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The 2021 UGA Virtual Corn and Soybean Production Meeting is offered below. This meeting has been broken down into individual presenters and their presentations which are all offered below. Corey Bryant discusses agronomic considerations, common problems and offers keys to high yield corn and soybean production UGA Precision Ag Specialist Simer Virk shares information on…
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The 2021 UGA Virtual Cotton Production Meeting is offered below. This meeting has been broken down into individual presenters and their presentations which are all offered below. Taylor Sills shares Georgia Cotton Commission Update Choosing which variety to plant is one of the most critical steps in producing a cotton crop and achieving optimal yields…
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Nitrogen Management: Apply 25 to 30 percent of the projected nitrogen needs before or at planting. The remaining nitrogen can be applied sidedress and/or injected through the center pivot systems (fertigation). If all the nitrogen is applied with ground equipment, apply 50 to 75 pounds per acre at or before planting under irrigated conditions and…
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Dr. Scott Monfort, UGA peanut agronomist, has provided county agents and growers research on the topic of infurrow fertilizers in peanuts. We have observed some issues with the application of infurrow fertilizers over the last few years and hopefully we can avoid situations similar to one that is highlighted in the picture below. UGA does…
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Wednesday, March 3, 20216:00 pm -7:00 pmZOOM link: https://zoom.us/j/92461125888Password: Burley (case sensitive) One tap mobile: +13017158592,,92461125888#,,,,*404792#Dial-in: +1 301 715 8592Meeting ID: 924 6112 5888Passcode: 404792 Meeting Topics: Economic Situation and Outlook for Tobacco Transplant Production and progress of this season’s transplant supply Black Shank Management Program; variety selection and chemical control program Tomato Spotted Wilt…
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In this issue: Current SituationOat Disease Situation2021 Using Pesticide Wisely Trainings2021 Spray Application Equipment and Technology SurveyNew Paraquat Training RequirementsWhat about using sulfur in peanut fungicide programs??Why seasonal climate forecasts aren’t always accurate? By Pam KnowHow do I fertilize my home pecansTifton Bull TestUGA Cover Crop Research Survey Current Situation: It has been a drier…
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The 2021 UGA Peanut Production Guides are available for growers, retailers and consultants. These guides have up to date information on varieties. This year, the guide has been split into three different sections that include Agronomics, Pest Management and Peanut Rx. They are available below.
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Hello, Information about Using Pesticide Wisely Trainings have just been released and is discussed below. The announcement about the UPW trainings can be obtained Below. AUXIN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS – GEORGIA 2021 Engenia, FeXapan, Tavium, XtendiMax All applicators driving the tractor/sprayer applying these herbicides must attend Using Pesticides Wisely during 2021 prior to using these products! …
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According to UGA production budgets, fungicides account for about 15% of the variable costs of irrigated peanut production. Fungicide selection in peanut production can influence the bottom line. A peanut fungicide demonstration was conducted with the help of the Sunbelt Ag Expo in the summer of 2020. Fungicide treatments were determined by using Peanut RX.…
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Southern rootknot nematodes has been a challenge for Colquitt County cotton producers. According to Dr. Bob Kemerait, UGA Plant Pathologist, an estimated 60 to 70 percent of Georgia’s cotton fields are infested with at least one species of damaging nematodes. In a recent statewide survey of cotton fields (nearly 1800 samples were submitted by agents…