It has rained almost everyday for the month of June. That has made hay production a headache to start the season off. Although, as areas have missed showers we have been timely and got out and baled some hay. Most everyone should be on their second cutting soon, but looking at the 10 day forecast it looks like several more days of afternoon showers to continue on into June. Dr. Lisa Baxter recently sent out an alert on FAW in Georgia, as they are starting to pop up in some fields in the state already, so be on the lookout and see information she sent out below. Also, with the weather conditions forecasted keep an eye on rainfast periods required for certain insecticides before making an FAW treatment prior to a rain shower. The link below is a sheet with rainfast periods for several insecticides used in forages.
https://www.vdsc.com/media/cms/RAINFAST_TIMES_1312022_UPDATE_878BBA80123E1.pdf
Another topic I wanted to mention in this update are Weeds. Earlier this month, Holly Anderson, Irwin county agent, gave a discussion to UGA ANR agents on weeds in forages and there was a neat chart she made that I thought would be helpful for forage producers in the area. Weeds can be more than just a nuisance they can be indicators of further underlying issues. Below is a chart of multiple weeds typically present in pastures and hayfields and problems that could be the reason to there presence.
Fall Armyworm Update – Dr. Lisa Baxter (UGA Forage Specialist)
It is time to start scouting for the Fall Armyworm in Georgia. There have been a few isolated cases of the FAW this week. Harvesting is the best option in many cases right now. Check out the graphics here. For more information, contact your local county extension agent or check out the UGA Forage Team Blog at:
