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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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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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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 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 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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Prowl/Field Corn, Valor/Grain Sorghum, and Balance Bean Herbicide (Prostko) Got a few reoccurring questions over the last week, so I thought I would share a few thoughts with you: 1) I have heard that a few field corn growers have been reluctant to apply Prowl POST in field corn due to potential injury concerns, especially…
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Though we are still generally early in the season, there are a few things I want to make sure that you are aware of. (Dangling prepositions bother me, but not enough to fix them.) We have been allowed to continue our survey of kudzu old growth/regrowth in Georgia. Last week we surveyed from Midville/Burke County…
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