The last couple of years I have received questions about Areolate mildew and how to manage this disease in cotton. Areolate mildew, is caused by the fungal pathogen Ramularia areola. According to Dr. Bob Kemerait, UGA Plant Pathologist, this disease has become more widespread since 2017. The use of fungicides…
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Choosing which variety to plant is one of the most critical steps in producing a cotton crop and achieving optimal yields and fiber quality. Below are results of the Preliminary 2020 On Farm Cotton Variety trials.
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I wanted to let everybody know about an upcoming forestry educational opportunity. The Woodland Stewards series consists of four webinars that are being held in February. These webinars will help landowners to narrow down their land management objectives, learn about tools that can help them, stay safe as they work…
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The 2021 Peanut RX programs for Bayer, BASF, Valent and Nichino are below. If you have any questions please let me know.
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View this email in your browser 2021 Clean Day The GA Department of Ag is hosting another Clean Day where you can drop-off chemical containers for proper disposal. Pre-registration is required. The drop-off will occur Feb 10, 2021, 9am-3pm, at the Mitchell County Stadium, 45 Industrial Blvd., Camilla, GA. Clean Days…
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County Pecan Production Meetings to be Virtual in January, February, and March 2021 Below are a few words from Dr. Lenny Wells about upcoming virtual pecan meetings… As a result of COVID, we will be forced to hold virtual rather than in-person county pecan production meetings this year. I know…
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Drs. Wes Porter and Simer Virk, UGA Extension, put together a great row crop planter checklist for growers to use. Planting represents a critical field operation in row crop production. Correct planter setup and maintenance can reduce downtime in the field while ensuring optimum seeding performance during planting, which generally…
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On farm demonstrations is a great way to generate research based information for growers to use and make decisions. Below are results from on farm corn and grain sorghum demonstrations that were conducted in Colquitt County last year. Grain Sorghum Response to Fungicide Treatment Bu/A at 14 % Moisture Priaxor…
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Reminders… Start feeding a high magnesium mineral supplement 30 days before cattle are turned in on winter grazing. MINERAL SUPPLIMENTS FOR BEEF CATTLE Bull sale season is starting. Evaluate your herd bulls and start looking if you need a new bull BULL BUYING GUIDE If you are fall calving then…
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In this issue: November 12, 2020 Current SituationMonthly Climate Summary Cotton Nematode Samples Nematode Sample Guideline Critical Thinking points for Wild Radish Control Pecan Storage Current Situation: According to the Weekly Crop Progress report, the cotton and peanut harvest is behind in Georgia. In Colquitt County, growers have harvested about…
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