Peanuts
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As harvest season approaches, cotton and peanut growers are beginning to make important decisions concerning cotton defoliation and peanut maturity. UGA Extension will host the 2026 Cotton & Peanut Maturity Update on Wednesday, September 16, at the Georgia Grown Resource Center in Metter. Breakfast will begin at 8:00 a.m., followed by updates and discussion focused…
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The extreme heat we are experiencing across Southeast Georgia is creating some difficult irrigation management decisions, particularly for cotton and peanuts that are at or near peak water demand. With limited soil moisture reserves in many fields, growers need to be careful not to let crops get behind, because irrigation systems may not have the…
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As our peanut crop moves into one of the most critical stages of the season, irrigation management becomes increasingly important. I had the opportunity to work with Dr. Wes Porter and the UGA Precision Ag and Irrigation Team on this article discussing why this period represents the highest water demand of the season for peanuts…
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The Candler County Extension Office is excited to host the 2025 Candler County Farm Tour on Friday, November 7, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Community members, educators, growers, agribusiness professionals, and anyone interested in learning more about agriculture in our area are invited to attend. Participants will meet in front of the Georgia…
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Local cotton and peanut growers are invited to attend the upcoming Cotton & Peanut Maturity Update, hosted by Candler and Evans County Extension, Growers Supply & Gin, Candler Peanut Company, and Candler Gin & Warehouse. This program will provide timely information on cotton defoliation and peanut maturity, helping farmers make informed harvest decisions. Event Details What to Expect This meeting…
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Local cotton and peanut growers are invited to attend the upcoming Cotton & Peanut Maturity Update, hosted by Candler and Evans County Extension, Growers Supply & Gin, Candler Peanut Company, and Candler Gin & Warehouse. This program will provide timely information on cotton defoliation and peanut maturity, helping farmers make informed harvest decisions. Event Details…
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Join us for the 2024 Midville Field Day, hosted by University of Georgia Extension, on Tuesday, August 6th at 9:00 A.M. at the Southeast Georgia Research and Education Center. This annual event offers growers, consultants, and ag professionals a valuable opportunity to stay up to date on the latest research and production practices in the…
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By Jason Mallard UGA Extension Water Agent, David Hall, UGA Extension Water Educator, Phillip Edwards, UGA Water Agent, Wesley Porter, UGA Extension Precision Ag and Irrigation Specialist, and Ross Greene, UGA Extension ANR Agent, Candler and Evans Counties, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension As we move into the heart of summer, most of Georgia’s peanut…
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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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The Candler-Evans County Production Meetings for 2024 are right around the corner. We will have several opurtunites to attend meetings this year. These meetings will provide oppurtunities for obtaining pesticide CEU credits as well as the most up to date information on production practices. There will also be research data presented to the participants from…