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As fall approaches, cattle producers should begin planning for winter annual forages. Whenever possible, establish winter annuals on well-drained, fertile soils. If your pasture or field is poorly drained, consider planting ryegrass, as it is generally a better option than small grains under wet conditions. Growers should also consider treating seed with an approved fungicide before planting. Seedling diseases such…
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Peanut maturity clinics will begin on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at the Colquitt County Extension Office. Clinics will be offered every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday through the end of September from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. If you need peanuts checked this week then call me. Taking a good sample is crucial for accurately determining…
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By Wesley M. Porter As we move through August and into September, as is typical we have observed adverse weather conditions across the state. In some places, we have been receiving rainfall on an as needed basis to allow us to apply minimal irrigation, however, there are other parts of the state that we cannot…
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Topics in this newsletter includes: peanut maturity checks, pasture mealybug, peanut fungicide tips from Bob, and winter annual forage varieties. This has been another interesting week in Colquitt County agriculture. Rainfall was hit or miss across the county last week, with some areas receiving 4 to 5 inches over the past seven days. Insect activity…
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It is going to be hot this week, with high temperatures forecast to reach the upper 90s. Dr. Wes Porter suggests several key points for managing irrigation during the upcoming week. Key Points for the Coming Heat Cotton: Whitefly populations continue to increase in local cotton fields this week. Tanner Wilson, Colquitt County ANR Educator,…
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By: Ross Greene, Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent and Wesley Porter, Extension Specialist I have received a lot of questions about the best way to manage irrigation during extremely hot conditions. I told someone recently that science tells me one thing intuition tells me another. I think we have to find a balance in between…
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This was another interesting week in Colquitt County agriculture. Rain has been spotty this past week making insecticide applications in cotton a challenge. Caterpillar pressure in peanut has been low. Corn harvest is here. Cotton: It has been an interesting week in cotton production. Areolate mildew was identified in Colquitt County last week. Dr. Bob…
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The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows that 99% of Colquitt County is classified as abnormally dry. The cotton and peanut crops are reaching peak irrigation demand and a good rain is needed. Insect pressure has been variable in both cotton and peanuts. Whitefly populations are increasing in local cotton fields. Corn harvest began last week.…
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The pasture mealybug has been all over social media over the last few months. Dr. Lisa Baxter, UGA Forage Agronomist, has information about this pest and is available below. The pasture mealybug (Heliococcus summervillei) was first officially reported in Texas in 2025. They primarily impact annual and perennial warm season grass species. The damage consists…
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As corn harvest begins across the area, one of the most common questions I receive is how to estimate grain losses from combines. The University of Georgia publication Measuring Field Losses from Grain Combines by Paul Sumner and E. Jay Williams provides a simple field sampling method for estimating harvest losses and converting those losses…
Posted in: Corn