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  • Paraquat applicators must 1) be certified applicators, and 2) complete Paraquat Training (one training is good for 3 years). Register for Syngenta sponsored on- line training by clicking link below: https://syngenta.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ncy6oG2-S5GQYYveH2Cwsg#/registration Training Info – 10 question quiz at end of training; 1 hour pesticide credit available so have your number ready; Training Webinars on 3/26…

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  • Next closest (to Cook Co) UPW Training Friday March 8 at Colquitt Co Extension Office at 9 AM. RSVP 229-616-7455 (175 Max). See all training dates below. Tifton date is April 3. Also Paraquat training info HERE.

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  • Below is info on UPW training dates and locations. In addition to UPW training requirement, all applicators of Engenia, Tavium, & XtendiMax herbicides must also have a private pesticide license. There will not be an extension or issuance of the special applicators license training that has been offered in the past, so all applicators must…

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  • Paraquat Training Info

    Ag Producers should remain current with required training for paraquat applications and have proof of completion. Each applicator must keep training completion record, and if requested by regulatory agencies, be able to produce this information. In addition, due to the fact that the required paraquat training applies not only to purchase and application, but all…

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  • More Peanut Variety Info

    Click HERE for Jan 4 post about Peanut Var Info and Grading Process. Click HERE for 2023 Cook Peanut Fungicide Trial Results. I’m passing along more info about peanut varieties. Some of this is from the 2024 UGA Peanut Quick Reference Guides which you can pick up in the Cook Extension Office. Call me if…

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  • Dr. Scott Monfort provided this information on peanut grading and factors involved. Also info on 2023 peanut variety trials – one of which was in Cook County looking at 5 varieties (12Y, 18RU, 331, 20VHO and T61).

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  • Cook and several other counties had cotton variety trials this year. Below are the results. 2024 Corn Short Course. 1/23/24 – Tifton Click Here to Register

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  • Peanut Production Update Meeting WHEN                   January 25 @ 12 Noon WHO                     Speakers: Scott Monfort and Bob Kemerait WHERE                 Cook Extension Ag Meeting Room Pecan Production Update WHEN                   February 13 @ 12 Noon WHO                     Speakers: Lenny Wells, Andrew Sawyer, Will Hudson WHERE                 Cook Extension Ag Meeting Room Weed Control Update for Row Crops WHEN                   February…

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  • The Georgia Association of County Agriculture Agents (GACAA) is a professional association among agriculture and natural resources agents in Georgia.  Each year since 1972 the association receives nominations from across the state to from which to award the GACAA “Friend of the County Agent Award.”  The recipient of this prestigious award is recognized at the…

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  • Below are results. White mold pressure was considered moderate to heavy in this field where the trial was conducted. Leafspot was insignificant and didn’t have an impact on yield. 10 fungicide programs were included in the trial and replicated three times. Irrigated field planted May 5. Inverted Sept 22. Harvested Oct 2. WM Ratings Sept…

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