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By Dr. Monfort Good Day Everyone, How Late Season Temperatures affect peanut maturity and decisions on when to dig: There is a misconception that temperatures in the upper 40’s and lower 50’s shut down the plant. Those temperatures will slow the maturation down but it will not cause it to stop, especially if daytime temps…
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By Dr. Camp Hand I talked with many of the agents last Thursday and Friday, because this week the state of Georgia is expecting a potential light frost in the Southern portion of the state, and potential freezing conditions in the Northern part of the state. In terms of what to do for the rest…
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by Dr. Camp Hand Looking at the weather this week, the number one question is what to do around the rain. Luckily to this point we haven’t had to think much about rain-free periods as it relates to these defoliants, but it will be a little more important this week and next. Attached you will…
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Below are the pdf files for information on Cotton Defoliation in Georgia.
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Late-Season Weed Woes (Prostko) A few things to consider based upon my texts/e-mails/telephone calls over the last few days or so: 1) Field corn growers should be reminded that post-harvest (if it ever stops raining in some locations) is a great time of the year to get a handle on Benghal dayflower/tropical spiderwort. Herbicides of…
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It is time to start considering Peanut Maturity checks. Some fields seem to be ahead of schedule! How to Sample A good sample will improve accuracy of digging date. Pull up or dig up at least 5 to 6 plants at a time from at least three representative parts of a field. Remember to only…