Field Corn
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Update From Dr. Bob Kemerait, UGA Plant Pathologist: PEANUT 1. Current conditions (warm weather with developing afternoon thunderstorms) create favorable conditions for leaf spot diseases and white mold. 2. It appears that chlorothalonil (Bravo, Echo, Chloranil, etc.) will be “short” in our supply chain this year . 3. Here are our UGA strategies for dealing with…
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Southern corn rust has appeared at least 2 weeks earlier in 2014 (5 June) than it did in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 or 2013. Appearing earlier means that this disease will likely be more problematic in 2014 than in recent years. Corn that is approaching (or has passed) the tassel growth stage is worth protecting if…
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Normally this time of year farmers in our area are getting antsy waiting to start planting corn. So, when should corn be planted? The soil temperature is the determining factor on when to start planting. Corn can be planted as soon as temperature and moisture become favorable for seed germination and seedling growth. Soil temperature…
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Results from the corn variety trial at the UGA research station in Midville, GA.
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Corn harvest is wide open now that we’re getting some dry weather. A few 300 bushel yields have been reported. Some areas are starting to see diplodia ear rot. Diplodia-infected corn will result in potentially significant discounts when graded at the first point of sale. The lighter kernels caused by the disease will lower the…
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Some corn is coming out of the field at a higher moisture than 15.5%. Below is the moisture conversion chart for figuring yields.
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