Some want less. Longer term, I advise on what to plant on what field, how to fertilize, land preparation and herbicides. We talk about options and tailor a plan to each field then we might have to revise it. I advise on chemical applications, spray schedules and water management, Dowdy says, and keep up with new chemicals and new varieties that will be best for their fields. We watch the progress of the crop over the season.
Extension advises on problems.
We re here every week. Extension has so many hats to wear now, from home gardeners to big farmers, that we fill a gap. We work closely with pathologists and entomologists. Both Dowdy and Bradshaw work on oral agreements. Somebody will say to me, Bradshaw says, I want you to help me with my rice again this year.