Jeremy Kichler
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Rome Ethredge, CEA-retired and Dewey Lee, Professor-retired University of Georgia 1). Use deep tillage to disrupt hard pans.Wheat responds well to deep tillage when hard pans are present in our soils, particularlysandy soils. Prepare soils for planting by first tilling with a V-ripper, chisel plow, paraplow orsubsoiler. Firm the seed bed with a cultipacker or…
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It’s that time of year again when you need to make a decision about which grain varieties to plant. Choosing the right variety for the region, field, and management practices is one of the most important decisions a grower will make in terms of profitable production. With so many differences between varieties, it is critical…
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If you are interested in the 2021 Wheat OVT data it is available at the link below. 2021 Preliminary Wheat Info at this link https://swvt.uga.edu/content/dam/caes-subsite/statewide-variety-testing/docs/performance-trials/2021/Winter-20-21-Preliminary-Results.pdf UGA Wheat Production Guide from last year has lots of useful info and is at this link https://grains.caes.uga.edu/content/dam/caes-subsite/grains/docs/wheat/2020-2021-Wheat-Production-Guide.pdf If you have any questions please contact your local county Extension Agent.
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Rome Ethridge, Interim UGA Grains and Soybean Agronomist Anthracnose disease is jumping in our later planted Grain Sorghum this week. It’s a disease that is often not too bad but can move quickly and cause yield loss. Some folks reporting that it wasn’t visible at all a week ago but is now in many fields.…
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This is the third presentation in a new “spotlight” series to supplement our annual #georgiaforages #grassmasters training. This presentation covers grazing crop residues, managing stockpile, and winter annual #forage options. If you have any questions please contact your local county Extension agent.
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GeneralQuality of bermudagrass and bahia declines rapidly from now to frost. Growers need to watch body condition of their cattle because supplemental feed may be needed.Stockpiling foragesStockpiling bermudagrass • Finish planting winter grazing in prepared seed beds and begin over seeding winter annuals into pastures.Time to Start Thinking About Overseeding Your PasturesTips on Overseeding Pastures…
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The following are the results of two corn variety demonstrations held in Colquitt County in 2021. This year, two demonstrations were held: one on farm and the other at the Sunbelt Ag Expo. These demonstrations could not be possible without the help from Sunbelt Ag Expo, Cannon Farms, A Bell Farms, Will Grantham, Bayer Crop…
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Do I need to spray fungicides on my peanuts again? According to Dr. Bob, there are three different scenarios for peanut fungicide applications at the end of the fourth quarter. 3 weeks until harvest and “clean”? I wouldn’t spray. 3 weeks until harvest and spots from top to bottom and leaves dropping? I wouldn’t spray.…
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Below is a press release from GDA about the Asian Longhorned Tick. The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) Animal Health Division has confirmed the presence of the Haemaphysalis longicornis tick (otherwise known as the Asian Longhorned tick) affecting a cow in Pickens County, GA. This is the first case of the invasive tick identified in…
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As fall approaches, cattle growers need to think about winter annual forages. Please establish winter annuals on well-drained, fertile soils when possible. If your pasture or field is poorly drained consider ryegrass as it is a better option than the small grains. Growers should consider treating seed with an approved fungicide before planting. Seedling diseases…
Posted in: Hay & Forages