Agrilife Extension Resources

Growers have more transgenic corn hybrids to choose from than ever before. While these traits offer resistance to insects, herbicides, disease, and drought, growers must manage these hybrids appropriately and adhere to stewardship agreements and other requirements to preserve these benefits and the technology that produces them. (7 pages)

This publication covers the definition of forage quality, the main factors affecting forage quality, and the components and importance of forage analyses. It focuses on the need for producers to understand forage quality and the factors that affect its constituents. This will help them improve livestock production by making decisions that optimize forage nutritive value […]

Iron deficiency in grain sorghum plants can cause yellowed leaves, and in severe cases, stunted crop growth. Learn how to identify iron deficiency chlorosis and apply timely measures to remedy the issue in sorghum crops.  

This 4-page publication explains the causes of nitrogen deficiencies, sampling procedures, and how to use the laboratory analyses and interpret the results.

This publication provides background information on soybean production and marketing in Texas as well as specific guidance in selecting the best variety, preparing the soil and seedbed, fertilizing, managing pests, harvesting, and minimizing field losses. (4 pages)

This 3-page publication discusses important factors to consider when contemplating a ratoon crop, including water stress, grain quality, insect problems, bird problems, and marketing.

Atrazine is the most widely used herbicide in Texas corn and grain sorghum production. It is also used in lawn products. Atrazine can run off the site of application and enter surface water if applied incorrectly, but it poses little threat to drinking water quality. (2 pages)

Research has shown that applying soluble calcium with urea, an ammonium form of nitrogen can improve crop production. This publication reports the results of research on bermudagrass, rice, and various vegetable crops. Application methods and calcium rates are discussed. (4 PAGES)

La investigacion ha demostrado que la aplicacion de calcio soluble con urea, una forma de nitrogeno de amonio, puede mejorar la produccion de cultivos. Esta publicacion reporta los resultados de investigaciones con pasto bermuda, arroz y varios cultivos de hortalizas. Se discuten los metodos de aplicacion y las tasas de calcio. (4 paginas)