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  • Defoliation Update – Dr. Hand It’s that time of year again. The smell of Folex is in the air and I am starting to get THE question: “Camp, what’s the recipe for the week??” In my travels across the state, there are a good many fields that are ready to defoliate. Of course, in the…

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  • Please see the document below for a great checklist ahead of bad weather.

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  • Weather has been good for whitemold development (6 AM, 76F and 96% humidity this morning, perfect for a white mold gone wild festival) That is how white mold is this year.  Because of the weather, it keeps going and going and going if not kept in check with an effective fungicide program. Pictures today are…

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  • The Georgia Department of Ag has rescheduled their Pesticide Clean Day for August 16 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Tri County Gin. Address is: 561 Sinkhole Rd. Douglas, GA 31535. This is a great opportunity to dispose of old unwanted pesticides. The program is free of charge.

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  • Tank-Mixes, Perennial Weeds, and Pink Purslane (Prostko)  A few things for you to chew on: 1)  The following are some pictures of a few peanut tank-mixes that I observed over the last few weeks that were not included in previous slides I sent you.  Nothing too scary here. 2)  Last week, I received numerous inquiries…

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  • Website link to keep a check on Southern Corn Rust in Ga I believe the threat of southern corn rust and soybean rust is severe enough for our most southern counties that should strongly consider application of a fungicide if a) the yield potential is good, b) corn is between VT and R6 growth stages,…

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  • Plant Bug Infestations Higher than Normal in 2023 (Roberts) County Agents and scouts are reporting higher than normal tarnished plant bug infestations.  Weather conditions and plant bug populations appear to be similar to those we observed in 2021, a year where we estimated over 30 percent of the acreage was treated for plant bugs.  In…

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  • by Dr. Kemerait Soybean rust has been found in Lowdnes County Soybeans in southern  Georgia counties along Georgia-Florida line should be sprayed as they reach R3 (early pod set). Southern Corn rust was also found in Seminole county Ga. Speaking of hot and humid, as best I can tell that is what you will experience…

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  • Wet Weather Concerns (Prostko) Over the past few days, many locations in south Georgia have received significant rainfall (Figure 1).  Figure 1.  Georgia Rainfall (June12-June15, 2023) A few things to think about: 1) Keep an eye on rain-free periods for postemergence (POST) herbicides.  For my crops, these are listed in the UGA Pest Control Handbook…

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