Irrigation
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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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Up Coming Events: Colquitt County Cotton Defoliation and Peanut Maturity update will be held on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. This meeting will start at noon and will be held at the Colquitt County Extension Office. Drs. Monfort and Hand will be the keynote speakers. Call the office at 229-616-7455 if you are interested in attending. Colquitt County Hull…
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Cotton: Plant bug, plant bug!! That has been the topic of the week. The cotton crop ranges from 6-8 leaf to first bloom. Plant bug pressure depends on which field you are in. Aphid pressure has been increasing but the fungus has been noticed in fields around the county by scouts and consultants. Aphids will…
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In this issue: Upcoming Production Meetings Great news!!! Georgia Ag Forecast 2023 Georgia Peanut Farm Show — Seed Seminar Presentations Precision Ag/Irrigation Meeting Brake Peanut Label (Prostko) Traditional Stock-to-Use Ratios are of Little Value in Determining Peanut Prices Upcoming Production Meetings: Colquitt County Peanut Production Meeting — Friday, February 10, 2023 at noon. Colquitt County…
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Another exciting week in Colquitt County agriculture! The UGA Corn Short Course and Peanut Farm Show was held this past week. The Colquitt County Extension office is hosting two production meetings this coming week. Growers can also attend The Georgia Cotton Commission Annual Meeting and UGA Cotton Production Workshop and the Ag Forecast this week.…
Posted in: Beef Cattle, Cotton, Economics, Economics & Policy, Entolomogy, Irrigation, Meetings, Precision Ag, Small Grains, Weed Managment, Wheat -
Wesley Porter, Extension Precision Ag and Irrigation Specialist, UGADavid Hall, Extension Water Educator, UGAJason Mallard, Extension Water Agent, UGA Similar to May of 2021 which was very hot and dry, we had some very hot and dry weather during Mayof 2022, dry enough that we have needed to apply some small irrigation events to our…
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The latest drought monitor was released on June 2, 2002. It shows that Colquitt County is still abnormally dry and the weather forecast is showing hot, dry conditions in the near future. Dr. Bob Kemerait, UGA Plant Pathologist, has informed county Extension agents today (June 5, 2022) that soybean rust has been found in Lowndes…
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Articles in this month’s issue include:1. Early Season Growth and Canopy Development (John Snider, Gurpreet Virk, Ved Parkash, andCamp Hand)2. Herbicides and Dusting in Cotton can be a Mighty Challenge! (Stanley Culpepper)3. In-field Planter Considerations (Simer Virk and Wes Porter)4. Weather and Climate Outlook for May 2022 and Beyond (Pam Knox)5. Early Season Irrigation Requirements…
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Current Situation: Happy Memorial Day! The majority of the cotton and peanut crop is planted. Corn is reaching critical moisture requirements as the crop is approaching tassel and pollination. Peanut growers are asking about cracking spray options. Cotton growers are starting to apply weed control and thrips pressure has been high in some area fields.…
Posted in: Beef Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Entolomogy, Hay & Forages, Irrigation, Peanuts, Weed Managment, Weed Resistance