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Field Corn Weed Control Pictures – 2023 (Prostko) 1) Thought you might be interested in seeing the following pictures from my field corn weed control plots taken over the last week. For more specific information about these herbicides, check out the 2023 UGA Pest Control Handbook (pages 64-88). FYI, this is what I am doing…
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Dr. Prostko addressed an issue I have already addressed in Ben Hill County. Some product names labeled for different crops sound very similar, but have very different active ingredients. Be sure to state what crop it will be applied to and what your are looking to control when asking for recommendations from us and talking…
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by Dr. Mark Abney Apr 26, 2023 Peanut planting time has arrived in Georgia, and that means thrips season is here as well. Many of the decisions a peanut grower makes at planting will affect the risk of thrips infestation and the risk of Tomato spotted wilt disease. By now, growers should have a plan…
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By Pam Knox While we had an early start to the growing season, it was followed by colder conditions in March that slowed things down quite a bit. Since that time, we have seen periods of very warm weather alternating with much cooler conditions. I know it’s been frustrating for farmers as soil temperatures rise…
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Week of April 17 – Questions and Answers (Prostko) Here are some questions (and my answers) that I received this week from various county agents and other clients. 1) If Zidua 4.17SC (pyroxasulfone) is applied postemergence for the residual control of pigweed, annual grasses, and tropical spiderwort, what are the labeled stages of growth for…
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Below are the April Peanut Pointers form the UGA Peanut Team
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Written by Simer Virk Broadcast spinner spreaders are one of the most common and widely used application equipment for lime and granular fertilizer. The importance of proper spreader calibration for accurate fertilizer applications has been emphasized many times and it is always good to see growers putting the time and effort into performing a calibration…