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  • Soil Moisture in Cover Crops

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    UGA Extension Agricultural Water Efficiency Team has partnered with Trellis to conduct a soil moisture and irrigation program – the goal for this project is to help local growers learn ways to conserve water and apply water more effectively as well as efficiently. Last year Burke County Participated in the AgWet Cotton Program.  This year…

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  • Know Your Stink Bugs

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    Over the last week, Redbanded Stink Bugs have been reported in soybeans across the state.  On June 19th multiple Redbanded Stink Bugs were observed during Scout School hosted at the Southeastern Research and Education Center in Midville.  According to UGA Entomologist, Dr. Phillip Roberts, Redbanded Stink Bugs cause more damage than Stink Bugs in Georgia soybeans. …

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