Lab# Date

Tentative Topics

Aug 31

Introduction; WPS Training; Discuss Project; Handouts

Sept 7

Seed-out for transplant; Visit field, discuss layout, soil prep, assign groups; Go over tractor safety

Sep 14

0.3" Rain. Soil Prep, direct seeding, monitor for pests; weed/insect control.

Sep 21

Assisted by Dr. Masabni and Patrick Lillard; Continue Transplanting; Direct seeding; Weed control.

Sep 28

Finish any transplanting and direct seeding that needs to be done ; reseed where needed

Oct 5

Sprayer Calibration; Weed control;

Oct. 12

Pest control; reseed where needed. Monitor for pests.

Oct  19

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Oct  26

2.26" Rain; No Lab; Oct. 31: Group 2 marketed produce at Brazos Valley Farmers' Market

Nov 2

TBA

Nov   9

TBA Weed Identification and Seed identification

Nov 16

This would be a good time to start working on your lab final if possible

Nov 23

Meet at Millican Produce, 22168 FM 159, Millican, TX

Nov 30

Final Formal Lab Meeting

Try to work on your lab final now, since this is the last formal lab period. There will be a few opportunities to schedule a time outside of lab. Be sure your lab final is completed before crop removal.

Remove irrigation lines, plastic mulch and all stakes from plots after Instructor OK; Final harvesting