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Fall Whitefly Vegetable Update -August 1, 2024 | 12:00PMSponsored by the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers AssociationThe meeting will be held at the Colquitt County Ag ComplexPlease RSVP for meal count (229) 616-7455. Dr. Stormy Sparks – Vegetable Entomologist – will provide an update on the whitefly research conducted by the UniversityTy Torrance – will…
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Be sure to check out the latest UGA Peanut and Cotton Team Podcast Episodes below: Below is a link to the fifth episode of the Talkin’ Cotton Podcast, which is largely a discussion on our current situation revolving around wetter weather. Thoughts on insect and weed management, being good stewards of agrochemicals and technology, planter…
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Current Situation: Rainfall amounts this past week have ranged from 2–3 inches. The forecast for this week calls for more rain, which will make cotton and peanut planting a challenge. The cotton crop ranges from just being planted to the four leaf stage. Thrip pressure has been low to moderate, depending on what insecticide was…
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On Friday, March 8, 2024, the Colquitt County Extension will host a UPW training at 9 a.m. This meeting will be held at the Colquitt County Extension office. Please call Kristina at the Colquitt County Extension office or register at this link if you want to attend. 1. As mandated by federal labels, one must…
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Drip Irrigation Information Session will focus on design, components, and technology. The event will be hosted at the Colquitt County Ag Complex from 9 am – 1 pm on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Lunch will be provided by TORO. Pesticide and CCA credits will be offered. Please click on the button below to register. Please…
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August 9, 2023 | 12:00PM Thank you, please contact your local extension agent with any questions or concernsThank you,Jeremy Kichler
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This time of year I get phone calls, txt messages and office visits from concerned people about stinging nettle or fireweed (Urtica chamaedryoides) and how to control it in area hayfields and pastures. Fireweed leaves look similar to strawberry leaves. This pest has square stems and small pale green flower clusters. Small stinging hairs are found on…
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Just a reminder that a UPW training will be held at the Colquitt County Extension office on Friday, March 17th at 9 am. If you are interested in attending or have questions please contact the Colquitt County Extension office at 229-616-7455. Using Pesticides Wisely – Georgia 2023.1. As mandated by federal labels, one must hold…
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Peanut Meeting – Friday, February 10, 2023Colquitt County Ag Complex @ 12:00 PM A meal will be served and CCA and Pesticide Credits will be offered our UGA guest speakers include Bob Kemerait, Scott Monfort, and Mark Abney we look forward to seeing you therePlease RSVP – 229-616-7455 Thank you for your time, Jeremy KichlerColquitt…
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Published on 02/02/23 By Amanda Budd Bart Davis doesn’t seek out accolades or praise, but through an impressive dedication to his farm and the industry, honor found him at this year’s Georgia Ag Forecast presentation, where he was recognized as 2023 Georgia Farmer of the Year. University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Dean Nick Place awarded Davis at the…
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