Wiley Ross Greene
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UGA Extension Evans and Candler Counties along with several other counties are hosting a Forestry Meeting and Field day on November 2, 2021 at the Vidalia Onion and Vegetable Research Center. We would like to invite anyone who is interested to attend this meeting. We ask that attendees register ahead of time to assist the…
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If you are interested in learning more about citrus production, come join us at the Vidalia Onion and Vegetable Research Center. The meeting will have speaker covering orchard establishment, weed control, insect control, fertilization, and irrigation. Lunch will be provided, but we are asking all participants to register ahead of time to ensure enough food…
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It is that time of year again. This is a reminder to many of you that have probably already seen this post before, but it has lots of good information in it. Contact the Evans or Candler County Offices if you have questions or would like assistance with your samples. Also, if any of you…
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Peanuts are starting to bloom and this is the time of year when growers should be applying calcium. Some growers will apply calcium regardless just because that is the way they always have grown peanuts. I guess you could say the “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it mentality,” but do they really need calcium?…
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A new citrus orchard was planted at the Vidalia Onion Research Center that will allow local research to be conducted in Southeast Georgia. Aubrey Shirely, Tattnall County ANR Agent, is the lead agent of this program, and received a grant from the state to put in the irrigation and to purchase the trees. The orchard…
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Protecting your young cotton or peanuts should start before you close the furrow with the planter, but don’t get carried away with putting too many things in the furrow at one time. Dr. Scott Monfort did several tests last year with in furrow fertilizers and oberserved salts injuries plus a reduction in stands for peanuts.…
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The Candler/Evans Extension staff hopes to have some local data to share with growers on corn this year. A corn variety trial was planted in Evans County by Stephen Bell with the help of Candler/Evans County ANR Agent Ross Greene and the UGA Corn Specialist Corey Bryant last Friday April 2, 2021. The variety trial…
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If you have been growing pecans for a while then you probably know exactly what these galls are in the picture. These were caused by an insect called pecan phylloxera. Pecan phylloxera overwinters as a single egg within the body of a dead female insect. Prior to dying, the female seeks shelter on the tree…
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Looks like chances of severe weather could impact Southeast Georgia Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. This could bring large amounts of rain in isolated areas that could put a stop to corn planting and field preparation for other crops. There could be chances of strong winds or tornadoes in the night so make certain you…
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Corn growers are eager to kick off the 2021 crop season. This winter has been very wet causing producers to fall behind on field preparation and pre-plant burndowns. The weather forecast for the next 5-6 days is promising with sunshine and warmer temperatures, which will allow for some equipment to enter the field and possibly…
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