Many South Texas farmers have acres of sorghum planted, but getting that crop to yield requires eliminating the competition immediately: weeds. Grain sorghum is a notoriously weak early competitor against weeds due to slow growth and poor early vigor during the first month of growth.
Texas summers don’t ease up, and neither does the work. Temperatures routinely exceed 100 degrees, and the humidity makes conditions nearly unbearable, placing additional thermal stress on machinery.
Springtime in the greater Houston area brings a surge in new construction — from residential developments and commercial pads to municipal utility projects filling in the gaps between subdivisions. For contractors managing multiple simultaneous projects, the margin for wasted time is thin.
Spring commercial mower maintenance is one of the highest-leverage investments a Houston landscaping operation can make. Commercial zero-turns and stand-on mowers can log hundreds of hours in a single spring season — and in Houston's heat and humidity, that constant use demands a structured daily, weekly, and monthly service routine.
Spring is the highest-stakes maintenance window for East Texas hay producers. If your John Deere hay equipment has been sitting since last season, it needs a full pre-season service before your first cutting.
Spring weed pressure in Texas won't wait. King Ranch Ag & Turf breaks down the best John Deere sprayer setup for every size South Texas pasture this spring.Spring in South Texas brings warmer temps and rainfall, which is optimal for crop growth but equally optimal for weed growth.
Spring hay season in the Coastal Bend waits for no one. Learn how to inspect your John Deere mower conditioners, balers, and tractors before the first cutting.In the Coastal Bend, there is a tight window between winter dormancy and the first cut of the season, which makes it crucial for farmers to begin pre-season maintenance when the time comes.
Spring calving season demands everything from a South Texas rancher. Discover how the John Deere Gator can handle feed delivery, calf transport, field monitoring, and more — available at King Ranch Ag & Turf.
Find, order, and install genuine John Deere parts with King Ranch Ag & Turf.Largest stocking inventory across 13 Texas locations. Expert guidance for all equipment types.You never want your equipment to be out of commission for too long.
Nothing halts progress more than a broken-down mower. Your mower is the foundation of your lawn care routine, and the longer you wait, the more behind you fall.Some issues have quick fixes you can tackle yourself, while others demand the expertise of factory-trained professionals.