There are a few new fungicides that either just came out or that came out last year. We need to make sure that we incorporate these materials in a way that will allow for optimum efficacy and resistance management. We will be discussing these products in meetings, but as an…
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Hello everyone, Thank you to everyone who has already completed the questionnaire. Before I close it down, I just wanted to make sure everyone had a chance to fill it out. I don’t want to take up too much of your time, but with this crazy season starting to slow…
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Hello everyone, I don’t want to take up too much of your time, but with this crazy season starting to slow down, I wanted to get your input on insect pests from this season (particularly San Jose scale). Below is a link to a short questionnaire about insect pest management….
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Phony peach disease, caused by the Xylella fastidiosa bacterium, is a dangerous disease of peaches in Georgia and elsewhere in the Coastal Plain of the Southeast. Infected trees are initially stunted due mainly to shortened internodes between leaves and limited growth. Over time, less fruit are produced, and fruit size…
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In my research plots in middle GA, I am starting to see an uptick in San Jose scale crawler activity. In these plots San Jose scale have been especially bad this year, and as such, I expect the third large peak of crawler activity to occur within 7-10 days in…
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Two UGA Peach Specialists were recognized by Fruit Grower News, as the top 40 young professionals making their mark in the fruit industry.
Thankfully in some areas, San Jose scale and plum curculio have not been particularly bad this season, but in my research plots in middle GA, I am starting to see an uptick in San Jose scale crawler activity. In these plots San Jose scale have been especially bad this year,…
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