Wiley Ross Greene
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By Ross Greene, UGA Extension ANR Agent – Evans and Candler Counties As we move into the late summer stretch, many corn fields across Southeast Georgia are nearing the final stages of grain fill, making now the time to start watching for the right window to terminate irrigation. Knowing when to stop watering is a…
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Pecan producers throughout Georgia are beginning to see some nut drop and are also approaching the optimal window for leaf tissue sampling. Below is a summary of key updates and recommendations from Dr. Lenny Wells, UGA Extension Pecan Specialist: Nut Drop – What You Need to Know Leaf Sampling – Now is the Time Insect…
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By Ross Greene, UGA Extension ANR Agent and Ashleigh Geurin, UGA Extension FACS Agent – Candler and Evans Counties As summer rolls into Southeast Georgia, it brings with it one of the most anticipated harvests of the season: watermelons. Whether you’re a backyard gardener, a roadside market shopper, or browsing the produce aisle at the…
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Frequent rainfall across the region has made timing fungicide applications in corn fields especially challenging. To help producers make informed decisions, we’ve created a quick reference guide outlining estimated rainfast periods for commonly used corn fungicides. This guide summarizes drying times confirmed by manufacturer representatives or derived from EPA labels and technical fact sheets. Rainfast…
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Dr. Bob Kemerait shared an update this afternoon confirming that Southern Corn Rust has been identified in Wayne County by ANR Agent Mark Frye. Photos submitted from the field (attached) verify the presence of the disease in East Georgia. At this point, Southern Rust appears to be at low levels, but it could be present…
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With farm input costs rising and profit margins tighter than ever, peanut growers are looking for every opportunity to cut unnecessary expenses without sacrificing yield or quality. One of the most cost-effective tools available is pegging zone calcium testing. By identifying whether gypsum is truly needed, this test can help you avoid spending money on…
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Cattle producers across Southeast Georgia are invited to attend the upcoming Southeast Georgia Cattle Update, scheduled for Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the Georgia Grown Innovation Center in Metter. This informative event will run from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M., with lunch and refreshments provided. Hosted by UGA Extension and the Georgia Grown Innovation Center,…
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Southern corn rust has been confirmed in Jackson County, Florida, near the southwestern Georgia border. The infected plant sample was brought into the Seminole County Extension Office, where it was examined by current Seminole County Extension Agent Justin Odum and former UGA Extension Agent Rome Ethredge. Images taken under the microscope were sent to Dr.…
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Summer heat brings more than just pasture growth—it also kicks fly season into high gear. For cattle producers in Southeast Georgia, flies can mean lost performance and rising health costs. Horn flies, in particular, are aggressive pests that feed on cattle 20–30 times a day. Left untreated, a single cow can carry up to 1,000…
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As dove season nears in Georgia, many landowners are preparing their fields to attract mourning doves. A properly managed dove field can provide great hunting, benefit other wildlife, and even serve as a supplemental income source. But before you plant, it’s important to match your crop choice to your site conditions — and to understand…