Trapper Padgett UADA Lonoke County Ag Agent

Trapper Padgett UADA Lonoke County Ag Agent I’m Trapper Padgett, Lonoke County Extension Agriculture Agent covering all things row crop here in the county.

If you need a recommendation on your field or a pest I’m here to help!

2025- NACAA Search for Excellence-Crop Production Award Winner

2026 Corn Hybrid Demo is planted!!! Thank you to all involved today! 28 different varieties, 8 companies represented! We...
03/25/2026

2026 Corn Hybrid Demo is planted!!! Thank you to all involved today! 28 different varieties, 8 companies represented!

We are hoping to have a great showcase of data at the end of the year for you guys that follow along!

Please feel free to share! If you guys have questions or want to get involved with a demo on your farm please reach out!

Happy National Ag day! Huge thank you to all of our farmers and farmers everywhere! You guys don’t get enough appreciati...
03/24/2026

Happy National Ag day! Huge thank you to all of our farmers and farmers everywhere! You guys don’t get enough appreciation and everyone behind the scene!

03/22/2026

🏆 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR ACAAA STATE WINNER! 🏆

Please join us in congratulating Trapper Padgett, Lonoke County, for being named the ACAAA Young Professional Award Winner!

Since beginning his Extension career, Trapper has demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation, and commitment to serving Arkansas agriculture.

His work has focused on:
✔️ Developing on-farm research and demonstration programs for row crop producers
✔️ Leading multi-crop fungicide research and applied trials
✔️ Expanding producer education through field days, meetings, and one-on-one consultations
✔️ Engaging youth through hands-on agricultural learning opportunities

In just a short time, his program has made a measurable impact—conducting hundreds of farm visits, supporting production decisions across thousands of acres, and strengthening trust in Extension as a reliable, research-based resource

His dedication, work ethic, and commitment to Extension excellence make him truly deserving of this recognition.

2026 NACAA Young Professional’s AwardWhat it honor it’s been to work for the farmers and growers of Lonoke County. I wan...
03/20/2026

2026 NACAA Young Professional’s Award

What it honor it’s been to work for the farmers and growers of Lonoke County. I want to thank everyone who has worked with me over the last couple of years and I look forward to continuing the hard work we have started!

Last night I was honored to win the NACAA Young Professional Award. Without the support of my wife and the people I work with none of this would be possible. While I’ve only been in this position for two years I feel like I’ve been able to make huge strides bettering everyone that Im able to come into contact with.

Thank you again to everyone, I’m truly blessed.

Last two stops on the farm tour today! Mitchell Rodeo Co. great family. The story they tell and how they have become one...
03/19/2026

Last two stops on the farm tour today!

Mitchell Rodeo Co. great family. The story they tell and how they have become one of the best in the world raising and breeding bucking horses is amazing! From the army, to being a pilot, to world class bucking horses!

Allen Gate & Panel is a family owned and ran company here in southern Arkansas! It’s on land that was deeded to the family back in the 1800s and is still here today growing every year. These guys do anything and everything when it comes to livestock panels or gates! They also have a red angus farm, they get to R&D new products on, which are some of the best bred lines in the county.

Today starts day 2 for our State ACAAA meeting. ACAAA is our state agriculture Ag agents association. Day one was highli...
03/19/2026

Today starts day 2 for our State ACAAA meeting. ACAAA is our state agriculture Ag agents association.

Day one was highlighted with a great talk from Steve “Wildman” Wilson! Most know him from his time with Arkansas Game and Fish!

Day two we start out at 180 pipe. Luigi has taken this old abandoned organic tomato farm and turned it into a full blown vegetable/herb hydroponic farm. They source everything in the company from Arkansas!

One of the beauties of being in the association is getting to see other things outside of my normal area! Stay tuned more to come on our farm tour today!

Friends reminder! Make sure you guys understand all the new rules and regulations!
03/18/2026

Friends reminder! Make sure you guys understand all the new rules and regulations!

Dicamba & Paraquat Herbicide Update & Requirements!NEW Dicamba Product LabelsBelow are links to the 3 new dicamba produc...
03/13/2026

Dicamba & Paraquat Herbicide Update & Requirements!

NEW Dicamba Product Labels
Below are links to the 3 new dicamba product labels for use on dicamba tolerant cotton and soybeans!

https://mcusercontent.com/7b0dde08b565f32f6ed3970da/files/8818f8e4-5cda-3d63-e24d-6bb60eb975de/Engenia_Herbicide_7969_507.pdf

https://mcusercontent.com/7b0dde08b565f32f6ed3970da/files/6f2dca3e-20a4-e4c9-fc0a-66de00a7c5f9/Stryax_Herbicide_264_1241.pdf

https://mcusercontent.com/7b0dde08b565f32f6ed3970da/files/07a39f58-5735-cccb-4018-701f42392f0f/Tavium_Plus_VaporGrip_Technology_100_1753.pdf

EPA Required Dicamba Training
EPA has recently registered three dicamba products for in crop, over the top use in dicamba tolerant cotton and soybeans - Engenia (BASF), Stryax (Bayer) and Tavium (Syngenta). The EPA requires completion of approved applicator training for all users of these products. Each registrant is offering approved online training modules that meet EPA requirements. Completing any one of these modules will satisfy the requirements for applying all three products. Each site will likely require creation of an account. Here are the links to access each company's dicamba training module. At this time, The Tavium module is live and the Engenia and Stryax modules will be live soon so periodically check back on those two sites for availability. Below is the available module link for Tavium!

https://www.syngenta-us.com/herbicides/tavium-application-stewardship

EPA Required Paraquat Training
All users of any Paraquat products must be trained and certified every three years. This includes applicators (ground and air), mixer loaders, equipment cleaners and others who will be handling and opening paraquat products. Each must be a certified applicator, have their own license and cannot use paraquat under someone else's license. Here are the steps to access the training. Remember that you will need to create an account and provide your applicator license number to access the training, take the quiz and obtain your certificate. There is no cost for this training. Below is the link to obtain the certificate!

https://syngentaus.docebosaas.com/learn/signin

Arkansas Required Dicamba (Non Crop) and Enlist Herbicide Product Training
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture requires all applicators to be trained and certified to use and apply non crop dicamba and all applications of Enlist One and Enlist Duo herbicides. Training must be completed each year before use. Here is how to take the training for both. Below is the link to obtain the training and step by step instructions to find the courses!

https://learn.uada.edu/login/index.php

Click the above link
Click public login or create an account. Click create new account and follow instructions (required)
Click Public Login once you have an account
Click search courses
Enter Dicamba Training in search bar
Click 2026 training and follow prompts to complete the course
Repeat above steps for Enlist if needed

Syngenta Gramoxone Herbicide Announcement
Syngenta has made the decision to discontinue the sale of Gramoxone Herbicide while supplies last or until December 31. 2026, whichever come first. You can find the entire announcement in the picture attached to the post!

Lots of information in this post, if you have any questions or issues please don't hesitate to reach out and I'll be glad to help any way I can!

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2001 Highway 70 E
Lonoke, AR
72086

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