The following is from UGA Extension Plant Pathologist, Dr. Bob Kemerait: Why are we so worried about seed and seedling diseases on peanut this year? Answer: Seed quality and seedling diseases are ALWAYS a concern; however they are, perhaps, a more urgent problem this year because A) conditions at harvest…
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With cotton prices as low as they are, it has triggered LDP payments for upland cotton. The Adjusted World Price (AWP) is updated every Thursday, but as of April 16, it was 44.78. The LDP is the difference in the AWP and the base loan rate of 52 cents. Therefore,…
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Here is some information from UGA peanut agronomist, Dr. Scott Monfort: Seed Options Growers should ask what the Germination % is on every lot they purchase. If you purchase seed, it should be 75% germination or above. You could send sample to get germination % from Department of Agriculture if…
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The Georgia Department of Ag has released the Georgia Farm Recovery Block Grant Application Guide for farmers in 95 counties (including Bleckley and Twiggs) who were affected by Hurricane Michael. The grant will cover losses to timber, beef, dairy, poultry, fruits/vegetable, pecans, and uninsured infrastructure. Application will be strictly online,…
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From Dr. Eric Prostko: Syngenta recently received a label for their new formulation of paraquat sold under the trade name of Gramoxone 3SL (3 lb ai/gal). Many rules regarding the purchase, handling, and application of paraquat are changing. Most notably, all non-bulk paraquat products (with new labels) must adhere…
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For anyone that is interested, the flyer for this year’s ag forecast is below. There are 5 meetings set at different dates and locations. The closest one to us is in Macon at the Georgia Farm Bureau headquarters on Tuesday, January 21. Registration is required and can be done at…
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When I talk to young kids about the importance of water, I ask, “how would your lives change if you woke up tomorrow and had no access to water?” Their expression is always a puzzled one. Looking back over this summer, I think to myself, “how could agriculture survive without…
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Corn Corn harvest has started in the county, and there are a lot more fields that are physiologically mature (black layer) that is just waiting to dry down. The yield numbers I have heard have been very good so far. I am hearing a lot of irrigated fields doing better…
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Corn I have looked at corn this week that is almost at black layer and some that was planted in the last couple of weeks. For the older corn, it is important that we continue to water until maturity to ensure we do not lose any yield. David Hall put…
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