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February 2023

  • It is time to prepare entries for the 2023 Georgia Peanut Achievement Club (GPAC).  We are expecting some very worthy entries with outstanding yields from the 2022 growing season It is time to prepare entries for the 2023 Georgia Peanut Achievement Club (GPAC).  We are expecting some very worthy entries with outstanding yields from the…

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  • Speakers Include:Dr. David Clabo – UGA Warnell School of Forestry & Natural ResourcesThe Georgia Forestry CommissionLOCATION:VIDALIA ONION AND Vegetable Research Center 8163 HWY 178 LYONS, GA 30436March the 13th from 10:00am – 3:00pm

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  • Using Pesticides Wisely – Georgia 2023.1. As mandated by federal labels, one must hold a private or commercial pesticide applicator license topurchase and use the restricted use herbicides Engenia, XtendiMax, and Tavium. Use is limited to ONLYthose persons holding a private or commercial applicator certification. It is no longer permissible for noncertified applicators to apply…

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  • Feb 6, 2023 | Written by Simer Virk Soil pH variability in agricultural fields is common and needs to be addressed properly to avoid any consequences of low or high soil pH issues later in the growing season. One of the basic precision agriculture practices to address this variability is variable-rate (VR) lime applications. Precision soil sampling –…

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  • Published on 01/17/23 Treat now for “stickers” in your lawn By Alicia Holloway Walking barefoot through soft grass is one of life’s greatest joys — the warmth of the ground, the tickling of the blades of grass on your feet, toes wriggling free from the confinement of shoes — it is just spectacular. In the summer.…

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