Plow Points | Wheeler and Jeff Davis County Extension

Southern Corn Rust Arrives Late But Be Aware

Jun 21, 2019 | Written by Jennifer

Southern Corn Rust has been confirmed in neighboring Coffee County. So what does this mean for Corn growers? You should be scouting your fields and should consider the stage of your corn and decide if your risk and situation warrant a fungicide application. Recent wind and pop-up thunderstorms are great transportation for southern corn rust. When looking at products your choice will come down to how long do you need to protect your corn crop.
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Beekeeping Institute Coming Up May 22-25 at Young Harris College

Apr 18, 2019 | Written by Jennifer

Annual Beekeeping Institute Coming Up May 22-25 at Young Harris College – If you have bees or are looking to get into it this is a great training opportunity for you.
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Thrips Infestation Predictor for Cotton

Apr 14, 2019 | Written by Jennifer

Before you know it cotton planting will be upon us. The earlier you plant the higher the risk for issues with thrips.
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Dicamba Technology and 2,4-D Technology Approved Spray Nozzles

Apr 12, 2019 | Written by Jennifer

Lots of our farmers will be using the new Dicamba and 2,4-D Technologies in 2019. If you have questions about spray tips that are approved you can find that information in this post.
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Meeting This Thursday: Timber Tax Credit Scheduled for Hurricane-Impacted Landowners

Mar 18, 2019 | Written by Brooke

Timber Tax Credit

Mar 1, 2019 | Written by Brooke

If you have timber land that was damaged during Hurricane Michael, please see the below instructions for applying for timber tax credit. Please visit https://gtc.dor.ga.gov to follow the below instructions to apply.
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Pond Management Meeting Set for March

Feb 20, 2019 | Written by Jennifer

Each year County Extension Agents field numerous calls on how to handle pond weeds. To get the most up to date information on managing aquatic weeds, stocking ponds and pond fertilization join us on March 15th as Dr. Gary Burtle covers it all. Pre-registration is appreciated!
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2019 Required Auxin Trainings

Jan 30, 2019 | Written by Brooke

2019 UGA Corn Short Course – January 24th

Jan 14, 2019 | Written by Jennifer

2019 UGA Corn Short Course in Tifton January 24th
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2019 Extension Production Meetings

Jan 9, 2019 | Written by Jennifer

Below is the County Meetings that have been scheduled up to this point. There may be additions as they year goes on. You must call in to register 2 days prior for any of the meetings you plan to attend. Most have a planned meal and offer 1 hour of commercial and private pesticide license credit. If you have questions contact your respective County Extension Office.
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