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These are soybeans on June 27 and September 6 and October 3 in my test plot at the Vidalia Onion and Vegetable research center in Lyons. This is a high yield test trial with 4 varieties we’re working on to consistently get higher yielding soybeans. The varieties are Pioneer 95Y71 and 95Y80 and Progeny 5711 and 7310.…
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Many of you have heard the potential of tropical storm Karen bringing 2-3 days of rain over Georgia this weekend. The main question peanut producers are asking is, “Should peanut fields that have reached optimal maturity be dug or left in the ground.” There are two scenarios to consider: First, if a field has minimal disease pressure…
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Cotton defoliation has started for some and will be starting very soon for others. Proper timing of cotton harvest-aid applications are very important. Defoliation timing decisions should be based on the crop and the crop environment. Timing of defoliation is critical to insure optimum yield and fiber quality. Several factors can be used to determine the…
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The bermudagrass stem maggot has become a pest for cattlemen and hay producers across the Southeast. If your bermudagrass hayfield has a frosted appearance (figure 1) in the middle of summer, it may have been damaged by this new, invasive pest. The damage is caused by the feeding of the immature stage of a…
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Recently, I have been in several fields and have had numerous phone calls about late-season morningglory control in peanut. Here a few thoughts to consider: 1) Depending upon the anticipated digging date, 2,4-DB can be used to slow down the spread/growth of annual morningglory. However, this treatment will not provide any real control or result…
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CONTAMINATION FREE COTTON KEEP IT CLEAN AND PURE PREVENT LINT CONTAMINATION … clean cotton means satisfied customers! PROTECT YOUR COTTON FIBER … and you will preserve your markets! Even the tiniest particles can contaminate seed cotton and lint and result in blemished finished goods. U.S. cotton producers are competing with man-made fibers and foreign…
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These power point slides are from Dr. Bob Kemerait to help farmers differentiate target spot from Stemphylium leaf spot.
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Results from research trials in Appling County in 2012.
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Results from on farm research trials in Appling County in 2011.
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Soybean looper populations are increasing. Stink bugs are also on the rise. Insecticide treatments will be needed in some fields. Continue to scout soybeans for late season pests. Know the difference between what worms are in your soybeans. Soybean loopers have 2 pair of abdominal prolegs, Green cloverworms have 3 and velvetbean caterpillars have 4.…
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