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In this issue: Peanut maturity checks: This week I will be around the office to check peanuts everyday except Thursday. Lets talk about what we have been seeing at the maturity checks over the past couple of weeks. Most of the samples (N=30) that have been coming in have been Georgia O6G (60%), Tifnv (33.3%),…
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The theme of this year’s event is “Smart Inputs, Strong Systems”. Our forage team and invited speakers will be speaking on managing forages to prevent invasive species and build more resilient (and economical) systems. The agenda is below. If you are interested in attending or being an vendor please resister below. There is a $50…
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The Colquitt County Peanut Maturity and Cotton Defoliation meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 starting at 12:00 PM. This meeting will be held at the Colquitt County Extension office. We are in for a treat! Drs. Scott Monfort and Wes Porter give us an update for the upcoming harvest season. Dr. Monfort…
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August 25, 2025 By Ashley Smith, Sarah Beth Thompson, and Wesley Porter As we discussed last week, we are quickly approaching maturity on peanuts. Now that we are finished(-ing) corn harvest, we should take some time to go through our harvest equipment for peanut and cotton so that we are ready to go when they…
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As fall approaches, cattle producers should begin planning for winter annual forages. Whenever possible, establish winter annuals on well-drained, fertile soils. If your pasture or field is poorly drained, consider planting ryegrass, as it is generally a better option than small grains under wet conditions. Growers should also consider treating seed with an approved fungicide before planting. Seedling diseases such…
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Peanut maturity clinics will begin on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at the Colquitt County Extension Office. Clinics will be offered every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday through the end of September from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. If you need peanuts checked this week then call me. Taking a good sample is crucial for accurately determining…
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By Wesley M. Porter As we move through August and into September, as is typical we have observed adverse weather conditions across the state. In some places, we have been receiving rainfall on an as needed basis to allow us to apply minimal irrigation, however, there are other parts of the state that we cannot…
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Topics in this newsletter includes: peanut maturity checks, pasture mealybug, peanut fungicide tips from Bob, and winter annual forage varieties. This has been another interesting week in Colquitt County agriculture. Rainfall was hit or miss across the county last week, with some areas receiving 4 to 5 inches over the past seven days. Insect activity…
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It is going to be hot this week, with high temperatures forecast to reach the upper 90s. Dr. Wes Porter suggests several key points for managing irrigation during the upcoming week. Key Points for the Coming Heat Cotton: Whitefly populations continue to increase in local cotton fields this week. Tanner Wilson, Colquitt County ANR Educator,…
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By: Ross Greene, Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent and Wesley Porter, Extension Specialist I have received a lot of questions about the best way to manage irrigation during extremely hot conditions. I told someone recently that science tells me one thing intuition tells me another. I think we have to find a balance in between…