March 2015
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These mummy berry leaf strikes were found last Friday, March 20th in Appling County. The photos aren’t great because it was getting dark when I took the picture. I’ve found strikes in three locations and I suspect there are more occurring throughout the region. All open blooms are subject to infection by conidial spores. We…
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2015 Appling County Hog Show Results Class winners: Class 1 – C.D. Williams; Class 2 – Lilly Altman; Class 3 – Alexis Carpenter; Class 4 – Tanner Folsom Thanks to all our sponsors: JM Miles Construction Tomberlin Coating Southeastern Gin and Peanut Branch Farm Supply Williams Dairy Woody Folsom Auto Group Circle F Ranch Eustace…
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Normally, my blog is dedicated to providing information to farmers and agribusinesses on crops grown around our area. However, I decided to add some lawn care information to the blog since I receive so many questions regarding lawn care. Most everyone has grass in their yard and wants it to look as lush and green…
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Leaf rust has been confirmed in southwest Georgia in commercial wheat fields. While the incidence appears to be localized, recent weather patterns observed in the southern US can contribute to the dispersal and establishment of the disease. Additionally, we are having favorable environmental conditions for leaf rust development. THEREFORE wheat field scouting and monitoring should be implemented at this time. If leaf rust is…
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According to Dr. Lenny Wells, there have been numerous calls with reports of ambrosia beetle damage on newly planted pecan trees. So far, this has occurred mostly on later planted trees, which are still undergoing some transplant shock, generating some stress on the tree, which attracts the beetles. Earlier planted trees in the same orchards do…
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The following 8-spray fungicide schedule is from Dr. Lenny Wells. This is provided as an example of one option to use for pecan scab management in light of the emerging scab insensitivity issues surrounding some of our fungicides. Since Tin is such an integral part of our fungicide arsenal for pecans and we do see…
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