December 2013
-
Variety selection is one of the most important decisions a grower can make, as this decision determines the genetic yield potential for a particular field and environment. In 2013, the UGA OnFarm Cotton Variety Performance Evaluation Program demonstrated that improper variety selection could cost producers between $79 and $230 per acre!!! Therefore, this decision has…
-
Does healthcare reform apply to farm labor “guest workers”? By Sheldon J. Blumling, courtesy Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association | Southeast Farm Press H-2A guest workers have become an integral part of many agricultural operations. As growers prepare for complying with the healthcare reform employer “play or pay” mandate in 2015, there appears to be…
Posted in: Blueberry -
Results from the peanut variety trial at the UGA research station in Midville, GA.
-
Results from the corn variety trial at the UGA research station in Midville, GA.
-
Results from the soybean variety trial at the UGA research station in Midville, GA.
-
Below are the cotton variety trial results from the UGA research station in Midville, GA:
-
For wheat that was planted timely, herbicide applications are usually needed around Christmas. Broadleaf weeds are common in wheat but can be managed effectively if herbicide applications are timely. Liquid Nitrogen Tank Mixes Although several herbicides used in wheat may be mixed with liquid nitrogen (see label of individual herbicides), herbicide and nitrogen timing for…
-
Many producers have heard about using lime sulfur for exobasidim. Some questions have been asked about using it early. According to Dr. Phil Brannen, we can’t say for sure that lime sulfur would not have activity against Exobasidium during this timeframe, but we do not have research data to support that an early-dormant application will…
Posted in: Blueberry