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Peanuts (From Dr. Scott Monfort): It looks like the temperatures are moving more down than up. I was hoping that we would remain warm in October but that is not the case. The mild weather has made it almost impossible to determine the best time to dig. I know we have a lot of growers frustrated about…
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As we get closer to defoliation, Dr. Camp Hand shares with us his recommendations: “Looks like temps will stay in the 80s across the state this week, and in spots will go below 80 over the weekend. 3.2 oz/acre Dropp, 10 oz Folex, 32-42 oz/acre of Prep. Dropp rates should be increased in situations where there…
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Last month, The Biden Administration announced new actions aimed at protecting workers and communities from extreme heat. Georgia farmers are no strangers to working in hot conditions and taking steps to limit heat exposure for workers. Since 2021, the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has conducted over 2,800 heat focused inspections, and we know visits in Georgia have already begun. …
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There have been a few isolated reports of Fall Armyworms in hayfields. Be sure to check fields. Treat if you’re at threshold levels (3 to 5 per foot). They can be very difficult to find when small. https://secure.caes.uga.edu/extension/publications/files/pdf/B%201484_2.PDF
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Bulloch County Ag Center—151 Langston Chapel Rd, Statesboro, GA September 12 -13, 2023 Registration required. Register online at https://conted.warnell.uga.edu/ Learn about pine straw yields by species, site quality, land-use history, and basal area. • Review cut-over and old-field pine straw studies, as well as other factors that affect pine straw yields. • Learn how the…
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August 9, 2023 9am. Registration online
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