THE AG SIDE
The Texas A&M Agri-Life Extension Service of Milam County will hold our annual crops tour Friday, June 29.
It will start at the extension office in downtown Cameron.
The tour will visit plots and discuss current issues related to row crop production in the county.
Cost will be $10 per person attending.
Registration will be from 7 to 7:30 a.m. at the Milam County Extension Office, 100 East First, Cameron, and the tour will depart for from there.
This year’s speakers will be:
• Dr. Gaylon Morgan, state extension cotton specialist, discussing Milam County’s replicated cotton variety trail and current topics in the cotton industry.
• Dr. Ronnie Schnell, state extension specialist for corn and sorghum, discussing both replicated corn and sorghum variety trials planted in Milam County and current topics in the feed grain industry.
• Dr. Clark Neely, state small grain extension Specialist, discussing the benefits and processes of haylage production in Central Texas.
The afternoon session along with lunch catered by Thorndale Meat Market, will be held at the Thorn-dale VFW Hall.
Topics being discussed will be:
• An FSA and Farm Bill update from Milam County FSA Director Kevin Humphrey.
• State Trooper Jimmy Morgan, Texas Department of Public Safety, , discussing laws and regulations affecting agricultural producers in 2018.
• Professor and Extension Economist Dr. Mark Welch giving a 2018-2019 market update and outlook.
There will be 3 hours on Laws & Regulations, one IPM and one General of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) offered for TDA Pesticide Applicator License holders.
We also ask that individuals interested please call our office to let us know you are planning to attend the tour.
For more information or to pre-register for the program contact the Milam County Extension Office (254) 697-7045.
Or come by our office, 100 East First Cameron.
We look for a great day and good turnout.
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