown successfully. Dr. Mark Welch and Dr. John Robinson discuss this topic ahead of the June acreage reports and current globa…
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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Crop Production Podcast
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Kerry Siders, IPM agent (Hockley, Cochran, and Lamb Counties) with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service goes in detail to explain the chemistry and use of plant growth regulators during the growing season and at different growth stages. Outstanding discussion and information presented.By Danny Nusser
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Texas A&M AgriLife Crop Production Podcast
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Focused on plant available water, soil/water relationships, web Soil Survey information and its uses, irrigation systems, soil moisture sensors, etc. This discussion includes; Dr. Dana Porter, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Dr. Craig Bednarz, WTAMU and Texas A&M AgriLife Research Dr. David Parker, WTAMU and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension…
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Texas A&M AgriLife Crop Production Podcast
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Timely and important information regarding carbon farming and issues associated with decisions and things to know. Dr. Joe Outlaw visited about the current policy discussions surrounding carbon and Dr. Jourdan Bell discussed and explained what it all means to a producer. This was outstanding conversation and I hope you enjoy the discussion.…
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AgriLife On-line Crop Production Podcast
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Emphasis on this podcast is on how to get your cotton crop off to a great start. Dr. Ben McKnight visited about CWVI and seed lot quality and how that impacts stand of cotton. He also visited with the group about seed breaks and their impact. Dr. Suhas Vyavhare visited about seed treatments and in particular insecticide protection for thrips and wi…
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AgriLife On-line Crop Production Podcast
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Dr. Justin Benavidez discusses a variety of topics related to escalating input costs and provides some points on decisions that might be influenced. He focused on topics related to fertility, irrigation, seed costs, insurance opportunities, decisions aides available, and great discussion from the online group. Its an important topic and hopefully y…
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Texas A&M AgriLife Crop Production Podcast
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Dr. Peter Dotray, Professor and Extension Weed Science Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Instructor at Texas Tech University provides and in-depth discussion at a recent on-line educational meeting. He covered early season management and challenges of resistant weeds and more. This was an very informative…
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Texas A&M AgriLife Ranch to Retail Podcast
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Dr. Jason Smith and Mason Carter discuss implanting. Discussion points included timing, best management practices, selections, economics, etc. of using implants on calves at different stages of growth. Excellent and timely information. Hope you enjoy.By Danny Nusser
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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension On-line Crop Podcast
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Discussion with Dr. Peter Dotray, AgriLife Agronomist and Researcher with Texas A&M AgriLife and Professor with Texas Tech University on issues related to availability of herbicides and options for 2022 growing season.By Danny Nusser
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Dr. Jason Smith and Mason Carter discuss the benefits of fenceline weaning and traditional weaning. They get into the economics of fencing, facilities, value added benefits, weaning in relation to vaccinations and timing, and BMP's for minimizing stress during weaning.By Danny Nusser
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Discussion between Mason Carter, Briscoe County CEA-Ag and Dr. Sonja Swiger, Extension Entomologist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Dr. Swiger discussed background, timing, control, importance of controlling external pests and research that has been conducted in these areas.By Danny Nusser
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AgriLife Ranch to Retail Podcast #7
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Dr. Tim Steffens continues discussion about grazing management and thoughts on introducing small ruminants into grazing systems. Robert Devin and Brady Miller with TCFA discuss the Youth Feed Yard Technician program designed to prepare youth for careers in this industry and Agriculture in generalBy Danny Nusser
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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Ranch To Retail Podcast
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Discussion with Dr. Tim Steffens and Marcel Fischbacher regarding drought decisions, recent rains and how that impacts long term decisions, grazing management decisions, and much more. Keep in mind this recording was done before recent additional rainfall but the information is still timely and valuable. This is the first of a two part discussion w…
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Texas A&M AgriLife Ranch to Retail Podcast #5
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Dr. Tom Hairgrove, Dr. Jason Smith, and Andy Holloway discuss effects of Winter Storm Uri on the impact of reproduction in bulls and cows. Great information supported by experience and research.By Danny Nusser
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Texas A&M AgriLife Ranch to Retail Podcast #4
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Dr. Morgan Treadwell, Extension Range Specialist, discusses tools to control brush and weeds in pastures and information regarding controlled burns opportunities. Dr. Treadwell does a great job of laying out the positives and challenges of these tools. Brandon Boughen, Extension DAR Agent for the Amarillo district, discusses the new position that i…
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Texas A&M AgriLife Ranch to Retail Podcast #3
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Josh Brooks, Hall County CEA-Ag interviews Brent Baucom and Courtney Ruiz with the NRCS in Hall County to discuss background regarding CRP program signup, contract values, contract requirements, point system and how it is established, what land is eligible, etc. They also talk about opportunities with EQIP to help producers with local needs through…
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