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National Agriculture Week Observed March 17-24

The United States observes National Agriculture Week March 17-24, 2024, with National Ag Day set for March 19, 2024.

The Agriculture Council of America coordinates this event that encourages every American to understand how food and fiber products are produced; appreciate the role agriculture plays in providing safe, abundant, and affordable products;

value the essential role of agriculture in maintaining a strong economy and acknowledge and consider career opportunities in the agriculture, food, and fiber industry. Look for special events in communities across the country.

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Crop Stress Management in Cotton & Vegetables: What Texas Growers Are Seeing

Video: Crop Stress Management in Cotton & Vegetables: What Texas Growers Are Seeing

Growing conditions can change fast, and this South Texas growing season is proof.

In this episode of Agronomy for Your Acres, Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Manager Jacob Sosebee shares how growers went from concerns about heat and dry conditions to achieving strong harvest results. He discusses the role of agronomic planning, stress mitigation tools like Maritime, and how growers can navigate emerging pest challenges such as pasture mealybugs.

Topics covered:

Managing crop stress during heat and dry conditions

Maritime stress mitigation technology

Cotton and vegetable crop performance

Yield protection strategies

Emerging pasture mealybug challenges

The value of working with local agronomy experts