Weevil warnings as cotton fields face overwintering pressure
Terry County experts warn boll weevils may be found widely this year with several fields needing multiple sprays. Overwintered pests could emerge in areas never treated before, including a Meadow vicinity field, prompting early trap deployment and vigilant monitoring. Lygus bugs and flea hoppers pose rapid threats to fruit in cotton, with mobile, hard to detect populations challenging control efforts.
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West Texas Vet Builds Service Across Towns
Ridenour, an Animal Science graduate from Tarleton State and Texas A&M, launches a mobile veterinary practice in Brownfield. He treats parrots, rabbits, dogs, cats, horses, cattle and more, offering 24 hour on call service and farm calls for large animals when needed. He notes strong community support and plans to expand to handle larger livestock despite current limits.
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Footprints in the Sand
After damage to cotton, farmers may shift back to alfalfa where bugs and hail hit crops. Lugus bugs surge in unusual spots, with some boll weevil chemicals working on them. Hail on June 11-12 devastated cotton from Tokio to Caprock. Replanting favors sorghum as contracts dwindle for peanuts and sunflowers. Black-eyed peas contract info available via Terry County Extension Office.
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