Jeremy Kichler
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Is it possible for me to obtain information from the Outlook Meeting held at the Extension Office last week? There was good discussion last week at the row crop commodity outlook held at the Colquitt County Extension office. Dr. Nathan Smith, Clemson Extension Ag Economist, and Amanda Smith, UGA Ag Economist, were on hand to…
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Let’s discuss some winter feeding tips for area cattle producers. Grouping cattle according to nutritional needs will reduce feed costs and improve performance. Females should be separated into at least two groups: (1) calf heifers/ replacement heifers/thin cattle; and (2) mature cows in a body condition score of 5 or greater. The heifers and…
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Last week, I received a few phone calls about soybean green stem (SGS) (Figure 1). The causes of SGS are not well understood but are likely attributed to various stresses that can effect soybean pod development. Stresses include problems such as stinkbugs, aphids, thrips, disease, viruses, and environmental. The use of foliar fungicides, especially the…
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In September, a program called the UGA IPM Academy was held, and the topic was blueberry production. The topics covered in the training included cultural and fertilization, insect management, diseases, and organic production. These Blueberry IPM presentations are now posted online. If you are interested in viewing, please proceed to the link below. https://extension.uga.edu/programs-services/integrated-pest-management/media/blueberry-ipm-presentations.html
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Nov 11, 2021 | Written by Lenny Wells The never-ending array of challenges each pecan crop presents continues with the 2021 pecan crop. From the beginning this year’s crop has appeared late and short. The intermittently cold spring pushed budbreak back and greatly slowed the progression of foliage expansion, and thus flowering and crop development by at least…
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Amanda Smith, UGA Ag Economics, has provided 2021-22 wheat budgets for both intensive and conventional wheat production. I am sure everybody is aware that fertilizer prices have risen in comparison to last year. The anticipated price of N is $0.90 lb, and the expected prices of P and K are $0.70 lb. Fuel is estimated…
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If you were unable to attend Dr. Yabsley’s longhorn tick webinar, the recorded presentation has been posted on the YouTube link below. If you have any questions about the longhorn tick, please contact your local county Extension agent.
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Ryegrass is the greatest weedy threat to wheat production in Georgia. Most ryegrass escapes are a result of 1) planting into fields already infested with emerged ryegrass and/or 2) making herbicide applications after the ryegrass is too large to control. However, herbicide-resistant ryegrass has become common with numerous populations being confirmed with resistance to Osprey,…
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Georgia Department of Agriculture is partnering with the University of Georgia to host a webinar about the invasive Asian Longhorned Tick and its recent identification in Georgia. The presentation will cover basic information about the tick and then discuss surveillance, prevention, and treatment strategies. The presentation is geared towards producers, inspectors, ag teachers, and extension…
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I have received a call or two about army worms in winter annual grazing from cattlemen in Colquitt County. Fall army worm, beet army worm, yellow-striped army worm, and cutworm infestations usually occur in the fall on seedling plants. What is the economic threshold for this pest in winter grazing? According to the 2021 UGA…