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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…
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Below is the April 2023 Cotton Team Newsletter
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I am attaching the files for the Update fungicide spray guide and also the information of a grafting clinic being held April 25th in Uvalda Ga.
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Greetings- While the last week or so has felt like we should be planting peanuts and cotton, of course we know it’s too early for any number of reasons. One is that planting this early could be the “kiss of death” for tomato spotted wilt on peanuts, though I know some who grow for the…
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I have had a call recently about Azalea Leaf Gall. It seems to be more common this time of year due to favorable weather conditions. Below is information from UGA’s Ornamental Extension Plant Pathologist Dr. Jean Williams-Woodward Camellia leaf gall, caused by the fungus Exobasidium camelliae, occurs more frequently on sasanqua than japonica camellias. A…
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