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On February 12 blueberries looked like this: On February 13 blueberries looked like this: And the below pictures were taken on February 23. You can easily see the freeze damage in the blueberries even though this field was freeze protected. Why are we seeing damage if the plants were protected? In using overhead…
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How much acid can be used to clean out drip lines in blueberries? A link is provided at the bottom for a calculator to assist you. I asked Dr. Erik Smith this question and here is his response: “I used 100 meq/L for the alkalinity and the initial pH of 7.0. The final pH is the…
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As we hunker down for a frigid cold snap in late February, we need to keep an eye out for issues with winter feeding programs. A potential perfect storm of events may occur over then next several days that can cause serious health issues and potential death. 1. Cattle nutrient requirements increasing. As many are…
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2015 UGA Extension production meetings and other upcoming meetings. Georgia Cotton Conference Wednesday January 28 Tifton, GA. UGA Conference Center 8 am. For more info Appling County Pecan Production Meeting Wednesday February 11 Sarah’s in the City 12 noon Appling County Tobacco Production Meeting Thursday February 12 Doc’s Seafood and Deli 12 noon…
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Dr. Don Shurley, UGA Extension Ag Economist, gives us the following timely cotton update.
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The 2015 crop budgets are available. Click here for more budgets. These are developed by Nathan Smith and Amanda Smith, UGA Ag Economists. Prices are an average from information received from multiple sources and chemical/fertilizer dealers. You have the option of putting your own numbers in the format.
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Please make plans to attend one of these meetings.
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This post is a little late, but we had another great Southeast Georgia Pecan Field Day this year with over 200 people attending. The field day was held at the Parker Brothers orchard in Baxley, GA. Below is the agenda from the field day and pictures: Welcome and intro………………………Shane Curry, Appling County Extension Ag Agent Pecan…
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Georgia National Fair Anna Kate Folsom, Jr Breeding Gilt Show Commercial Gilts, 1st place Macy Hataway, Jr Breeding Gilt Show, Commercial Gilts, 2nd place Michael White, Jr Market Swine Show Jr Swine Show – Gilt Div VIII Class 22, 7th place Lilly Altman, Jr Market Swine Show Jr Swine Show – Gilt Div VIII Class…
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Pecan harvest is in full swing across Appling County and Georgia. I stopped by one of our local shellers the other day to see how the season was going. I was happy to find out they’re now making pecan brittle. It’s delicious if you’re wondering! They also have a full line of other pecan candy and…
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