20th Annual Turf, Pest & Ag EXPO
November 21, 2025
Hosted by BES-TEX Supply, LLC – San Angelo, Texas
Location: Rooms A & B
Coffee and muffins served at 7:30 a.m.
2025 TDA Agenda (Room A)
Texas Department of Agriculture – 5 CEU Hours
|
Time |
Session |
Speaker / Organization |
|
7:30 – 8:00 a.m. |
Coffee & Muffins |
— |
|
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. |
Laws & Regulations |
Mr. Cory Pence, Texas Department of Agriculture |
|
9:00 – 9:10 a.m. |
Break |
— |
|
9:10 – 10:10 a.m. |
Brush Control |
Mr. Kye Burris, Corteva Agriscience |
|
10:10 – 10:30 a.m. |
Break |
— |
|
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. |
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) |
Mr. Greg Wilson, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service |
|
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
Lawn & Ornamental |
Mr. Greg Wilson, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service |
|
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. |
Lunch – Served by Señor Chang’s |
— |
|
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. |
Weed Control |
Dr. Joey Young, Texas Tech University |
✅ TDA Program Complete – 5 CEU Hours Earned
2025 SPCS Agenda (Room B)
Structural Pest Control Service – 6 CEU Hours
|
Time |
Session |
Speaker / Organization |
|
7:30 – 8:00 a.m. |
Coffee & Muffins |
— |
|
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. |
Laws & Regulations |
Mr. Vick Alexander, Texas Department of Agriculture |
|
9:00 – 9:10 a.m. |
Break |
— |
|
9:10 – 10:10 a.m. |
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) |
Mr. Greg Wilson, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service |
|
10:10 – 10:30 a.m. |
Break |
— |
|
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. |
Termite Control |
Mr. Martyn Hafley, BASF |
|
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
Weed Control |
Dr. Joey Young, Texas Tech University |
|
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
— |
|
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. |
Lawn & Ornamental |
Mr. Greg Wilson, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service |
|
2:30 – 3:30 p.m. |
Grasshoppers & Armyworms |
Mr. Brad Easterling, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service |
✅ SPCS Program Complete 6 CEU Hours Earned
Speaker Biographies
- Cory Pence Texas Department of Agriculture
Regional Training Specialist, Region 4 – TDA. Provides education on pesticide laws, applicator compliance, and program development to keep Texas applicators current with state and federal regulations.
- Vick Alexander Texas Department of Agriculture
Assistant Regional Director TDA. Oversees regulatory, training, and enforcement operations with extensive experience in agricultural policy and licensing compliance.
- Kye Burris Corteva Agriscience
Pasture & Land Management Manager. Specializes in brush and pasture management solutions, offering technical support on sustainable herbicide programs for Texas rangelands.
- Greg Wilson Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Extension Program Specialist I (IPM), based in San Angelo. Leads integrated pest management programming, combining field research and outreach to support landowners, municipalities, and pest professionals across West Texas.
- Joey Young Texas Tech University
Associate Professor, Turfgrass Science. Focuses on turfgrass water conservation, environmental sustainability, and best management practices for sports fields, golf courses, and lawns.
- Martyn Hafley BASF
Sales Representative, Northwest Texas. Technical sales specialist supporting product selection, field strategies, and continuing education in structural pest control.
- Brad Easterling Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
County Extension Agent (Runnels County). Provides education and research-based guidance on pest and crop management, including grasshopper and armyworm control across the Concho Valley.
Questions or Comments
BES-TEX Supply, LLC
4512 Adobe Dr., San Angelo, TX 76903
325.653.1300 | [email protected] | www.BES-TEX.com