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Published on 04/01/19 Georgia’s pecan industry at crossroads By Clint Thompson for CAES News The pecan industry in the Southeast U.S. is at a crossroads, and the 2019 season could go a long way toward determining the financial future for many Georgia farmers, according to Lenny Wells, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension pecan specialist. The cost to produce…
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Published on 04/08/19 As yield grows, Georgia citrus producers need to be wary of potential diseases By Clint Thompson for CAES News The citrus greening disease that has devastated Florida’s industry over the past decade is not affecting Georgia production, but growers should still be aware of the potential danger it can bring, according to Jonathan Oliver, University…
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Cotton Blue Disease (Whitaker) In the fall of 2018, Cotton Leafroll Dwarf Virus (CLRDV) was confirmed to infect cotton in 14 South Georgia counties. This virus is vectored by aphids and associated with Blue Cotton Disease (CBD) which causes symptoms of including leaf curling, reddening and drooping of leaves, subsequent distortion of leaf growth…
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Using Pesticides Wisley training will be held on March 27 at 8:30 am at the Lowndes County 4-H Camp, 6048 4-H Club Rd. Lake Park. Call 333-5185 if you plan on attending. …
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Published on 03/15/ By Clint Thompson for CAES News According to Lisa Baxter, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension’s newest forage agronomist, an unusually wet winter will cause problems with summer forage crop quality in Georgia. Baxter, who started work on the UGA Tifton campus on March 1, expects to field her share of questions about forage management and…
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By Jake Price The desire for fresh homegrown tomatoes is probably the main reason homeowners have gardens. Most plants are planted in late March and April, or when they are available at the garden centers. Each spring, many homeowners run into problems with their plants. Two newer, good tasting, disease resistant varieties are currently being…
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Published on 03/06/19 By Clint Thompson for CAES News Popular vegetables like broccoli and kale are among the crops that could be in danger from Alternaria leaf blight — a disease that can cause spots on some brassica crops and render them unmarketable — which has developed resistance to a once-dependable fungicide that Georgia farmers rely on, according…
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Published on 03/08/19 Don’t skip soil testing this spring By Jason Lessl for CAES News This spring, gardeners planning vegetable gardens — or even a major renovation of your ornamental beds — should take the opportunity to test their soil before they put plants in the ground. One of the most fundamental, but often overlooked, aspects to any…
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A beef cattle short course will be held on March 5 at Irwinville 8:30-9:30 a.m. Registration and Visit with Sponsors 9:30 a.m. Welcome & Introductions Dr. Jacob Segers, Extension Beef Specialist, UGA 9:45 a.m. Georgia Cattlemen’s Update Ms. Katelyn Malia, Director of Public Relations and Industry…
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UGA Pecan Extension | Pecan Beginners Course The Pecan Beginners Course will be held on April 16, 2019 from 8:30am-4:30pm at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center. See agenda below. Pre-Registration = $10. Day-of Registration at door = $15 Register here Beginner’s Pecan Production Course 9:00 Welcome 9:10 Cost of Pecan Production Lenny Wells, UGA…