Monthly Archives: August 2015
Save Water at Home
Save Water at Home Posted on April 29, 2013 by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension ServiceUse these tips and recommendations to save water at home. Quick Tips A typical family uses 60–80 gallons of water per person per day. Check your water meter to monitor water use. Teach children to turn water faucets off quickly and tightly after each use. Report broken pipes, open hydrants, errant sprinklers, abandoned free-flowing wells, etc., to the property owner, local authorities or your water management district. Inspect the… Read More →
Sugarcane Aphids Hit High Plains Hard
Sugarcane High Plains
Sugarcane Aphids (SCA) In The Area
Sugarcane Aphids (SCA) were reported in northern Reagan county last week. The field is flowering and was treated for the aphids. We need to keep our eyes open for SCA from here on out and not let them get out of hand. This is 6 weeks earlier than we detected them last year, so they may prove to be a bigger problem for us this year than last. Attached is our SCA Management Guide with information concerning identification, insecticides, thresholds, scouting, pre-harvest options, and more. I want to… Read More →
