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I have been getting numerous calls about herbicides and the dry weather conditions we have been experiencing over the last few months. Dr. Proskto has some “words of wisdom” about this subject and discusses “naked” herbicide programs. No doubt the current drought conditions are on everyone’s mind. Thus, I have been getting tons of inquiries…
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Dr. Culpepper gives cotton growers his thoughts on ryegrass and residual herbicides. Please pay attention to the residual herbicide section of this blog post. Ryegrass that cannot be controlled with Roundup has been documented in Georgia and complaints of Roundup “missing” ryegrass are rising very quickly. Be certain to document fields where these escapes are…
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Over the last couple days rainfall have ranged from 0 to approximately 1 inch. The Colquitt County area is in dire need of rain as planting season is here. Cattle producers are running out of hay and pastures are nonexistent. Pam Knox, UGA Climatologist, hosted a drought webinar last Friday and if you are interested…
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This past week (April 21, 2026), Tanner placed a CropVue smart-trap in a local pecan orchard to monitor pecan casebearer. Dr. Chad Abbott with FMC has been helping us on this project. Last year, Dr. Barma provided information on the biology of the insect and how to use the PNC model for insecticide application timing.…
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Corn has been or is being planted currently, and the next step will be transitioning to cotton and peanut planting. Although cotton planting is still a few weeks away across the state, now is an ideal time for growers to begin inspecting planters and completing any necessary maintenance to ensure readiness. This season is going…
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Every Thursday in April, the UGA Beef Team will be presenting information on drought preparedness and management. Last week, Dr. Baxter was the speaker and the topic was scouting and identifying poisonous plants in drought situations. This week, Dr. Lawton Stewart will the keynote speaker. If you are interested in attending the webinar please register…
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What is in this edition? Current Situation: The drought monitor this week, which was released on April 7, shows that 100% of Georgia is experiencing some type of drought conditions. Ninety-four percent of the Colquitt County area is experiencing D4 drought conditions. Corn:The local corn crop ranges from just planted to V6. Early season irrigation requirements…
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Thrips infest seedlings the day of emergence and remain a threat to yield until cotton reaches the 4-leaf stage and is growing rapidly. Thrips infest all cotton planted in Georgia every year. On cotyledon cotton, thrips feed on the underside of leaves which will cause a “silvery” sheen on the underside of the cotyledon. More…
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Written by Sarah Thompson April 6, 2026 By Will Brown (UGA Extension Agent, Appling County), Savannah Tanner (UGA Extension Agent, Emanual County) Jennifer Miller (UGA Extension Agent, Jeff Davis County), and Wesley Porter Now is the time to ensure that your insecticide hoppers on the back of the row units are calibrated. Depending on which crop you are planting the chances are…
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In this issue: Current situation: It is dry! The corn crop ranges from just planted to V5. Most of the local wheat is past anthesis, and some growers are irrigating. Forage producers are cutting oats for baleage. This week’s drought monitor shows that 94% of Colquitt County is experiencing D4, or exceptional drought conditions. This…