Peanut production workshops slated in February
Feb 5, 2008 9:39 AM,
By Tim McAlavy
Texas A&M University
South Plains farmers can update their knowledge of peanut production at two workshops slated in February.
Topics to be covered include varieties, disease management, weed control, fertility, inoculation, and irrigation, said Calvin Trostle, Texas AgriLife Extension Service agronomist based at Lubbock.
Both events are sponsored by Extension, the Texas Peanut Producers Board and Western Peanut Growers Association.
"Each workshop is keyed to a particular production region," Trostle said. "We will cover a variety of production-related topics, and get an update from the peanut producers board and peanut growers association. Those who attend can earn up to three continuing education units."
Workshop dates and locations are:
• Feb. 19, in Plains at the Plains Community Building (one block south of Ave. G on U.S. Hwy 82/380. Program will run from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact the Extension office in Yoakum County at 806-456-2263.
• Feb. 20, in Littlefield at the Lamb County Agriculture and Community Center (1619 Hall Avenue). Program will run from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact the Extension office in Lamb County at 806-385-4222, extension 235.
Trostle can be reached at 806-746-6101.
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