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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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  • Peanut Tips/Reminders

    Planting Tips Planting Date: The ideal planting window is between late April and late May in regards to yield potential. A good peanut crop can be grown outside of this planting window, although the risk of reduced yield is greater because of weather and risk of disease problems. Please keep these points in mind before…

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  • Ben Hill County Peanut Variety Trial Results and Yield averages across all locations

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  • Does Roundup + Atrazine Applied POST in Field Corn Reduce Yields? (Prostko)

     I recently received a phone call from a south Georgia corn farmer who told me that someone was going around saying that a Roundup + Atrazine tank-mix, applied POST in field corn, will reduce yields.  My response was show me the data.  Here is my data from 3 on-farm field trials conducted in a high…

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  • Cotton Update September – Defoliation and Newsletter

    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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  • Home Emergency Preparedness Checklist

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

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  • Row Crop Disease Update – Kemerait

    Greetings-  In T-town this morning it is 77F and 94% relative humidity. All eyes are on the approaching storm, but it deserves mention that our temperatures, especially night time temperatures, are still excellent for development of white mold.  This makes careful consideration of a plan for fungicide applications ahead of the storm that much more…

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