The 2014 UGA Pest Management Handbook (commercial and homeowners edition) is available online here. If you would like a hard copy, please contact the Dooly County Extension office and we will order one for you. Commercial editions are $35, Homeowners editions are $20.
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Over the past few days we have evaluated several local wheat fields for fungicide application. At this point in the season, there are a few things to keep in mind when considering a foliar fungicide application. First, what is the growth stage of your wheat crop? Per the 2014 Wheat Production…
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Just a quick update on wheat leaf rust: leaf rust was observed on an early-planted, highly susceptible variety in the UGA CAES Southwest Georgia Research and Education Center in Plains GA on April 2. There are no indications or reports of wheat leaf rust in other areas of GA. However,…
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We recently included a link to the updated Corn Production Guide, but in case you missed it, it’s available at the link below. 2014 Georgia Corn Production Guide
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Since we’re facing another rainy day in Dooly County, we thought it best to go ahead and address a few things that will be coming down the pike over the next few weeks. This is what Dr. Eric Prostko has to say about preplant burndown options in peanuts- 1) Primary…
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Inoculant Considerations (R. Scott Tubbs) It’s been a cool and wet winter, and we’re coming out of what was the wettest year on record in many locations. This would be a good time to refresh your memories on peanut inoculant applications. Because of the conditions mentioned above, the rate of…
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Corn planting is underway so now is a good time to start thinking about tissue sampling. Plant tissue sampling should be used in tandem with soil sampling to determine: (1) Whether essential elements are present in low, adequate or excessive amounts in the plant and; (2) Whether the proper ratio…
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One of the most pressing issues this growing season is the implementation of the 2014 Farm bill. Although we have already had our Dooly County Farm bill educational meeting, there will be several more opportunities to get information from UGA extension about how this new legislation will affect producers and…
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