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  • Peanut Weed Update June 30th

    Peanut Weed Control Update – June 30 Just a few comments based upon recent phone calls/texts/e-mails:1) Be on the lookout out for pink purslane (Portulaca pilosa).  Best options for control at this time are either Ultra Blazer or Cobra (yes, these herbicides will burn peanuts). Do not spray Ultra Blazer or Cobra if peanut plants are…

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  • Row Crops Disease Update July 6th

    Corn: southern corn rust until the crop reaches R6 hard-dough stage. Soybeans:  this week we have found soybean rust in KUDZU in Turner and Wheeler Counties.  Growers should, in my opinion, apply some fungicide  by R3, especially if they can piggy-back on a Dimilin application. Cotton: be watching for target spot as plants start blooming;…

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  • Scout For Tarnished Plant Bug

    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

    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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  • Row Crop Update June 22nd

    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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  • Calhoun Heifer HERD Sale Flyer

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  • Row Crop Disease Update May 8th

    By: Dr. Kemerait Planting time is always a stressful period for growers.  There are so many tasks to be accomplished, from equipment maintenance and calibration to readying fields, from deciding on products to use for pest management to spreading fertilizer and applying herbicides. Planting times is simply tough on a grower. For many of our…

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  • Successful Spring Garden Tips

    Spring Gardens With many people having extra time at home this year gardens are becoming very popular. There are many important factors in having a successful home garden. Here are some tips and advice on how to keep your plants happy and healthy. Your garden’s site location is very important. The three major things your…

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  • Anthem Flex Receives Peanut Label (Prostko)

    Anthem Flex Receives Peanut Label (Prostko) Anthem Flex 4SE, from FMC,recently received full labeling for use in peanut.  Anthem Flex is a combination of pyroxasulfone (3.733 lbs/gal) and carfentrazone (0.267 lbs/gal).  I have been testing Anthem Flex for many years so there is lots of data supporting its use in GA.  Here are a few thoughts:…

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  • Planter Considerations for Peak Performance

    Planter Considerations for Peak PerformanceSimerjeet Virk, Research Engineer, Precision Ag & Machinery Systems, UGAWesley Porter, Extension Precision Ag and Irrigation Specialist, UGAFor growers who are planning to plant soon or in next few weeks, if they have not already done so for corn planting, this is the perfect time to check your planter and perform…

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