04/22/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/22/2024 08:31
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host three cotton scouting schools in Buckholts, El Campo and Ennis in May.
The events will be held at the following dates, times and locations:
The cost to register is $10 and an RSVP is needed from those planning to attend by the following deadlines and locations:
There will be two Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education units available for private pesticide applicator license holders and lunch will be provided at each location.
Pest scouting helps protect cotton crops
The scouting schools will help participants learn how to scout for insect pests and weeds that may be affecting their cotton crops. Participants will also learn how to identify if their crops are being affected by disease caused by pests or damage caused by weeds, as well as how to make recommendations based on their scouting results.
On the agenda
The topics and speakers will be:
For more information, contact Mays at 254-582-4022.
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