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It has been another interesting week in Colquitt County agriculture. Peanut harvest is in full swing across the county. Peanut growers need to monitor their disease situation because leaf spot is increasing in some fields. Cotton growers are keeping an eye on the tropical weather that could impact us next week. This situation needs to…
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This edition contains topics such as a crop update, hedging and water, bermudagrass control, anthracnose. If you have any questions please contact your local county agent.
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Last week was another exciting one in Colquitt County agriculture. Growers in the area have begun to harvest peanuts and defoliate cotton this past week. The five day forecast for the Moultrie-Colquitt County area is dry and sunny, which is great for the cotton and peanut harvest that is starting. The September edition of the…
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9-12-2022
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It has been an interesting week in Colquitt County agriculture. The illustration below show the rainfall totals for the last 2 weeks for Colquitt County and the 5 day forecast for Moultrie. Peanut hull maturity clinics this week have been busy. Georgia 06G have been running 140 to 145 days to maturity. Growers need to…
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Comment period for cancellation of organophosphate pesticides extended Sep 8, 2022 | Written by asparks If you are not aware, EPA has been petitioned to revoke all tolerances and cancel all associated registrations for food uses of multiple (pretty much all) organophosphate pesticides. This would include acephate (orthene), diazinon, malathion, naled (dibrom) and others. This would eliminate our…
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Field day will be a collaboration with UGA Extension and Georgia Young Farmers Monday – September 12, 2022 | 11:00AM Field day will be held at the Packer Park Farm across from the Colquitt County High School Dr. Bob Kemerait will be discussing cotton varieties and nematode control We would like to say THANK YOU…
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In this issue: EPA Comment Period for Organophosphates.. Peanut Update, How do I control tropical spider wort? Mr. Kichler, I have morninglory taking over my peanuts do I have any control options? Forage update: Leaf rust and armyworms…. EPA Comment Period for Organophosphates.. A NGO group is currently petitioning the US EPA to revoke all…