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  • Updated Weather Information and Peanut/Cotton info

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  • Young Pecan Management

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  • Mature Pecan Management

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  • UGA On-Farm Cotton Variety Trial Results

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  • Disease Update: (Dr. Kemerait), And weather Update.

    Soil Temperatures from UGA weather station Tifton-Bowen !! Soil temperatures are cooler than normal this year!! Be Cautious Planting In Cool Soil Temperatures AND Wet Soil Planting our corn, peanuts, cotton, and soybeans into cool and wet soils increases chance for seed rot and seedling disease. The combination of cool and wet slows germination, slows…

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  • GDA Feed Recall

    GDA Feed Recallhttps://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/adm-recalls-select-pelleted-cattle-nutrition-feed-products ADM Recalls Select Pelleted Cattle Nutrition Feed ProductsADM Animal Nutrition, a division of ADM (NYSE: ADM), is recalling specific pelleted animal feed products because they may contain elevated levels of copper or have low levels of zinc.

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  • Foxtail Management

    Preemergence Herbicides for the Control of Annual Foxtails in Established Grass Pastures and Hayfields – Timing is everything.Bob Stougaard, Professor and Extension Weed Specialist, UGA – Athens andNicholas T. Basinger, Associate Professor of Weed Science, UGA – Athens Preemergence herbicides labeled for use in established pastures and hayfields include Prowl H2O (pendimethalin) and Rezilon (Indaziflam).Growers…

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  • Bermuda Grass Stem Maggot:

    BSM damage that occurs near the end of a regrowth cycle (2.5 to 3 weeks after cutting or grazing) usually results in a yield loss less than 10%. If Bermuda grass that is 6-8 inches or damaged at an early stage of regrowth should be removed or cut. It is unlikely the grass will further…

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  • Required Paraquat Training

    Required Paraquat Training As we prepare to enter the 2025 production season, and begin frequent herbicide applications, please remind producers to remain current with required training for paraquat applications and have proof of completion. Each applicator must keep training completion record, and if requested by regulatory agencies, be able to produce this information. In addition,…

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  • Pecan Update Information from Dr. Wells

    Care for Storm Damaged Trees – Crop load is historically very light following a major storm, but heavy 2 years later (increases alternate bearing) – Minimize nitrogen 50 lbs/ac max Monitor K, P, Zn – Cut back on water if no crop No more than 50-60% full capacity with no crop load Irrigation recommendations for…

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