Herbicide drift injury is a problem many pecan growers unfortunately have to deal with each year. See the link below for a new pub on how to handle this situation and the appearance of damage symptoms from certain herbicides. https://secure.caes.uga.edu/extension/publications/files/pdf/C%201146_1.PDF
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I get requests each year to provide an example of a fungicide program for pecans. DMI/Stobilurin mixes include Absolute, Brixen, Custodia, Quilt, Top Gard EQ, and Amistar Top (used to be called Quadris Top). Use Amistar Top only during extreme pressure. You could also make your own DMI/Strobi mix, sometimes…
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Just a reminder that the Georgia Pecan Growers Association Annual Conference will be held March 27, 2019 at the UGA Conference Center in Tifton. The agenda and other information can be found on the GPGA website here. In lieu of the Pre-Conference Ponder Farm orchard tour this year, we will…
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See below for this year’s county pecan meeting presentations Acebes—Insects Brock—Disease Wells—General Managament
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The 2019 UGA Pecan Spray Guide can be found here: 2019 Spray Guide We have had some problems with the link to the registration for the Pecan Beginners Course. If you have already registered successfully there is no need to do so again. But, anyone having problems should use the…
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TPTH or Tin fungicide (Super Tin, Agri-Tin) is under review for re-registration by EPA, who has some concerns regarding its use. EPA has a comment period open until March 15. Growers should respond with comments at the link below regarding the importance and value of TPTH as a part of…
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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 Horticulture 9:30 …
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