Below are a few words from Scott Monfort, UGA Peanut Agronomist, about peanut harvest and the upcoming cold weather. There is a misconception that temperatures in the upper 40’s and lower 50’s shut down the plant. Those temperatures will slow the maturation down but it will not cause it to…
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Over the next few weeks, peanut harvest will be in full swing across most of the state. Along with proper timing consideration for digging peanuts, proper setup and operation of peanut harvest equipment is also an important consideration to minimize harvest losses and to ensure peak equipment performance and efficiency…
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The Laurens County Extension office will be offering peanut hull scrape clinics starting on Thursday, September 9 at the Extension office. The clinics will be offered every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday until the end of October from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Taking a good sample is CRUCIAL in determining…
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On March 31, 2021, the USDA National Agricultural Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its 2021 Prospective Plantings Report. Georgia Highlights from the report. Corn planted is estimated at 480,000 acres, up 14 percent from 2020. Cotton planted intentions are up 1 percent from last year at 1.20 million acres. Peanuts…
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Here is the schedule for the virtual peanut production meetings. Pesticide and Certified Crop Advisor credits will be available. You choose the meeting date that fits your schedule. Peanut January 11, 2021 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Peanut February 3, 2021 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM Peanut February 18, 2021…
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Due to the continued effects of COVID-19, the normal in-person row crop production meetings will be held virtually. Listed below are the production meetings that will be held in January and February. You will have several opportunities to participate in the online meetings. I will send out registration instructions as…
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At the county irrigation meeting held earlier this year, a new irrigation publication was discussed. Well, it is here. David Hall, County Program Assistant and Water Agent was instrumental in putting this publication together. Laminated copies of this publication are available. Contact me to get a copy. Here is a…
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Dr. Eric Prostko, Extension Weed Specialist, has released a two page handout with the 2020 Peanut/Field Corn/Soybean weed control recommendations. For more information on weed control contact the UGA Extension office in Laurens County. 2020 Peanut/Field Corn/Soybean Weed Control Recommendations
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The UGA Extension office in Laurens County will have a Peanut Production Meeting on Friday, February 1, 2019 at the Cloverleaf Restaurant in East Dublin, Georgia from Noon to 2 p.m. Dr. Scott Monfort, Extension Peanut Agronomist and Dr. Eric Prostko, Extension Weed Scientist will be the speakers. In addition,…
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