June 2020
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New Liberty 24 (c) State Label to Help Georgia Cotton Farmers (Culpepper) As a result of great team work with the Georgia Department of Agriculture and BASF, Georgia cotton farmers have a new Liberty label allowing shortened intervals between sequential Liberty applications which can improve weed control. Research has shown understanding the time interval between…
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Scout for Tarnished Plant Bugs (Phillip Roberts, UGA Extension Entomologist) Yes, we too have some selected areas of plant bug issues. Brandon Phillips Crop Consultant shared his plant bug numbers from previous sweep net counts above threshold and a 65% square retention (85% square retention or better is desired). Unlike cotton production areas in the…
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Cotton Weed Control Thoughts (Pulled From Irwin County Newsletter) (Use only labeled products and follow all labeled directions and restrictions): Scenario One: Large pigweed with enough in-crop dicamba for two applications: Spray labeled Roundup + dicamba immediately, wait 7 to 10 days and then make a second application; 12 days later run the lay-by rig…
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Update by Bob Kemerait Southern rust has been found in Lee County, so we are beginning to see a move north. Conditions this week- hot with good chance of rain should be near-perfect for spread of southern rust. I looked at a sample last week of rust from Ben Hill county but it was confirmed…
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