Caprock Crop Production Conference slated for Jan. 23 in Muncy

Writer: Steve Byrns, 325-653-4576, s-byrns@tamu.edu

Contact: Caitlin Jackson, 806-407-2400, Cojackson@ag.tamu.edu

MUNCY – The 19th annual Caprock Crop Production Conference conducted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has been set to begin at 7 a.m. Jan. 23 at the Friends Unity Center in Muncy.

“Producers, landowners and those interested in production agriculture are assured a full helping of information by attending this year’s conference,” said Caitlin Jackson, AgriLife Extension agent in Crosby County. “This year’s conference will be all about new technologies, practices and legislative matters that are currently affecting agricultural production in Crosby, Floyd and surrounding counties.”

Eight Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education units will be available.

Participants can preregister for $35 by contacting the AgriLife Extension offices in Floyd or Crosby counties at 806-675-2347 or 806-983-4912, respectively. Onsite registration will be $45.

Jackson said the educational sessions will include presentations on herbicide resistant weeds, nematode management, High Plains Water District updates, Risk Management Association changes, managing risk, and selection of cotton varieties and other topics significant to the area.

“Added perks at this year’s conference will include a chance to win an Apple iPad  Mini donated by Vista Bank and $100 donated by People’s Bank,” Jackson said. “In addition, we’ll have refreshments courtesy of  Panhandle-Plains Land Bank and a brisket lunch sponsored in part by Plains Cotton Growers. There will also be a trade show with a number of local agricultural venders. So, attendees should expect a full day with lots to do and hear.”

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