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News, events, and happenings in Colquitt County agriculture.

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  • Pecan Fertilization

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  • Early Season Disease and Nematode Issues for Cotton Farmers, You Get One Chance (Bob Kemerait)

    Plant parasitic nematodes, to include the southern root-knot, the reniform, the sting, and the Columbia lance nematodes, are important pests that reduce yields in our cotton fields across Georgia every year. Seedling disease, especially when caused by Rhizoctonia solani, and, to a lesser degree, Pythiumand other fungal pathogens, is a potential problem in every field…

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  • UGA Extension helps Georgia improve water usage efficiency

    By Sharon Dowdy for CAES News For the past three decades, Alabama, Florida and Georgia have been battling over control of water resources in what has become known as the “tri-state water wars.” Judge Paul Kelly of New Mexico, a Supreme Court-appointed expert known as a “special master,” recently ruled in favor of Georgia in the ongoing Florida…

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  • “Toothpicks” sure sign of Ambrosia beetles in pecan trees

    By Emily Cabrera for CAES News Georgia pecan growers should be monitoring for ambrosia beetle now, especially if they have planted new trees or their orchards include trees that are less than three years old. The tell-tale sawdust “toothpicks” sticking out of trees is a sure sign of ambrosia beetles boring into trees. Young trees are at particular…

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  • Small Grain Update 3/17/20

    Below is an update of the current small grain situation in Colquitt County. Wheat: Wheat growers have been asking about how to manage Fursarim Head Blight (FHB). Over the next few weeks growers need to monitor the stage of development of their wheat crop. Late last week, the area wheat crop was ranged Feekes Stage…

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  • Planter Setup and Maintenance Checklist for Successful Stands.

    Planter Checklist (003)

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  • Some parts of Georgia have received more than 7 inches of rainfall recently, UGA expert says

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  • Cotton Production Update

    Cotton Production Update Monday, February 17, 2020 at 12:00 PM Colquitt County Ag Complex Please RSVP for meal count 229-616-7455 or click RSVP NOW below

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  • Peanut Production Update – Tomorrow at 6:00 PM Peanut Production UpdateThursday, February 13, 2020 at 6:00 PMColquitt County Ag ComplexPlease RSVP for meal count229-616-7455 or click RSVP NOW below

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  • Requirements for Paraquat Usage

    Dr. Eric Prostko, UGA Weed Scientist, has made a few comments about the recent rule changes for the purchase, handling and application of paraquat. These comments are below. The new label state that the products may ONLY be mixed, loaded, or applied by certified applicator who has successfully completed the paraquat-specific training before use o…

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