Soybeans/Small Grains
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Lesion Nematodes occasionally can cause issues in peanuts, given certain circumstances. According to Dr. Kemerait, Lesion nematodes could be a problem in a corn-peanut situation where the lesion nematodes weaken the peg strength to the point that you lose peanuts at digging. Nematode resistant varieties are resistant to peanut root knot and NOT lesion nematodes.…
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Peanut RX Guides for most of the programs are posted here 2025 Peanut Rx. Please refer to them when selecting fungicide programs. As always, ask us if you have questions, don’t play a guessing game. Nematodes- We know they are there. “once you close the furrow, you missed the opportunity.” The only way to know…
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Pam Knox, Director of UGA Weather Network has shared a weather update- Please read below. “This weekend we are likely to see some unusually strong storms and potential tornadoes moving through the state, especially overnight Saturday into Sunday morning. The center of action today will be along a line from Iowa to Mississippi, but that…
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I know some of you are itching to put seed in the ground. Especially corn. However, it is worth waiting a little longer. With the cool rain that fell already and some nighttime temps dipping down into the low 40’s some in the next week… Placing seed in the ground puts you at an increased…
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This update has come from the director of the UGA Weather Network. Please see below. Over the last day, the area of potential development in the western Caribbean has become much more organized and has been designated as Invest 97 by the National Hurricane Center. This designation means the disturbance has become well-enough established to…
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Peanuts- White Mold Fungicides are still very important as soon as you can get in the field. From Dr. Bob Kemerait on white mold and leaf spot ““Big Gun” white mold materials almost always go out at 60 and 90 days after planting; a grower’s BEST choice of fungicides at 75 days and after 90…
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The Information below came from Dr. Simer Virk, UGA Precision Ag Specialist. If you have any questions or need clarification, call your county extension agent. In Burke County that number is 706-554-2119. Below are some useful formulas to determine seeding rate, seed spacing, number of seeds per foot or assess emerged plant population based on…
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When was the last time you pulled a water sample on that water you fill the spray rig with? Do you have any idea what the pH is of the water you put in the spray tank? Most likely the well at “the shop” has a very different pH than the deep well for the…
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August 9th
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