Soybean
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Water is a valuable resource. Georgia growers are blessed to have an abundant supply of water, whether groundwater or ponds. The old adage is true. Use the water you have on your farm wisely. To help you use water wisely, I encourage you to review the Irrigation Reference Guide for Corn, Cotton, Peanuts, and Soybeans.…
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The Georgia/Florida Soybean and Small Grains Expo will be held on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry, Georgia. The Expo will provide up to date marketing projections and the newest production techniques, as well as remarks from University of Georgia College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences leaders. The…
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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 are estimated at 790,000 acres,…
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Here is the schedule for the virtual corn and soybean production meetings. Pesticide and Certified Crop Advisor credits will be available. You choose the meeting date that fits your schedule. Corn and Soybean Friday, January 8, 2021 9:30 AM to Noon Corn and Soybean Thursday, January 14, 2021 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Corn and…
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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 soon as I get them.…
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Irrigation Reference Guide for Corn, Cotton, Peanuts, and Soybeans. A New UGA Extension Publication.
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 link to view and print…
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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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I have received several calls about caterpillars in soybean fields. Scout fields soybean fields using a sweep net or ground/drop cloth. If you don’t have either, you can order them online. To know when to spray, I have attached the current UGA Extension thresholds for insects that cause damage in soybeans. Some growers use a…
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