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Cotton

  • I have received several calls about whiteflies this week and wanted to share the following information.

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  • Below are the results from the 2019 UGA On Farm Variety Trails. This program consists of County Agents across the state generating cotton variety performance data in a variety of yield environments. We were lucky enough to have three locations in Colquitt County. The results are shown in three different comparisons. One is comparing all…

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  • Current Situation: It has been an interesting week in Colquitt County agriculture. The dicamba situation has been the topic of discussion in the industry. All I can say is to stay tuned. I have been getting questions about oats and other small grains. Small grains range from Feekes Stage 4 to jointing. Below is a…

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  • Up Coming Meetings 1/22/24

    I hope everybody is staying warm.  We have several meeting opportunities over the next couple of weeks. The Colquitt County Cattlemen’s Association will be hosting a meeting on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at the Colquitt County Extension office. This meeting will start at 7 pm. Dr. William Secor, UGA Livestock Economist will be updating area…

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  • This is going to be an interesting weather week for Colquitt County. According to the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, 1.5-2 inches of rain is in the forecast for Monday-Tuesday. Please monitor the weather situation as potential severe weather can impact the area. If you would like more information on the upcoming weather please go…

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  • The Colquitt County Extension office will be closed for the holidays from December 25, 2023, to January 1, 2024, and reopen on January 2nd. Up Coming Meetings The links to register for the 2024 Corn Short Course and the 2024 Georgia Cotton Commission Annual Meeting/UGA Cotton Production Workshop are available at the following website.  2024…

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  • The 2023 UGA on farm cotton variety data is posted below. This past year, 10 cotton varieties were evaluated in 24 different yield environments. The fiber quality information will be available soon. Colquitt County was the host of a dryland and an irrigated location for the on-farm variety trials this year. The Colquitt County dryland…

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  • The 2024 production meeting season is fast approaching. Below are the dates for the meetings in January and February 2024. If you would like to attend please fill out online form below. If you have any questions please contact the Colquitt County Extension office. The number is 229-616-7455. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1JZZiXX9k2XkOWaM8FBqNTjoKJMK5R3x-zXbP5ARNkFMZjQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

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  • The big news this week is the cooler weather.  The forecast for Moultrie, Ga shows lower 40’s and upper 30’s middle part of the week. This situation should be monitored because a small change in temperature or timing can make a big difference. Cotton:  According to Dr. Camp Hand, UGA Cotton agronomist, if you are…

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  • It is Expo week! Please come down and attend the North America’s Premier Farm Show in Moultrie.  This is a great place to visit with Extension, industry and other people with an interest agriculture. The weather is supposed to be great for this annual event.  Events include announcing the winners for the Sunbelt Expo Southeastern…

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  • Cotton: The cotton crop ranges from the 5th week of bloom to defoliated. I have seen a lot of potash and other fertility issues in fields as the crop reaches its end. Growers need to pay attention to these spots and evaluate causes by looking at soil or nematode samples. According to Dr. Camp Hand, UGA…

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  • Peanuts:  The peanut crop ranges from 90 days to digging.  Dry weather is in the forecast and local growers are starting to irrigate again. Late leaf spot is being noticed in some fields. Foliage feeding caterpillar activity has been decreasing around the county. Hull Scrape clinics will be held this week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from…

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