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  • Snails in Pecans

    This is from UGA Pecan Entomologist Dr. Angel Acebes Doria. In recent days, we have heard several reports of snails associated with young irrigated pecan trees. They have been seen congregating on tree trunks and on the foliage. Some have reported seeing snails in and around irrigation emitters. Normally, snails are not considered pests in…

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  • Scouting for Whiteflies in Cotton

    See “Sampling and Managing Whiteflies in Georgia Cotton”

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  • Lesser Cornstalk Borers (LCB) in Peanuts

    These are more likely to be found in hot dry weather; in skippy stands, with lots of dirt showing (especially deep sands); non irrigated fields. We cannot keep bare soil wet enough to eliminate the pest with irrigation.Once the row middles are covered, we generally see fewer LCB if rainfall and/or irrigation are adequate. While…

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  • 2019 Cook Co Peanut Fungicide Trial Info

    Lots of interest in peanut fungicides now that its time to start spraying. Here are the peanut fungicide programs evaluated last year, their costs and white mold ratings. Lots more info on this trial than what is shown here. call me if you want more information. Tucker 229-507-8862

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  • Dicamba Update

    From Dr. Stanley Culpepper, Dicamba (A. S. Culpepper).  On June 8, 2020 the U.S. EPA released critical information on Engenia, Fexapan, and XtendiMax. The entire release can be found at https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-offers-clarity-farmers-light-recent-court-vacatur-dicamba-registrations Please visit the website for details; however, below are the details of the order: “Details of the Order EPA’s order addresses sale, distribution, and…

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  • Southern Corn Rust

    Southern corn rust found in Madison Co. FL yesterday (June 3) just south of the Georgia line.  With approaching weather this weekend, I advise growers in Deep South Central and deep Southeast Georgia to consider a fungicide application if their corn is nearing tassel or beyond. Fungicides like Tebuconazole and other single mode of action…

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  • Peanut Disease Risk and Fungicide Information

    Peanut Rx Calculator is a tool you can use to determine spotted wilt, leaf spot, and white mold risks according to your production practices. click HERE for Peanut Rx Calculator. Peanut Industry Fungicide Programs (like below) click HERE. 2019 Cook County Peanut Fungicide Trial Data Please call me if you have questions about this trial…

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  • Used Tire Disposal Event

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  • Cracking Time Reminders for Peanuts (Prostko)

    As of May 11, 28% of the Georgia peanut crop was reported as planted.  Thus, peanut growers should now be evaluating the success of their PRE weed control programs and deciding on the need for early postemergence or “cracking” herbicide applications.  Here are a few reminders about cracking sprays: 1) If a peanut grower started…

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  • Soil Temperatures and Planting

    Below are desired soil temps needed for corn, peanuts, cotton and soybean.  These temperatures need to be an average among several days without threat of colder temperatures in the future. Peanut at 4″ soil depth should be consistent 68 degrees minimum.Cotton at 2″ soil depth should be consistent 65 degrees minimum.Soybean at 2″ soil depth should be consistent 68 degrees minimum. Below…

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