Growers get antsy this time of year and are itching to spray. However, unless you are in a very scabby location with highly susceptible cultivars, there is no reason to begin spraying at this point. We are likely at least 10 days to 2 weeks away from needing to begin…
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Cutleaf eveningprimrose and wild radish have traditionally been troublesome weeds to manage in reduced-till fields. The most effective and economical option for controlling primrose and radish is an application of 2,4-D alone or mixed with any Roundup mixture (such as Roundup + Valor) at least 30 days before planting. For…
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Current Sitation: The area wheat crop ranges from stem elongation to flag leaf emergence. There has been stripe rust reported in Colquitt County. The oat crop ranges from stem elongation to early heading. What is stripe rust? This disease is also known as yellow rust. Pustules coalesce to produce long yellow…
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Some responses to a few common questions this week about preplant burndowns: 1) What is the plant-back restriction for field corn following an application of 2,4-D? Plant-back restrictions for field corn after a burndown application of 2,4-D are 7 days (16 oz/A) or 10-14 days (>16 oz/A) 2) If a…
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Below are a few words from Lenny Wells about the weather this weekend. After a couple of weeks of 80 degree temperatures we are facing low temperatures in the mid 20s this weekend. Forecasts call for temps anywhere from 25 degrees to 28 degrees from middle Georgia down to Valdosta….
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This question often comes up at the Colquitt County Extension office on a regular basis. Information about obtaining a Private Applicator License is below. If you have any questions please contact your local county Extension agent.
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The 2022 Georgia Pest Management Handbook is available for purchase. The Commercial Edition of the Georgia Pesticide Management Handbook includes two volumes. They can be purchased HERE. Volume 1 covers recommendations for cotton, corn, soybeans, sorghum, peanuts, sugarcane, sunflowers, tobacco, vegetables, fruits, and pecans. Volume 2 covers recommendations for mosquitoes,…
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