Last week was another exciting week in agriculture in Colquitt County. The peanut harvest and cotton defoliation is coming to an end. Colquitt County is classified as abnormally dry according to the last drought monitor. This is great for cotton and peanut harvests, but livestock producers are struggling with planting…
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It has been another exciting week in Colquitt County agriculture. The Sunbelt Ag Expo and the cold weather were topics of discussion this week. Cotton defoliation and when to dig peanuts were common questions from growers. There was a little bit of frost in Colquitt County on October 19, 2022….
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This week was another interesting week in Colquitt County agriculture. Cold weather is in the forecast for next week. The current weather forecast for the Moultrie, GA area is below (October 14, 2022). Pam Knox, UGA Climatologist, mentions that “While it may be warm and sunny today, a strong cold…
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It has been another interesting week in Colquitt County agriculture. Peanut harvest is in full swing across the county. Peanut growers need to monitor their disease situation because leaf spot is increasing in some fields. Cotton growers are keeping an eye on the tropical weather that could impact us next…
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This edition contains topics such as a crop update, hedging and water, bermudagrass control, anthracnose. If you have any questions please contact your local county agent.
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Last week was another exciting one in Colquitt County agriculture. Growers in the area have begun to harvest peanuts and defoliate cotton this past week. The five day forecast for the Moultrie-Colquitt County area is dry and sunny, which is great for the cotton and peanut harvest that is starting….
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It has been an interesting week in Colquitt County agriculture. The illustration below show the rainfall totals for the last 2 weeks for Colquitt County and the 5 day forecast for Moultrie. Peanut hull maturity clinics this week have been busy. Georgia 06G have been running 140 to 145 days…
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Simer Virk and Scott MonfortWith peanut harvest approaching, growers will start digging peanuts soon across most of thestate. Along with considering when is the right time to dig peanuts, proper setup and operationof peanut digger-shaker-inverter is also important to minimize harvest losses and to ensureoptimal equipment performance and efficiency during…
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Comment period for cancellation of organophosphate pesticides extended Sep 8, 2022 | Written by asparks If you are not aware, EPA has been petitioned to revoke all tolerances and cancel all associated registrations for food uses of multiple (pretty much all) organophosphate pesticides. This would include acephate (orthene), diazinon, malathion, naled (dibrom) and…
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In this issue: EPA Comment Period for Organophosphates.. Peanut Update, How do I control tropical spider wort? Mr. Kichler, I have morninglory taking over my peanuts do I have any control options? Forage update: Leaf rust and armyworms…. EPA Comment Period for Organophosphates.. A NGO group is currently petitioning the…
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