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This time of year, I often get questions about what type of summer annual forages to plant in Colquitt County. Warm season annual grasses are established from seed and are productive during spring and summer. Plantings of warm season annual grasses can be made in the spring as soon as the soil temperature (at a…
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The 6th Southeast Hay Convention is planned for March 11-12, 2014 at the Oconee County Civic Center with some field demos planned on the J. Phil Campbell Research and Education Center (map) in Watkinsville, GA. This event follows on the resounding success of our previous programs. This two-day workshop will focus on techniques for producing…
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Below is the program agenda and directions for the GA / FL Soybean & Small Grain Expo that will be held in Perry on February 7, 2014. This meeting has always been informative and valuable to all involved in small grain and soybean production in the state. I would encourage you to attend if possible, although I know…
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The Southeast Cattle Advisor Web site serves as a clearinghouse to disseminate science-based marketing and production risk management information to southeastern cattle producers, county agents, allied industry, livestock market managers, ag lenders, veterinarians and consultants.
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This year has been great and getting to know all of you has been a pleasure. I have sincerely enjoyed being your county extension agent. You all have made me feel so welcome, and I couldn’t be more thankful! I look forward to seeing you in 2014! Merry Christmas from the Colquitt County Extension Office! “For unto…
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Below is a list of the 2014 production meeting’s dates and times. We will still send out reminders, but go ahead and save the dates. Make sure to note the start time for each meeting. They do not all start at 7:00 PM. Please RSVP as always for the meal. Date Time Topic January 16 7:00 PM Corn…
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Below is some useful information on Wheat Weed control in Georgia. Please be sure that you pay special attention to the ryegrass control section. Growers should not apply the same herbicide chemistry to the same field two years in a row in order to avoid resistance issues with ryegrass!!! Click on images to make larger.
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We are dealing with one suspected case of winter grain mites in the state at present. Please be aware that it is likely that this insect pest is working in fields right now. Farms where manure has been applied at high rates are predisposed to having an issue with this. We’ve already had weather conditions that favor its…
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The first case of Crown Rust in oats has been identified here in Colquitt County. When deciding if, how, and when to manage the disease, there are a few important points to consider. First, is your crop infected? The disease looks like a typical rust. See images below for illustrations. Second, what is your goal for…
Posted in: Small Grains