Vegetables
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Do Pepper Weevil Overwinter in South Georgia? Dr. Sparks answers the question. The answer to this has always assumed to be no, but that has apparently changed. Will they survive long enough to infest the spring plantings at an economical level remains to be seen, but I would not bet against them at this point.…
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Agents were emailed the 2017 vegetable fungicide spray guides from our extension vegetable pathologist, Dr. Bhabesh Dutta. If you would like a copy, please contact your local extension agent.
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Dr. Tim Coolong will be coming down to teach a class for those who currently or interested in Small Organic Farming or Urban Gardening on February 23rd from 10:30-11:45. He will be talking about vegetable fertility and weed management. The information is below. If you have any questions, please contact Josh Dawson, Fort Valley Extension…
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If you are a brassica grower, retailer or have brassica in a greenhouse, I highly encourage you to go to a diamondback moth update that is being held in Moultrie on February 23rd. Below is the schedule. Please RSVP to either of the numbers given so they can have a head count. Colquitt County Extension…
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Five row crop and vegetable production meetings are currently scheduled in Lowndes County. Commercial (cat. 21), and private pesticide credit will be given with each meeting to all license holders who attend and sign in. Please call the office (333-5185) a few days ahead if you plan to attend so that plans can be made…
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Downy mildew has been found in a cabbage field in southwest Georgia. Below is some information from Bhabesh Dutta, UGA extension plant pathologist. Downy mildew of cabbage has been detected from Colquitt County in Georgia (Dec 9, 2016). These observations indicate that inoculum of downy mildew is currently in GA and under favorable conditions (cool and wet conditions) potential disease…
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Disease alert from Dr. Dutta, vegetable pathologist. Cucurbit yellow stunt disorder virus (CYSDV) has recently been confirmed on cucumber and cantaloupe samples in GA. Symptoms: Initial symptom starts with chlorotic (yellow) spotting, which gradually develops into a distinct interveinal chlorosis (yellowing). The veins of the leaf remain green but the rest of the leaf turns bright yellow giving an…
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This fall farmers have been experiencing higher than normal populations of whiteflies. Because of the high populations, it is important to scout your crops for diseases that are transmitted by this insect. Below are some insecticide options from our extension vegetable entomologist, Dr. Sparks. Soil insecticides: I would hope for 2 to 3 weeks of…
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Fall vegetable production is underway. I have seen some growers already setting out plants.We have been around the county this week checking fumigant levels. If you would like your fields checked, give your local extension agent a call.
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