Small Grains
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Due to commodity prices, growers are trying to figure out the most profitable mix of commodities to grow on their farm. Below is a link to the 2015 UGA Peanut Budgets. The four budgets include dryland and irrigated production cost estimates for conventional and striptill peanuts. 2015 uga peanut budgets Also below are two tables…
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Over the last couple of days I have received a few questions concerning seeding rates and fertility for wheat. Below are some thoughts about early season wheat production and how those decisions can affect yield. Seeding rates: Some area growers establish wheat by broadcasting and incorporating with a disc or do all. In general, establishing wheat by using a drill…
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I received a question about early harvest aid applications in soybeans from an area grower last week. Eric Prostko, UGA Weed Scientist, recently sent out some information on this subject. Soybean growers who want to use paraquat as a harvest aid, should be warned not to apply too early. Early applications (>40% seed moisture) will…
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I was recently in a sorghum field with Amber Arrington, Colquitt County Ag Agent, around Moultrie, GA and found some populations of the white sugar cane aphid. Below are a couple of pictures of what we are seeing. David Buntin, Grain Crop Entomologist with the University of Georgia has given us an update on the current…
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The Georgia 2013-2014 Small Grain Performance Tests data (Annual Publication 100-6) is now available on the UGA Statewide Variety Testing website: www.swvt.uga.edu
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Corn harvest is getting into full swing and we are getting questions on grain protectants. Here is a quick update from Michael Toews, UGA Entomologist : Grain protectants, insecticides labeled for application to raw grain, are intended to prevent stored grain insect infestations as opposed to treating existing infestations. These products should not…
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There are a few soybeans around Colquitt County, and I have been getting questions on this subject. Irrigation is expensive and requires careful management to be economically feasible for soybeans. This can usually be accomplished when (1) soybean market prices are good, (2) irrigation overhead costs can be shared with a winter-spring crop and (3) when…
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PEANUT Rx: I have been getting questions about peanut fungicide programs. Peanut RX is a way to determine your risk level for leaf spot and soil borne disease, and use the most conservative fungicide program as a base for developing your per field prescription spray program. Using “prescription” fungicide programs based upon risk…
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Below is the program agenda and directions for the GA / FL Soybean & Small Grain Expo that will be held in Perry on February 7, 2014. This meeting has always been informative and valuable to all involved in small grain and soybean production in the state. I would encourage you to attend if possible, although I know…
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Below is some useful information on Wheat Weed control in Georgia. Please be sure that you pay special attention to the ryegrass control section. Growers should not apply the same herbicide chemistry to the same field two years in a row in order to avoid resistance issues with ryegrass!!! Click on images to make larger.
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